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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1903
Page
8
A local figure in Atchison garners rival support from Curtis and anti Curtis factions amid surprise bid for Congress. The contested candidacy underscores local splits and party dynamics as campaign tactics unfold.
The Atchison county bid for A J White in the First District faces scrutiny as allies and opponents debate his anti Curtis ties and closer friendship with James Chisham. Hannell, Brown County legislator, says he will not seek congressional re election and predicts a tough race between Curtis and his rivals.
Editor Harry Friese of the Hays City Free Press telegraphs T B Gerow of the state free employment bureau asking for a dozen men for threshing. He offers two dollars a day for a good long job. Gerow says he has no ready supply and would need a bulk group to arrange a special rate.
The Erie railroad announces departure times from Dearborn station at 10 30 AM 6 25 PM and 10 00 PM for Chicago to Columbus Alliance Youngstown Cattaraugus Lake Buffalo Niagara Falls Elmira Binghamton Albany Boston New York and points east. For details contact traveling passenger agent AW Moore Kansas.
Businessmen of North Topeka endorsed extending the Kansas Avenue bridge rights to the Topeka Railway for one and a half years, appointing a committee to push a franchise ordinance. The plan ties completion of a double track to Garfield Park, with conditions and forfeiture if the railway fails to comply within 69 days. County officials warned against ceding bridge control.
Arthur Russell, former examiner for The Office of Receivers, testified on Wrights affairs. He said at end of November 1902 London & Globe owed brokers and robbers about 6 1 380 dollars, a liability not on the December 1900 balance sheet. He described charters of unsanctioned sister companies and shares exceeding five percent, with Wright as managing director. He claimed the London & Globe dealt in unreal, unformed companies with no capital subscribed and warned of market value being non-existent. The testimony highlighted risky, improper financial practices surrounding Whitaker Wright.
County Surveyor Jons 2 Regers, Shawnee County, states the Milan bridge is not strong enough for a street railway franchise. Rogers reports to county commissioners and outlines needed repairs including coating removal, new spaniel rods, concrete north abutment fill, and railing repairs. Distinct vibration now felt under load.
Brainerd Minnesota August 26 George Wanderslip resigns as Northern Pacific Division Superintendent to join the Rock Island as Division Superintendent based at Kansas City. His new jurisdiction spans from Rock Island to Kansas City Leaveworth St Joe and Atchison.
Pickets and strike committees attempted to enforce the order in Chicago and Eugope, visiting restaurants to call out workers while some stayed on duty. An appeal to the steam power council, overseeing heat and ore in large cafes, drew an uncertain response.
Coming dramatic events feature Elmer Walters Millionaire Tramp with seven distinct characters and two funny scenes: the fist ghost and darky porters. Cora Van Tassell appears Sunday night as Pansy Chadburn in The Volunteer, praised for her stage presence alongside a strong cast. The Volunteer is billed as a premier military drama with stirring scenes and climaxes, noted as the best since Shenandoah. Sale starts Thursday.
Real estate records show transfers including Chapman to Sta ES for 91 Madison. Pitcher to C C M Gleaves with $1. Hinzen to W H Davies for multiple lots on 218, 221, 228 Want Ten Ave. St Pierre to M L Ford for 2 dollars. Byrne to John Nelson for lot 114 and part of 116 Madison Street. Helvie to P B Hig for lots in Klein's Addition. Borghart to Wm Nelson for 28 Main St Valencia. Moxley to M E Gleaves for Lot 2 Non Street. J J Guy executor to A S Andrews for Madison Street lots 91 and 93. Dupree to Crane Sailion for north portions of Crane Sailion.
A promotional note urges farmers considering relocation to study irrigation before traveling. It recommends contacting entities active in settlement of western lands and highlights publications by the Denver & Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western railways. It directs readers to write 8 K Hooper, G P B and T A, Denver, Colo.
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