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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
7
A jumble of notices from Topeka and nearby towns highlights a range of civic cards and social items. Mentions include Mr Chémor heading to Greece, new pyrog raphy goods, staff moves at local firms, a candidate's subscription drive, a fatal downstairs accident, church concerts, and university happenings at Washburn.
An odd fragment references druggists and a sum of 500 tied to a person named Frank Hopart at 500 West Tenth. The partial text hints at a permission or confrontation but lacks clear actions or full context.
Philadelphia December 10 Dr J S Wentz says he has no knowledge of any rescue of his son from banfists. He dismisses circulating reports as rumors from a crackbrained prankster in Beecol Tennessee. He asks newspapers to stop publishing such reports as they disturb his family. He recalls knowing only what was said on October, and will share any definite news with the papers.
Washington December 10 Senator Scott of West Virginia denies a report that he is seeking a delegation for Hanna for president. He states senior Hanna backs a presidential candidate and the stories aim to create strife between Hanna and Roosevelt and between the president and himself.
George W. Dull a Herndon merchant was sent to the penitentiary for twenty years for the murder of Dr Rawlin d. The supreme court affirmed the lower court sentence last month and this week denied a motion for Feb esring.
The New York six day event reports at 10 am that eight teams remain in a tight battle for first as Moran and another pair lag a lap after a team penalty. Contenet Breton and rivals pace the field with totals around 1,409 miles and 9 laps, while Morgan Keegan and other teams hover just behind.
Major General MacArthur told a military conference that war with Germany seems probable soon, elevating Hawaii to a strategic national priority. He warned German influence grows among German Americans and South American interests may strain the Monroe Doctrine, delaying Pacific actions until Hawaii is secured. The remarks were released via Colonel Jones to Governor Carter.
Kansas rural carriers were appointed including Cunningham in Henry Shelman with Edger H. Palmer as substitute, and Pall River with Augustus Palmer. Manhattan lists Simon P. Richards and Frederick C. Richards. Parker with Chernesy A. Heals and Ed Redding. Topeka Station C names John W. Thompson and D A Thompson.
Winfield Dec 10 The Union Street Railway company sold four miles of track here to L H P Northrup an electric street railway and interurban promoter who has secured franchises in Winfside and Arkensea City The price was not disclosed in available copy.
Going to Mexico, Emporia Kansas, December 10. Prof. and Mrs. D. A. Ellsworth will depart Saturday for the City of Mexico. The professor will stay a week or two before returning. Mrs. Ellsworth will remain two or three months visiting friends. Also notes a sale on five cent whour cut cigars and anchlor cigars.
A New York letter from ailing reader describes two years of illness. After trying diverse doctors and Hot Springs therapies, pills from Radway and Co. are claimed to improve liver symptoms, including yellow skin and eyes, drowsiness, stomach discomfort, and constipation, with the patient noting better results after using about two boxes.
The thirty third annual Kansas State Board of Agriculture meeting is announced to run from Wednesday afternoon January 13 through Friday. Parallel sessions include Kansas Improved Stock Breeders and State Poultry associations with railroads offering one and a third fare. Notable speakers include Prof Fred H Rankin and Prof W M Hays with Eugene Davenport presiding at the Illinois and Minnesota agriculture leaders, and an array of sessions on dairy, ethics, education, and farm leadership. The event features an opening business session and multiple daytime and evening programs through January 15.
Pittsburg reports price lift to two dollars with a one cent increase for Tacona lower grades as production declines push stocks. Dealers expect $2 soon while drilling remains active in both new and old fields. In St Petersburg a bank burned 12.5 million in August notes, circulations steady at 15 million. A exhibit notes Bucklen’s Arnica to treat injuries amid daily accidents.
The Kansas university student and faculty banquet for the football men, held in Snow hall, highlighted speeches by Chancellor Strong, Judge Green, and several professors and players. Captain Brummage led the list, with others including Pooler, Michaelson, and Hicks absent. The event praised past efforts, noted improved finances, and expressed confidence Weeks will remain coach as the athletic board conveyed appreciation for his 1903 tenure and support for his future.
Junction City Kansas December 10 Several Morris county residents assist in the search for the body of Willes the former who was killed south of here Recent clues and rewards drive men to continue the hunt near the river town as authorities pursue a lead that could locate the missing body in the ongoing case
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