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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
6
In a shifting Seventh District contest, Stanley gains as Read and Linton pledge support for him. Campbell previously wavering now openly backs a rival. county figures and local leaders weigh loyalties as Ballot lines blur and voters prepare for key county meetings.
Delegates at the convention argued over constitutional provisions and reforms, with references to civil rights and property tenets. Amid debate, proposals favored appointing a commission to investigate existing statutes and draft new measures, while opponents warned of upheaval and urged cautious action.
The trial of Charles Piety on charges linked to a large Utah perjury investigation unfolds in Judge Tyson's court. Key witnesses and police officer elements from Philadelphia and other locales are expected to testify. the case centers on money obtained and alleged subversion by James Murrell and associates. The proceedings progress toward a verdict, with potential delays and renewed scrutiny of witness credibility.
A garbled report describes Onis and others in a complex chain of events. It mentions trials, retirement, and shifting roles, with references to a Milestone in Mazatlan and external pressure from authorities. The readable segments point to a hazardous investigation and disputed export activity with several named entities and dates.
In Topeka a busy roster of items blends politics, court actions, social events, and community notes. Mentions include Kansas political figures, court cases, school assemblies, theater ventures, and upcoming meetings with various local institutions and clubs.
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Fragmentary notes describe croup symptoms and evolving treatment ideas. The text references mothers seeking guidance, various remedies, and mentions different physicians or remedies, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. Public health context appears tentative and observational.
In a Blue Rapids county court case Hayden vs. Ciesnet the welfare of Blue Rapids citizens is argued as the town loses了 control over water power and vast property. The dispute centers on local land, waterpower rights, and economic impact tied to the town's future growth and resources.
Senator Fred Dament Smith announces a push to grant women the right to vote for presidential electors and state officials. A statewide petition drive spreads across Alaska seeking legislative action while supporters organize committees, officers, and public meetings to pressure the legislature.
Washington reports United States post offices saw a 14 percent, 734.29 dollar net gain in December receipts compared with a year earlier. New York City led with a 15 percent rise, Dayton and Linngstex posted large gains, while Troy, New York fell due to the closing of a local agency.
The passage extols Scott's Emulsion as a tonic for consumptives, claiming it helps prevent worsening, restores nourishment, and strengthens the lungs and body. It asserts the treatment often enables the diseased to gain enough vigor to throw off the illness, with the firm Scott and Bowne advertisement at the end.
Telegrams from Stockholm confirm famine distress in northern Sweden. About 3,000 people are affected as drought and crop failure extend from the Gulf of Bothnia to the Russian border. Livestock die and pine bark feed is tried, with relief estimated at around 6.3 million dollars needed to avert decimation.
Fragment from a historic clipping notes John Weaver was selected as mayor candidate by the Republican city convention, with mentions of Samuel and party dynamics in the county. The Democrat convention is described as having its own slate, indicating a contested race.
Topeka audiences will see Rice's musical comedy The Show Girl at the Grand tomorrow night with Ed Redmond in a Davy Crockett role. The production, revived in New York, features a friendship driven plot about Dick Carewe and comrades saving a fallen partner and the lovers involved. Advance tickets range from 25 cents to 1 dollar, with matinees priced at 25 cents.
A fire in an orphanage at Lava Bt caused extensive damage but all 106 inmates were rescued. Investigators say the blaze started in a rear area and was brought under control by firefighters after quick action. No fatalities reported, and authorities are reviewing the cause.
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