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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
5
The text shows a partial newspaper page with misread lines about telegraph services, a New York office reference, and a leasing note. It mentions tape, permanent home, and gate events in a cluttered historical layout. The readable parts point to a general catalog of notices rather than a cohesive story.
State Journal subscribers may have daily delivery during summer at thirty cents per month with address changes allowed. Items cover Congress, the White House, state finances, and world affairs with mixed notes on railroads, Prohibition, and fairs.
Henry Clews & Co decries financial strain as Wall Street faces upheaval from an ill advised surge of assets. Experts warn of a severe market contraction amid bank liquidity concerns, rising loan levels, and tighter credit while European money markets hint at broader instability and potential gold imports. The piece notes President Cleveland and ex President Roosevelt slated to attend a pivotal event at the City College, underscoring ongoing public interest and leadership involvement.
A fragment advocates halting bribery and graft by better government organization. It cites Pittsburg and New York and Baltimore, urging public agencies to regulate franchises and stressing that honest administration starts with proper business organization rather than mere rhetoric.
Fragmented text discusses Shortt Fetee and mob events in Jal and a cab driver background, plus warnings and warrants for leading citizens. Mentions New York Bankers Association stance, building trades, and arbitration, with debate over labor reform and craft contracts amid political tension and public order concerns.
A jumble of late 19th century Kansas items covers travels around Fort Scott and Chanute, a separate school proposition near a race riot, a farmer’s binder incident, a wheat fire near Dresden, and towns like Clay Center, Osborne, Downs, Cedarville, Topeka, Oberlin, and Ellsworth receiving scattered reports. Local gossip includes a “Get Together” club, a Sunday crowd bulletin, and a traveling doctor seeking quinine notes as western Kansas records a medical inquiry.
A fragmented 1900s style column blends odd phrases about watermelon juice, a summer mood, a visiting girl, a grocer, and a shopping scene. It mentions an Atchison woman, a damp appearance, and memories stirred by boxes of blackberries as part of a quirky, reflective domestic vignette.
Fragmented reflections andAdvice notes unfold in a digitized Philadelphia Record fragment. The piece sketches social manners and age, with stray remarks about deception and propriety amid casual snippets of dialogue and observations.
A garbled fragment describes a woman and a man in a tangled scene with a confession about misidentification and deception. The text hints at social attitudes and gender dynamics, recounting a dramatic moment where mistaken blame influences behavior.
Fragmented reading notes mention social pretensions and moralizing on taxes and class. It references spinsters, wives, laziness, poverty, and a contemplative life. The text contrasts wealth and domestic duties with spiritual aims.
Chicago Aug 4 Announcement by Ralph N Harley secretary of the National Civic Federation says Mr Cleveland and Senator Hannawille will take up the problem from the wrong platform early in October. A convention will be held to inaugurate a movement in the west to bring capital and labor into closer relationship.
Indiana August 4 A boy ran away from home for adventure. Len Beothe was believed to have gone to Europe or Newfoundland and later joined the Horr service, enduring war fire and injuries. Ten days ago he was found working in an Illinois wheat field and returned to his parents after correspondence persuaded him to come home.
Kansas City papers publish the annual report of the convention hall showing a 4000 deficit and only about 10000 in receipts. The report omits the Ratner City raffle profits claimed to net about 40000 for the management. The grand prize of 10000 has not been paid to winners like J M Simpson, an internal revenue embezzler, with court action delaying distribution.
New York reports William Timbell, formerly of West One Hundred Seventeenth Street, fled with bride’s money leaving $49,000 in jewels. Inspector McClusky leads a nationwide search for Timbell, believed to have boarded the Kate Witteimb. A false passage plan reportedly used to divert investigators.
Little Lon Townsend was arrested in a basement at Sixth Avenue for maintaining a nuisance. Police confiscated a keg and a pitcher of questionable liquor. Sergeant Darry heads to Newport News with J. D. Leahy a Navy deserter. Leahy had been idle in the Twentieth Zavans and recently returned from the Philippines. The pair were found and seized at Seventh and Lawrence in Parkdale.
A child guided by governess and two female companions browses a Fifth Avenue shop with royal-like attention. The retinue shields her from view as she purchases a few items, a carriage waiting outside, and observers remark on the child’s princely treatment.
Footwear offer highlights men’s sizes with Vici Kid calf or horsehide options. Plain or Landon toe styles available at low prices. Limited stock and sizes may vary by store.
New York Aug 4 The resignation of Charles M Schwab as president of United States Steel Corp was presented and accepted W H Corey was elected president Reports say changes are pending as directors met including M H Gary J J Morgan H Frick Norman B Keum and George W Perkins Frick declined to comment on the chairmanship of the finance committee
A malfunctioning elevator at the federal building dropped about six feet into the basement after the automatic stop failed. Engineer Devlin operated a crank control as passengers, including men and women, were jolted by the sudden descent and showered with broken pills from a gas jet, though no injuries were reported. The car was quickly taken out of service.
Residents of Honey Creek Indiana report a sudden moustache removal trend as nearly every man shaves facial hair. The change causes confusion among couples with husbands unrecognized by wives and sparks speculation of a strange social fad sweeping the village in Henry county. Officials note barbers Riley Flemmings and others have shaved many customers, producing a startling community-wide transformation.
A garbled note mentions a car and machinery, with uncertain details about basement location and possible injury. The legible parts suggest insurance concerns and a serious occupant condition, but the incomplete text prevents firm conclusions.
Mrs Anca Hopkins wife of R Hinpking an employee of Shaw nee snails died Monday afternoon at Cura hospital funeral at home Wednesday Ames oclock Sadie Rankin aged 30 died Sunday at sister Durkin East mee eats avenue Funeral services from the Church of the Avaumpuion this morning The funeral of era W Underwood from residence 30 oclock this morning
An advertisement promises powerful and positive relief for cata r rh hay fever and bronchial affections. It urges afflicted readers to call for free treatment and lists Dr M Farland at 13 Branner Street. A separate note mentions a promenade concert by Stet tre of eight pieces at Vinewood Park.
A plan to move about 165 epileptic patients from Topeka and nearby asylums to the new Parsons hospital is described. A special chartered train will transport the patients and attendants from Topeka to Osawatomi then directly to Parsons. Completion of hospital buildings will free private asylums for public funding.
Hays City Kansas reports Fahrig Mining of Topeka plans deeper exploration after shale prospecting near the Smoky River, hiring Jack and Lewis of Wamagha to drill 1000 to 2000 feet, hoping for oil and possible gold as yet undetermined.
The Kansas World's Fair commission convenes to outline their St Louis exhibits. They plan to apportion the appropriation among educational, horticultural, agricultural, and other exhibits and appoint superintendents for each area. The discussion centers on maximizing impact of the funds and coordinating with educational and cultural interests.
Former service members voice complaints about how pension vouchers are distributed, urging reforms and better allocation. The reported concerns include delays, eligibility ambiguities, and perceived favoritism in processing pension benefits.
Fragments describe a vague scene with names and phrases unclear due to OCR errors. The readable bits mention a fight, a person named J, and a medical product claim from a Dr. Thomex Eclectstell at a drug store.
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