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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
5
A collage of notes from Topeka State Journal items recounts civic and political chatter, farm news, weather reflections, and small town incidents. Mentions a cemetery district, Avery Mary chicks, quail season, Independence boy letter, and local shop disputes.
An arcane discussion contrasts poverty levels and crime in New Gisgiewd with Atturitic steies, arguing education funding and social programs shape crime suppression. It questions whether current spend on education and police is wise, noting evolving views on virtue and societal costs.
Editorial critiques wartime coal shortages, noting price pressures, dealer leverage, and public impact. It argues workers and merchants influence wage levels, urges city oversight, and warns against conspiracies while condemning profiteering and unreliable weights in fuel sales.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Maliene Reo and a station scenario with names like Gusird and a station master. It describes a tense scene aboard a train or platform with characters and a disjointed sequence of actions. The readable text shows few concrete facts or dates.
Fragmented ad copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for nervousness and urinary issues. It claims to cleanse the blood and promote vigor, presenting the product as a direct aid to kidney function and overall vitality.
A fragmented passage notes mechanical stations and a demand to stop. It reflects on the routine of today, its inevitability, and the idea that preservation powers are routinely requisitioned. The text conveys a sense of critique about progress and control without clear specifics.
A chaotic congressional session opens with debate on appointing Funston as chief and the Pushionite Sonsiababliry bill. Cooper defends the bill while Meddex of Georgia opposes, arguing fiscal restraint and questioning the need for increased unicren. Amendments shift focus to appointment ranks and the balance of senior officers, including a substitute to chart lieutenant colonel and brigadier options.
A meeting of leading American Beer Federation members convenes at the Arlington hotel in Washington. Ronry T. Oxnard, president of the accrediting association, attends to gauge attitudes toward the reciprocity treaty pending in the senate. Oxnard’s remarks suggest possible deterioration in treaty prospects amid talks.
In Marseilles an unruly crowd at the race des It ont caused a violent start. Four horses were left at the post as barriers were torn down and the crowd invaded the course demanding winnings from the Pari Mutuel system. Police, reinforced by soldiers, protected the starter amid disturbances.
Deaths and funerals listed for Mrs. Tepent Whe died, Judge Arthur J. McCabe’s brother’s house, Topeka Avenue. Services planned. burial in Wichita. Also Rev John D. Hewitt’s spouse Maggie McKirahan and ten year old child of Rev Em? Men MF, Die? at Christ Kowsttal. Omron perfended. notes for recovery. Relatives informed. full arrangements pending arrival. Mrs. Brontong, Byron Lane wife, died Friday night at home. funeral service to be held at residence.
Narrative fragment recounts Reed and McKinley era political struggles, detailing debates on minority rights, government authority, and committee power. It references Cromwell, De Witt Clinton, and Roosevelt-era rhetoric, with mentions of Reed, Reed’s allies, and party dynamics affecting legislation and leadership.
Fragmented report describes alarm over a plague outbreak in Tucson and discussions to mobilize public health and naval hospital resources. Medical officials from Mexico and the United States coordinate with the Bureau of American Republics and other authorities to contain the disease and notify regional allies.
Secretary of the Sew Pusema Canal company Jac Puri and Eduard Lampre say no German bid of 349,000,000 has been received for the canal project. They confirm U S treaty aims center on securing canal control and reject any direct or indirect German influence. The article details political tension, security around the planned route, and local reactions as miners and officials react to the stalled negotiations.
A jumble of past events and upcoming gatherings includes a Unity church meeting at Mrs J T Berkley home on Gil Harrison street, a reception at the Commercial club, poultry show talk, and a theater company returning from Topeka. Also listed are Union relief planning, election campaigns, and a court case involving Samuel Alexander and Allen Camley with ongoing legal actions.
The county poultry show drew modest crowds despite poor weather. Exhibitors and visitors cataloged a long list of birds and awards across breeds and classes, with many entries from Topeka and surrounding towns. Receipts were low, but interest grew in the show’s quality and potential.
Entries list various chickens including pullets cocks and hens with names such as Turkess-airs Griffith and Dockies. Shows counts like 25 pullets and multiple cockerels and hens, reflecting a rural poultry exhibit with numerous exhibitors and birds recorded.
Indiana reports show Jam R-Anthracite offered at 312 ton in Indianapolis while other coals advance 23 to 80 cents per ton. Jet coal gains 26 cents per ton in Terre Haute. miners blame Chicago demand and weather. Attorney general to probe shortages as population confronts coal famine.
Reports indicate Warkington and D C Jats oppose the nomination of Robert Armstrong as assistant secretary of the treasury to replace Spaulding. Aldrich leads the opposition arguing Armstrong is too young and lacks experience. Some senators and the president show mixed views on appointing younger men to high trust roles.
In York Pennsylvania Georke Pidak saved a baby trapped beneath a running train at an inn area. Despite injuries he freed the child and assisted two other youngsters as bystanders watched the dramatic rescue unfold.
Janitor in New York amid coal shortage makes two attempts at self harm while his wife and others intervene. He is held by Capitol’s wife after wrestling a rubber bite from his mouth. Neighbors and Drs Van Gopter and Mine Hanlon treated him before he was taken to Flower capital hospital. Condition is merigu.
Warren's store and furniture shop were placed in the hands of George Stoker, trustee for several out-of-town creditors, in a voluntary assignment to enable bankruptcy proceedings. The largest creditor is Twin Burner Stove Co. of St. Louis with 240, followed by Jacob Ketter of Chicago at 250 and Critten & Ketter of El** with balances around 1500. The assets are to be inventoried and sold.
A 30 foot collapse near Beth area today at 1:40 pm killed horses in a hired wagon and injured none aboard. The disaster wiped out the team and wagon, leaving wreckage in the field as bystanders watched.
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