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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1903

Page

2

Contested Committee Fight Shapes City Republican Machine

Fragmented notes describe a struggle for control of the Republican city machine, naming precincts, candidates, and a proposed slate. The document lists ward by ward selections and a push to elect leaders aligned with a broader party leadership. Unclear OCR yields scattered names, but references to precincts, candidates, and organizational roles indicate a formal nomination process underway.

Mim Birger Minttak Sapdrceys Fargs Eten J. A. Teves Py Campbell O Py Campbell O. Dy Skinners Serundi Preetott A. A. Wratherts O. P. Davin Heartbare

Local County Proceedings and Court Updates Reported

A crowded county meeting details gas rate renewals, a jury selection for Batten court, and sheriff activities including a job search for a deputy and the arrest of a suspect. Other items cover convention planning, theater acts, and business notes in the Topeka area with references to Lawrence and Kansas City.

Entertaining Circus Event Draws Crowd This Saturday

Fragmented OCR describes a circus setting with tents and a tightwire act. It notes a performance by a female performer and a bicycle stunt, promising thrills and a striking show.

Ample praise and critique of Topalin theater show

Critics review a long running Topalim production praising some performances while faulting others. Edward Kells as Amos and Paul Welarl as George Fiber receive mixed notices, with Adelaide Hendricks delivering solid lines. The article notes uneven staging, but calls the comedy surprisingly strong and urges future audiences to attend.

Feu Topalim Macon Crawfird Algu Everteen Counle Yrars Ieame Premk Ube Edward Kells Amos Thomas Day Paul Welarl George Fiber Adelaide Hendricks Berrs Moodioed Julie Cubs Ben Hui Shand Mr. Cahn Julius Alon the Thetter Trust

Archduke Salvator’s Interlude Sparks Court Tension

In Vienna on an early February day an emperor summons his cousin Archduke Salvator amid palace intrigue. Guards escort Salvator from the imperial ante chamber after a terse exchange about embassies and loyalty, signaling strained ties within the royal circle.

Vienna Archduke Louis Sidvetor Resant John Orih France Ionierint Tamdie Archduke Touin Salvator Etranger Wielvess

Bedside Divorce Bid Sparks Family Feud Tale

In Chicago a cleric faced a divorce petition after a dispute over alimony and living arrangements. He reportedly placed a plank across a bed to separate the spouses, but the wife refused his terms and sought support from her mother. The judge heard the case as the couple debated the division of assets and weekly needs.

Orn Juder Chetrae Pater Tin Uli Te Wan

Haunted Houses in Italy Cause Chairs and Wearables to Fall

Fragmentary OCR text describes a chaotic scene in an Italian setting with chairs, garments, and furniture collapsing amid distress. The narrative mentions a tremor, a stay in a room, and various disrupted items, with neighbors reacting to the unfolding incident.

Tome

Hostetter's Losses Reveal Gambler Ted Hostetter Bets

New York reports detailTheodre Hostetter Pittburgh millionaire who died last August had staked large sums in New York gambling with David Cannon and others. Admitted today that he collected money from the late estate but most was borrowed. The narrative recalls bets on race, yacht, show gimmicks, and a settlement reached with Ted's associate without dispute.

Pittsburger New York Theodore Hostetter Pittabure Rk Avenue Sentra Hichard Cangent John Daly David John Co Theodlor Hosetter Ted Waldert- Astyria Nicky McKinsey Lucy Sidow

Bridge Whist Evil in Society Circles

A late era critique blames bridge whist for social decline in Feb report. It cites fashionable excess, gambling tendencies, and moral concerns among Mayfair clergy and naval officers, arguing the game erodes health and virtue and should be curtailed.

Moe A

Whitneys Welcome a Daughter in New York Society

Mr and Mrs Payne Whitney receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter Thursday afternoon in New York. The Hay family connection and Washington society ties are noted with remarks on travels and social events around the newborn princess. Preparations for a celebration include plans for a formal Papier and theater event.

Payos Whitney York Payne Whitney Thuysiir Willams of Whitten Mire Helen Hay Jutin Hay John Hay Julie Howet Sixty-firet Street Whitey Bit. Whitney Col O. HL Payne Thomasville Whitney Alice James W. Wade- Worth, Jr Washington Mise White House Wille Ui Whitney Tome Priia Wapier Bish School Hall

Wireless Auto Demonstration At Waldorf Astoria NYC

New York on February 3 displayed a pale green wireless automobile before the Waldorf Astoria crowd. A brass pole behind the driver and a blaze box atop the vehicle carried inscriptions about wireless telegraphy. Messages from the street to a receiving station in broker offices were sent and received with five volts, proving practical stock quotations could travel to many offices. The demo moved along as crowds gathered, and the company plans more wireless autos capable of 30 to 40 mph, able to send messages while in motion.

