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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1903
Page
15
Klifeka Kansas Feb 22 The city fire department held its third funnel banquet last night with seventy-three members and invited guests including the city council fire chief and family. It was the banquet’s largest in the department’s history.
The state announces a bid competition for binding work with bids to be opened Friday. The winning bidder must provide prompt delivery and sufficient funds to guarantee completion and quality work, as questioned by several legislators who fear excessive expenses and legal implications.
A historic report to the MORI details the value of AD American Railways stocks. It cites a total market value near 3.95 million and a funded debt figure around 0.10 per share, with market value reported as 6.0 million and a broad stock value in the billions as of the cited date.
Minos Washington notes a Kansas representative and Guthrie Oklahoma address. Harry A. Schuyler of Sterling Kansas named assistant at a representative school in Oklahoma. The currency commissioner approves a city note issue in Corda. A series of status and appointments across Creek, Indian affairs, and interior department follow an era of disputed statements.
A garbled report describes the Luzon grounding with the Isla De Laon and various ships. It notes 12 feet of water in the hull, uncertain depths, and unclear movements of vessels. The text cites Mobiln and Ist De Leeson with twin screw types but lacks coherent details.
A Mexican delegation arrives in Bantinge de Chili on February 2 to discuss expanding commercial relations with the United States. The group is well received and expectations are high for fruitful talks and potential deals between nations.
The entry shows figures for Denteche banks with gross earnings and divisions. Details include totals around 2,260,508 and 5,155,884 against other amounts, with a 4 percent rate mentioned and references to locations such as London.
Attachment proceedings were begun to seize De Boissiere family home and all property held by trustees. The Kansas Supreme Court recently ruled the home property be turned over to Topeka attorneys. The heirs face garnishment actions on estate proceeds and wages. The wealthy Stine family name appears in the proceedings and the effort to secure personal property continues amid resistance.
A man fatally shoots his plague-stricken son before turning the gun on himself. The double tragedy unfolds at a residence in Chicago, prompting medical and police response and raising concerns about contagion control amidst a plague outbreak. The killer, an employee of a local firm, reportedly acted after the son contracted the disease, later leading to an observance by health officials and lingering public fear.
A onde this article fragment describes Wamago and Wamexo planning a new mill and elevator complex. It notes a four story building with a basement, wool construction, and an engine by Cordas Stein, with an elevator capacity of 25,000 bushels. The text mentions commerce and fear as implied factors in development.
New York dated February 26 reports Lord Stricthoors and Lord Abardeen leading a party of members in parliament. The Tribune’s London correspondent notes the objective to weigh the resources of the democratic field and the government’s policy. The plan includes travel to Casita and a trip to August.
FragmentaryOCR notes describe Independence Kansas edging toward four dry towns. References include Thomas as newly elected county attorney enforcing liquor closures, with mention of protests and political tension during the early term.
A farmer named Underwood living about nine miles from Bres reportedly committed suicide after a long period of mental distress. He had resided in the county many years and had faced various pressures. Authorities note he seemed temporarily deranged and in a mild frenzy before taking his own life.
Washington society endures the heavy burden of social duties for the Roosevelt administration as Mrs Roosevelt and cabinet wives host and attend countless receptions dinners and calls. The piece details obligations authority etiquette and the strain on Mrs Roosevelt and others including Mrs Knox and Mrs Shaw amid a season of formal entertaining and social obligations.
Emperor William instructs Minister von Strernburg to tell President Roosevelt that the statue of Frederick the Great will not be sent to the United States until the spring or energy all zone. Headache stomach upset. Simple case of teak Yieer. Herdck Brood Hitterr will a new man or of you.
The piece notes land prices near Hiawatha rising to about 119 dollars an acre with reports of several farms selling for high per acre rates. It cites a 10 acre sale at 112.75 dollars per acre and a Brown County farmer trading properties worth 21 000 dollars plus 7000 cash for a 960 acre ranch in Butler County Kansas.
A bank merger in Coldwater Kansas sees the Comanel County State Bank sold to Kansas National Bank of Wichita and Stockcrowers’ Bank of Ashland. Retiring stockholders plan to move to Canada to wind down. Also listed are new rural mail carrier appointments in Kansas including Lowemoul Adams Hart Br and others with substitutes.
The annual initiation of the Phi Fate Sappaboporsry fraternity occurred last night at Liberty Hall with six senior members aiding. Each initiate was required to respond to a form, and several Gut Of Town members attended the event.
Fort Scott Kansas February 2 Fort Scott cigar makers at the Mi Kaleer factory walk out Fridley after a discharged worker alleged nonunion pressure. The strike led to the central vel and the men were ordered out as union organizers faced difficulty in conference with management.
In New York on February 28 a collision occurred in the North River between the Terryhout New Jersey company ferry and the Ridgewood Erie Railroad boat. Julian Lelgers of Rutherford and William Hayes of Paterson were badly hurt. The Ridgewood ferry boat carried many passengers and sustained a large hole in its cabin.
A Philadelphia man, 42, was found dead by asphyxiation in his room yesterday. The coroner will determine whether the death was natural or violent. The report notes he was a traveling horse dealer and had been drinking earlier.
President Ron Joinwing Nas cated womsetiig ot ce American reokue for next Thursday, March 5 at the 11th Avenue hotel. At
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