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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1903

Page

7

Reform School Escapee Robert Barnett Charged With Burglary

Detectives capture 16 year old Robert Barnett once linked to a Reform School escape. He faces burglary charges for stealing a Santa Fe freight car on July 4 and later found with items tied to the car, amid a chaotic incident ending in a near fatal fire and a neighbor's fall described in fragmentary OCR prose.

Robert Barnett Reform School Howl Barnett St. Louis Eotr

For Teachers Examination Schedule and Topics

The programme for the teachers examination in Emutity is set for Monday and Tuesday under County Superintendent Wright at the court house. It lists times for various subjects including physiology, history, bookkeeping, and sciences, with names and procedures noted for the exams.

Wright Snes Nehownmighy Lfm Ketan

Charter Annulled for St Louis Encampment No 35

In St Louis on August 31 an order by national officers of the Latin Veteran Logia annuls the charter and cuts all relations with the national organization over charges of admitting a contemplated member. A complete review will be held at the regional encampment in Dayton, Ohio, on October 7, with Governor Bailey in attendance.

Ite St. Louis Logia St. Loue Sme Nationa Organization William A.hequenbars Ue Bt Loule

Midnight quarrel leaves Harvey Thomas dead in city

Fragmentary OCR reports a fatal midnight quarrel in the city. Harvey Thomas died after a blow from Harry Loveland, who allegedly struck with a heavy object, breaking a rib. Authorities question a bystander, with unclear names and details due to damaged text.

Quatrel Harvey Thoias Thin City Harry Loveland Loveland Thori

Memorial to Johnson Unveiled by Prohibitionists at Newton

Aug 21. Prohibitionists unveil a Barre granite monument in Newton to Hale Johnson assassinated on election day last year. Johnson was a Prohibition state committee chair and national com mitteeman and a 1916 Prohibition ticket vice presidential candidate. Represented speakers include Robert H. Patton of Springweld, John G. Wooley of Chicago, Oliver W. Stewart, and former Congressman George W. Fithinn. state executive committee met.

Newton N. Bloomington United States Mnaper County Barre Hale Johnson Robert HH. Patton Springweld John G. Wooley Chicago Oliver W. Stewart George W. Fithinn

Lipton Still Fights For Cup As Shamrock Trials Begin

New York previews the yacht races with heavy bets on the contest between Shamrock and Reliance. Lipton faces large wagers as crews prepare at Sandy Hook. The event details include five races, course types, time limits, and safety measures, with Lipton’s Shamrock the challenger and the Reliance the defender.

New York Wuith Mullasity Allen Morrow & Co Fred Lireken Hellance W. C. Moore T. Tucker W. Gifford W. Rmith Lipton Semty Meack N. X Thomas Lipton Hook Erin Txeling Ami Ccisciierse Brad T Vining Bhamreck Horke Soo S. Ccoereyne Ainititemamee Oooki Ana Reliance Kibert EH Gary Silliatsy Tement A. Geiscom Henry Tiar G Rockefeller B.A. Ro Widener Duties J. Hill Cornelis Vandertit Norman & Mean Oliver Iselin Inelin I Shamcock Desieners Nate Merreshott Retinnee William Fire Shamrock Chartes Rare Robert Wringe Sharrock UT Sandy Hook Yacht, Club Bnichet Evne Walped

Steamer Caroling Ashore After Nighttime Voyage

Report of the steamer Caroling going ashore six miles from Tadou nue river near Quebec. Three hundred seventeen passengers, mostly Americans, walked ashore in night clothes in freezing conditions. Many are unknown clothing. some were helped by blankets as the vessel broke up. In Philadelphia a golf ball accident killed Bertha Harman, 14, who died from a fractured skull after being struck at the Sharon Hill link while watching a golf event.

Quebec Caroling Shguenky Qmidment Philadelphis Aus Bertha Harman Sharon Hill

Ellster's a Dead ie Meee Yoke aE

Fragmentary text mentions a person named Ellster and Bilster the actress in a home setting. The readable parts are unclear, with nonsensical phrases and potential misspellings, offering no verifiable event, date, or location to confirm a concrete news item.

Ellster

Markets Today and Live Stock Trade Report

Market notes show lower cables and fine weather depressing corn. Cattle steady to strong, prices quiet. Hogs firm with ten cent rise. Wheat weak at open due to warm weather. later mixed with liquidation. Provisions opened higher for hogs with pork futures up. cash grain prices varied. Summary reflects Chicago market action with speculative sentiment shifting during first session and receipts aiding price movements.

Chicago Wimrat Abeling Ag Mintagile Wanduli Fort Titenar Sint Epterber Flan Casas Kansas City KansasCis Texas Sam Spe Meditem C. Oe Suttons Evi Cme

North Topeka community notices and local updates

North Topeka column lists residents visiting Kansas City and Chicago, furniture ads from Booh er Hawkins, family visits, road repairs on Gordon street, a local death report, and alterations to a bridge affecting Oakland residents. Includes drug company stock notes, weather, and market chatter from nearby cities.

John F. McAfee Mra H.C. Wherritt Kansae City Times Hanley Lelf Horse Toot Rocher & Hawkins Kansas Avenue James Sheldon Ethel Bessie Coloradon Ear Kent Mia Anple Nystrom Jarkeen Street Felende Chicago Rhea Bell Winchester Mie Alta Bell Gordon Street Jackson van Buren E. Arno Canaan City Arnold Drug Company Jost Fc Booher & Hawkins North Arthur Bush Nébrakks Erta Ow A. Lokens Weilax Ed Central Wort Kentuncky Dr. Jett Hye Paramore Street North Toneks Prank Grear Kansas City St. Louis Cincinnati New York Middleton Hartford New Haven Oakland Whitaubard Alt Oakland Presbyterian Church Formiunly Meriden Ben Fureka Lake Milier Bertha Shields Joule Dickinwin Grace Shafer John Shields Walter Dickinson John Shafer Dr. Dawson

Lightning Destroys Wheat Crops at Sanford Farm

Lightning destroyed the entire wheat crop of Sanford Marion near Dodge City Tuesday night. Report reached Dodge City today as experts assess the loss. Estimated damage runs high with insurance coverage noted and related figures uncertain.

Dodge City Sanford Marion Fathinmie Joss

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