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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1903

Page

2

Leach Will Stay Washburn To Have A Permanent Athletic Manager

Washburn votes to retain Lencht as athletic manager under a salary plan. Board members indicate support for Kennelly and coach additions, with revised pay proposals totaling around 800 dollars for next season. The plan includes shares of profits and stipends for football staff as the college maintains its athletic direction.

Washburn Frank Lenth Ethlelly Muainiger Cuniitee Yue Ahmathielig Kennedy Sin Warhburn Ein Kennelly Sf Foottallian Nipeks

Fragmented theater review notes vivid stage details

A garbled historical theatre critique describes a Crawford production scene with a cast including Be Briertog TM Heels and Banduckey Dodie James Nuen. The text rails at costume, props, and signature marks, praising or lamenting the show’s effort, with scattered names and dramatic misprints.

Engines Upgraded for Kansas and Nebraska Divisions

Rock Island Railroad will equip Kansas and Nebraska divisions with heavier engines from the American Locomotive Company New York. The 1600 class engines, four pairs of drivers plus a pony truck, weigh about 200000 pounds without tanks and will be numbered 1853 to 1664. About ten engines per division will be deployed with eight men already arrived and others expected soon at the Dunkirk Brooks Locomotive Works.

Kansas and Nebraska Brooks ‘Locomotive Works Dunkirk Kansas

Vanderbilt matinee ends with tumble at opera

Mrs Vanderbilt staggers during an opera performance and collapses into a seat as her husband Alfred Vanderbilt looks on. The incident interrupts the show “The Princess of Ketinmaioe” at the Bow Street venue, with medical aid arriving as rumors swirl about her condition and the timing of the accident.

Vanderbilt Reginadd Vanderbilt Alfred Go Vatiarhut Timbutner Ketinmaioe Noth & Neep Prederick Nellsen

Collision near Ets Island Leaves two injured at sea

A collision between tugboats Idlewiide and Horowlee off Ets Island left one man dead and another in serious condition. Hans Pes Wren and Willam Laigher sod a man whose name was learned as Hot Beer. John Btorbere, a footman, was found unconscious with a broken head. The Hercules is owned by the American Tow Boat Company of Baltimore.

Idlewiide Horowlee Ets Island Hans Pes Wren Willam

John W Gates Yacht Resunda Reaches Port Arthur

The Gates yacht Resunda, sailing from New Orleans on November 2, with a voyage to Port Arthur Texas, endured a long slow trip. Severe weather forced it into several small harbors along the coast and the journey continued with minimal trouble despite the rough seas.

Galveston Tex John W. Gates New Orleans Port Arthur

Topeka News Miscellany and Local Events

A collage of Topeka notes covers weather and snow shoveling, rail plans, business openings, and civic happenings. Mentions of Harry Taylor’s divorce request, Wasburn football, Shoclary college sweaters, and a rail line from Topeka to Frankfort frame a snapshot of early December activity.

Ed Howe for Congress Nomination Circulates

The story from Hansen circle reports that A J White may withdraw in favor of Ed Howe of the Atelman Globe as a candidate in the First Kansas district. It notes Howe’s editor role and his potential rise as a primary contender with two men discussed for the nomination in our county.

Congress A. J. White Hansen Atchison Kansas City Eh Ww. Howe Atelman Globe Kansas Howe

Webb McNall Tour Sparks Silver Republican Talk in Kansas

Webb McNall travels through Topeka and Kansas, denying a return to the Republican party and reaffirming allegiance to Silver Republicans. He cites McCray’s Silver Republican appointment and says he will stay with the Silver Republicans, while commenting on hard times and frontier history.

Webb McNall Toneka New England D. O. McCray Mr. McNall McCray Silver Republican Party Iiw Text Book Commission McNall

Deestrick Skule to Repeat Show at Asylum

Washburn college students who staged the Deestrick Skule at the college chapel will perform again at the asylum on Wednesday evening. They will be paid $20 for the show and will donate the money to the Banquet fund for the football team. About sixty plates will be served at the big feed Saturday night. President Prass will toast at the banquet, and faculty members may view the outlay with mixed feelings as the troupe has about $150 to spend. The show has drawn unexpected success and may tour to two or three other town venues. receipts last week topped $120. The troupe will ride in a private car to the asylum.

