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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1903
Page
5
A garbled wire report describes political tension and war talk amid debates on peace and security. It mentions figures such as Kathy of New York, Bandes Legion, and Tem Carter, with references to New York, Carnegie, and various national figures. The text blends political commentary, rumors, and sensational phrases, rendering a decipherable core about public discourse on conflict and leadership.
In a fragmented account, officials debate medical policy and reform with references to President Roosevelt and past health crises. The text notes discussions on Hepatitican containment, charity expectations, and the influence of wartime leaders on public health measures, suggesting shifts in policy priorities.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses honest and dutiful management by the gentlemen and the need for applications to be justly stated. It references observers and a late form of demand, but the readable content is limited to generalized calls for fair treatment and proper phrasing of requests.
A lengthy editorial discusses labor movements, antitrust decisions, and the Northern Securities case. It weighs court authority, collective bargaining, and the balance between labor rights and enterprise. The piece reflects on public opinion and the societal impact of industrial tensions. The author critiques policy limits and emphasizes orderly negotiation over confrontational action.
The advertisement claims catarrh weakens lungs and digestive organs and that Hood's Sarsaparilla offers a radical, permanent cure. It cites testimonials of long disease duration, urging readers to buy the remedy and trust its effectiveness.
A long clipped excerpt weaves politics and social behavior through 19th century life. The piece mentions politeness standards, schooling, labor, and civic duties, with implications of unions and strikes, and notes about notable figures and local events. It references courts, presidents, and regional anecdotes, reflecting community concerns and daily challenges.
A scrambled reporting fragment describes an Atchison man attempting to make friends, a hard working woman’s portrayal, and a reporter’s chaotic brief. The text references secrecy, gossip, and a fisherman statement, with unclear quotes and stray phrases about workers and physical culture.
Incomplete text shows garbled phrases and names. The readable lines reference a marriage, a son, and mentions of Eid and a person named Anan amid a confused dialogue. Details are too fragmented to identify people, places, or events.
The readable text offers a collage of quirky lines and reflections on games, writing, and instruction. It includes snippets about a game of hearts, a critic named Hiebie Ccribbler facing rejection, and a child’s anecdote about a classmate and a doll, all hinting at a chaotic, humorous school scene.
Fragmented reflections touch on gender roles religion and individual bias in a satirical voice. It notes men wanting others to change while clinging to own views and comments on perception of virtue and desire for stability amid social norms.
A verse exploring married life and changes after union. A man and a woman are contrasted by money and balance in a wary view of romance. The speaker notes temperature shifts in affection and how gifts reveal inner motives, suggesting habits and misunderstandings between spouses.
A summary of the passenger pigeon collapse with notes on Wilson and early American ornithology. The text describes vast flocks described as stretching from horizon to horizon, nesting areas miles long, and the rapid decline due to hunting and habitat loss, culminating in the birds becoming rare and vanishing from the landscape.
Griggs asks for time this morning to complete duties as street commissioner. He seeks gradual extension until the anniversary of his appointment. Snyder and others weigh proposals as May 1 looms. Confusion over who will oversee tasks follows.
Fragmented OCR note describes Jarres Racers and a street paving project on West Street. Mentions workers near a church, loose bricks, and concerns about completion. No clear date, party names, or definitive outcome.
A letter from a Topeka acquaintance describes the president as deeply interested in wildlife. He reportedly enjoyed campfire talks and studying birds and big game in the mountains, walking miles to observe rabbits elk and sheep. The president allegedly refused to shoot a mountain lion to set a good example and admired naturalist Burroughs. He knew state resources and mentioned the weather prophet Cider Smith and was eager to see the wheat beit.
Report notes President Steoss valt may attend in multiple towns tomorrow. He could stay to watch an inning or two in the afternoon game.
An early 1900s auction item list shows items like carved chains priced at $1,000 and a mahogany tea table sold for $5. The notes reference buyers in New York and Pennsylvanian sellers, with mentions of Jefferson and eagle motifs amid a crowd around Pondes and other vendors.
The county commissioners met this morning to consider a proposed road along the south arc of the Kansas River from Auburndale past the brick plant bridge. Petitioners want the road between the Hock Island railroad and the river but officials call the site unsafe with tracks on one side and the river on the other in places 60 feet apart. They doubt building along the proposed route is feasible.
