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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1903

Page

6

All May Attend N G Get Chance at Fall Maneuvers

Adjutant General Kelvey has been informed that Kansas may send a brigade to fall maneuvers at Port Riley/Omaha area. War Department limited to one regiment but now permits organized militia to attend with federal funding for transport and subsistence. Officials indicate no additional purchases for gear, and the plan allows a contingent brigade under set conditions.

N. G Hansas Port Tiley Kelvey EJ. McClernand Department of the Atlewourt Ae Roemathne Kannas Kansas Keleny War Department Washington McClerland Fort Riley Divneterb Secretary of War United States Tesn

Battle with Rats in Greenwich Farm Run

A fragmented account describes a Civil War veteran Perrin fighting rats in a Greenwich farm scene. The butcher Peers built a new meat house after vermin-infested old facilities, and a tense battle left several enemies scattered as troops cleared the old house.

Han Greenwich Perrin Ferri Hatcher Phuikh Berre Mtavela Persia

Candidacy by Foot Race Chosen in Richmond Stunt

Six friends in Richmond nominate a constable candidate by a foot race to be held tomorrow night in the field district. The contestants are T. Thank Un, Samaed Brothers Fd Crab, and John Camp. A large crowd will gather to watch as the contestants strive for the Democratic nomination amid the lighthearted contest. Congressman Calderhead was due in town soon after.

Richmond Airfield T. Thank UN T. Thank UN. Samaed Crab John Camp Kathir Chiey Te Contessantn Ie

Calderhead Renowned for Caution in Conte

The text notes Calderhead’s cautious reputation and reluctance to forecast military action. It mentions his stance during a contested winter period and reflects his preference to avoid speculative plans. The source preserves a historical, formal tone.

Government Supervision of Monopolies Urged by Grosscup

An Augusta speech urged government oversight of monopolies to protect the public in light of financial and corporate abuses. The speaker warned of securities schemes harming savings in banks, urging penalties for promoters and an emphasis on honest wealth creation. He argued for safeguards to prevent manipulation by unscrupulous promoters and the need to preserve the nation's economic integrity.

Grosscup Dixon Peter Tate Industries Agire Jarnisie Mey Geneeug

Dying American Turfman Selly Dies in Ostend

An American dispatch from Ostend Belgium reports Selly a known turfman who had been frequenting the Hotel Sofondi died of apoplexy at the race course on Sunday. He was transported to the hospital and then the morgue. Turfmen claim his real name was Schlenger and he was the missing member of New York’s Miller scheme. He had long circulated on European tracks and Paris before police interdiction halted him.

Ostend New York Selly Sofondid Belzium Bolly Schlenger Ule Schlesinger Paris Getendull Aunieriinn Hamilton John Johnson Pole Court Johnson Levi Murray Sterling Louis Charewhax Earth Anderson Orville Anderson W. T. McKnight Topeka Wichita Rey Flinchback Mra SL. Dydens Shelby Curtis Curtis Charles Spencer Fom St. Lawrunce Cfty Thorthand School West Eighth Clu

Canal Treaty Report Split by Colombian Senate Committee

A Bogota dispatch reports the Colombian Senate Committee voting 17 to 8 for rejecting the canal treaty and sending the matter to public discussion. The report favors Hay-Herran treaty acceptance by some, while others oppose the entire agreement as debated in public. Meanwhile a violent incident in St Paul, Minnesota involves James Welch attacked in a boxcar, sustained injuries but expected to recover.

Senate Yorks Eurald Bogota Colombi Vaya Peres Sota Joaquin Uribe

Danger on the Gulf Weather Advisory for West Coast Vessels

Weather bureau issues advisory warning all West sul perte about a tropical disturbance centered in West AUSF. Future course is uncertain. Coastal areas may be dangerous for vessels leaving Gulf ports.

New Orleans Weather Bureau al West Sul Perte Ausf Gulf Ports CLINE

To Land Tents for Pittsboro Storm Sufferers

Governor Entlioy orders Adjutant General Kelsey to forward thirty tents from the war department to storm victims around Pittsboro. A large number of small houses were destroyed, leaving residents with no temporary shelter after the disaster.

