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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1903

Page

8

Upset in the River at Baker’s Ford

A sled drawn survey party on the Cottonwood River at Baker’s Ford toppled as a buggy rolled into the stream. Arthur Chandler and Ben Fowler narrowly escaped injury while Elmer Fatlite’s family nearby aided the rescues and police arrived as the crowd recovered belongings. Sum totaled $14 in Fatlite pocketbook reported missing.

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Dramatic Dance Troupes and Minstrels Scheduled

The article previews a lively scene with Dancert and the Al G. West Minstrels performing on tour. It highlights Quigley’s new dance act and the poetry of motion, contrasting shows and noting audience reception, while mentioning costumes and stage gimmicks.

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Odd Fellows Celebrate Topeka Event With Thanks

In Topeka a large Odd Fellows celebration featured a parade and fraternal program. Resolutions thanked the mayor, governor, speakers, officers, musicians, and merchants for use of venues and support for the event and headquarters locations.

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Poolrooms Hit Hare in Texas Towns Report

Wire yappers carry on thriving trade in poolrooms across Texas towns on Saturday afternoon. Fort Worth Houston Beaumont San Antonio Denison and Sherman suffer heavy losses as premises at Nashua reportedly lose about 20,000 dollars.

Texas Port Worth Tex Fort Worth Houston Beaumont San Antonio Denison Shematt

Fragmented Telegrams From Early 20th Century Dispatches

A collage of brief telegraph items covers drownings, impending judicial actions, political figures, fires, shipwrecks, and medical cures. Notable mentions include mentions of governors and a New Discovery claim for asthma and consumption, with scattered place names such as Baltimore New Orleans Winnipeg and Haven. The text blends reporting of losses, political notices, and sensational medical boasts in a dated style.

Society Notes Highlight West Side Entertainments

Social column recaps a sequence of afternoon and evening gatherings across 1910s St. Louis neighborhoods. Madam Dewitt Nellin hosts a Lanien Shakespeare club complimenting Mrs Crawford at West Avenue venue with multiple attendees named. The Spirit of the era is evident in thimbles, teas, and informal concerts. other events include weddings, visiting relatives, and club meetings.

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Syrup of Figs Proclaimed Best Family Laxative

An advertisement extols the virtues of Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims high quality and purity, attributing widespread global acceptance to its manufacturing method. It urges buying only the genuine product in original packaging with the company name clearly printed.

California Fit Syrup Co

Women’s committee to confer with national commission

The committee on Woman's work announced an appointment to confer with the national commission. Attendance is expected to be lower than last October as the board, since that time, has been enlarged to twenty three members. Mrs Helen Gould is anticipated to attend.

Mittee Sational Commission Mira Helen Gould

Nordica's Tour Begins in Scranton With Met Opera Orchestra

The New York Metropolitan Opera House orchestra, led by J. Duke, opens a spring tour tomorrow in Scranton booking a sequence of performances starting April 28. Soloists include soprano Eben Gtterd and pianist Romeyne Simmons with a busy itinerary across multiple cities through May, ending with New York City.

Scranton Pennsylvania New York Metropolitan Oper House Gimellot JS. Duke Bexine Seranor Ei Ptharsday Reading

Fortnightly Club Dines and Speaks at Banquet

The Fortnightly Club hosted a banquet for members wives with food and eloquence. Chief Justice Johnston presided and gifts accompanied the program. Poetry and an original toast on women drew applause while a final sentiment celebrated women.

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Memes Occupy Posts Amid Confusing Call Response

Readers react to a viral prompt that directs online memes to occupy multiple forum spaces. The unusual campaign sparked varied responses and debate about digital participation and platform norms.

Runaway From Circus Believed To Involve Kansas Children’s Home Boy

A 18 year old boy Gur Moe Cant disappeared after being taken to a traveling show by the Kansas Children’s Home Society. Police and society leaders pursue the boy’s return, while noting prior incidents of runaways among youths connected to the agency.

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McCabe Consults Holton on Sewer System Plan

City Engineer James Z. McCabe traveled to Holton to study foul theories and lead a meeting on Holton's sewer project. He will assess ground conditions and outline practical costs for a system meeting Holton's needs, drawing on his experience with major canal surveys.

James Z. McCabe Holton McCabe Toka

Dr Keith Buys Old Vesper Property in Quincy Street Sale

Dr Keith Buys, Geta the Old Vesper property for 2500 dollars at 120 Quincy Street, via the W M Forties Agency. The transaction modernizes the property for his future home amid city administrative changes and local business dealings.

Geta Vesper HW. Keith

Kitney's Colt Blackstock Wins at Jamaica Track Opening

Jamaica opening day features 25,000 spectators as Kitney's bay colt Blackstock, ridden by Fuller, defeats favorites in the Exctisior handicap. Hinckstick finishes strong to place. Lord Budge and Yellow Tail also prominent. The event caps a day of racing at Aqueduct-like card, with betting heavy around top contenders. First Infantry Returns highlights a distant, unrelated note from the same edition.

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Unclear fragmentary item about Robson Talon HL case

Fragmented OCR text mentions Btuart Robson Talon HL aged 21 and alleged actions by Autuien. It references two weeks in New int Michitan and a Dilana Wie wisson date. Details are garbled and uncertain.

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Hobart's Sarsaparilla Bottle Price Note

Hobart's Sarsaparilla advertised to enrich blood and purify the system. Claims to strengthen nerves, improve digestion, and boost appetite while removing impurities and nervous irritability. Offers a money back book if not satisfied.

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