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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1903

Page

6

Frightful Murder Report From Local Gazette

A grisly homicide was reported with details of a shooting at a residence near Madison. Investigators described a blood stained scene, with a suspect and carver, and the incident occurred Wednesday morning with the body found after an early inquiry. Police searched for evidence and questioned witnesses as the community awaited further updates.

Abe Tlibeets Mattie Madison Lo Bose Wits Euler Haine Rabienthake

Merit Makes It Famous A Health Miracle

Fragmented OCR text describes a claimed medical remedy for hemorrhoids and related digestive issues. It references a preparation called Merit, touted as rapidly easing pain and improving blood vessels, with mentions of prices and availability through druggists. The piece reads as promotional sales copy with uncertain origin.

Manhunt Traces Suspect Through Smith County Towns

Authorities chase a suspect after a reported crime as Stadison leads them toward a relative's home and a dramatic escape is alleged. A missing man, Mattson, vanished when officers closed in, with bloodstains reported and no trace since. Local residents weigh whether Mastisan is responsible for the crime.

Stadison Mattson Mr Linton Smith County

Called to Arms in Vienna Camp Golifield Incident

Dispatches from Vienna Colorado report troops at Camp Golifield were ordered to arms late last night after an attempted breach at a military headquarters. Twenty shots were fired by central forces. details about casualties or outcomes remain unclear.

Vienna Colo Golifield Arma

Beer drinking grows, that is conclusion reached by brewers

At the Bustes Master Brewers association convention delegates from across the United States say beer consumption is rising and demand is steady. They discuss cost reduction, efficient use of materials, and best practices to improve quality and production while guarding against waste. No widespread complaints about ingredients outside Philadelphia are noted.

Phmidelphia Rept Bustes Master Brewers Association United States Philadelphia

University tract sale fuels vast Midway deal in Chicago

Chicago Sept 22 one of the most extensive patent deals in the city history advances University of Chicago Frontiers tract sale involving the Midway provance and a total consideration around 1 400 000 to 1 000 000. The transaction aligns with long cited university interests in land use and medical study facilities. A physician advertises remedies and homeopathic cures with a sale note by Adam Rupin Sr. at 16 East Sixth Avenue, Cincinnati.

Chicago Fiage Gieses Mudisog Universite

War Rumblings Over Nicaragua Honduras Boundary Clash

New Orleans reports rising tensions as Honduras and Nicaragua dispute riverfront boundaries near Cape Gracias. Honduran forces, warned by General Ordones, reinforce Cape Gracias amid fears of an invasion. A peaceful settlement hinges on respect for Honduran claims and local authority.

New Orleans Honduras Puerto Cortes Spanieh Oriones Ordones Snd Tegucigalpa Zetaya Cape Gracias Tniss

Radical Victory Lights Up Helerade Elections

Sept 22 Helerade Servia reports radical gains in elections with 6 of 78 radicals elected and 150 liberals. extraordinary session to reeign ministry. General Grules expected as next premier. Manchester buys a castle estate in Connermara for $518,000. Duke of Manchester heir to Stelen, 1900 marriage. castle 13,000 acres, once Tate Mitchell Henry property.

Helerade Servia Manchester London Duke of Manchests Stelen Eugene Zimmerman Cincinnati Castland Lough Kslemore Connemara Tate Mitchell Henry Ireland

Woman Attacks Saloon In Rosedale Dispute Over Husband

Mrs Shannon, angered by her husband’s alleged infidelity, smashed a saloon owned by John Sprague at Taoson City and Lafayette avenues. She smashed a bottle through a bar mirror, shattered bar glasses, and pelted the front windows with stones. She reportedly declared she would ruin the place whenever her husband is involved with the owner.

Murder by Hypodermic Syringe Shocked Moscow Crime Ring

A London dispatch reports a high profile murder in Moscow where landowner Martin Tomasheffsky was killed by poison injected under the skin with a syringe. Three men seized him at his hotel and, after draining his pockets, hid the body in a wicker basket before confessing once evidence sealed the case.

New York London Mostow Daily Mail Brest Moscow Martin Tomashetsaky Tomasheffsky

Frost Injures Northwestern Corn, but May Boost Cattle Feeding

L. M. Linton, former Smith county legislator, reports frost harmed late corn in the northwest, loosening kernels and reducing marketability. He says yield impact is small but quality drops. cheaper corn could boost cattle feeding this winter. Damage was heavier further west in Norton county, with less impact eastward.

