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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1903

Page

6

Bridges Need Permanent Structures in Topeka City

City leaders urge replacing dilapidated wooden bridges over creeks with permanent arches. Estimates range from a few thousand to around 10,000 dollars, with votes required for major funding. City Engineer McCabe favors concrete arches and warns against costly repairs dodging a permanent solution.

Ald Bon Eighth Avenue Browent Creche Eltyas McCabe Ranens Avenue Cnet Fifth Avenue Eighth Avenue MiCebe Winfarce East Elehth Street Topeka Bridwen Tel Maria Bekiges

Fragmentary council remark on bridge projects and next year

The fragment notes that a council member questions are of little importance but suggests not ignoring them. It mentions possibly needing to consider bridge bulking next year and references the council. The wording is unclear and the exact context is not fully recoverable.

Washington Powtoftice de Wartment District of Columbia United States

Shamrock H Reweighed at Erie Dry Dock After Anchor Absence

In New York the Shamrock H underwent remeasurement at the Erie dry dock after a routine weigh in progress. Sir Thomas Lipton and observers from Shamrock II and the New York Yacht Club watched the process as officials confirmed the rank remained unchanged. The absence of the anchor and chain drew attention, but rules were deemed followed and no racing impact anticipated. The yachts faced light, variable northerly winds as crew examined a new jib and prepared for further testing.

New York Erie Tien Sir Lipton Charles Thatower Omelu New York Yacht Club Fite Shampock II Carreck Thomas Lipton Sai Dhatte Shamrock H Jelinsie Thomas Elishee Ier Weader Eset Hance

Political Notes and Kansas Republican Rumors

Reports from Kansas discuss A Thompson of Jackson County seeking a railroad commissioner post, consolidation rumors of Republican papers, and possible party shifts around Webb McNall and Roosevelt. Also notes warn of legal limits on judges running for other offices, franking privilege decisions for D C officials, and a Santa Fe roundhouse fire in Beaumont Texas causing large losses.

Momer Doyle Webb McNall Republican Webb Mc Neil Republian Housevelt Roosevelt Kansas McNall Moonevelt Roonevelt Dr. McNail McNail Mike Santa Fe Beaumont Braumont Tex Santa Fe Railroad

Count Larisch Monnich faces swindle case in Berlin

A Berlin case accuses a clique of usurers and marriage brokers of seeking 350000 from Count Frans Larisch-Monnich after his marriage to Marie Lutteries of Titusville. The public prosecutor filed proceedings for attempted swindling as the trial set for the autumn term. The count, Austrian nobility by birth, later naturalized German.

Berlin Frans Javeptt Mari von Lariscl Mixes Marie Lutteries Titusville Buffalo Nas Larléeh-Monnich America Tupols Nuremburg Faber Miss Faber Miss Sattertee Larisch-Monnich Wealniat Criminal Court Count Larisch-Monmich Astrosnitz Prussia

Cleveland praises Pulitzer school of journalism

Former President Grover Cleveland writes from New York Aug 4 praising a proposed school of journalism. He argues it would end anti public sentiment by aligning press conduct with high standards, benefiting national integrity and civilization. He credits Mr Pulltner for initiating a project to enlarge opportunities for youth and elevate journalism as a moral guide.

New York Grover Cleveland Puliteer Pulltner

Hansans Draw Places in Modern Woodmen Head Camp Committees

The standing committees of the Modern Woodmen of America are named for the upcoming head camp in Milwaukee. D. C. Tillotson of this city chairs appeals and grievances, E. A. Enright of Kansas City on the same panel, E. Murphy of Leavenworth on Foresters' organization, and James Montgomery of Marysville serves on a special committee to examine additional territory matters.

Woodmen of America Milwaukee D.C Tillotson E. A. Enright Kansas City Kas E. Murphy Leavenworth Foresters James Montgomery Marysville

Woman Physician Missing In London Mystery

London residents are agitated by the inexplicable disappearance of Miss Francis Hickman, a 20 year old qualified physician. Police and local authorities urge calm as inquiries proceed.

London Tondon Francis Hickman

Postum Food Coffee Promises Relief From Coffee Ailments

A suburban woman credits Postum Food Coffee with curing dyspepsia nervous tension and eye dullness caused by coffee. She explains her shift from coffee to Postum after a friend suggested it and notes improved health after a month. She shares anecdotal stories of others experiencing benefits and mentions Postum’s marketing by Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan in Chicago Daily News.

Rand Angel Qwan T Postum Parhis Iwan Sparks Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Chicago

Missing nurse prior to temporary duty at Royal Free Hospital

A nurse assigned temporary duty at the Royal Free Hospital on Gray's Inn Road has been missing since last Saturday. One theory suggests she may have met someone near a hospital area surrounded by sections known for visiting poor outpatients at their homes.

