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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
2
City physician De Storrs leads a push to overhaul health department records amid calls to consolidate and revise six key ordinances from 1890s to 1900s. Committee plans potential steps to improve enforcement, reporting, and public access to health records.
A jumbled Topeka telegram page blends satirical reflections on governance with notes on local events. It cites adoption cases, court decisions looming in waterworks bond matters, theater tours, weather reports, probate actions, church lectures, college sports, streetcar needs, and upcoming performances at the Crawford theater, all set against a mosaic of names, places, and dates.
Fragmentary notes describe a 10 day session, county officials, and proposed fees for visiting services and stationery. The text references county commissioners, a superintendent, and potential retirements but is garbled and lacks clear facts or outcomes.
The Manassa City court postponed granting a divorce to A 7 Shreve from Lenorm Shreve until court costs are paid. Attorney John Gemrio represented the case as the record notes the decree cannot be issued while fees remain unsettled. The document lists private chartered entities and city associations involved in the local financial and civic framework.
Real estate transfers show La Pome Robinsen and others selling or transferring land to buyers including C. O. Knowles and Ruth B. Paxson. Parcels referenced include East Tenth Avenue, Crane's Addition, and North Draneas Kreason with various street addresses and lot numbers. Multiple parties such as The First National Bank of Mowat and The Orchard Pinew Lat Company appear as creditors or grantors.
A board member described a donation of dinner and two loads of provisions with $2 in cash. The donor noted the act and said the children were very happy.
E W Hoch of Marlin visits Topeka amid anti Bailey forces and a rising governor bid. W E Stubbs of Lawrence leads the push with backing from J S Dean and state officials Burrow and Kelly amid a key conference at the Copeland. Hoch says he wants to avoid graft and influence, yet faces letter after letter urging a run.
Washburn college girls defeated the YWCA in the season opener, 23 to 2, as Miss Thayer starred with standout play. Referee Professor Bons Stout from Topeka High officiated the game, and Washburn celebrated by ringing the college bell after the match.
The rector of St Luke’s Church in Asnburnham Ont testifies that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cured his severe throat trouble. He reports relief after three doses and praises the medicine. The note is part of a local newspaper item tied to a church supper fundraiser. Tickets are 5 cents and the supper is at the First Congregational church Friday evening December 4 from 7 to 8.
B Mccormick of Phillipsburg former Sixth district congressman declares the Populist party is dead and cites Populists joining Democrats or supporting Roosevelt. He predicts W A Reeder will lose in the Sixth, favors R W Turner for the Democratic nomination, and notes shifts from Populists to Republicans or Roosevelt Republicans. He also advocates Hearst for president to reunite Democrats.
Troops arrived from Jackson under governor Beckham orders with withdrawal amid Brethitt County conflict claims. A forged letter allegedly from Judge Redwine to Beckham sought withdrawal to reignite feuds. Reported knife and threat incidents noted. Also mentions rural free delivery route expansions in Kansas and nearby counties with new areas and populations.
Notices posted at the Somerset Continental and Merchants coal mines announce a 19 percent wage reduction effective December 16. This applies to Meyeradale and surrounding mines, signaling a direct impact on workers and local employment.
New York, Dec 2. Ministers oppose solemnizing marriages of divorced persons as Protestant Episcopal leaders seek wider cooperation. Delegates from Presbyterian Baptist United Presbyterian Unitarian Congregational and Lutheran churches have backed the move with invitations sent to Universitists Disciples of Christ Swedenborgian United Brethren and others. A February meeting aims to expand support to twenty denominations, creating pressure on divorces wishing to remarry under church oversight.
Chicago police chief O Neil issued emergency orders to arrest all Boater ring members and form night watch squads patrolling residential districts. Four inspectors were assigned to nab suspects, and extra officers from daily beats will check crime as the city hardens its stance with work or leave measures.
Brief telegrams report St Pauls German Lutheran church in Fort Wayne Indiana destroyed by fire. Other items note diverse events including deaths in Scotland, ships ashore off California, a US customs official’s visit, Italian gun incident in Plattsburg, labor strikes at Youngstown, aMoline savings loan arrest, and various unrelated notices.
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