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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
5
A fragmentary wrap of editorials and wire-service opinion columns discusses U.S. politics, constitutional limits, and international affairs. It notes calls for nonpartisan city governance, debates over territorial admissions, and tensions between Russia and Japan with speculation on who would benefit from war or peace.
The Washington Post reports President Roosevelt spoke at Pittsburgh in the early months of 18% amid debates over Cuban reciprocity and a major tariff measure. He urged reliance on public opinion to secure victory for the political pledge inherited from his predecessor, noting Republicans in the House must uphold the national faith.
A chaotic OCR page blends political musings with stray notices from Topeka and surrounding towns. It references Cuban policy, local oddities, weather scraps, law enforcement, and scattered names without a coherent narrative.
Chattterga Tenn December 21 The Christian party calls a May 1 and 2 nominating convention in St Louis Missouri to choose a candidate for president. The call signed by William Benkert president of the United Christian party executive committee seeks a direct vote on vital questions and the country unite under Christ's Golden Rule.
Letters to Santa surge at the post office with nationwide reach and more petitions than prior years. Some are redirected to the Washington dead letter office, while the public notices show increased activity in holiday correspondence.
Pittsboro Pa December 0 The die window glass workers of the county will receive cash Christmas presents from the organizations of which they are members totaling seventy thousand eight dollars to be distributed. This money will come directly from the treasuries of the local unions.
A period advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for skin afflictions such as eczema tetter and related eruptions. It claims the product expels all humors and offers unequaled relief.
Dr A S Embree opened a Sunday sermon urging support for a religious university under the Methodist Episcopal church of Kansas. He urged awakening to the value of academic research for human advancement and cited Mrs. Christina Chrisman's bequest and executor funds to establish the Institution of Learning. The speech traced the history of universities from the twelfth century to modern times.
A historical address argues that rapid modern progress demands an equally dynamic church. It calls for higher spiritual development, enhanced education, and a church intelligent enough to influence culture, politics, and society while combating infidelity and materialism.
A vintage style ad promises a wide array of goods including Cluster Raisins at 25 cents, Figs at 16 cents per pound, Dates 2 pounds for 26 cents, English Walnuts at 10 cents, French Grenobles at 5 to 6 cents, and Fancy Mixed Nuts. Naval olives and a variety of candies are highlighted. The seller touts cheap prices, large olive stock, and being a hub for pickles and kid treats.
Washington reports the Interior Department revokes the suspension on timber and stone act entries. Final action will proceed in regular order by the general land office, affecting hundreds of thousands of acres and many alleged frauds. The move signals the government’s view that the land fraud ring may be broken.
Mrs. Howard Jonnstone of Wamero dies this morning after three weeks of typhoid fever. The Topeka writer's mother, Mrs Johnstone, was a prominent town figure and widely known. Wages at Oliver Mining reduced for iron ore workers effective January 2.
Telegreams from Baltimore report a blaze at the McSbane brass and iron plant causing about 50 000 dollars damage. An employee died from smoke inhalation. Additional items note a private papal audience in Rome, a New York murder arrest, a hung jury in a Virginia trial, a self-inflicted death near Sedan, and naval movements at Alexandretta among holiday goods listings.
Dr Mortice Meyer, professor of political economy at Charintten burs, and a writer of repute, has been charged in connection with manipulating the press. The case ties to treater trackweng and alleged misdeeds by a public figure.
There was a collision between a city railway car and a coal wagon on Monroe Street near Mutual Coal. A river Alighttr? was hurt. the wagon toppled as horses panicked. No fault assigned. The report mentions Rigby's candy shop.
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