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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1903

Page

2

Plan to boost government spending faces Senate review

The document details Secretary Cortelyou’s push for expanded appropriations across departments including naval stores, salaries, and printing. It notes requests for $25,000 and $200 for certain items, plus $77,000 for salaries and $10,000 for pantages, amid a broader plan to support manufacturing and public works through a new federal budget and staffing. The piece references machinery, installations, and upcoming hearings as Congress weighs the growth of the department’s operations.

Organiaarion Cortet Tady Aenalereay Rivenson Givision Tiade Abehitinn Palitricm Nira Sauaclen Hurreatt Serres Walarten Ruben Ures Shaw Seneiinis FAA Isiercatlen Corta Jon Urewe Thi Peter International Eaton Neho Representative Bankleod Pemeniites Atresia

CAR SHEDS BURN IN FEBRUARY INCIDENT

Fragmented OCR describes a February car fire and related damage on a street, mentioning car bodies, wires, and vents. It hints at a meeting date and potential official actions, but many words are garbled. The readable names and events suggest a local incident with uncertain details.

Coal Men On Trial In Indiaite Case At Onicagm

Trial of Indiaite coal operators opened before Tore Chetinin as jury selection looms. Defendants include Walter and others linked to Bruliétia Creek Coal Company Oak Hi Coal and Mining Teas Coal Biot Mininic Inittana Fu. money DiWeen to lead prosecution once jurors are chosen.

Onicagm Tore

Girl's College Fire Destroys Meridian Building

Fire early today gutted the main building of a girls college in Meridian, with three surrounding dwellings damaged. No students were inside at the time, and emergency crews report all are safe. The town will house displaced students in temporary quarters as investigators probe the blaze.

Meridian Tinavy

Early Ball Practice Delays for American Leagues Champs

The American Leagues champions Rett depart today by steamer to New York and then move to Idtkentyilic for the southward return. Manager Mack Jenormand plans a late schedule in June with Waddell and Schreck noted in darknonville while Holy Cross pitcher Conkley joins the roster for opening week.

Philadelphia Fen Anerican Leics New York Arapanhye Idtkentyilic Fis Mack Jenormand Tine Winhlinery Waddell Schreck Reos Pecent Darknonville le Cheesy Davis Eisls Conkley Holy Cross Wallege Wil Villege

Ames, Iowa News Brief: Academic Offer Reported

Professor J. Repp of Pathology in Ames announces receipt of an offer from a Cuban veterinary corps with Havana headquarters. The position includes a yearly salary of $200. Each detail is presented in a compact notice dated March 24 in Ames.

Ames T. J. Repp Pathuluey Towsi Stary Cit Iexr Accetel Kapktior Band Hearth Cuba Renduyarteré Havana

Indoor Circus Enthralls City with Shipp Show

A detailed review lauds Shipp's Tadder Circus at the Auditorium praised as the best in years. The act lineup features Correntino Innes Gatkiowitsch Nor dian and various performers while highlighting close audience viewing and modern presentation without elephants.

Correntino Innes Gatkiowitsch Nordian Auditopium Shipp Tadder Besan van Armberg van Amberg Shipn Wox Boywille Tom Anerson Bern Ant Olivers Dino Mundt Walters Campbella Cosaie Gehry Californie

Fragmented 1919 era notes mix of events and notices

A garbled OCR snapshot from a period publication lists Easter events, theatre ads, campus notes, and public notices. It mentions government timings, award conventions, a Taure day gathering, and references to Chicago and Atchison venues. The piece mixes names, places, and snippets of community happenings with little clear structure.

Lost Art of Graceful Bowing Discussed in Tea Table Quip

A New ark Times note quotes a statuesque young lady on graceful bowing and the lost art. It cites varied examples of bowing styles and the reactions of spectators. Also reported are chess club dates for a varsity match and a Nebraska lynching-avoidance case. A dentist, Dr A Koester, lists hours and contact details.

le Faust Hans Newark New York Ostont Cambridge Chess Club Ahern

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Topeka Citizens

A Topeka reader recounts severe backache from overexertion and a cold. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Rowley and Snow's drug store, pain lessened within days and improved after completing a box. The testimonial cites relief and urges purchase through local dealers.

Topeka A von Well Buchanan Street Rowley & Snow Mario Foxter-Milvuen Co Butfalo United

Old Campaign Roast Reveals 1844 Opinion of Henry Clay

A New England clipping from 1844 reprints a harsh roast of Henry Clay. The satire, printed decades ago, portrays Clay as ambitious yet hot tempered. The piece, found among campaign literature, reflects historical partisan rhetoric and the era’s polemical tone.

New England Loonfees Henry Clay Eristian Mystibe Canada Henry Statesman

Infamous bargain and murder linked historically in contested duel

A fragmented OCR passage ties a past duel and murder to a notorious bargain between figures named Gillen and Adair, referencing Betsy and John Quincy Adams era politics. The garbled text hints at a contentious historical event, court intrigue, and political figures, with faint mentions of a convention and notable names.

Philo John Guincy Adaius

WM A Conference Assembly Program At Kellons Topeka

A WM A conference held in Topeka at Kellons centers on spiritual life and education. The program lists devotional sessions led by T F Prout and G W Flem, Bible study and educational discussions, supper, and multiple departmental talks including relations, foreign field, physical department, and religious meetings.

WM. A. Pecretarics Kellons Topeka Cca Foomsé T. FL C. Boynton Oman G. W. Flemwala M Robinson George F. Lerigo CH. Buchner Leaner E. J. ‘Robinson

Burglars Blow Open East Atchison Postoffice

Thieves used dynamite to blast the East Atchison postoffice causing the building and two adjacent structures to burn. The blast destroyed the offices and contents with no money recovered. Police investigated the February 21 incident in Atchison Kansas.

East Atchison Atchison, Kas Atchison Dulldinis

Darrow declines mayoral bid in Chicago

Clarence Darrow says he will not run for mayor of Chicago. He cites decades of labor representation and the need to continue aiding organized labor. He supports municipal ownership of public utilities but calls for adequate regulation and believes he can push reforms from the legislature instead.

Chicago Clarence Darrow Mayur John Mitchell Saniel Gonypers Laoustry CGF

Catholic consecration of coadjutor bishop in Pittmar

The ceremony at the cathedral marked the consecration of the coadjutor bishop of Pittmarg this morning at 9. Arch bishop P J Ryan of Philadelphia officiated as celebrant and conserer with Bishop Pheten of Finusbirg attending. The rites drew clergy and lay observers in due splendor as decoration and ceremony emphasized the event.

Fitehure Pa Res Caperi Pittamarg PJ. Ryan Philadelphia Offi potitiNes Tulle Ciiebnet Pheten Finusbirg P. J. Docekuc

FireKills Children In Home After Abandoned Parents

A tragic blaze at a residence left two young children dead. The mother and father reportedly left the home and sought shelter at a masquerade hall hosted by the department, leaving the older daughter to care for the siblings.

Lamar Ou Qurenia Bre

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