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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
8
A historic ordinance or measure increases assessments on farm and personal property by many millions, affecting tax rolls and revenue projections. Officials argue the move boosts public funds while critics warn of higher burdens on farmers and households. The proposal outlines phased implementation and potential exemptions.
The state board of equalization is criticized for raising rail and farm assessments in the latest rollback, with railroads seeing a jump to 100,154,011 while farm and personal property climbed about 25 mills. Proponents say new appropriations require higher state taxes, while critics allege bias against railroad assessments and uneven county increases.
Announcement states Hobarts Vin Bang Ton ic and Kas-Renna Wafers are on sale at Dibbi Grocery Co on East stern street and 80 North Kansas avenue Granteer's grocery Potwin station Nicholw grocery 176 Rabens avenue Tunningham's grocery Mighth and.
Phoebe Jones fined fifty dollars after resisting arrest and injuring officers during a police court incident. The report also notes a string of police court actions, drunkenness cases, and local officers preparing for further duties as officers and investigations continue.
A large line of wash goods including finette Organ dics batistes lawns and more advertised for Friday and Saturday upper yard. 98 loom rice linen finish napkins and 16 inch squares offered as a bargain. Latin Stripe French wool and widecolors Rose Cardinal Cream and Black priced cheaply per yard. Window shades opaque felt sold mounted with hardware included while supplies last. "Toll Du Nord" "Ivanhoe" and other fabrics noted with checks and stripes at rock bottom prices.
An earnest, if quirky, push emerges for ordinances to curb police whisk ties by non officers and to punish impersonating reporters. The piece recalls floods, reporters’ privileges, and a need to protect journalism while noting Sergeant Darby buys Potwin property for a bungalow and off duty Mosquitoes.
Washington dated August 27 reports Secretary Hitchcock plans a full investigation into irregularities in Indian Territory. The move follows a Dawes commission request urging a highly reputable, fearless investigator to uncover issues amid fanatical reports and questionable journalism.
The article recalls John L. Sullivan recounting past acts of philanthropy on the Bowery and his shift away from public giving. He describes encounters with patrons and a famous Dallas visitor named Bob Purdy, who treated Sullivan to lavish meals and later donated funds to charity. The tale mixes memory, humor, and the concept of helping others despite personal limits.
The opposition leader suggested duplicating eastern lines to utilize lake routes, arguing railways cannot compete with waterways. He favored developing Georgia Day ports and the Canada Atlantic road as a substitute for the government programme, reflecting Canada's debate over transcontinental transport strategy.
A newly developed transportation route shows strong revenue, featuring a brief land segment. It stands as a significant resource for Canada to challenge U nited States grain transport dominance.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat reader letters discuss color in racehorses. They reference Haron Stickler of France, white flyers, Gabriel at Brighton Beach, and horses like Dutiful and Boaz, noting bays are generally prized for speed and stamina while questioning why bays outperform other colors.
William Kirmse a bridge gang member near Littleport was seized by cramps and nearly cholera like symptoms. He recovered after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by the crew. The incident urged use of the remedy at home as well as travel promotions for St Louis Rock Island tickets from August 29.
A New York Tribune report quotes a naturalist describing gorilla warfare, insisting gorillas attack with hands and fingers rather than razor weapons. The expert notes gorillas latch onto opponents, draw the hand inward, and defeat foes by disabling grip and mobility, leaving them unable to climb or hunt.
Timetabled departures list 10 30 A M 6 15 P M and 10 00 P M as Erle throws trains leaving Dearborn station Chicago for Columbus Akron town Chautauqua Lake Hurtalo Niagara Falls Elmira Binghamton Albany Boston New York and points east. For further information contact A W Moore see East agent Eric rajirosd Kanens 5
Fragmentary OCR note describes a remedy called Solera Infantum and mentions cholera and other diseases with general use being promoted by druggists. It references a pane set of cases and a sale by druggists, though many words are garbled and names or dates are unclear.
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