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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
2
Pocket notes and stray items mix local events, church notices, and theatre chatter with names like Topeka, Newton, and St. Louis. The column references commissions, a Sunday service, school teachers, a literary society, and upcoming performances, all amid a bustling civic scene.
An ornate and garbled vintage advertisement extols Cuticura Soap as the world’s greatest skin soap. It claims cleansing of crusts and scales, soothing rough hands, and beautifying the skin, scalp, and nails, though the text is jumbled and partly unreadable.
In Smmnden New Jersey two murders are linked to a long court process. Witnesses describe events surrounding a October discovery and the arrest of Paul Woodward and others. Grand jury deliberations and appeals follow a homicide case with notes on the suspects and victims.
Britain's protest follows permission in September for four armed ships to pass the Dardanelles into the Black Sea. Austria Hungary and Italy may respond similarly, while Germany and France stay distant. The powers weigh alignment with alliance interests and naval strategy.
In Hutchinson Kes, Mr Caton faced a hearing after a man shouted at Frank M Bonner whose wife eloped with him. The state’s testimony was not conclusive and county attorney Tastom Aster asked for a Thursday continuance for more investigation. Attorneys argued, and Caton’s bond was reduced to 430, with a note for the next hearing Thursday.
Abilene January 1 E. K. Amis national bank examiner in town says the banks had the most prosperous year in state history. He notes excellent condition and praises overall monetary health despite unclear OCR details.
The viceroy Lord Curzon and Lady Curzon led a Durbar review with armed guards on elephants, camels bearing flags, and staged processions. Majestic state insignia, pagentry by the Maharetta and Sikh retinues, elephant carriages, and drums drew crowds as diverse regiments showcased colors and ceremonial pageantry.
Jan 1 report from Puerto Cabello describes German commander actions at the port and the removal of artillery from La Vigta fort. Venezuelan and Venezuelan government officials react as calls for arbitration and potential measures unfold. Castro elates over responses while revolutionary leaders consider talks with President Castro amid rising tensions.
A Butler County man was arrested on charges of stealing cattle from EL McCuinich. The livestock were taken from a herd near Latham and driven northeast through the hills to Eurela, held for days before being recovered. Authorities say the suspect used a scheme to traffic the cattle and was found with linked evidence. The case involves local lawmen and the potential owner’s restitution.
An early 20th century marketing paragraph touts Jell-O Banana Dream dessert options with flavors Beapberry and Strawberry. It mentions serving suggestions and a price of Tf cents per package, urging readers to obtain a package today.
A large audience attended a production of David Harum at the Crawford theater. W H Pury wrote the Harum role, with Turner and Crane drawing praise for their contrasts. Eugen Higeon laughed with the audience as Harum’s pathos moved many, while Edward E. Rove delivered clever dramatization of the West Scot novel. The play ends with a rain-soaked horse sale and a Christmas toast, delivering hearty local entertainment.
A review excerpt mocks actors and scripts from early cinema. It discusses Zeke Swinney and an understudied performance while labeling Alice of Old Vincennes Janice Meredith and Trask Harum as examples. The piece critiques diction and characterization, mentioning David Jfarun and He ward Noyes Westcrty in a period voice.
Tonight Crawford theater features The Burgomaster with Peter Stuyvesant and his wooden leg in a satire on Dutch etiquette. Kate Claxton returns Friday in The Ties Orphan, Soulsh?t apart. Prices 15 25 98 75 cents. Saturday’s Crawford bill presents Two Married Men with strong reviews. Grand and other venues list further acts and a local courtroom case in Atchison involving Olive Satie and Pete Allen.
The report notes Admiral Dewey returning home from maneuvers with the sunson dispersing to former stations. The Albany sails to Boston for renaming, cruisers San Francisco and Nashville depart for Norfolk, and Rear Admiral Sumter shifts commands aboard Newark before a South Atlantic station redeployment. A病 patient became ill during maneuvers.
Charles Humbert, a young man with prior criminal history in Topeka, is charged with grand larceny for reportedly stealing a team of horses from H. H. Micke of Admire. Arrested early morning, Humbert may be sent back to Lyon County tonight as sheriff investigations continue. horses are still missing.
Anaconda Montana January 1 Jack Sullivan a jacot boxer faced Munroe in a four round match. Sullivan showed early offense but Munroe pressed the pace with steady combinations and landed cleaner blows in the later rounds. The crowd saw Munroe gain the edge as the bout progressed with decisive moments in the final rounds.
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