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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
6
The article chronicles holiday preparations and community events in Topeka, mentioning Christmas tree trimming, church activities, charity drives for needy children, and plans for a Christmas program at the city auditorium. It notes local appointments, hospital visits, and upcoming civic meetings as residents prepare for the season.
Saint Petersburg December 2 William J Bryan finishes audience with Tsar, briefed by Ambassador McCormick. The exchange touched on U S progress and Russia relations. Bryan departs for Berlin.
Two Russians Gretwchin and Maresseth were sentenced to seven and ten years penal servitude for the murder tied to the massacre of Jews here last spring. Twenty two others received 1 to 2 years, one got six months, twelve were acquitted. Civil actions were dismissed and costs fall on convicts.
New York reports a tetanus case cured at a hospital using antitoxin injections. The patient, struck by a streetcar injury, suffered severe muscle spasms but gradually improved. After eight days of treatment the muscles relaxed and the patient recovered sufficiently to discontinue care.
In Altoona Pennsylvania a wage reduction affecting Helvetia and related workers is announced with a January effective date. The move, tied to Buffalo and Pittsburgh Coal Company operations, is described as significant yet controversial, with broader implications for the local workforce and industry dynamics.
A readable catalog fragment lists items including neckwear sick suspenders garters cuffs buttons scarfs golf gloves night shirt handkerchiefs cane and fancy hose in four colors with two pairs of E and W cats fine cloth cap and a Columbia muffler.
Chicago officials ordered an end to picketing houses of mourning after funerals were disrupted by a strike of livery drivers. Chief of Police O Neil summoned union leaders and warned that any interference with last rites would be prohibited. The city also arranged arbitration talks between drivers and liverymen to seek an amicable settlement with a four person committee on each side.
Gloversville New York reports a looming general strike in Fulton County affecting about 12 000 workers in the glove trade. For weeks the Glove Manufacturers association and the Glove Cutters union have met over wage schedule changes. The cutters rejected the manufacturers wage schedule and the old schedule expired today. If no settlement is reached a wide scale walkout is expected to follow.
Dec 2 report from Emporia cites inspector Dolan noting petitions for rural routes in eastern Kansas are being counted quickly. Three new routes will start from Olpe and two from Alien, and Lynn county plans January openings. Dolan blames bad roads and a tax system for delays, urging road tax funding to improve infrastructure. Also features Backman’s Glass Hovers exhibition in Topeka with glass ornaments demonstrations and audience attendance.
Hail Stationery Co stock exchange excitement wanes amid volatile Dealeers. Advertisement claims a Christmas present worth cents for “Palms and Ferns.” Large lot received in sixes for holiday tidings. Also lists Christmas trees, moss, mistletoe, and wreathline at Toeka Seed House, 05 Bansaz Avenue.
A catalog style ad lists neckwear and mufflers by Columbia brands, plus sleeve links, scarf pins, polo shirts, silk handkerchiefs, fancy hose, silk hose, and a white or fancy shirt. It also mentions a full dress protector and umbrella. Prices noted at one dollar for several items.
An advertisement listing items for sale including SN Mufflers Columbia Silk Suspenders White or Fancy Vest Umbrella Kid Gloves Full Dress Protector Dress Shirt Fancy Shirt Manhattan Underwear Half-dozen Fancy Hose Half-dozen Tobial Hose Fancy Novelty Hose Fob Suppers.
New York reports operators across central Pennsylvania, Maryland, and western West Virginia intend to slash wages to provoke a strike. Current contracts expire April 3, and reductions would start then. Some 100,000 miners could be affected as the sluggish bituminous trade pushes operators to seek relief through stoppage.
Mrs. T. J. Cummins mother of Iowa Governor Cummins died of pneumonia today in Des Moines. The governor, in Boston, learned of her illness via telegram and rushed home, arriving conscious as she declined. She was 77, a Pennsylvania native, descended from a historic family, with a prior Mecklenberg signer in her lineage.
A testimonial ad claims Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach and other digestive diseases, restores strength, and aids digestion and nutrition. It mentions relieving cramps and weak conditions, and highlights Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for bowel cleansing and liver stimulation.
A fragmented inventory lists items like gloves, suspenders, shirts, hose, night shirt, pajamas, umbrella, a hat, mitts, underwear, slippers, handkerchiefs, and linen garments. Mentions brands or makers such as Perrin and Manhattan. Contains several misspelled terms and garbled titles, suggesting a catalog page or sale notice from a historical newspaper.
Our sale offers Hart Schaffner Marx hand tailored garments priced from 25 to 44 percent less than early season prices. The event centers all clothing buyers with new styles and fabrics featured this season.
A local ad touts suits and overcoats priced at 10 dollars each, claiming peers in other stores command 15 dollars for similar long overcoats and stylish suites recently bought, urging buyers to purchase now.
New York police arrest Emil Totterman a Swedish sailor at the Sailor Union headquarters amid clues from Bridgeport Conn. shoe and sweater purchases. A pencil note bearing Fred C. Belano and Totterman’s name linked him to the room where Sarah Martin’s body was found at Kells hotel. Totterman denies hotel visits. he is remanded on a suspicious character charge.
Rome reports a Vatican pension slip and a deficit in Pope Leo XI's reign spurred a financial probe. Cardinal Gott, prefect of propaganda, alleged to have learned of a $3100,000 sum said to have been confided by Leo XI to a monsignor who claimed to return the money to Leo’s successor within four months after death.
Treasury officials state that when a pension certificate is issued to a person who impersonates a widow and bank checks are cashed upon fraudulent vouchers, the government will seek restitution. Bankers who cash pension checks must verify payee identity to the same degree as verifying signatures, or be responsible for losses.
Dec 2 reports Rear Admiral John G. Walker, US representative to Inthrotis, arrived from Colon. No statement given. inquiry into Panaman question referenced. BRIEF TELEGRAMS. Also notes incidents in Pomona and Chicago including a high-profile gift offer and various local notices.
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