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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
11
A Kansas paper denounces Hayden’s probate judge appointment as a corrupt choice backed by ward heeler networks. The editorial questions Governor Bailey’s judgment amid a list of politically connected supporters and alleged brewery influence, urging constitutional restraint and scrutiny of the process.
During the initial three months of his freedom the speaker notes and questions the insinuations about Judge Harden. The remarks describe the judge as notorious and challenge the trustworthiness of other statements surrounding the case.
A fierce wind swept Pittaburg Kansas injuring and killing residents. Homes were wrecked or unroofed, several structures collapsed, and the Nelson depot suffered major damage. Miner J. Mullen died, others were injured, and families faced extensive losses as roofs and foundations were toppled.
May Nama Chaney moves to lead a new Topeka plumbing board with three ex-officio members and two nominated by master plumbers and journeymen. The board pays each examiner 0 per year and pursues selecting a city inspector of plumbing, with Frank Walter favored by journeymen.
A fierce storm drenched Minneapolis and surrounding regions on early Tuesday, dropping four inches of rain in Wells and causing the Baloman river to rise five feet and a major creek to flood. The Minneapolis fall totals nearly two inches, injuring roads and threatening crops as grain storage and nearby properties face water damage.
The call from World’s full fraternal Gaullline ctrcarties head Sam D Hovigen urges a national irrigation congress in St Louis in 194. The aim is to unite Americans with their first allegiance to resist legislation affecting naturalization and its law. Banks are urged to raise minimum capital to 20000, with deadlines for compliance indicated by Bank Commissioner Albaugh.
A funeral was held Sunday at the Presbyterian Church for Whitlam KK Romson. The service was conducted by Canon Burck, with attendees including family and many acquaintances. A funeral notice lists the morning service and references a tribute to the deceased's memory.
A fragmented account notes rheumatism affecting joints with sensations of dislocation and severe torment. It mentions ongoing remedies or offerings as uncertain and hints at a possible cure being sought by the sufferer.
Fragmentary note suggests Hood's Sarsaparille neutralizes stomach acid and prevents its return. No clear names, dates, or places available to confirm specifics.
Street crews, led by City Engineer McCabe and Street Commissioner Snyder, fight rising flood in North Topeka after a Friday rain. Water spills from a west lake, floods blocks from Taylor to Garfields, with ditches dug at Moree Tyler and Grant avenues to channel flow toward sewers. Authorities vow a permanent drainage system and ongoing measures to move water through the city’s sewer outlets.
The meeting of Sabsea fair organizers is planned for next year with C F W Dersler agreeing to promote a jelly exhibit linking horticulture and state travel. New fraternal group Sons of Bite forms in Kansas City, faces insurance fee requirements. Governor Batley offers a 200 reward for Arthus Fikesmela’s capture after a Morris county assault. Frank E Forbes begins a month long vacation tour and photography trip, visiting parks and returning with views. Local clergy and community events include the Cumberland Presbyterian church session at Taite chapel and a Bankers appearance in Topeka, while legal actions update on a Bank of Topeka suit and travel notes.
The text is garbled and mentions Rev Bernard Kelly attending reunions at Columbus and Douglass Kansas. It references August dates and a sequence of events including a reunion at St Francis and trips to Wu waiini gatherings. The fragmenting makes it impossible to establish a coherent event or outcome.
A dynamite blast in Lodas, the capital of Roumelia, caused widespread destruction in the densely populated district. Authorities say the explosion followed a police raid on a band of revolutionists, with many buildings wrecked and casualties reported. Names and exact figures are uncertain due to the damaged text.
A writer notes Italian peasants wear price marks on garments and argues Americans might gain satisfaction if neighbors also display prices. The piece discusses social distinctions, deception risks, and the effect of visible value on fashion optics. A separate note reports a reception for Rev. Mr. Fishback of Shiloh Baptist Church drawing a full crowd at Twelfth and Buchanan.
Charles Lemmer, nephew of Mrs Charles Fair who with her husband was killed in France, was seriously injured in a runaway near his New Jersey home. He probably will recover.
A wartime style testimonial extols Vin-Seng Tonle as a perfect aid for stomach disorders, digestion, and general weakness. Dramatized claims describe improved absorption, circulation, and heart steadiness, with a personal story of a patient and his wife endorsing the tonic after failed treatments. The price is six dollars per bottle.
Civil suits filed by the U S government accuse Capt John C W Brooks Fort Leavenworth and his bondsmen of irregular Cuba era expenditures by the quartermaster department to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars Items include lavish hotel lodging electric bills tents and rooms at the Ventura Toteha and meals for Cuban officials The government seeks 24227 57 in one suit and 93526 38 in the other Brooks bond 30000 covers part of the liability and the matter points to possible criminal proceedings.
A special Santa Fe G A B R department train will depart Chicago Sunday August 9 at 5 a m for the Grand Army encampment in San Francisco. It will stop at Kansas City Topeka Albuquerque Laguna and Los Angeles with officials including General YT Stewart and Mrs Hull aboard. The party will tour the Pueblo festival at Laguna and visit the Grand Canyon at Williams.
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