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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1903
Page
2
A large turnout braved severe weather to hear remarks by a speaker named Dixon in Topeka. The lively event featured witty stories about various Potts personas, with audience reactions ranging from laughter to thoughtful nods as weather disrupted plans and the crowd pressed on to hear more.
A distraint division of Judge Feit in the common pleas court at Kan a City Hai hears a complex case about the Cains Pacific, with references to Fore and Vinay Pacstie. The trial features claims of right of way and financial disputes involving company members and a 440 threshold. The hearing, held in Co f ate Pact, addresses a Kiron City matter and a trial date around March.
The piece outlines that after hours of testimony no charges remain unsettled. It details Winder and Hanna and their alleged involvement in an attack on Caldwell as he rode home in a cab with Janna and other associates. Winder and Hanna reportedly faced calls for arrest, but authorities planned to defer. Caldwell’s condition was described as minor, and the affair stirred business circles.
About 2,000 dentists gathered in Chicago for a convention at the Chinese Keb. Attendees from county areas attended the event amid a formal program and dinners. A key topic tonight is Dr EC Ktk of Philadelphia discussing a saliva index. The convention wraps with a banquet tomorrow.
Fragmented items describe heavy snowfall, disrupted travel, and municipal concerns. Mention of a stormy rise in snow, road closures, and references to local officials and a church gathering outline a sweeping winter scene with civic anxieties and daily life disrupted.
New York February 16 General Nelson A Miles commander of the U S Army and his wife arrived aboard the Lucania after five months abroad. The journey covered the Atlantic to Windsor and included stops at Puget Sound Hong Kong Canton Nagasaki Yokohama Port Arthur Pekin Moscow Paris London and New York. Miles described inspecting forts coast defenses and military stations, noting Japanese efficiency and a large navy equipment fund. The party attended a royal audience in Windsor and a ball at the Water Palace, with courtesy shown by officials and the emperor and empress.
In a Paris dinner hosted by the French army commander General, the letter notes the King 412 not Mrs Miles should have been included in the invitation. General Miles plans a West Point visit to see his son Sherman before heading to Washington to file his report, while Mrs Miles enjoyed their stay.
The ninth annual meet of the Con feat Whiet wesociation closed Saturday night in St Joseph with a banquet at the Metropole hotel. Visitors praised the entertainment by the St Joseph Whist club, led by President Wendover. Topeka took second in the free for all, Wendover and Treii of St Joseph winning top honors. Kansas City four won the Richardn trophy. Acker man and Halve of Lincoln won the Des Moines trophy. Next year’s meeting goes to Sim Faille, D. and Ix sued for Tormka in 90%. The St Joseph club is lauded for hosting and plans to continue similar events. Attendance from Topeka included Falkiner, Marshall, Marsh, Hart, Copeland, Nowers, Wolf, Ryder, Shakeshaft, Thrapp, Rendall, West, and Howlett.
Ambiguous OCR text outlines a bowling match where C A Won’s team tops three games. individual notes mention Hawkins saving one game with a 2 point margin and Mohler’s 11 2-3 high series, while Wojcott and others posted modest scores amid tight play.
The death of J P Sieger of Burlington Kansas at Thelma hotel West Ninth Street remains unsolved with no satisfactory cause found. Authorities shift focus toward Burlington and Kane City as investigation continues amid limited concrete evidence. A note on Sieger’s finances shows he had around 14 000 dollars in mining stock and a 14 000 dollar deposit in a Colorado bank, with little dividend income preceding his death.
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