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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
5
The report describes severe weather and storms along the Atlantic coast with heavy winds, crashing rain, and widespread disruptions. It notes ships and officials responding to the tempest, while observers warn of lingering dangerous conditions as authorities coordinate relief and safety measures.
The piece discusses U S export expansion to Mexico during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, noting rapid gains driven by proximity, rail links, and American interests. It cites rising values of exports and imports with Mexico and compares U S trade to other world partners, highlighting an overall tilt toward growing Mexican commerce.
A garbled OCR page reports on varied local items from a Kansas region including court actions and community events. It mentions a divorces, a lawsuit for thirty thousand dollars, a teacher incident, church matters, and a stray farming anecdote, all sketched in disjointed notes from neighborhood life.
Fragmentary OCR item describes social reflections on women and courtship. The piece uses archaic phrasing about women, manners, and piety, referencing a bachelor figure and social expectations. Readable names or places are not present. content remains literary and fragmented.
An editorial argues price controls fail to justify high living costs while railroads plan vast spending. It cites Secretary statements amid retail price critiques and lists major railroad investments by Pennsylvania, New York Central, Southern Pacific, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, and others, suggesting growth may not improve national welfare.
Washington January 9 The cabinet meeting lasted nearly two hours with Secretary of State and other members present. Discussion touched on appointive plans and the administration's general policy while the Postmaster General announced progress in development efforts.
Mire Myra McHenry of Bik County Searchlight protested to Mayor Parker over Chief Donovan denying Mrs. Carrie Nation legal counsel. Nation planned to threaten, while Parker urged calm and said Attorney McHale could be consulted if Nation wished.
In St Paul Minnesota the supreme court rules a trust for masses and priest education is valid. Willem Shanahan and Bridget Walsh contest from Houston county district court. Proceeds include 520 for masses and 1000 for priest education with about 12000 to Bi Cotter Winnha. Probate court sustained, district court invalid, supreme court reverses.
The board of health ruled the pest house is incomplete with green lumber and not fit for use after inspection Thursday afternoon by Dr Judd Dr Davie Dr Massey and Councilman HS Nichols. Mayor Parker declined to intervene.
Parker favors paying the $28,000 owed to Topeka Water Co to avoid enforcement. He suggests the city secure its rights with a court agreement, noting the city has not refused to pay and hoping Judge Hook can craft a stipulation preserving legal remedies. The issue centers on settlement terms and avoiding asset seizure.
Arthur Capper declares he is still in the state printer race with 26 votes pledged and 36 unpledged members believed. He disputes a Copland lobby impression and asserts the contest remains unsettled. Also reported is a stroke suffered by Canan GW Canan at 15 College Avenue, initially thought to be a horse kick.
The Hewitt funeral proceeded this morning at Judge Arthur J. McCabe’s residence, 821 Toveka Avenue, with Rev J D Countermine officiating. Clergy spoke on Christian character, noting the deceased’s ideal faith. burial planned beside her husband, Rev John D Hewitt, as services continued at Tarik and subsequent arrangements as Mrs. Hewitt’s family gathers.
The postin the Treasury witnesses rapid advancement of young men from minor roles to real management since President Mehinsey's inaugural. Howell, Vanderlip, Ailes, and Armstrong receive newer duties, with Shaw approving reforms cutting red tape and improving departmental efficiency.
The Philadelphia Press reports a railroad watch department will require engineers, firemen, conductors, brakemen, and dispatchers to own standard grade watches. John Miller heads the department and overseeing timekeeping, with men paying about four dollars total, via installments of cents per month.
Capt John Lamb of the Hichmased district will deliver a lecture in Willdmelure Monday night on Blalvern Hill. Lamb recounts Magruder’s order to charge and Lee’s role, noting he alone has firsthand memory of the late night meeting between Lee and Magruder after the battle.
The First Cumberland Presbyterian church on West Fifth Street hosts evangelist Pro. J G Crovier from Twtiano leading singing during services. Local civic and political items surface with notes on precinct ballot boxes, costs, and upcoming municipal matters.
A lengthy 1903 analysis highlights record cash dividends from United States Steel and major railroads, noting unprecedented disbursements and equity shifts. It argues steel profits eclipse prior totals, with rail and related industries driving the nation’s income, including references to Northern Securities, Union Pacific, Atchison, and key western lines.
A chaotic editorial piece reflecting on labor, character, and honesty in business versus the grind of employment. It contrasts aspirational virtue with hard reality, arguing steady effort, clean conduct, and practical skills as keys to stable work and self-respect. It notes Angeleno commerce and a broad critique of false promises and social pressures in the workplace.
In Lew Anee Jen AS 8 national taank, the capital Stock of the Imetitution tue been in: iazoasss XO SL000,000 Talis paid with no Michigss Delegation Wil Wait. Washington. Jan. 9 -Thy rencenta tives of the MiMchietn beet eugar Inters ents today hold meeting and issued the Cutis treaty They decided to re- Ter wetion unif the comanities on fars eign relations ad reported on Us treaty. Brarybody reads the State Journal.
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