Entlioy Kelsey War Department Pittsboro

Snapshot of Shawnee county news and local notices

Long column of brisk notes from Shawnee county items ranging from school openings and hunting trips to river flooding and road repair. Mentions include Tom Moyd and Hichard Shakeshart heading to Larned, repairs on Kansas avenue tracks, Washburn college furniture in Chicago, and city officials debating pay raises for street workers.

Vlan Shawnee County Tom Moyd Hichard Shakeshart Larned Lyne Carrie Marshall Mass Washburn College Chicago Observatory Kansas Avenue John Collins Charles F. Spencer

Coughs Up a Spear of Hay in Michigan Town

In Olivet Michigan on August 14 Alexander Rene reports he was detained from his bride’s wedding, later missing, then returning home to recount being captured and robbed by tramps. He says he was taken in a wagon and treated roughly during the incident.

Olivet Mich Ang Alexander Rene Rafe Hie Tancen Deine

Escape Leads to Wedding Plans After Captivity

A man recounts five days of captivity and escape from traps set to remove him. He claims he recovered part of his money he had stolen previously and began his journey home. He states he and Miss Patten plan immediate marriage.

Steling Mise Patten

Orphan's Prayer to Open at New Crawford Theatre

Dramatic critics praise the upcoming performance of An Orphan's Prayer at the New Crawford Opera House on Sunday night. A robust advance for seats signals strong audience interest, while the show’s scenic and production quality is described as superior, with the cast and company noted for polish and drive.

Nuany Crawford Opera House Johan TL Havin Wm. Geren Seonte

A Trip to Atlantic Seashore Resorts Outing**

A readable ad notes a rail line excursion to Atlantic seaside resorts with through tickets via Lehigh Valley Railroad. It lists departures and stops including Chicago, Columbus, Akron, Chautauqua Lake, Elmira, Binghamton, Albany, Boston, New York, and points east, and directs inquiries to the traveling agent Brig Railead in Kansas City.

Atlantic Seashore Resorts Lehigh Valley Railroad America Lehigh Valley Railrgad New York Dearhara Chicago Columbus Akron Chautauqua Lake Husite Netacara Falls Elmira Binghamton Albany Boston Points Moore Brigrailead Kansas

Senator Declares Stock Trouble Healthful Insight

London Aug 14 Senator Channery M Depew said the recent stock market downturn, though drastic, will purify the market and educate investors. He praised railroad strength, rising industrials amid high export potential, and anticipated recovery with gilt edged securities resuming normal prices. A mid term cataclysm, he noted, may spare partisan entanglements. Officially Warned in St Petersburg as censor notes a warning to Prince Mestchersky for criticisms in Grazhdenin.

London Channery M. Depew United States America St. Peterrbars Prince Mestchersky The Grazhdenin

Hobart's Headache Seltzer Ad at 400 West Tenth

Headache relief claim for clear brain and settled stomach offered as Hobart's Headache Seltzer. Dosed at IS per 25c. Advertises a guaranteed headache remedy and stomach settle for sale at Hobart's cut-rate drug store, 400 West Tenth.

Hobart West Tenth

Real estate transfers listed in Metaker's addition and nearby areas

Real estate transfers show multiple parcels on Walnut street and nearby blocks in Metaker's addition. Purchasers include Tod T Mubyane J Lane and wife H Cheekikia and wife A Eilagsnan and others HN Turner and others L Juneau and wife to E Smith F130 Dart reverve 4 OC Scherer J R Mulvane to AT B Riv Co and others. Also mentions Tyler street Clay street Monroe Street and 96th IMG Walnut street and a special train to Kansas City and return on Sunday August 0. Tickets on sale at Chesterfield hotel and Avenue locations.

Tod. T. Mubyane J. Lane Walnut Street Meteker H.cheekikia M.A. Lindeny J. Hohrer Walnut Setevat A. Eilagsnan Metaker HN. Turner al & Turner Waddle M. Flelech Neane Adm Juneau E. Smith Dart Scherer Tyler Street J. R Mulvane F. Riv, Co Lote TA H.C. Robser Walnut Strort F. H. Vauargh Syl Phates Clay Street Barta Re Bee Ste Kansas City Cluv Topeka & Am Kaneas City Chesterfield Hovel Alec 223 Katiesas Avenue

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