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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1903

Page

5

Machinery exports lead in Iron and steel trade

The report highlights the United States exports of iron and steel products, noting machinery as the largest component. It details locomotive engines, stationary engines, electric machinery, sewing machines, typewriters, and other machinery figures, with explicit totals and year comparisons. The piece also references broader political and social notes interwoven with the trade discussion.

Krom Mann Duachinery United States Iran

Quaker Reflections From an 1830s Philadelphia Column

A fragmentary Philly Record excerpt presents a rustic moral sobre religion and work. It hints at human frailty, illness, and cautious decisions about change, mentioning moral contrasts and the challenges of reform in everyday life. The text reads like a dated meditation on conduct and prudence.

Philadelphia Hammun Tie Tariter

Fragmented reflections on women and church roles in a small town

An incoherent OCR fragment contemplates women, dating, and community duties, weaving in a minister's remark about modern vs old fashioned roles. It hints at social expectations in a Loch In fegperdinet locale and contrasts liberal eleemosynary effort with traditional duties within the church community.

Alvent Loch Fegperdinet Die Geneanestien Tly

Reflections of a Bachelor From Ten Form Press

Fragmented excerpt discusses gender roles and happiness, noting a woman’s influence on figures, with garbled phrases about clothing, fevers, and emotions. Mentions names like Dave and Bel Wiens in unclear context.

Rhea Iiven Dave Minn Senreely Tadet Eliy Bel Wiens

Fragmented Private Letters From Readable Fragments

The text reads as a garbled OCR of a confidential note with phrases about November voting and personal relationships. It mentions firettuffiing tun Beye balloting concepts, a person who never reminis rege seer tratts, and references to love and worry. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent events.

Chicago Neway Lee Ben Baler Witeas

Delusions of Anne Hathaway Cottage at Shakespeare Shrine

A Jeridon Times piece questions the authenticity of Anne Hathaway’s cottage as Shakespeare’s wife relic, noting lack of proven links and renovation tales. It argues visitors chase romance and conjecture rather than verifiable facts, citing Agnes, Agnes Hathaway, and biographers like Sidney Lee.

Shottex Anne Hathaway Shakespeare Daly Verity Sidney Lee Agnes Ann Shakesneare Charles Knieht Audly Shottery Stowden Weert Richart Moshaway Ani Lee Seys Bratdes Antv Anne Hallawar

Nest-Building Fish and Ancient Moral Speculations

Fragmented report describes a Nest-building fish observed near Url during Husvlen expedition. Notes color patterns and structure resembling a ball formed by branches. Mentions religious commentary by Rev. Dr. Hubsch F. Pierea and a James Whitcomb Riley reading at Stansiette’s Auditorium with ticket pricing.

Drunk School Boy Faces Possible Reform Action

A North Topeka second grader, George McFeren, was found intoxicated at school after obtaining liquor at home. Parents defend handling at home. authorities consider removing him from parental control for reform or placement in a reform school. The incident drew community anger over child and parental responsibilities and calls for investigation.

George McFeren St Grant School Lquor Otter EA. Simmerwell SC. McFeren Gd van Buren Street Simmerwell Teward Hin Mo Peren Blane McFeren Kak Nat Chix

Bank Robbery Wrecks Safe At Bayil Near Caruthersville

In Caruthersville Missouri on December 2 robbers wrecked the bank at Bayil using nitroglycerine and escaped with an estimated ten thousand six dollars.

Caruthersville Bayil

Inhabitants of New Harlem Organize for Zephaniah Project

In New York City 2000 residents of New Harlem met to form an association toward establishing a corporate body for a New Jerusalem. They plan to reclaim land north of Seventy Sixth Street, seeking to recover property rights and allocate a share of proceeds to Henry Pennington Toler, a driving promoter.

New Harlem New York New Jerusalem Zephariah Thin Ely Seventy-Sixth Street Henry Pennington Telor Wall Street Wim Ule New Harlem Corporation Mr. Toler Toler Harlem New York Stock Exchange

Brief filed in Gonzales deportation case at Supreme Court

A filed brief in the U S Supreme Court by Isabella Gonzales case from Porto Rico outlines the woman’s appeal regarding her attempt to land in New York in 1972 and her detention. The brief argues she is not an alien and challenges deportation, noting its potential impact on related settlers and annexation-era records. The court will hear argument on the case.

Isabella Gonzaies U. S. Supreme Court Washington Coubert U. S Isabella Gonzales Porto Rico New York Williams Allen Tmdgcart Women Interest Stlands United States

Real Estate Transfers and Notices

Real estate transfers listed including loans and appurtenances. Names appear with parcels and street details though text is garbled. Mentions of banks, trustees, and a public sale indicate a sequence of property actions and notification to interested parties.

Train Blown Up in Dover Delaware

A freight train on the Pennsylvania railroad was blown up by dynamite this afternoon. All crew members were killed and 15 cars destroyed in the incident near Dover Delaware.

