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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1903

Page

6

Ruined Scott County village linked to ancient Cuartelejo site

Scholars at the State Historical Society receive a relief package mentioning Pueblos and a burned corn box tied to the old fortified place Cuartelejo. The narrative cites Hubert Bancroft on New Mexico exploration, Spanish claims, and French sources, noting uncertain details and colonial era connections.

Cuartelejo Taos New Mexico Hubert Bancraft Williston Wilistas

Dr. Fahrig Denies Resignation Linked to Bauxogen

Philadelphia Aug 1 Dr Ernest Fahrig inventor of the bauxogen process rejects claims that his resignation from the Commercial Museums was tied to his shale work in Kansas He criticizes western land boomers and discusses his discoveries and plans including potential uses of bauxogen for steel hardening and ore processing He defends his right to protect his method and insists he sold nothing beyond testing rights while acknowledging litigation threats from a mining firm.

Philadelphia Ernest Fahrig Kansas Hila Ing West Fairng Mining Pala Kim Topeka Hattimase Farig Fabri Br. Fabrig

International Typographic Union meets to discuss convention

Washington August report from the committee on laws brings proposals for permanent rates and a ban on leaving the union. The discussion covers the type setting machines division and dues. a provision to prevent members from leaving the union offices. A concert at Vinewood tonight features the Wendell Concert Compass and a 4 o clock program with marches and serenades.

Washington International ‘Typoraphice Union Ave Uae Machines Bi Vinewood Vinewood Park Wendell Compass Feldcornet Wattz—meagement Rhepart Brey Maret. Pratman Walts

Missouri Exposition Jobs Spark State Rivalry

A complaint claims Missouri dominates employment at the St Louis exposition, with out-of-state applicants saying they cannot secure posts. In the livestock department chief F D Coburn notes five of six workers are from Kansas and the secretary from Illinois, all chosen for qualifications known to him.

Missouri F. D. Coburn Kansas Illinois Coburn

Pony Runs Off With Children On Topeka Ave

Grace and Irene Gaines aged 12 and 7 and G Peak's young son were riding a pony cart on Topeka avenue Monday evening when the pony bolted from Twelfth to Tenth street. They escaped serious injury by a near miracle as the frightened pony, about the size of a Newfoundland, dashed along the street.

Grace Irene Gaines HN. Gaines Peak G. Peak Topeka Avenue

Pony Derby Disaster Leaves Riders Bruised but Safe

Report describes a sprinting mishap at a local track where several entrants lost balance as a cart toppled over a railing. Spectators and participants escaped with minor injuries, though the pony collapsed and needed assistance to stand.

Board reorganizes with Mallory as president and Wilson chair

F E Mali announces a lean board at the last meeting with W H Wilson continuing as building committee chair. Committees list Finance Edward Wilder and others, Buildings and Grounds with Wilson as chair, and various members named for Text and Poster, School Laws, Teachers, Insurance, and Parks and Decorations.

F. E. Mali Board of Education W. H. Wilson Mallory Wilson Ir Witeon Edward Wilder W. Gleed C. C. Nicholson Nicholson Serge A. A. Rodgers C Kutz K C Eailey Houdebush Rodger Parks and Decorations Wider A. H. Horton W. M. Davidson

Tax dispute over investments in Shawnee county firm

Shawnee county plans to tax funds held in trust by Investment Frost Company. Receiver Bennett R Wheeler reports over 150000 in deposits. county seeks a formal statement of taxable property. Wheeler refuses, calling funds trust assets not subject to seizure. County to file injunction. court action pending as funds may soon be distributed. Switzer offers taxes to the county, decision pending.

Shawner County Investment Frost Company Shawnee County Bea W. W. Denison Ctax Investment Trust Company Bennett R. Wheeler Topeka Denison Wheeler Dertesa Hook the United Coneh J. F. Switzer

Barbers' Board Opens Kansas City Sessions

The state barber board began sessions in Kansas City Kansas today and will meet there and in Argentine to examine barbers until September 1. The examination frees $5 and licenses cost $1 a year. The new law applies to towns of 2000 or more. licenses will not be granted to habitual drunkards. Applicants must serve a three year apprenticeship to be eligible, a rule aimed at stopping cheap graduates from taking the trade in ten weeks.

Barbers’ Board State Kansas City Kan

North Topera Notes and Weather From Town Columns

Local column lists residents traveling to San Francisco and California for visits and housekeeping plans. Mentioned are A M Kent, W S George, Jo Q A Peyton, Mrs Albert Reicherter, Clyde Fritts, Ralph and Weed Cross, Mrs J C Williams and son John, Mrs A I Weedman, Mrs George Stoker and Dora Stoker, Mr and Mrs J M Wilkeergen, T M James Jr, Mrs Bary Smith, Norma Pesan, Mrs Prudence Mage and granddaughter Ive, and Lavina Sewell. Also notes a large lake remains, water receding after canal work, andMud-filled roads near Central Avenue bridge over Soldier Creek.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue A.M. Kent Cal J. C. Williams John A. 1 Weedman Stanlhu Denver George Angeles San Francisco Portland Ore T. M. James, Jr Bary’ Smith van Buren and Laurent Streets Norma Pesan California Prudence Mage Haton Central Avenue Soldier Creek Kansas

Violent Diarrhoea Attack Cured by Chamberlain Remedy

A Paton Iowa citizen recounts a violent diarrhoea attack relieved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He credits the treatment with saving his life and praises its effectiveness for bowel complaints worldwide.

Chamberlain Jona J. Patton Paton Als Chamberlai Wale

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Scott County State Historical Society T. Martin Kane University Museum Kansas Stew Bistericel Society Tacsa Sante Fe Apa Piva Barton Poddewston Cuncelejo DR. Fahrig Brotty Martin Natural History Museum Will Tan University Ghicaga Kaneas Ite Fare Beart City Yaure Ube Willinton Heaver Creek Steste Alichee Mir. Martin Stresrny Xrolind Pueblo Dian Cuar- Talvjo Walla Floora J. Coromad Ostm Farag Gee Kearney Tepylan Bite Dieth FOR Defense Fund Bureau of Fair Pony Investment Trust Company North Topera United States Dos Rios Mexico DOS Bios Coffee Dos Ree-Os Kansas State Fair Kansas State Exposition CO The Kansas Improved Stock Breeders’ Association Kansas State Poultry Association Department of Horticulture Kansas State Horticultural Society Department of Farm Products and Kansas State Grange Kansas Dairy Association M. A. Low Chas. H. Sampson
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