11 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1903
Page
1
Lieutenants of the senator engage in ongoing operations under the banner Burton at Work. The campaign stage centers on coordinated efforts and strategic actions within political circles. No final outcome is reported in the available text.
Reports from Abilene state that Ben Burton and Calderhead vie for the Republican nomination in the First district. The piece traces political maneuvering, potential fallouts, and the likely impact of Burton or Calderhead on the party’s renomination prospects and the district's future.
The Kansas Utopian Association and its liquor device, dubbed a plan to evade the prohibitory law, faced a ruling by the registration board. The court noted the device was designed to skirt the law and could undermine public policy, with judges pointing to the need to deter such setups. Frank Bosh and other figures commented on the potential impact and enforcement challenges.
The supreme court rules against Dr Wilkes Meffert rendering him unable to practice medicine in Kansas citing prior immorality and concerns about his conduct. A citizens committee found his quiesence inadequate while the state medical board sought removal and a protective injunction was issued amid controversy and public outcry.
The Supreme Court ruled that the law enabling the board of education to maintain separate schools for white and colored children could be enforced. The case examined whether public schools could be compelled to admit mixed seating and whether the act supported by history could sustain state authority over school segregation. The opinion discusses the legality of separate schooling and the powers of boards to enforce color line education amid evolving state statutes.
Reports indicate Mrs. Peck stood trial on a kidnapping charge for taking her children from their grandmother. Custody disputes stretched across court actions in Brookville and Kansas City, with petitions in supreme courts and writs issued to recover the youngsters. The case centers on rightful custody and the alleged removal of the children by Mrs. Peck.
Ellsworth man Georen M Buffington, convicted of murdering Oda Miller on a farm, seeks a new trial. The Supreme Court discusses the appeal focusing on trial and evidentiary issues, with justices rendering opinions on reversal and remand.
The council elected Samuel T Mowefet as president with a reorganized body. Water bonds carried by a large majority. canvassing board certified the vote amid a heated but orderly election. New committee appointments mix party lines with focus on street, finance, and public safety duties.
Agricultural bulletin notes wheat in fine condition with average yield on April 1 at 97.2 while last year showed 7.7. The report references conditions across stations and mentions accompanying data from the GD Vidette and Seana sources.
A report from The Paris Correspondent notes Crown Prince Loalre of Saxony plans remarriage to Andre Giron of Hereltidret and a dynastic sale plan to settle the dynasty and children. Dispatch from Stahurg confirms rapprochement and pledged votes toward the course.
Weather bulletin reports fair and cooler conditions tonight and Sunday after a mild spell. Winds shift from northwest to southwest, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s in some towns but lingering unsettled patterns across Kansas and nearby states.
An urgent session of The Netherlands’ first chamber convened amid a strike by defiant workers. Reports indicate second chamber paralysis and martial tensions rise as authorities prepare strict military precautions.
Fragmented report describes a G A R ceremony with speakers from abroad and Governor address. Farmers attend, depot gathering by a local group, escorted to a schoolhouse where the event continues with a program and weather notes for Kansas including Sunday outlook with northwest winds.
Easter services will feature special music as a prominent part of the morning exercises. Choirs and ensembles are set to perform selections highlighting the season. Police or civic groups are not mentioned.
Decorators bustle as Easter services loom with elaborate arrangements at Episcopal and Catholic cathedrals and several churches. Choirs, children, and organists prepare joyous programs featuring hymns, anthems, and choral works, with morning sessions, processions, and evening concerts noted in detail.
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