New Faratus Wallorf-Astoris Wall Street Droker Waldorf Strees Mceen

Mahinady Agency Opens Large New Offices

Mahinady Agency now occupies the entire eighth floor of a city building on Main Street. The firm started with five clerks, now employs 116 people, 73 solicitors and the rest handling execution of advertising work across magazine, newspaper, bill posting, painting, street car advertising, and related departments. Floor space totals 22 000 square feet. Some 291 active advertisers place orders with the company, whose business volume exceeds one million dollars annually.

Ee Eaistag Sehene Street Five Cre Nut Net Mahin Advertietie Company Mabin Advertising Company Opency

Age of Oysters and Longevity You Mentioned

A wholesale oyster dealer remarks that age has no effect on quality and oysters can live long. He notes some claim twenty five years or more, citing Maurice River oystermen and accounts of long-lived specimens as he measures shells and discusses oyster longevity.

Maurice Philadelphia

Auction of private stamp collection in London sale

The Ax Boston Globe reports a private collection sale in London with stamps including a superb six penny Strang Grenivta at $tid, St. Lucia blue at $105, six penny green at $220, shilling orange at $55, and other values for British Guiana and related issues. Uncle Russ Sage is linked to a possible handsome profit amid the chatter.

Ax Boston Globe Fonnard Tires Ae Stamnes Wee London St. Jucia Vincent Tire Russ Sage Atlant Journal

Roller Skating Craze Hits Terre Haute Church Basement

Terre Haute Feb 9 Roller skating craze brought to town with plans to convert the basement of the First Methodist Church into a rink for an upcoming event. Boy and youth groups have formed drifting teams as part of Sunday school activities, with skates to be rented at two cents per night. The rink is to be open for members and others.

Terre Haute, Inc Terre Haute

A 200 Year Calendar and Weather Forecasts Advised

The notice promotes a 200 Year Calendar and related weather forecasts. It explains how the calendar helps locate day of week for any date up to 1976 and claims accuracy, with geographic specificity. EC DeWitt & Co of Chicago publish the calendar and seek subscribers via a cent stamp offer.

Ghetts Unis EC DeWitt & Co Chi Bede Atmanic Qmime

Status Quo Maintained in Macedonia Reform Plan

Constantinople reports a plan for reforms in Macedonia remains unclear with European powers divided. The Hussain and Austrian governments are said to oppose any major political changes while public administration and treasury issues are cited as the main points of contention, keeping the status quo intact.

Constantinople Macedonia Sontel Tiana Gesirine

Cole Younger Promises to Reform in Minnesota

St Paul feb 9 Cole Younger has complied with a pardon condition set by the state board and Governor Van Sant promising he will not exhibit himself or allow exhibitions where admission is charged. The note says a restoration from the restraint is granted after a cure for a sore throat and inflammation.

Cole Younger St. Paul Gti State Board of Pardons van Sant

Women With Beards Interesting Investigation by Two French Doctors

Paris reports two French doctors studied bearded women finding about 1 in 1 900 women have beards. Of these, some have faint facial hair, others a visible beard or mustache. The survey also notes a fraction of insane women showing bearded examples.

Paris

Real Estate Transfers Listing Multiple Property Parcels and Ownership

Real estate transfers recorded for H Genthe and wife to HM Weet fund and thus, 126 dollars, Lot Th Mid Mag Tyler wr. A Zirkle and wife to J H utitiete, 600 dollars, time tmrt eo. SE 17 G Washington and wit tw Ls Eberit, 8 dollars, lots 1a and 14 Inet Nort View subs J EB Devies and wife to J C and ratile Dotonen, 1400 dollars, timet Rural Hanes put. Ast Serrige and wife to W 3 int 20 bit, dollars and lot bin Sent Ylew out.

H. Genthe Weetfund Nuspand Mag Tyler A. Zirkle J. Hutitiete G. Washington Eberit Inet Nort View J. EB Devies J. C Ratile Hanes Put Serrige

Card of Thanks for Mrs Mary M Carpenter Funeral

Flora A Carpenter, alongside her brothers and sisters, thanks friends and neighbors for support after the death of their mother Mrs Mary M Carpenter. The message expresses gratitude for condolences, assistance, and sympathy during the bereavement period.

Capstola Hotel Ah Tate Mary Flora A. Carpenter

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