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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1903

Page

2

County Commissioners Fight Over Truant Officer Appointment

The county board wrangles over appointing a truancy officer. George Bushong is rejected, while Frank Stout of Auburn is pressed as a compromise candidate. Tension remains as Wright refuses to name, Harrison pressures, and Stout briefly accepts before withdrawal.

Frank Stout Auburn Harrison George Bushong Wright Unield Lim Anes Bamine Stout Baard W Werene Harriso Hin Tioshong Witll

Weekly Bank Statement Summary

New York weekly bank statements from Uniecity show mixed changes. Loans rise by 1.1 million dollars while real estate gains offset declines in other areas. Overall, the report notes varied increases and decreases across clearing house banks with several large figures indicated.

New York Dee Averagua Baoks Abova

Reserve Changes and Deposits Reported in 210,705,100 Figure

The document notes reserve requirements at 210,705,100 with an increase of 227,100 and a surplus of £4,035,200 alongside an increase of $120,100. Ex-US deposits amount to $15,500, with an AT7L50 increase recorded.

United States

Tragic 4 Year Old Perishes In Self Ignited Fire Incident

Edith Lewis aged four died two hours after her clothing caught fire while her father was away at 1021 North Polk street. Her mother battled flames through the house as the child ran and crawled seeking relief, with the fire seemingly burning her face and body. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Edith William Lewis North Polk Street Lewis Tom Neleonemina Clora Ste Miner

Progressive Animation in New York Stock Market

The week shows buoyancy and active trading as short interest recoups. Belief grows that price declines already discount industrial reaction and counter moves. Iron trade signals some check, favorable weather aids commerce, and wartime trade improvements influence market mood.

New York Minck

Riley to Be Featured in Topeka Auditorium Tonight

Governor Bailey will introduce James Whitcomb Riley during a Topeka Auditorium appearance Monday evening. The event promises cordial reception and notable vocal numbers by George Crampton. Advance sales show strong interest though limited seating remains.

Bailey James Whitcomb Riley Topeka George Crampton Miele Walse Mr. Riley Edgar Wilson James William Riley Riley Teannot Indiana Riles Thaye Whitcomb Riley Manch

Fear and nourishment linked in Napoleon era view

A Connecticut woman recounts long battles with indigestion and heart trouble driven by fear of sudden death. She attributes relief to Grapenuta nutrition, claiming regained strength and life with careful diet and avoidance of bad foods. Source voice cites Napoleon on fear and nourishment.

Napoleon Connecticut Battle Creek

Knights Templar Escort Body to Maplewood Cemetery

The room held ornate oral decorations as the body lay in state. Knights Templar led by the Second Regiment band escorted the casket to Maplewood with pallbearers Colonel Steele F C Newman G W Newman Wim Martindale J J Edwards and L W Lewis.

Knights Templar Second Regiment Maplewood Colonel Steele F. C. Newman G. W. Newman Wim. Martindale J. J. Edwards L. W. Lewis

High School Actors Present Two Farces to Packed Audience

Sub senior class members staged The Obstinate Family and In the Revolve Wedge at the high school. Lulu Healy introduced as mother, Nellie Kaster as daughter, Vivien Tuttle as maid, Leonee Leauer as housekeeper, Mabel Skinner as Irish maid, with Harold Tice Harry Cowgill Clem Clark Elia Poller and Vir Mead among the cast. Ticket sales neared 200 dollars with funds earmarked for a statue for the school building.

High Scheo Lulu Healy Nellie Katster Vivien ‘Tuttle Leonee Leauer Will Missom Mabel Skinner Enally Harold Tice Harry Cowgill Clem Clark Elia Poller Vir‘Mead

Increased Santa Fe and West 12th Street Car Service Notice

The Topeka Railway Co announces increased service from December 6 on the Santa Fe depot routes to Quinton Heights and Washburn College. Cars run on the hour and every 15 minutes, with transfer timings at the station, providing seven minutes of service between the Santa Fe depot and Hunton and Clay streets. Further divisions will publish notices later.

Santa Fe West 12Th Street Ouinton Heights Quinton Heights Washburn College Hunton and Clay Streets Topeka Railway CO

Spread of smallpox in St Francis area shocks town

Dec 3 report from St Francis Kansas details Chester Liming and family exposing others to smallpox after bypassing quarantine. health officer Dr Waterman orders a wide quarantine as cases mount at Chilton Limings George Burnham and Samuel Liming with fear of broader outbreak in the southwest county. Board of directors votes to mine at 35 to 5 cents per share and authorizes extending the tunnel as development work proceeds.

St. Francis Kan Chester Liming Rock Island Goodland George Burnham Behkelaun Township Waterman G. S. Burnham Chilton John Samuel Limit Omey George Burnhams Samuel Liming W. F. Bellman East Sevensh Alen Thane Anderson

North Topeka notes on churches and local life

Local column from North Topeka reports visits and business ads on North Kansas Avenue. It notes Bible sellers, picture framing, a North Side visitor, and changes in local shops. Church schedules include Central Avenue Christian, Second Presbyterian, North Topeka Baptists, and Church of the Good Shepherd with special services and events.

Teave Stema Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue James Central Avenue Evelyn Speer Ed Speer O'Clork Kansas Avenue M. E Washburn Rochesley School C. H. Rhodes Ryder Emporia J. H. Foucht D. B. Kraus Sachem Jesse Mace Saramore J.D. Rodgers Saga G. T. Loumtog Prophet W. Ta Frank Grean Wampum Presbyterian Church Barrett Hall Gordon Street Christian Endeavor Quincy Street Royal Neighbors Camp No. 65 A. Fink Oracle Mra. L. Eastman Epworth North Topeka Baptist Church Laurent and Harrison Streets W. B. Hutchinson D. D Hia. mi Christ Christan Damon Pythias David Jonathan Church of the Good Shepherd Quincy Seeets Millspaugh Oklahoma

Korea in a Dilemma Over Port of Wija and Yalu

Seoul reports Minister Aten held a long interview with the Korean emperor about the United States demand to open commerce at the western port of Wija near the Yalu river. No definite decision was reached as tensions over trade policy persist.

Seoul Doc Tt BR Aten

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