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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
2
An article describes Prok Hersey Worrall and Abner Sammenag preparing for a ceremonial car lineup tied to the original Heranenen Bhsaarince event. It notes Worrall’s role in the ceremony and carving of a white troth ornament. Participants carry a candy bedecked bow while the crowd watches the return procession.
A prolonged labor dispute in Coloraita Springs concludes after negotiations led by state authorities and the Western Federation of Miners. Officials say most workers will resume duties by May 28 while a few remain on strike pending manager negotiations.
In Latah April 1 remarks by speakers including Willarmt and Hanne, attendees clapped as a sermon critiqued a statue concept. Critics argued the vision misleads audiences while supporters praised the雕塑 project and its public display near the university.
Wayne MacVeagh chosen by APTF president Jay Wiss as end of term personnel proposal faced delays and questions about preferential treatment and formal processes.
A fragmented report notes a potential major legal battle over a claim by non allied parties. The piece hints at formidable legal talent and significant issues ahead as authorities consider charges and counterclaims involving multiple counters.
The Avalon Wireless Telegraph report details a historic effort to broadcast to the world from Avalon Island, describing the arrival of a steamer and the unique journalistic aims. It also mentions other items from the era including a new municipal lighting plant push in New York and a capital punishment bill defeat in the state senate.
Topeka residents discuss civic matters and social events from April in a cluttered snapshot of weekly happenings. Reports cover county attorney travel, home moves, garden notes, church and school activities, and local civic improvements amid a mix of names, places, and dates.
The State Board of Education plans a two to three day session in Rochester to advance the revision of the institute course of study for next term. The meeting will review applications for teaching certificates and submit substituted educational statutes for board approval, with May Sucessanae and staff mentioned alongside labor officials in the governing notes.
In Kansas City Missouri on a Monday night a triple shooting wounded a 3% year old boy Nathan Re Cartes and his sister Mise Clive Candee while their mother and another daughter prepared to move. The assailant Frank Candee, a relative and suspected caretaker of the family, fled and later shot himself. The two other injured were David Candee and a servant, with the elder Candee a city official involved in the transit department. A church benefit concert is planned at Lane chanel CM church next Monday evening to aid Easter preparations.
Retired F. G. Snemsm of Thpeka Nas arts nated a pew Wen for a public entertainment and will carry the ot at te.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap as the World’s Greatest Skin Soap and promotes Cuticura Ointment for cleansing and healing skin conditions. It claims vast use by millions, singles out scalp and hair issues, baby rashes, and general toilet and bath purposes with enthusiastic, period-voice marketing.
The M. T. Deniels farm well near Wamego Kansas was abandoned at 1106 feet after the off wall failed to rim out a 1 foot rock fan. Coronet Sanborn and drillers say they would have found oil within fifty feet but a cave and drilling limitations made further progress impossible.
Dr Lowry secretary of state board of health says March smallpox cases in Oxford Sumner county were 65 not 100 as earlier estimated. The report, issued by county officers, was an estimate. State board notes Oxford remains heavily affected but nearing the end of the outbreak. Two deaths occurred in Sumner county. statewide March cases exceeded earlier months but remained lower than last year. The year ending January 1 shows 450 cheese and one death in Centralia, with a coal mine explosion at Sandoval coal shaft causing six deaths and several severe injuries.
In Sebehretady Nova Scotia on April, carpenters began a 40 cent per hour strike from the 36 cent rate. The action halts building work citywide, affecting about 890 men who claim allied trades will support. A leading contractor says non union men will be brought in to finish ongoing projects and start new work if allied trades refuse to handle it.
Fragmentary clipping notes Butterick, a pattern paper editor, dead in Rome. Evening hours listed as 7 to 9 with a phone contact. Names and details are unclear due to OCR damage but imply a publication death notice and scheduling.
The April Tribune reports Patdy Carroll a town promoter sent a 330000 bid for the Jaffries Corbett heavyweight championship to Harry Corbett in San Francisco. Bids will be opened in San Francisco and New York. Carroll is backed by John T. Scott of Georgia Portland Cement. If the match is delayed, Sugarotds advised offering 25000 for a later bout in Atlanta.
Thomas A Smith of Chgowkee County plans to move his family and form to Zion City near Chicago after selling his property. He previously warned followers of Dowie against conversion while noting a neighbor who joined Dowie four years ago. Smith and kin will relocate as part of a village migration to the city of the saints.
Emperia. Han April 1 Delegates from fourteen Woodmen orders in Wood county met in business session to appoint two delegates to the state convention. The state meeting will be in Emporia the first week of May. Fifty delegates will represent about fifteen thousand Woodmen. No definite plans for the big disaster meeting in May. likely in Emporia.
The Methonist church offers lodging for fifty attendees during the meeting. Ringling Brothers will visit the week, with entertainment planned. Local Woodmet community plans are unclear on additional events.
Tuesday in district court saw Judge Haken grant four divorces after a lengthy session. Mabel Ramaberger won against Louis Ramsberger with alimony of 1000 dollars payable in 25 dollar monthly installments, and she received the horse and bicycle. Other decrees separated Laura Fisher from Marion Fisher, M Simons from A Simons, and Sarah T Bowen from Gon N Bowen.
April 1 reports the ear strike settled after unanimous verdict. Credit for final settlement goes to James E. Afethte, secretary of the chamber of commerce, with both company and strikers agreeing to end the dispute.
Helen M Gould, a member of the World’s Fair board, had planned to attend the World’s Fair but canceled the arrangements for the trip on advice from other physicians. The decision affects her attendance and related activities.
In Chicago on an April day an attempted robbery targeted Alderman Nathan T Brenner during a campaigning tour. A masked assailant held up the alderman and companion with pistols, taking $100 in currency and a ring from the Dogie of his commissioner Jacob Kesener before fleeing. The incident occurred as workers nearby watched.
Lawrence, April 1. J. F. Caldwell transferred the Lawrence post office to G. J. Barker, the newly appointed postmaker. Postmaster in Specter Slustier had arrived recently to audit the office accounts.
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