Royal Free Hos ‘Pital Gray's Hox- Hal Jowent

Lifesaving Effort Off West Nineteenth Street Pier

In New York a dramatic water rescue saved ten year old Frank Rider after a current pulled him under near the West Nineteenth Street pier. Michael Gleason, who dived twice despite cramps, disappeared beneath the water. Rescue was completed by bystander Dan Reilly and James Conklin who ferried the boy and Gleason’s body to shore. Rider survived while Gleason was pronounced dead at New York Hospital. Gleason, married with two children, resided at 4 West Nineteenth Street.

New York West Seventeenth Street Michael Gleaso Dre Frank Rider Shother Nim Jreason Litus Seventeenth Street Rachael Dante Henry Gleason Ae Relily Peete Sea Je James Conklin Reilly Gleagon Conklin Steve Boathog Theew York Hospital West Nineteenth Street

Quaint French Village of La Frette Near Paris

A London Telegraph piece paints La Frette as a quiet, old fashioned Loire influenced village near Paris with steep roads, thrifty peasants, and a social scene of tradespeople in the streets. The article notes proximity to Cormeilles and Herblay, views toward the park of Alaisons Lat Mitte, and mentions large fortunes in marriages while villagers live simple lives.

Saris Cormeilles Cormeilies la Sretts Pata Havre Alaisons Sartrouxville Gesmmin Herblay Seine la Frette Midi Teaut London Telegraph

State Board Announces Regular Lawyer Examinations

The first examination for admission to practice law will be held at the state house at 2 p.m. on the second Monday of October. Examinations occur thrice yearly on the second Mondays of February June and October. Applicants must file their own handwritten petition at least six weeks before an exam and show good moral character plus credentials five days before. L H Perkins of Lawrence is secretary for full details.

State House State Board of Law Examiners L. H. Perkins Lawrence

Road side Shade and the case for trees on streets

A piece promoting highway beautification through shade trees urges public support for Arbor Day duties by property owners. It argues well shaded avenues attract visitors and residents, ease travel for teams, and improve country roads, predicting towns with extensive tree care become notable. It notes a copyright ruling unrelated to local satellite news.

Commonwealth Eid Good Roads Magazine

Death’s shadow fades as coffins replace victorian dread

An account from undertakers on changing attitudes toward death shows more people arrange their own funerals in advance. The shift toward modern caskets reduces horror, while some healthy individuals or hospital patients prepay contracts that may be canceled if they recover, reflecting cautious planning and cost concerns.

Euing Amsterdam Air 1 New York Times

Prosecution Outlines Whitaker Wright Methods in London Case

Horace E. Avery opens for the prosecution in Whitaker Wright’s case detailing Wright as managing director of London and Globe, American and Standard Exploration companies. He alleging control of financial operations and misdeeds aimed at shareholders. Avery cites combined company shareholdings around 3000, with Wright holding few London and Globe shares at collapse.

Whitaker Wright London Aug jMdey Horace E. Avery Wriht Standard Wright Euch Lord Durfen Avery Jonser Cape Ital Lone Fon Globe Pinanes Corporation Posnet

Harvest Labor Parties to Minnesota and the Dakotas

Low rates for parties of five or more win Chicago Great Western railway tickets on sale daily to August 3 liberal arrangements for return trip for fall information apply to Geo. Lincoln TPLA 7 West Ninth street Kansas City Mo

Minnesota Dakotas Chicago Great Western Railway Geo Lincoln TPLA West Ninth Street Kansas City

Typographical Error Cost French Soldier Two Days' Imprisonment

Paris August 4 officers of the One Hundred and Fifth French regiment stationed at Kielm sent invitations printed in the garrison for a requiem mass for Pope Leo XI. A typographical error printed as Leo XII caused confusion and the soldier faced two days imprisonment for the mistake.

Sean Paris Kiem Leo XI Pit XXIII Leo

Opening Gate of Lote Townsite on Omaha Extension

Opening Gate of Lote townsite on the Omaha extension of the Chicago Great Western railway will be held with stations at Tennant in Plymouth County Iowa on Tuesday September 1 Bentley in Pottawattamie County Iowa Tuesday September 7 and McClelland in Pottawattamie County Iowa Tuesday September One fare to Fort Dodge from all points on Chicago Great Western trains from Fort Dodge or any of its lines with fare for round trip Special trains run round trip for twenty five cents per round trip Further details see bills or address Htwin B. Magill Manager Townsite Departments Fort Dodge Iowa

Lote Omaha Chicago Great Western Railway Ulura Htwin B. Ma Gill Fort Dodge Iowa

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