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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
8
A lengthy, fragmented list of astrological readings with dates and initials describes handwriting sketches and predicted life trends. Each entry names an identifier, then notes chart interpretations, likely outcomes, or future conditions across months, with varying clarity and numerous spelling errors.
Royal Cooper Vilas 61 former head of Pyle National Electric Headlight Co died at his Chicago residence. Born in Ogdensburg New York, he lived in New York City and Chicago, held top roles at Erie Railroad and New York Air Brake, mentored several Vilas family members, and belonged to clubs in Lake Forest Pasadena New York City and St. Lawrence yacht club. Survivors include four sons and two daughters including Royal C. Vilas Jr Logan A. Vilas Lawrence S. Vilas Ward A. Vilas Elsie Hayden Eleanor Vilas. He was connected with several clubs across three states.
Cleveland reports Senator Hanna back in his office amid a politicking stir. Despite denying presidential plans he faces pressure from Cuyahoga County Republicans to back Hanna at the state convention. Dick says no plot but internal fights pit Foraker and anti-Hanna factions against Hanna supporters.
New York reports a record year for immigration with 547 197 steerage passengers arriving in the year and an estimated 2009 more to land before year end. May saw the heaviest influx with 5480 steerage arrivals, while April was nearly as large. Southern Europe dominated the totals though northern and western Europe grew, notably Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Italian laborer outward movements have declined.
Dennis Leahy, former Virginia league player and once with Cincinnati, was shot and killed in Knoxville on December 30. Frank Regan was arrested as the suspected killer. Teachers Surprised by low photo prices at Jenaon's studio, 628 Kansas Avenue, with an appeal for many visitors in the forenoon.
Fire at the Highland hotel in Albuquerque, one of New Mexico’s finest winter resorts, totally destroyed due to defective wiring on the call bell board in the office. Several invalids escaped, no casualties. Property loss estimated at 60,000 with 25,000 insurance. guests lost clothing and personal effects.
New Haven December 30. Negotiations likely resume this winter for a dual international track meet with Cambridge and Oxford in England next summer. Yale is prepared to enter, waiting for Harvard to join. Harvard previously declined to go when Yale arranged the plan.
Chicago December 39. The stationary engineers union presented a demand for higher wages to city muni neers in several big office buildings. Workers now earn 28 cents an hour and seek 36 cents. They threaten to strike. A similar raise is to be sought from hotel proprietors.
A dramatic presentation of a grand fairy tale adaptation from Marion Crawford's novel will open at the Crawford theater on Thursday January 7. Actress Helen Grantly will play Dona Dolores with a large supporting cast and carefully chosen scenery similar to that used by Viola Allen during her run.
George Weal, conductor of the Pere Marquette passenger train wrecked on Saturday evening, died today in Grand Rapids from nervous shock and injuries. He is the twenty second victim of the wreck.
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