Reports show four measles cases leading to quarantines. Names include J M Green’s daughter and others, with family connections to local residents. The illness spread within households, and a separate fever case was noted in the family of Anderson Baird, the state secretary. Services and nursing details are mentioned but unclear.
A fragmentary notice from Lancaster reports a 16 year old girl, Edith, the daughter of Wilts 3. McCauley, missing voice and then recovering after a troubling episode. The text is garbled but implies a dramatic incident with stairs and a parish note.
Ex Governor William A Stone declares he will not endure slander from newspapers. He asserts he will expose fabrications and demands fair treatment, warning critics that he will respond to those who attack him in print. The remarks appear in a mass of garbled text from Piasburg Ba.
A historical note describes a woman running a cat farm with spacious grounds and wire netting to prevent escapes. It discusses breed care, costs starting around four dollars, and the proprietress’s views on ease of raising cats compared with others, reflecting early 20th century pet breeding practices.
A farmer named Bell faced a case recalling a dispute with a woman from about three years ago near W. The text notes moral caution against arguing with women and suggests Bell moved to Tiel after the earlier incident. The fragment provides limited facts and names, with unclear motives and outcomes.
In Chester Pennsylvania on April 27 a girl named Annie Crane fell through a rotten board into deep water. Mrs Hughes leaned over the wall and grabbed the child by the clothes, keeping her above water until help arrived. The rescuer was loudly cheered by neighbors as she saved the drowning girl.
In Topeka and Kanaw, the report states Pancoast Kidder of Topeka is named captain and officer of engineers on the brigade staff. William Weaver of Emporia is listed as captain and Red serves as assistant quartermaster on the brigade staff.
An obituary notes the death of Mr Brown aged years in Shawnee County. He leaves three children, two sons and a daughter. Funeral at his home followed by burial at Sronek Cemetery. A separate item reports an arrest by Postal Inspector Kyle over 2 cents collected at a post office counter. The case ties to government figures and alleged mischief surrounding a protest or collection. The article mentions Charles W. Miller and Kilarny general of Indiana and a potential money diversion into the office.
The Native dons and Daughters of Kungan meet at the Commercial club rooms this evening. Mr and Mrs Swanson Nave return from a two month pleasure trip in Oregon and California. HP Miller, ex city employee under Mayor Parlor, now barber in Councilman Gritoy's show, buys a fine piano for Rice trull. A lamp explosion caused a fire at 712 Bake Seventh, minor damage. The Twenty third regiment band led a procession of colored troops to Kansas City on May 9. The event will feature Gad Fel Te for Jenines and Belewonel George Tyke, jailed for burglary. Some unrest in town followed a Sunday incident requiring help to subdue a man. Henry Engie, former pavement inspector, is expected to oversee new pavement work. The floor incident disrupted order. total damage estimated at $75.
An Arctic white owl was sighted aboard the British steamer Forest Castle after it left Middletoreish, England. The bird, described as a snow white cut, flew from an iceberg off Newfoundland and was brought to port when the ship diverted about 70 miles off course due to ice and harsh weather on a voyage east of Newfoundland in March.
A white owl, exhausted from a long drift from the polar region, is saved after the Forest Castle's journey toward the North Atlantic. Captain Teslor and Pilot Henry Dutt deliver the bird to Droid Park, via Park Commissioner Edward J. Bover, where the owl measured 16 to 33 inches in height.
The Lawrence audience heard a University Chapel performance directed by Prof GB Pyans featuring a well trained chorus. Soloists Harry W Priubie and David Bowhe impressed, with Mrs Frank Thieia and Mrs Frank Kester providing soprano and contralto lines. The four-voice ensemble joined the Bigumtree Amphitheatre Orchestra in a varied program, though wind and attendance muted enthusiasm.
The Ragland audience hears Burrowenive discuss ethical culture among Netnharg and Gleion women graduates. He argues English college women show a wider moral and intellectual gap from men, calling for greater parity in education and outlook while noting minority status in intellectual leadership. He cites Oxford and Cambridge as extreme and stresses the need for balanced progress.
The readable fragments reference a Daily humor item with garbled lines about jokes and players. Mentions include Dene Cait seating, Meats Peis, and names like Geo. The text shows stray phrases and broken sentences from a humorous daily page with unclear context.
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