Norton County Smith Wreater

Dead on the Track in Cleveland Mystery Murder

The badly mutilated body of Olive Rayt was found on the Lake Shore tracks near Garden Park in Cleveland. Police later ruled it a murder, not a train fatality, with the body placed on the rails. Rayt lived with her brother Dr W L Rayt in Glenville and was described as well liked and respected.

Cleveland Olive Wisyh Lake Shore Garden Park Mise Ray Tro Miss Rayt W. L. Rayt Glenville

Forestry Club Meeting at Mrs Walker’s Home

West Side Forestry Club September gathering set for Thursday afternoon at Mrs. O. E. Walker’s home with talks on Karassids birds as tree destroyers and ice. Evening picnic on Walker grounds features family baskets and a supper.

West Side Forestry Cld O. E. Walker Walker

Do Not Dose the Stomach Hyomel Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Pocket Inhaler

An ad argues stomach dosing is ineffective for catarrh and promotes Hyomel for home use. It outlines an inhaler, medicine packet, and bottles costing 7.00 and 0.50 for refills. Gee W Stansfield druggist guarantees refunds if it fails to cure. It claims natural respiratory treatment and broad consumer safety.

Gee Stansfield Druggist Kanrae Hae

Swindling Charge In Stock Scheme Names Swindler

New York Sept 22 Lawrence Som merfings known as Taarzy was arrested on charges of swindlingGeorge a Stebean of Pittsburg out of 23000 in a stock transaction. Police say the arrest followed a Philadelphia inquiry and two other men are being sought.

Heid New York Lawrence Sommerfings Taarzy LodMy George A Stebean Pittsburg Philadelphas Allesel

Topeka Notes On City Affairs And Local Happenings

County Clerk Newman joins the Masons. Repairs on Kansas avenue. The state house grounds look prettier. Congressman Calderhead and Carterhead noted in Topeka. Street railway work extends to Potwin. County rebates debated for food leases. Potatoes raised by John Coyne. Traffic on West Sixth and road repairs discussed. Various church meetings and social notices. Krag Jorgensen rifles arrive for the Kansas National Guard. Light gas pressure blamed on machinery breakdown. Employment office applications listed. Farewell social for H J McNeill. Hebrew New Year observed. Madame Melba concert reminiscences reported.

Newman Masons Kansas Avenue State House Carterhead Marys Ville Tovek F.C. Bowen H. M. Philips Spencer Potwin West Bixth Topeka Homoeopathic Society Eva Harding Frank Harrison State Board of Agriculture Firet Michurch J.P. McFarland Topeka Avenue Mra PA Pettis Wathona C. B. Lucas J. F. Lucas St. Joseph Grant Roach Western Avenue Brock Shawnee Building and Loan Association Ps West Sixth Street State School Fund Commission Topeka Kansas National Guards Springfield Mass Fort Riley Koprae Avfone Highland Park H. J. McNeitl Brandon Manitoba MrNeill Washburn College Firet Baptist Church Hartford Post Metha Madame Melba

Grape-Nuts Promised As Best Food For Babies And Adults

An advertisement from Pestum Co. Battle Greek anch proclaims Grape-Nuts as the ideal food for healthy babies and grown-ups. It describes a mother’s success using a prepared Grape-Nuts drink to calm a crying infant and claims the product supports strength, digestion, and vitality.

Kai Rosy Dell Pestum Co

Decrease in Pension Rolls at Topeka Agency

A Topeka pension agency report shows last quarter rolls down by 60 000 from the same period a year earlier. Analysts say the pension business is contracting with reductions in 6 38 72 and higher categories while only the 15 class grows due to soldiers receiving 124 monthly pensions.

Topeka United States Chlet Clack Pension Mini Tay Wol~ Jier

Central Labor Union Urges Roosevelt to Dismiss Miller

Washington Sept 22 The Central Labor Union of this city adopted strong resolutions urging President Roosevelt to remove W A Miller assistant foreman in the bindery of the government printing office On charges by the bookbinder union the union claims Miller refused to promote efficiency and calls for immediate action to end discrimination between union and nonunion workers.

Central Labor Union Washington W. A. Miller Roosevelt Miller Cortelyou Government Printing Office

Sitting Bull Detained by Portland Authorities on Sept 2

Fragmentary report notes Sitting Bull held as prisoner at his Portland residence with Colonel Underwood and guards near Union Pacific tracks. Mentions a Jett trial in Kentucky with Judge Osborne and defense planned by Blanton and Byrd, indicating ongoing courtroom proceedings.

Sitting Bull Portland J. ‘Underood Sturmerty Minnesota Underwood Ap Teen ‘Pacific Sioux Country Bull Cynthlund Osborne Blanton Byrd

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