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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1903

Page

2

Rejane Leads Busy Life Reveals Her Nightly Fame

Renowned actress Rejane fills days with performances and social rounds in Hyde Park, Paris, and theater visits. After shows she attends author gatherings, planning a new supper of authors with Fran Denney and other noted writers, continuing her celebrated public life.

Iit Fischer Hyde de Houtogne Tnt Denney Herment Canis Vandarem Clemwhopus

Cooper Union Wins Amid Elevator Disaster Claims

A Cooper Union team triumphed as an elevator disaster distracted the event. Witnesses described the lift malfunction at a Broadway building, causing damage and a fire scare. A judge noted the dangerous impact on spectators and participants during the Cooper meet.

No clear readable headline due to garbled OCR text

Fragmentary report references Emporia, a man named Vink, and a church exercise event with a youth misbehavior incident. The readable fragments are insufficient to determine date, location specifics, or full actions for a coherent summary.

Rheumatism Aid Shown In Healed Patient Tale

Fragmentary medical note records Dr Al Ar Tate describing a patient’s rheumatism treatment and recovery. The text mentions a frame, a toy deed, and a hesitating tone about methods used, with unclear sequence and multiple garbled phrases.

AL AR Tate

Wright Installed at AAAS as Carroll Wright New President

St Louis December 3 The Atty-third annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science opens with about seven hundred to a thousand attendees. Dr Remsen, retiring president, introduces Carroll D Wright as the new AAAS president. David R Francis and Cyriel Walbridge welcome delegates, and Wright replies on behalf of the association. Separate section meetings and addresses follow, with tonight’s program including Dr Kemer on Progress and Science.

Science St Louis American Association For the Advancement of Science Tao Tiemnbert Usmgranns Weturme Te Remsen Ryidting Omer Carroll D. Wright David R. Francis Cpmmitte Kemer

Kansas City Saloon Attack Brings Domestic Disturbance

Mrs. Logan and her sister Mrs. Lamont, under arrest for disturbing the peace, swore their husband’s infidelity drove them to bombard a saloon on East Main Street. The incident left two windows broken and the pair jailed overnight at police headquarters.

Kansas City Willliam

Paris Declares Dupont Queen Of Beauty In City

A Herald dispatch from Rio de Janeiro notes Dupont, who previously voted for a beautiful act, is celebrated as the greatest in beauty in Paris. Her photographs are sold in shops amid claims by rivals, while tariff debates and trade changes spark broader economic discussion.

Paris Dee Dupont Wno Wate Geof Ber Lide

Thief Leaves Note About Shoes Too Small for Contractor Smith

In Philadelphia on December 28 a thief left a laconic note claiming shoes for contractor Peter Bavith were too small. A list of stolen items included a gold jacket and glasses, with the intruder indicating entries via a key left for a son to use after school.

Smith Philadelphia Peter Bavith Millonaire Ridge The Ouservature

Wealthy lumberman’s large Christmas gift plan disclosed

Marinette Wisconsin December 2 Isaac Stephenson a wealthy lumberman gave four thousand dollars in Christmas gifts He sent five ten dollars to eight children and one thousand dollars to each of four grandchildren The recipients include Mrs Nelson Ludington Chicago Mrs J Burl Morgan Oshkosh Mrs Joshua Hodgins wife of Quartermaster General Hodgins Mrs W H George Mrs H J Brown Miles Harriet Stephenson J Watren Stephenson and Grant Stephenson The youngest is Princeon adent Smaller checks went to other family members Mayor Harrison denies candidacy in Kansas City Missouri Chicago mayor arrived with B S Switney to discuss presidential nomination hunt in Oklahoma"}

Miles Harriet Stephenson J. Watren Stephenson Grant Stephenson Princeon Aident

Rich Men Not All Happy Says Ancient Tale Ad

An old tale about Croesus the wealth of Lydia and modern dyspepsia remedy John D Rockefeller comparison. The ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for indigestion and related stomach troubles, claiming broad popularity and universal demand with sales through druggists at 60 cents a box.

Croesus John D. Rockefeller Lydia Cyrus Beton Stinet Stuart Ronnebens Naaud Ture Cantrol Altona Thas Oregon California West Tam Nature Bright

Wage Reductions Hit Trenton Plant Workers at American Bridge

A job cut at the Trenton plant of American Bridge lowers pay across the board. The 1 to 20 percent reduction affects seven hundred workers with smaller earners cut by 1 percent and those earning above SLm daily by 0 to 2 percent. The measure has been acknowledged by management.

Wy Sree Trenton American Bridge Company

Eliza Pishmen of Armeo Card the Wife of a Carpenter

Fragmentary OCR reads that Eliza Pishmen of Armeo is mentioned as the wife of a carpenter with unclear details about illness and a sect. The readable text is damaged and lacks complete context or dates.

Kareas City Eliza Pishmen Armeo Seapicg Jae

Local notes and business in Topeka area detailed

County commissioners met today and work on court room construction will start in a few years. Several Kansas college alumni reunions planned during the State Teachers Association meeting. News includes new telephone directory, streetcar construction plans, coal price concerns, and railroad route hints between Atchison and Topeka.

