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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
6
The provided OCR sample is garbled with numerous typos, stray fragments, and unclear phrases. It contains scattered names, dates, places, and potential events but no coherent story or verifiable facts to summarize into a clear news item.
A chaotic evening saw Washburn stumble in a close game with untidy play and crowd tension. The contest featured key performances by Abe and Sig, with YWCA holding a late lead as Washburn pursued a comeback that fell short in the final minutes.
Washburn College may be renamed or restructured as University of Topeka. Prof Penny of Kirin Ste University is eyed as dean of a new combining arts and fine arts department, with Topeka as the hub for a proposed city center of arts and higher education.
A contractor plan aims to build a 25 mile Valdez road this summer to reach the city by the Wake River. Alfendi Hes declares a prime ministerial backing for the project while New York capital is said to back the enterprise.
A late April report notes new bills to curb bank dealings and tainted sanitary paint concerns. Officials warn contagion risks and urge action to halt unsafe purchases and improve consumer protection amid broader municipal measures.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Dr Adel Lerens and Dr Lorena trading lefty and taviing for a medical or cosmetic product. Mentions Dr Larrens and a supposed event in Chicago on April 30. References a face powder called Satin Skin Powder and safety claims. Overall text is garbled and unclear.
A century old tale recounts a daring theft aboard a coach to Armagh. Thieves sliced a wallet from a passenger, hid the notes under a seat, and fled via Lisburn to Donaghadee and Glasgow. The culprits were never captured, leaving the mystery unsolved in local memory.
Dispatch from Chicago reports plans to relocate 1000 Boor families to Chihuahua and Sonora in Mexico. Arrangements include land grants along the Cencher river, near Santa To-Shite, with General Wap Sivrmnan leading the scheme, joining General Valloen in New York.
Reported at Rome and Paris the royal farewell between Edward VII and Victor Emmanuel as they bid friendship endure between Britain and Italy. Crowds gathered, windows filled, and the kings exchanged embraces before parting amid ceremonial pomp. In Vienna the New Free Press notes a clash near the Balkans with casualties on both sides in a Turkish Bulgarian confrontation over land routes yesterday.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription as curing female ailments including menstrual misery and weakness. It claims to restore regularity, relieve bearing-down pain, and ease melancholy. A supporter hails it as a safe, effective remedy for women’s health.
In Philadelphia and Reading coal rate dispute proceedings the executive freight raise is contested. Witnesses discuss impact on mines owners and market prices while directors propose tariff changes and potential deductions for shipping costs.
Consul General McWade cabled that a mob of Chinese attacked a party of American engineers 140 miles from Canton at Yau Tan on North River. Commander Anderson and officers rushed to rescue. A formal complaint to Chinese officials was lodged. Slur against Boxer movement unlikely. possible clash with Chinese beliefs over graveyard desecration.
A fragmentary report covers Minnie Ashley defending stage life against temptations and describing fan support, wages, and respect from audiences. It also notes a fire in Peoria destroying the birthplace of United States Senator Shelby Culler, near Leer Creek, in Tuxwell County, with claims about the origin of the blaze and the structure’s modest frame construction.
A gathering of Methodist Episcopal bishops from around the world convenes in season, with attendees including Henry Warren of Denver and J W Hamilton of San Francisco. The meeting will last until Monday and remains private.
In Topeka the Kimball Frining Company on North Kanga Avenue is noted with Miss Maud Ruins from Silver Lake shopping and J F Meatee of the Western Woolen Mill leaving on business. A new lodge meet at 31 Kansas avenue, Arnie Allen mentioned. various residents travel to Houston and St Louis for visits and dedications. The article also mentions a Y.M.C.A conference, a paralyzed heart death, a new engine arrival, and the public viewing of the Twentieth Century club’s new rooms with a special Kansas City train event forthcoming.
The Beancorp case in Indianapolis centers on alleged constitutional violations. Yegan contends that a Lafayette decree violated due process as Mons Pewler Clase asserts citizenship issues. The hearing examines restraining orders and state authority in the federal framework.
City officials press enforcement of sidewalk and street market rules, tightening limits on vending, blocking of routes, and roadside displays. The Council discussed the plan, with several department heads confirming readiness to implement stricter measures and fines as needed.
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