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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1903
Page
6
A chaotic session described with protests and threats as senators debated adjournment amid rumors of danger. The scene included noisy doorkeepers, tense crowds, and mentions of labor actions and potential wage issues impacting the state government.
Report details a long mountain outing in Colorado tied to Roosevelt hunting a bear. The article mentions dates, locations, and reactions from observers, noting the rough terrain and the challenging climb as the team pursues the bear through rugged passes.
A garbled history of an incident involving General Funston and a staged protest. The text mixes names like Dennis Casey with unclear figures and faulty phrases. The piece reads like a fractured archival note with disrupted quotes and stray references to a formal inspection and policing.
Fragments describe a public sale near Saline Kansas involving flour makers and others. The notice mentions bidders and preparation for disposal, with partial names and locations visible amid damaged OCR text.
A damaged OCR page references the Fe de Paul Society, Archdiocese events, and figures like John Lancaster Spalding, with scattered phrases about donations, power, and leadership. The text is largely garbled but mentions Carnegie, a meeting, and religious organizational activity.
A benefit event is announced for St John’s Church and will be held in February. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but the notice references the church and a community aid purpose.
An editor from Eventing Post died after an incident in Bigsater Mass. The text notes the editor’s service, linkage to society, and possible work as a writer. details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a fatal event affecting the paper’s staff.
A historical medical advertisement touts a treatment for rheumatism by The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta Georgia. It claims severe pain swelling and stiffness in muscles and joints vanish after the remedy is used and asserts no disease remains in the blood to trigger future attacks.
A garbled report hints at Senator Codding pushing a wage plan in Topeka, touching on state reforms and fiscal policy. It suggests political maneuvers and potential opposition, with references to governors and statewide critique.
The legislative roundup notes a banking bill, a state architect proposal, and Senate actions. It mentions Carpenter opposition, a Shicuimene tie, and a contested judge race in the Seventeenth District with election fallout and potential gubernatorial implications. Local telegram issues delayed messages and eyeing a late-night telegraph consolidation.
In Sedgwick County the Wichita Republican city convention backs Murdoch’s bid, highlighting his leadership and the paper’s influence among town residents. The report notes Murdoch aims to shape the party delegation and strengthen connections with western Republican papers.
Disjointed notes from Indianapolis report on February events describe Sunday baseball proposed rule changes and senate actions. Fragmentary text mentions prohibitions, reform efforts, and civic debate about sports and law enforcement during the period.
A garbled column reviews stage offerings including The Convict and Tracy Dangoter while praising performers like Dave Merril and Miss Rae Bronson. It notes a poor California show, a Remington suit against T W Harrison for paper debt, and mentions resumed steamer service with a Pullman sleeper to Wichita departing from Rock Island depot.
An early 20th century North Topeka column lists local names and movements. Mentions Syeavy, J W McNean, William Costlet, Evangelist, and Edna Staples Juarnet with travel to Maple and Meriter. Notes a sale of bleached muslin and a church related event at the tabernacle with 14 people converting.
A letter from Mrs Townsend, secretary of the Christian Temperance Society, urges use of White Ribbon Remedy to curb drinkers. It claims the remedy can be given secretly without patient knowledge and has been tested on several individuals, with favorable reports of appetite suppression and sobriety.
The New City Theatre presents a varied program featuring Mortimer in a classic drama, a sister act with McCowpe and Festes, and a strong lineup including the musical temperment and a Shakespearier tragedy. Star performers from New York and London venues headline a season of light comedy, song, and high drama with notable pianist Gatrlewite.
The report notes extreme cold across Nebraska and surrounding states with an emphasis on low temperatures. Forecasters describe ice and wind conditions, with widespread freezing readings and an alert on travel hazards. The fragment hints at regional temperature records and a general winter surge affecting nearby areas.
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