Horton Stor Tive Er Yein Thomea E Davis Western Aene Congregational Church Thursty H. J. Kelly Emma Kelly Chagute Ti HM Knowles Tas Telephone Company Kansas State Teachers’ Association Mya J. R. Muylvase First Baptist Church C. W. Merriam Squire Chiles Collins Dubuque Iowa Myers Construction Company Scott Laughlin State Jour Js Topeks Todig Alias District Court MacCollan Popeka BF. Winchell Neopte Atchison Winchell Rock Island

Wreck at Lawrence Involving Santa Fe Trains

Early morning collision near Lawrence Kansas between Santa Fe freight No 29 and an eastbound extra caused four wheat cars to overturn. No injuries reported as No 38 stood on the main line and the wrecking crew cleared tracks by 6 30. Damage described as heavy to four overturned cars and track torn up. Names of crew members not disclosed.

Santi’ Fe Tewrence Kan Turin Hory Lawrence Lotal Santa Fe

Dowies Farewell in Chicago as He Prepares for Australia

John Alexander Dowie told Chicago supporters he will depart January 1 for San Francisco via New Orleans. He vowed to leave Zion City intact and warned against fleeing with any temple wealth. In Salt Lake City a barber named Frank Rose confessed to murder, describing a Christmas day killing of his wife found in a squalid shack with their two year old boy nearby. Argentine warships Moreno and Rivadiva reportedly sold, with brokering talks ongoing in Buenos Aires.

Chicago Australia John Alexander Dowie Dole San Francisco New Orleans Zion City Temple Salt Lake City Utah Frank Rose Rosa Wee St Leute

Death Toll Rises in Pere Marquette Head-on Crash

A midwestern rail wreck between two Pere Marquette passenger trains near here left twenty-two injured or more, with officials citing high winds as a contributing factor. Emergency crews and Juan's carelsseneas units responded as investigators sort details. Oyster crackers and a pound of supplies noted in ancillary items.

Pere Marquette Railroad Juan

Cordial-making resumes as monks buy monastery

Rome reports that due to the expulsion of religious orders from France the Cartusian monks of Grenoble who made Chartreuse with an annual income near $500,000 have purchased the ancient monastery of Parnets near Lucia for $800,000 along with 400 acres. They plan to centralize the order there, undertake repairs, and build anew. The famous liquor production will restart in Spain under the supervision of the sole Cartusian monk holding the secret, with others to continue manufacturing under a different name. the old label remains property of the French government.

Rome France Grenoble Monastry Parnets Lucia Spain

Cupid Tells of Truth Engaged Couple in Novel Vein

Cincinnati society circle announces the engagement of Miss Gretchen McGurry mildgher to Professor John Morris of Athena. A garbed page girl as Cupid revealed the news during a St Nicholas hotel luncheon on December 23.

Cincinnati St. Nicholas Hotel Gretchen McGurry Mildgher John Morris Athena Cupid

Women Burn Between Cars On Ninth Street Incline

Two women, Mary Moran of Liberty and Delis Deverke, attempted to walk down the steep Ninth Street incline near the Union Depot in Kansas City. They were crushed between a rising and a descending cable car, suffering serious injuries but expected to recover.

Ninth Street Kansas City Mary Moran Liberty Delis Deverke Union Depot

Killed the Marshal in Cherryvale Line of Duty

Cherryvale officer W G Jones, marshal of Cherryvate Kansas, was fatally shot while attempting to arrest Dan Hughes late Sunday. Hughes escaped. In Helena Montana, December 25, police pursue Cashel the condemned murderer who escaped from jail and was seen at Lethbridge before vanishing. Authorities say another custody order awaits execution at an undetermined gate.

Cherryvale Cherryvate Kan W. G. Jones Dan Hughes Hughes Helena Mont Calgary W. T Young Cashel Lethbridge

Abandoned Child and Missouri Heiress Case at Fort Scott

Fort Scott Kansas December. Miss J A Taylor niece of ex Governor Lon Stevens of Missouri heir to $17000 estate cannot touch it. She fled Fort Scott with a three year old daughter born in Walker Street home of Mrs J J Henvey. The mother abandoned the child the day after birth. Authorities seek the mother to claim the estate share for the child.

Fort Scott Kan J. AL Taylor Lon ¥. Stevens Missouri Bunceton J.J Henvey Walker and Serands Streets

At the Play Last Night at Crafford Amusement House

Fragmented review notes a romantic comedy drama titled Down by the Ses. Audience reaction was tepid with scant applause and a vaudeville finale. The piece is described as poorly written and performed, while other items on the bill drew minimal interest from spectators.

Ses Crafford Amuzement House Eoen Hermosillo Mexico Bertha Gulf of California Fater Parkdale

Truancy Law Case In Fort Scott In Chambers

In Fort Scott Kansas a truancy hearing addressed enforcement to keep a boy away from a local school. The motion, heard in chambers, cited that the child’s presence disturbed teachers and classmates and reduced attendance. The proceedings involved the boy’s father and local authorities seeking orders to maintain distance from the school.

Fort Scott Kan Juien Simons Chambers Heard & Motion Schoot District No Agether Ac Waller Bey Ba Caldwell Faniellog Fideor

Philippine exhibition official travels via Siberia to St Louis

Rev Paties Josr Algue director of Ure Nae nila observatory and weather bureau attache travels aboard the steamer Siberia bound for St Louis to oversee the scientific portion of the Philippine exhibit. John Mc Lean vice consul at Yokohama arrives in San Francisco en route to Washington to report on official business and plans to return to his post in Japan in March.

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