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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
5
Fragmented OCR notes reflect Topeka State Journal content with mentions of subscription stress, coal price debates, presidential race discussions, and volatile national politics. The garbled text preserves individuals, places, and institutions such as Topeka, Missouri, Washington, and Bryan while hinting at editorials on tariffs and legislative actions.
A long critique argues the coal trust keeps prices high while producers push supplies, claiming profit gouging harms consumers. It links price controls to public welfare and condemns monopolistic delay tactics, calling for fair competition and lower delivery costs amid urban modernization anxieties.
They describe humors as vitiated fluids causing illness from defective digestion inherited issues and various eruptions. The remedy Hood’s Sarsaparilla is claimed to expel them and rebuild the system. It is also touted as the best medicine for ailments.
Washington dispatches report Senator Tillman condemning Knox for suffering and death, plus President Roosevelt receiving the free coin bill via a committee. Senate and House actions cover currency, coal prices, railroads, and tariff debates, with mentions of Hearst and antitrust investigations shaping early 20th century policy.
Pre inventory and clearance sale lists marked down prices on quilts pillow cases and linens. Items include Turkey red tabling Indian linens and cotton fabrics with various yardage, coats and skirts. many pieces sold as remnants and short lengths with substantial discounts.
London reports the American liner St Paul reached Southampton after a heavy sea and fog slowed it. Delays are blamed on Et Lore’s New York arrival. In New York crowds gather at the American Line offices for news of Et Touli while friends await passenger details.
The piece describes Punch Wheeler arriving today and his theatrical circuit work. It notes his past gigs with John Robinson’s show, winter attractions, and a plan to promote Rice’s Show Girl as a witty variety piece. It mentions his production ties and a new show called The Liver of Mins Besapella as companion to The Heart of Surviend.
Remnants and remnants from the Bolte store offered at one fourth less than usual. The selection includes satin, velvet, silks, and various weaving fabrics such as dentines and Linhings. Limited quantities remain in stock.
An old time sale ad touts markdowns on ladies garments including suits, capes, and jackets. It lists prices like 5.00 to 19.90, highlights fashionable styles and reductions, and mentions fabrics such as plush and cloth. The copy references beaver cloths and fine oxford textures in multiple shades and lengths.
Local store advertises deep discounts on wrappers and waists. LTD styles reduced to 1.28 and 1.95, plus Percale and Peresie wrappers in assorted sizes. Also highlights French Fianne waists and a Made Up Garment department sale featuring the Pretter line touted for superior craftsmanship and trimmings.
Readable items include suspenders underwear and quality garments offered at deep discounts. Claims low prices to move inventory quickly with references to French web and camel hair styles, noting ranges from 25 to 290 units in various fabrics and sizes.
A fragmented ad lists boys clothing and gear including gloves, overalls, cambric bank, buck gloves, slickers, and golf gloves. Prices noted from fractions of a dollar up to 5 cents. Brands mentioned include Sweet Orr Co and Coeur. Damaged text limits full details but indicates a sale of durable workwear.
A vivid tribute to a late silent era revue featuring Grasieal minders, with a whirlwind of kaektteedyelc Bingeria and shifting burgeousness. Notable acts include Gertie Holt, Harry Burn, Edgar Fiavelie, and East side sketch artists, alongside Ben ale Clayton Annie St Tel Nonnie Magin and Ssharet. Star performers Mamie Reott Katherine Waters Baxter Woolford and a large chorus headline the show.
A confused report describes an attempted shooting of Mr Gonzales editor of The State in Atlanta near Tillman and Trout, with Tillman alleged near-miss and subsequent police action. The piece weaves in a train collision discussion and public reaction, noting sympathy cards and questions about gubernatorial implications.
The house met this afternoon amid confusion over terms and aims. Lawmakers aim to travel to Manhattan to rally support and host entertaining events, led by Representative Erutmons and the party chair. Several named attendees and supporters from the property sector are listed among likely participants.
Sebastian and Wr Ailey attended a meeting in Chicago with executives from Ive Rock Island to discuss changes in their mail and service. The group reviewed new inspections and a plan to adjust routes, aiming to improve timeliness and reliability for passengers and shipments. The session adjourned late with commitments to further reviews and reporting.
A wreck near Fowler Ras injures several, including a diner chef and waiters. Abial, a resident of Bay Bur en street, suffers a severe head wound while others receive cuts. Hospital reports note injuries not considered serious. investigation blames the train incident.
In Pittsfield the grand jury returned an indictment against Euclid Madden and James T Kelley for manslaughter. They were in charge of the electric car that collided with the carriage of President Froomewell, injuring Secret Service Agent William Graig.
President Roosevelt today received about a0 members of the National Board of Trade in session in the city. He said little beyond expressing pleasure at the meetings of business interests and the close link between elective representatives and their welfare as tied to Congress.
The article discusses minority representation in Summitters politics, noting a request to Speaker Wringly to assign minority committee seats in proportion to overall representation. It mentions Speaker Prinete and proposed shifts, plus related personnel changes and a push to connect minority claims with leadership roles. 北京
The Vanderbilt family received widespread sympathy for Cornelius Vanderbilt from many strangers across the country. Messages reached the family from New York and other states, with many expressing concern for the ill man. The letters show a broad, unsigned outpouring of support.
Hanson City reports a morning session of the National Live Stock association adopted several resolutions with little discussion. A Kansas suggestion sought to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to adjust flat rates after unfair pricing, while President Springer noted the commission’s five members have long served without enforcing their own orders. The gathering endorsed Senator Harris of Kansas for the Isthmian canal commission and supported the Penrose bill to improve horse breeding for general purpose use.
Washington January 15 Commissioner of Pensions Ware recommended to Interior the dismissal of James Hoberta a principal examiner in the pension bureau law division on the charge of writing anonymous letters to the commissioners rewarding clerks in the bureau Mr Hoberta denies the charge.
Fragmentary OCR text references Representative Takase of Franklin and Shawnee, with mentions of divisions, committees, and customary appointments. Details are garbled but indicate a discussion of local representation and assigned duties within a regional body.
The Turners and the Elites bowled three games in a cocked but met night clash. The Elites won the series with a 74 pin margin. The Republican Flambeau club holds an officer election tonight followed by a makers’ night and Steinberg’s promises the best orchestra of the season on Saturday.
Mrs Sridget Hagan mother of Michael Hogan died at her residence Sir Locust Street at 1 am today aged WT years. Funeral will be held at the Church of the seen at 9 o'clock Saturday. She died of storia, with birth in Tinehacy.
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