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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
5
The article details a chaotic scene with political figures, charges of election manipulation, and public accusations across multiple factions. It cites names, dates, and regional reactions, portraying a tense national dispute over legitimacy and governance amid widespread media attention.
Readable fragments mention economic policy and public figures in a political context. Names and places are unclear, but the text suggests discussions on government, citizen engagement, and potential actions or trials. The readability is limited and key entities are unreliable.
A dense opinion piece surveys postwar legal debates led by the Hague tribunal and modern wartime justice. It blends commentary on Venezuela, international law, and the U S Russia dynamic, noting trials, declarations, and emerging norms while naming diplomats and institutions amid a broad critique of political obstruction.
Washington reports Roosevelt may call an extra session of the Senate to ratify both the Panama Canal and Cuban reciprocity treaties if not amended this session. Officials and many senators expect ratification by March 4, with a House action anticipated to follow. The session also advanced a Colombian treaty and naval personnel amendments, amid debate on veteran Marine appointments.
A fragmented OCR item notes maintenance funding debates and appropriation approval affecting a Lee Tur project and related facilities. It mentions a House reduction and various lines of prior year commitments, with partial references to an old boiler and equipment. It remains unclear.
A fundraiser raised one thousand dollars to support a three week revival campaign for a brother in need. Plans involve tearing down a tabernacle, moving lumber south for a pastors and representatives meeting, and using the Evangelistiver in North Topeka to boost capacity. Local ministers from surrounding churches endorsed the event and work proceeds to organize the union revival services on the river’s south side.
Wellington Kansas February 1 The jury in the case of John Cuthenias charged with kiting Anni Otehman a 10 year old servant and cremating the Linly in a higsteak was discharged this afternoon eight for acquittal the remaining for conviction (text garbled).
A House committee discussed the proposed Topeka Leavenworth road project amid uncertain funding and penitentary costs. The plan seeks authorization for an 18 million appropriation to cover construction and equipment, with emphasis on routing and local impact near Lammlog and related districts.
A new tax measure advances in the House aimed at securing a right of way provision. Representative Puck leads the committee in drafting the bill amid procedural debates and anticipated reprints of the seven sections. The report notes additional items on the schedule and expected floor action next Tuesday.
The article outlines a state appropriation plan for the university including a total fund of about 10,000 for building needs and 25,000 annually from endowment interest. It mentions a university endowment and projected fees for enrollment, along with a breakdown of residence and nonresident tuition and related charges.
Purporting to treat constitutional catarrh, the ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures the throat stomach and bowels. Testimonial fragments cite long illness and complete recovery after using the product, urging readers to buy four bottles and trust the manufacturer’s guarantee.
Brief local items describe J B Vinton visiting Pasico for days with Miss J C Pucker, wall project aborted as Cuthbert and Sargent of Topeka decline the building contract. News mentions Schley and Melgthe hosting a social, a supper at Miss Justie Eeland’s home, and postponed events at Euclid Avenue M E church.
Washington Feb 19 A movement among Senate allies to couple the statehood bill with the Panama canal treaty is discussed in hopes of securing passage. Details are unclear but a lay in the treaty and an agreement to favor statehood are mentioned. Senators on both sides denied plans while some sources questioned the motive amid executive session actions and discussions of constitutional provisions.
Washington February 1 The State Journal correspondent reports Sakine Ware says there has never been friction between Secretary Hitchcock and Arther? and that no friction will occur. He mocks a Philadelphia and New York press story about Powell Clayton succeeding as envoy to Mexico, calling it a fake piece and praising the reporter’s alleged inventiveness.
A fragmented report discusses Tialle Waggeners bill to mute ex State Superintendent William Stryker amid a Wellington Valor item. Stryker claimed Waggeners bill aimed to malign him as a slanderer while Wagener demands a retraction and warns of legal action. the response from Stryker is disputed and unsettled.
Report from a Santa Fe conference resumed at 7 o clock with President J Wo sendrics returning from college at noon. General Rupert attended a leg game against Kaeneas Clis. No resolution expected for days as doctors warn of pneumonia and cough remedies. A social event announces a secret Friday evening gathering at Keith bunting with coffee and prizes.
A Semi-centennial club meeting formed a three member committee led by W ig Bird Dr Andereon and Pe Sirk Bint to coordinate with the park commission on making the city park and Island one of the finest and prettiest in the state. A future meeting will review the committee’s progress and report. Deus Kaye, president, read a paper on A Few Principles of Value.
Snow and broken lines strand Santa Fe and adjacent routes as 20 miles north of Torrance a snowdrift blocks the Floree Northéksters line. Wires down stop traffic while westbound Rock Island and eastbound California business suffer delays across the Western divisions.
Washington reports the president appoints William Dax of Ohio to the Supreme Court bench in place of Justice Shirna, resigning. John F. Richards named Solicitor General and Judge Day slated for the high court. Henry M. Hart named Assistant Attorney General, with Richard Pike and Mr. Hoyt also sent to the Senate. Representative Page Norris of Minnesota named to a new district judgeship.
The Grand Opera house in Lincoln was sold to the Amnemnet Syndicate through foreclosure by F. C. Behring after a mortgage default. The buyers plan improvements and to restore the property, with a timetable indicating renovations and a new management approach pending final settlement.
The Decker and Veronee Brock company presents WHIh 4 at the Greed. Mike Mortimer leads in Cantley Ok the ine ta Eight. A lively cast performs The Rested rs stock company and Calve of the King with Marie Co fe Wremwood in a comic piece.
Fragmentary notice describes a troubling event concerted as entertainment of torture cogs at the Second Presbyterian Church, Pil tmere and Tiuntoan Streets tomorrow evening February 20. Names and exact details are obscured by garbled OCR.
Walter Mille contracts to buy a tract for $8000 for a new International School of Social Economy building near Sustrala street car terminus. One-story structure of about fifty rooms planned this year with central court and regional California style, to house tenants and social economy activities. numbers of rooms and rents outlined with early occupancy in fall and a twelve-week term for classes.
The article lists a jailed figure named George Harton identified as a noted criminal connected to Eng lish cases and a marriage swindle. It mentions Adembothsterns, Colonel A Beymer Barrington, and Belvaty movies in a crowded, unclear report. It also notes Shawnee Camp 2600 dedicating a new hall and a Kansas Legion event with a Saturday social at Oh Eethy, plus a charity reference to Blanche Boles.
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