Dover Del Pennsylvania Railroad

Riley Seat Sale Promises Low Price Riley Lecture

The James Whitcomb Riley lecture at the Auditorium December 7 opens ticket sales at Stansfield's drug Store Thursday morning. The Topeka council and board adjourn meetings for the Riley event as he tours nationwide drawing large crowds. His readings in Chicago and Terre Haute drew packed houses, with strong demand for affordable seats. The program features Hoosier Themes and humorous verses, ending with Educator and Our Little Folks, described as one of the city’s most delightful evenings.

James Whitcomb Riley Stansfield Topeka E¢Ucsvon Bonday Terre Faute Ind Jim Mary Joe Gray Kankakee

PATER MILLS RESUME AFTER SHUT-DOWN ACROSS GREAT LAKES

In Appleton Wisconsin December 2 thirty mills of the General Paper company resumed work after a three day shutdown tied to low water a pulp shortage and labor union leverage. Western mills say curtailment kept prices steady while eastern mills faced a week long halt and claim transparency about the reasons.

Appleton Wis General Paper Company Cwhlch Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Western Mills

May Be An Earnest C D Welker Seeks Supreme Bench Chance

Atchison observer C D Welker visits to inspect his candidacy for Judge Pollock's supreme bench seat. He hints a possible congressional boom backed by Halle Warngener for EW Howe. Welker says Howe would consider a race if confident of winning but notes Howe is not a politician and likely dislikes political strategy.

Cd. Welker Atchison Judse Pollock Supreme Bench Halle Wargener EW. Howe Walker Howe

Divorce Clash Leaves Oakleys Torn Over Fault

Judge Hazen hears the Oakley divorce case as Clarence sues for divorce and Mrs. Oakley files a cross petition. Testimony splits over drinking nights away from home, alleged jealousy, and alleged beatings. Witnesses cite Swarts as a companion, while others defend Mattie and raise questions about credibility. The judge indicates a decree and child custody may follow.

Hazen Clarence Maartin Oakley Clarence Oakley Mattie Willam Swarts Swarts Mrs. Oakley

Stands Pat On Wood Nomination Inquiry

Washington reports the secretary of war and the president will not seek to influence the senate committee investigating General Wood’s nomination. No immediate withdrawal or recall of Wood from the Philippines is expected, and the inquiry proceeds under the committee’s plan with uncertain duration.

Washington Senate Committee On Military Affairs General Wood Wood Philippines Senate St Ie

Alarm over Russo Japanese tension eases after Paris settlement report

Berlin dispatches show high tensions in the Russo Japanese situation dominate the press and officials. A Paris announcement of a settlement basin shifts mood, boosting financiers and opening prices before a fresh wave of alarming dispatches dampens sentiment and halts trading.

Berlin Paris

Conference of Farmers Advances Regional Consolidation

Chicago hosts a conference of farmers that moved toward uniting state farmer groups. A committee was appointed to design the farm and set policy for the prospective organization. Members named include Hubert Lind-Dicu Chicago, L B Day Athion Nebraska, Jameson Buskmage Ming, HN Gaines Topeka Kansas, and W F Hendrictes Washtta Oklahoma.

Chicago Dec Conference of Farmers Hadeen Hubert Lind- Dicu L. B. Day Athion Neboe Jameson Buskmage Ming HN Gaines Topeka Kan W. F. Hendrictes Washtta

Two Conferences Held In New York With Republican Leaders

New York deterring governor Odell held two conferences with Senator Platt and Chairman Dung of the Republican state committees. He announced a conclusion that water reform was essential and urged united action to promote it.

New York Odell Platt Dung Republican Wil

Electricity in War and Divorce Case Highlight City News

Monroe Williams, arrested while intoxicated, lies critically ill in the city prison with stomach pains. doctors exhausted. Judge Hazen grants Ida Reed a divorce from William Reed on grounds of incompatibility. alimony debated. A feature discusses rapid expansion of electrical use in coastal fortifications, detailing power, lighting, motors, searchlights, and connected fortifications via telephone and telegraph.

Monroe Williams Ctty Williams Willams Houston Texas Hazen Ida Reed Fonsepport Mrr Reed Reed W. Tf Jamison Mehta Torantum Fortresa Americas

Deaths and Funerals Notice From Local Undertaker

Aged individual died Tuesday of heart disease at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are being handled by DeMor and Powell's undertaking parlor at 162 Main Street. details forthcoming tomorrow.

Rewteoeia Heist Hospital DeMor & Peowell

Local Menpion Charity Ball Amid Fever Threats

Amid a fever outbreak at Senta Pe hospital, local residents prepare for a charity dance planned for tonight. Officials warn gatherings could spread illness while organizers strive to keep attendees safe and informed.

Former Dean Out as Pueblo Leader Resigns for Santa Fe

Santa Fe railroad confirms resignation of J Jean from Pueblo Fort Canine Clear Crees district to join Santa Fe. C J Carson named successor, previously Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain terminals chief at St Louis. Officials say Dean may take minor post with Santa Fe. details remain unsettled.

Santa Fe Colorado Denver Colo J. Jean Pueblo Fort Canine Clear Crees Southern Railroad Santa Fe Railroad C. J. Carson Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain Bt Loath

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