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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1903

Page

6

Haid No Money to Pay Expenses as a Delegate

The text outlines political maneuvering around Shawnee County payments for a Commercial Congress delegation to Seattle, including proposed sponsors Major Anderson and state figures. It notes Curtis influence, Curtin’s intentions, and county commissioners' reluctance to fund expenses, with discussions of representation and potential appropriations tied to local political battles.

Haid Charles Curtin Hanes Anderson Heattle Wart Holmer United Staten Senate Belhmar Belmar City Dra Sjeo Frost AQ Geleeste Seattle Waeh Sl Sanderson Counte Cicheninenoanes Taineworene Shawnee County Holmar I Oar Sopeiina Bolmar Congresman Curtis Curtis Shawnes County Kansas Galveston Tell Curtle Kanear Ntve Curtis A4 Aecets Meatmar Menwar J. Devlin J.J. BM Artul Railroad Northwest Devlin Mr. Hi0 Iestowars Bolmaar Ore Curtin Marie Anderson John Prost Alderson Hiad Harstaan Heynes

Anderson Seeks Fight as Delegation Sanction Satirical Aid

A garbled report describes Anderson joking about advance funds and departing for a planned showdown. It notes confusion over recent Seunta proceedings and who would act as the official political delegate, with commissioners unable to cover expenses.

Red Men treachery alleged in Indian land deals

Aug report by Special Ind Agent Broston accuses officials connected with land companies of bias in Indian Territory matters. Commissioner Jones promises an immediate investigation into alleged impartiality as Dawes Commission head Tams Bixby and other officials are named in connection with alleged Indian fleecing schemes involving tens of millions of acres and dollars.

Washington Special Indu Broston Jones Jonn Raurbatsien Sabonedtly Tels Congress

Bailey Will Not Pardon John Collins Says No Clemency

Governor Bailey declares no pardon for John Collins during his term and notes four inmates including Emmett Dalton will remain jailed until he leaves office. Dalton attorneys plan another pardon bid as reports surface about potential clemency for others already in custody.

John Collins Bailey Sweeney Dali Renunes Fom Notrdour Baley Naiaaes Gallina Peat Emmett Dalton Famer Dalton Jeanie Morri Joan Collins Eemet Dai

Warden Steps Out After Georgia Whipping Probe

Atlanta Aug 17 The Georgia Prison Commission released a report on the whipping of Mamie De Crist a woman convict at the state prison farm. It finds the warden acted within his authority but notes severe aggravation leading to an error and accepts his resignation due to bias from the De Crist affair.

Georgia Commission Atlanta Georgia Prison Commission Mamie Ie Alingood de Crist

Rav J J Harty Invested With Archiepiscopal Pallium

Rome August 11 The ceremony of imposition of the archiepiscopal pallium on Archbishop J J Harty of Manta was held today in Cardinal Marchi s private chapel The ceremony featured Cardinal Maval assisting and the archbishop taking the oath to observe church rules Witnesses Edward W Fowler and Father Zept attended Archbishop Harty s farewell visits were paid by Cardinals Gotti Tampania Berpighi Martinelli Steta tuber and Vives y Tuto

Rav J. J. Harty Rome Manta Cardia Marchi Mavehl Tonn Edward W. Fowler Father Zept Barty Gotti Tampania Berpighi Martinelli Stetatuber Vives Y Tuto

Shortage of Teachers Hits Shawnee County Schools

Shawnee County faces a teacher shortage as many districts report difficulty securing staff for the upcoming term. County Superintendent Wright will hold a special examination at the courthouse for certified teachers, with about two dozen applicants expected. Historically, larger numbers of male teachers were available, but the current pool has dwindled, impacting rural and urban schools alike.

Shiwree Wright Shawnee County

Banner broom corn state in Shani crop notes rise in wheat yield

Spiengid crops in Cheyenne county gain attention with broom corn named banner crop while wheat prospects show bumper yields from 20 to 30 bushels per acre. Labor unrest noted as 7,000 textile strikers in the Rug branch resume work amid uncertain economic signals.

St. Francis St. Franinis Kan Chéyenne Tan Jong Beer Bartey Mat Detwres Principality

Society Notes Highlight Local Family Gatherings And Travels

A society section lists Mrs. Thomas E Pounds and daughter Mildred among guests at Vinewood for a farewell party as Ars Pounds plans a move to Joplin Missouri. Numerous Misses and Mrs. attendances are noted with trips to Colorado Springs Omaha and Kansas City. Separate items record Mrs. Eugene 8 Quinton heading to Palmer Lake, visits to relatives in Ohio and Illinois, and engagements announced for Mr. and Mrs. C T Prentice of Lawrence.

