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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
2
A novice observer notes the governor's message and a Senate scene. He recalls Mr Bone's dilemma finding an introducer and comments on the costly leadership in the upper chamber. The piece mentions the season’s changes, crowded staff, and mixed impressions of the new appointments and readings.
Fragmented OCR depicts a scene inside the legislative body with Senator McMillan and others present. Mention of Charles Sheldon of Kansas City, debates over procedure, and references to chairs and assistants hint at a heated parliamentary moment.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a figure around 180 dollars for a fifty item and references unseen terms in a bargaining context. The text is incomplete and lacks clear entities or actions to determine a full news item.
A wealthy donor supports Washburn University with a large annual gift aimed at strengthening its religiously diverse, non-denominational character. The article notes Washburn’s Congregational origins, its mixed faculty and student body, and the donor’s preference for a school not tied to a single denomination.
In Trenton today the United States District Court granted a permanent injunction in favor of a Western Union Telegraph Company suit against Pennsylvania Railroad, barring interference with telegraph lines and road rights. The ruling cites the 1966 federal statute affirming telegraph construction and operation rights across states and the armed forces.
Argentine Kansas residents report receiving postage stamps and money by mail from an unknown source. Amounts range from $1 to a little over $25. Some envelopes contain stamps only, others a trade sample of Volkstampe or ore. Envelopes are unsealed with no recipient name and handwriting appears similar. Postmarks are unclear. experts note potential counterfeit currency. None who reported kept the money or stamps. samples were inspected by authorities.
A bizarre unsigned letter mailed from Hutchinson Kansas warns stockman W EL Scott he and others plan to abduct his horse for ransom. The plain paper note, signed by A Friend, arrived after Scott’s Sunday mail and prompted him to alert authorities before leaving for Kansas City on business. In Port Scott Kansas, June 14, W M Rice receives city friends’ praise for a new promotion as he leads a New York assignment with headquarters there.
A blaze damaged Branson & Persone, a furniture store, and Wendett's jewelry in Piqua, with losses totaling about 159000. Insurance coverage is noted, and authorities consider cause and containment.
Topeka faces fuel strain despite a partial relief of 50 coal cars received since Tuesday noon. A shipment of 30 cars from Gauge mines and 20 cars from Osage and southern Kansas mines arrived, but Osage orders lag 1,000 cars behind. Operators blame anthracite shortages, rail belt usage, and holiday mining gaps for the crisis and warn the relief is short lived with cold weather looming.
John Mulgver, a Slavish miner, and his wife, living near McDonald, Pa, were fatally injured today when a gunpowder can exploded. A spark from a stove ignited the powder, blowing the man through a window and hurling his body twelve feet. He was burned from head to foot and his house caught fire before fire dampers could stop it.
A strange discussion centers on Nevin and the valuation of his yarns, with officials positing a price for his tales and the impact on the market. The exchange highlights ideas of intrinsic value and the cost of longer narratives in a shifting economic landscape.
The trial of Ed MacDonald, a Black man, begins this morning charged with throwing stones during a disturbance at Rock Island. He allegedly struck George Harris of Tex Act and caused a confrontation when a group followed to the South Side. The case involves Conductor Harry and others on the North Tontka line. Witnesses recall rocks hurled at Kin He and the crowd’s actions on the train. The jury in the district court will decide.
The historic A Gann & Co factory at Je ily Was in Camden, New Jersey, burned today. Estimated loss is 3100.00, distributed among several firms occupying parts of the building. Funeral services for Dayle will be held tomorrow January 15 at the North Topeka Baptist Church at 2 o'clock. Remains will be moved from the residence near Wooten Mills Oakland to Kochenter cemetery.
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