Taylor Jaiie Hazen W. Taylor Lewis Hopkine Z. Davies William Hedge Wichita Ker Topeka Shawnee County Pheamas Heller Washtburn Philippines Koreka Washburn First Baptist Church Tabernacle Tenth Avenue Jackern Street Topeks Hlt. Chase Hazen Hemington Paper Company AU. T Crawford Travelers’ Lodge Uncle Tom's Cabin Twilce ‘Treber Federal Court of Arkmens Old Kentucky Bergundthal Court House Hergundthal G. C. Clemens Jesse Smith Spencer and W. ©. Ralston Ity Topeka Railway Company United States District Court Dudley George Horton Litte Simon George Frankfort Fourth Ward McCabe Whiele Beneft Third Street City Railway Wi & Isle Kansas Avenue Hes Fifteenth Lane Prresta College Hill Washburn College FG. Snelson St. Johns A. Mlb Missouri Kansas City J. F. Cook Taylor Pueblo Snelson Atebjeon Atchison Globe Hepublicar Deestrick Skule Asylum Prass Deestrick Baylum

American criminal Tandon faces rearrest after prison release

Charles J. Alien, known as a American criminal, is said to be terminated from Dartmouth Dec 5 and expected to be rearrested on an extra jurisdiction warrant for a daring robbery. He allegedly escaped to England after a Birkbeck bank robbery conviction.

Tandon Charles J. Alien England Avion Birkbeck Allen

Lawrence Wedding Unites Gurtruds Flil and Louis Spii

A Lawrence couple Gurtruds Flil and Louis A Spii were married in a Lawrence ceremony. The bride will accompany her husband to New York where he will pursue social work for the incur rence. The event is noted in local society columns with references to Topeka and nearby cities.

Lawrence Kan Gurtruds Louis A. Spii Karens Chy Starert New York Topeka Colorado Springs Denver St. Joseph

Frightened Horse Causes Street Disturbance

A frightened horse caused a scene in the street disrupting occupants and attracting attention as bystanders watched the animal panic. Extra commotion followed with several witnesses reporting near misses and a general sense of danger in the crowded area.

Bailey in Kansas City Governor Halsey addresses civic virtue

Governor Halsey spoke before the Mercantile Club in Kansas City on civic character. He urged that corruption investigations target the guilty, protect the innocent, and insist franchisees lose their rights if proven guilty. He warned against per translation and urged fair, impartial action.

Halsey Mercantile Club Kansas City Kaw Kansas Acam

Mitchell to Try for Mine Union Talks in Colorado

Denver reports John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, will travel to Trinidad to meet district union officials and seek a personal conference with managers of The Colorado Fueling Iron and Victor Furl companies. Northern coal prices in Denver rise to 6? per ton as miners gain an eight hour day.

Denver Col Dre Sitke John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Trinidad Colorado Fueling Iron Victor Furl Cere Peormary

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices

Real estate transfers include N F Handy's second wife to G F Seyboli for 29 Reams Avenue, Northwestern Mutual Life to A T Lucas for 1508 dollars, 19 percent, 185 and 197 Clay Street in Hornes Addition, Tinuham and Harris at 248 Hime Street Parking Edition, and J Chubb acquiring 100 dollars in Sunnyside Addition Highland Park. Tax deed recorded for J T Cope at 2508 241 Bucharsin Street, Quinton Heights, Horton and wife to M F Hunt for 1 dollar at 487 Munroe Street. Will consider purchase of one of two hundred.

N. F. Handy G. F. Seyboli Reams Avenue Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company A. T. Lucas Clay Street Horne’s A. WV. Tinuham A. Harris Hime Street J. Chubb Sunnyside Pas Highland Park J. T Cope Bucharsin Street G. Horton M. F Hunt Munroe Street

Scenic Uncle Tom's Cabin at New Crawford Theatre

Stotwon presents a colossal dramatic scenic Uncle Tom's Cabin at New Crawford tomorrow night with a special matinee for 45 dollars. Hoyts A Bunch of Keys has toured cities for fifteen seasons and grows more popular. The Irish Pawnbrokers, with Joe W. Spears' company at New Cesvyiard Sunday, features McCabe Mack Witte and dancers. Advance tickets and rates announced with rich effects and costumes.

Stotwon Crawford Chas. A. Hoyts Joe W. Spears McCabe Mack

Partnership Dissolution Notice for Lantry Sons firm

Notice is hereby given that the partnership between Henry E. Lantry and Charles J. Lantry doing business as Lantry Sons has been voluntarily dissolved. Charles J. Lantry retires and has sold and transferred all his interest in the firm. Everyone reads the Stats Journal.

Henry BE. Lantry Charles J. Lantry 5. Lantry Sons Ier J. Lantry

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