Vinewood Birs Thoms E Pounds Mildred Frank 8 Joplin Missouri Eugene Quinton Palmer Lake Colorado Thomas Keeley Horace Hall Louis St. Paul Minnesota Lake Resort Herbert Armstrong Giondma Doster New York Leopold Lich Tenterg Madame Sehiouter George W. Clarke Oklahoma City Clare Mine Jonnie Alias Amand Finday Joseph Ralph Burton Abilene J.P. Davis Viet Hewister Springs Nina ‘Thomas Barte C. Williams Mr. Williams Mike Florence Wellcome Chicago Mike Hertha Miss Nettle Lawrence Garden City Clyde Lawrence Walter Lawrence Rosa Furler Cottonwood Falls Charles Wolff Hazel ‘Wolff Colorado Springs J. F. Daniels Buffalo Asin Moes St. Ma H. H. McLellan James Lacey Kanese City J. W. Going Kena Prescott Springs Omaha Kansas City Edith Dumont Venice Whitney George Stitt Emporia Anderson Piney Anderson Kansan City Thomas Durham Taylor Street George W. Hart Elizabeth California Harry van Norsetrand C. ‘T. K. Prentice Lawrence

About Complexions Coffee versus Postum in Health

A reader testimony claims coffee stains complexions and harms nerves, while switching to Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts restored red cheeks and vitality. The writer cites twenty years of heavy coffee use causing yellow skin and headaches, then notes improvement after abandoning coffee for Postum.

Eotfer Poetum Postum Co

Mabel to Mr Thames Corwin to Marry in September

Wedding plans set for September 17 at Prentice residence 728 Mississippi Street with Mabel to Mr Thames M Corwin of Topeka. Western Golf Association hosts all day tournament at Chicago Golf Club Wheaton with five four-ball matches in morning and singles in afternoon. Teams include Oxford and Cambridge players and Exmoor Glen View Riverside Orientais and others in a long list of matchups.

Mabel Thames M. Corwin Topeka Prentice Mississippi Street Western Association Chicago Oxford Cambridge Mankto Ty Western Golf Association Chicago Golf Club Wheaton T. Manefiera Hunter Norman F. Hunter Vn H. Chandler Egen Walter E. Fagan Exmoor G. A Bromston H.W. Beverides S. George A. Ormiston Pobre Xed Stuart Buickney St Louis Fara D. E. Ranston Cami Louis James John M. Sellera Glen View Bellis P. W. Leathart Roswell F. Mundy Riverside Bruce Allison Ve. B. Frank Cummings C.N. Day Osbern

Pope extends charity to Rome amid conclave scenes

The pope announced a 20000 lira distribution for residents of Rome and, despite a recent fainting spell, resumed audiences. He met Prince Marshal of the Conclave and discussed ongoing duties as papal steward. Prince Orsini explained his resignation reflected personal dissatisfaction with late pope’s policies.

Rome Enone Prince Chi Dutien Meirehol Pope

Consolidations and Mergers Challenge Railroads

Stuyvesant Fish head of Hilnais Central asserts mergers will continue to boost economy and lower rates while opposing single man or government control. He argues about 800 railroad companies will consolidate into twenty to thirty firms as an inexorable trend.

New York Aus Stuyvesant Fish Hilnais Central Eoener

Valuable Brooch Stolen in New York Heist

Mystery surrounds the theft of a diamond brooch from a home in New York. Detectives are secretive, thieves believed to have fled, and hope of recovery and capture is uncertain while the missing ornament remains elusive. Five girls drown in Richmonds Las Rich station boating accident. a boat capsized. A man escaped injury in the incident.

New York Richmond Lasrich Station Jonn Holloway Ie Daegaer Sirs Ant Gil

Seven Die in Twigs Attack at Winfield Kansas

Seven people were killed and many wounded in the Twigs attack in Winfield. Elmer Farnsworth died, leaving a twenty-year business presence in the town. Coroner held inquests. five funerals completed. Business and shopping show strain as the community grieves.

Winfield Kas Elmer Farnsworth Twig Ovis Carter Willam Moore Clyde Reel Charles Thomas Everitt Ridgeway Cooper Bowman Bulliter Twike Twigs

Engineer Jones Marks Big Texas Land Purchase

Dalhart Texas August 17 C M Jones of Rock Island once a C R I P engineer and El Paso division trainmaster has visited Dalhart and pushed ten sections of patented land on the headwaters of Retta Blance cannon. He plans to invest several thousand dollars and calls the Panhandle ranch the finest in the region while not leaving his railroad ties. He believes Dalhart will be a great railroad center and cheap land here will soon vanish.

Mr. Jones Dathart Senate Car Holy Synod Russia St. Petersburg Mmen Riekemetnreey Auroia

Dramatic Rising Star Rachel Acton in The Stain of Guilt

Atchison reports rapid ascent of Rachel Acton from Wheatcroft NY training to leading role as Chiquita in Harlin and Garen's The Stain of Guilt. Her early Shakespearian work and teaching position mark a swift rise in the company touring five night engagement at the New Crawford. A note on local rail changes follows.

Rachel Acton Chiquita Harlin & Garen St. Louis High School Wheatcroft School of Dramatic Art New York Crawford

Rioting Spreads to Towns as Americans Fire on Rioters

Report from Hong Kong dated Aug 17 says rioters reached towns along the railroad near Fat Han Canton area. American engineers at work on the Toad Lave fired on rioters, with several casualties reported.an The Inter national sogncnry sashepes commlanich fort here today for Stockhulm.

Hong Kong Fat Han Canton Stockhulm

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