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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
10
Police notes recount Mr William Burtis taking unsupervised leave as officers searched a fleeing suspect at a Galena area station. Dusenberry loses police court to Smith who proves his team unhitched while a proposed bicycle ordinance aims to require bells on wheels and protect pedestrians.
An obscure ordinance text suggests pedestrians must move to avoid being struck while cyclists are urged to invest in safe riding. The note hints at recent lack of raids and hints at judicial orders affecting ongoing cases.
Probate Judge Hayden orders 25 Shawnee county patients from Medwell's private asylum moved to state insane asylums. Sheriff Lucas to transport 18 to Topeka, six to Osawatomie, three to Parsons once clothing is provided. Names and destinations listed for the transfers.
Dear editor, extensive preparations at the Rose Industrial School aim to give the boys a joyful Christmas Eve. Santa Claus will gift each boy a treat, with two large evergreen trees, chapel decorations, and a cantata titled The Court of the Children. Twin Santa associates from Alaska arrive, while Chaplain McKirag han Miss Anna Davis and others train singers for the program. A Christmas feast follows, with extra cheer anticipated in families as well.
Rev Bernard Kelly visited Independence reporting rapid oil and gas development with high activity. He arrived Saturday at 2 50 pm spoke to veterans and families, addressed Methodists and society groups, preached Sunday twice, and lectured Monday to a large audience.
A collage of Topeka items lists Berry Bros offerings from Christmas candy to Bibles plus festive supplies. Local residents and visitors share moves, visits, and plans. Social notices include lodge events, installations, and holiday gatherings across towns like Logan Street Quincy and Benedict with names such as James Anderson and Mrs. Hanna referenced.
Mrs Margaret Hill McCarter spoke on The French and Indian War stressing that Anglo-Saxons rose to power, the war seeded democracy, Protestantism, and English language in America. Mine Zelin Lukens performed Mozart sonata. four visitors attended. Next meeting set for January 12.
Wichita Commercial Club plans to push for the Republican state central committee to bring the convention to Wichita. A delegation will go to Topeka to argue the case at the committee meeting. Hotels last year struggled to accommodate attendees and the auditorium was insufficient.
Neodesha Kansas December report from E L Millers leases manager Robert Wilson notes the John Haith property well, north of Neodesha, is now flowing twenty barrels of oil per day into the tank. The well is described as the best in the territory.
A brief note requests opinions on fruits and local matters titled Fruits and Charen Sa and Los. It emphasizes seeking input and discussion among readers.
Mr Wilson reports a second location authorized and drilling will start on No 2 immediately. A derrick was brought in and a well shot on the Sturgeon 80 acres, another Miller lease, yielding ten barrels. Additional developments are planned at once with three tool strings expected to run next week.
Fort Scott Kansas December 23 Joseph Cooke banker of Bronson sold two tracts totaling about 300 acres to James Novit of Iowa in one of the largest real estate transactions in months. The land lies largely in gas and oil districts with development to be overseen by Noble who plans to move here. Price forty dollars an acre, a rare figure for Bourbon county land.
Pottsville December 23. Excitement grows as geologists confirm six foot vein of pure anthracite beyond prior southern boundary. W H Sawers of Pottsville drilled at Aucheys Station Schuylkill County finding coal three miles south of Sharp Mountain. Sawers leases 600 acres and launches developments signaling new colliery era. farmers nearby begin prospecting hoping to profit.
Multiple conveyances recorded from H L McNeil, H Wason, A J Lestie, and others to various grantees with prices from 1 to 8 thousand dollars. Transfers cover lots in Claybold, Wear street, Mon church, North View and Wagner Glendale areas plus subdivison blocks. The notice also lists new officers for G Gage post and W R C 66 in January.
The readable text lists multiple place names and persons in a garbled format. It mentions a one dollar twenty cent price and various locations and roles, indicating a damaged or partial notice with no clear event or outcome.
The Civic club asks state and national forestry commissions to curb Christmas tree harvesting. At a Walnut Street art-department meeting the resolutions urged a halt to the wastage of forests, while officials stressed the need to balance tree supply with demand.
Rock Island offers two routes to the coast via El Paso or via Colorado Springs and Denver. El Paso service peaks in fall and winter while the Colorado line wears in summer. The Golden Stab Limited runs December 21 to April 1 via El Paso and remains daily year round with sleeper and diner cars.
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