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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1903
Page
5
The State Journal prints a lengthy full leased wire report from the Associated Press noting political demonstrations and labor activity across the United States. It references protests at the capital and tensions around elections, with mentions of Washington and federal oversight. The piece sketches a broad scene of public dissent, policy debate, and regional reactions.
Obscure OCR fragment discusses Antitrust legislation and political events, mentioning a president, attorneys, and various unnamed figures. The passage is garbled, mixing references to legislative action, elections, and potential public notices without clear, coherent facts or dates.
Editorial about Vermont prohibition vote and statewide issue. Argues against moralizing laws, praises cautious approach, notes referendums shape state policy, cites historical context and public debate. Emphasizes that prohibition history influences current decisions and public sentiment across counties.
A 19th century remedy advertisement asserts indigestion symptoms such as belching vomiting and stomach pain come from neglecting dyspepsia. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a permanent cure to strengthen and tone the stomach and digestive organs with testimonials from Mae Whysule Gaines Providence and Olney Street.
A column notes the worth of a steadfast bodyguard in a New York City setting. It argues true love favors honesty, while deceit by strong men collapses the facade when business ethics fail.
The Littlefield antitrust bill advances to judiciary after senate receipt. An arms appropriation bill goes to conference with Mesarm Proctor Vic Giaries and Cockrelain among attendees. Measures extend Muscle Branly Power Company work in Alabama and extending Colorado court terms. life saving station records and Philippine officers listed.
Report states Addicks emissaries among Democratic members in Delaware to reach a caucus consensus. Republicans Reid and others push for a two Democrat state senators as the goal, while Democrats resist amid confusion. An Arominest Democrat warns that party unity may hinge on a voting plan and potential shifts in support.
A Kansas Senate plan led by Senator White of Jewell seeks to strike parts of a quarantine law and exempt some waste provisions. The measure faces committee action as ballots are counted in the Seventeenth district election, with about 5000 voters involved.
A Hutchinson resident spent Sunday in the city. Topeka reports January disease cases with counts for scarlet fever chickenpox and diphtheria. Trustees for Kansas Mutual Life named by Judge Hick. Mayor Parker returns from Chautauqua to review oil and gas fields. Wichita board backs abroad commissioner resolution. liquor and estate notes, jail and court actions, and social club plans feature in this community digest.
In a New York case dated February, relatives of Mrs Therena Oeirichs allege she lived 34 minutes longer than her husband, and that he signed a will leaving his entire estate to her. They seek probate challenges to Riverside Drive property and personal effects, claiming private property misused and contesting furniture and clothing distributions.
Turbulent talks disrupted by a walkout across western lines led by conductors and trainmen unions. The dispute centers on wage raises and terms, with Santa Fe and related railroads facing protests and potential network-wide work stoppages starting Friday.
Morton Albaugh returns to his desk at the state bank in Heber after an extended layoff due to injury. He travels by crathes and notes he cannot ride in a carriage for several weeks, but remains hopeful and eager to resume full duties. Prof Eugent A Pond takes charge of a lectury at ACrain Hichmonit, with pay of 300 per month.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of a named official at Fort Smith due to a medical condition. The line references Governor Fishbuck, former officials, and several garbled names, with no coherent dates or exact causes clearly readable.
Deaths and funerals notice for Mrs Molilo Grey aged 80 who died Friday of consumption at her home. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Forty seventh Street church and the burial will be at Ritchie’s cemetery. Also mentions a city ticket offer related to Talon Street and Kansas Avenue railroad at 23 Kansas Avenue.
A disputed report in the State Journal from Los Angeles notes Mrs Nation offering a mix of options in two cafes with Maori brewers. Details are unclear in the fragmented text.
In New Rochelle a playwright, Thomas, assaulted editor Henry Sweet of the Pioneer after a dispute over articles about him. Sweet alleges $350,000 in damages. Thomas was arrested on a warrant charging assault in the third degree and released to the counsel.
Washington lawmakers faced a tense Sunday session as Speaker Henerean, back from illness, ruled that Saturday’s memorial bill debate could not be counted as a legislative day. Richardson of Tennessee argued the ruling voids Saturday actions, while party lines split 80 to 6 as Republicans joined Democrats to challenge the ruling.
A fragmented text paints a chaotic scene with phrases about a setting and performers, mentioning opera and a bizarre ritual. Recurrent garbled lines hint at a ballroom or stage performance with unclear dialogue and surreal imagery, including references to a crowd and an eerie mood.
Aeronauts travel over eight hundred miles in thirty hours aboard the balloon St Louis starting near St Cloud. They cross toward the frontier and reach German territory amid a perilous voyage. Also reported is the death of Admiral Frank Wildes aboard a United States steamer during a China voyage.
The prominent Jefferson County editor Patrick Onksioos died at his home after a long career with the local newspaper. He was well known in the community and among regional readers, with ties to the Waxner family and the Union Pacific ticket office at 205 Koneas Avenue.
A Kansas senate committee reviews a bill to restrict patent medicines and doctors advertising, seen as a doctors' trust. Proponents argue public health, while opponents warn of harming newspapers and forcing patients to seek physicians and prescriptions. The debate centers on advertising limits, state control, and the impact on medicine advertising revenue.
The Kansas Legislature debates a revised privilege license plan proposed by Wagener. He urges a 7200 per non-resident corporation tax with lighter rates for resident firms and a general occupation tax approach. The measure faces constitutional questions, with notes on taxing notes over mortgages and how exemptions affect interest and property taxation.
Fragmentary account describes debate over mortgage taxation and double taxation concerns. Arguments cite mortgage and note treatment, value of property, and impact on debtor versus creditor. Mention of lieutenant governor, tax commission, and expected reconsideration of amendments.
A teenage boy named William Carter from North Taylor Street suffered a severe foot injury when a crane wheel or gear under a moving train crushed it near Rock Island Depot. He was brought to the depot by a railway train and received aid from an ambulance crew after a storm delay. The incident left a relative dead aboard a Pacific train years ago.
A street railway company proposes extensions in Wiesetions linking St. Dopenh and Tast Tenworth with Karun City and Harun. The routes aim to connect Port Kansas City trade districts and boost regional transport.
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