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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1903

Page

9

Fragmented Memoir of Boxing Rivals and Afro Methodist Council

A garbled OCR passage mixes a boxing scene with a religious meeting report. It references Jeffries style boxing, a Bowl incident, and a conversation about boxing plans, then shifts to Memphis Texas January 15 where the Afro-Methodist Episcopal bishops council meets. It mentions Bishop Tamer of Georgia and general church work across the United States Liberia and South Africa.

Memphis Teas Bishops’ Council Afro-Methodist Episcopal Church Teddy Cotneil Evamine Ebi Department of the Churches Tamer Georgia Inoan Audaress Re— Meitert United States Liberte South Atcton

Unclear manuscript health note with names and dates

Fragmentary report mentions Mr Hewitt improving and Dr Keyes cited. Referenced sums and names hint at legal or medical notices, including a $5,000 settlement and Bay Johe, Mrs Pineau, and Lind Bie in London dated January. Text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete phrases.

Londen Jan Bay Johe Pineau Hradec Fishind Lind Bie Tor Rom Tas Beer Sertied

Ladies Society notes with concert and social events

The Ladies' Pesan tlob met to hear music by Mozart and Handel, with Miss Cheriotee Parkhurst featured. Invitations for Mrs Willard N. Hall's reception at Teepth and Topeka av are announced. A Junior Atlantean club elected new officers led by Mrs J N Green, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon plan a January wedding, and numerous Topeka socialites travel to Kansas City and Lawrence for gatherings and performances.

Pesan Tlob Amme Tonawar Sonate Mosart Mra Willard N. Hall Teeiith Topeka J. N. Green Min We Lyman Mer Mixes Net Lescher Chas H. J. Nickerson City of Mexico WL A. L. ‘Thombson John Bo Frost Kansas Mise Stannette Lord Lauvrence Nxt Amul de Mies Mary Provecee Fishter Eifian Foster Ben Hite Poutinee Verta Binger Aann Hayek Miza Winifred Blackmar Stemr Lawrence High School Topeka Ram Sarna Isabel Smith Mixe Alice Virginia Mende Harys ‘Thomas Thomas Leavenworth A Burne Wiams Kansai Frank. Shubert Fred Smith Kanms City Shubert Garvey Wednessiae Plehy Tate Anassietos Carnell Genve Wat & Xuest Rank Shubert Fiied Smith Kansas City Jresie

Local notices from scattered OCR fragmentary text

Fragmentary item lists names and places with scattered relationships. Mentions Kaoshi City Topeka and Nees City with references to individuals including Mrs Frank Strawn and Mr A A Low. Indicates an upcoming gathering or meeting on a Saturday and various people involved.

Ai A. Low Harry Topeka

Contested City Mayoral Race Seen Amid Warily Rising Tensions

Report from Security Hall recounts a tense city committee meeting over endorsing Hughes or Bergundthal for mayor. Members warn of possible violence from wets and drys, urging registration and voter mobilization ahead of primaries while factions clash within party lines.

Hughes Bengundithal Huebes Berganittel Wren Wald Prink Porter Law and Ender Force Haise Canvars Lkely Rercundthal Dave Peimeries Uyar Anil Toran Prion Sehiy Ehnll Ceder League Prohibition Republican League Younes Peoples

Topeka Police Deny Charges In Church Case

The Topeka police force led by Chief Tim Tenovan affidavits deny charges by J T Mc Farland minister of the First Methodist Church. They pledge a full investigation and list sworn names of officers refuting allegations of misconduct and intoxication at the police station.

Gorelock Tim Tenovan McFarland Kansas Shawnee County Topeks J.T. McFarland Nolice Department Timitier Amy Athier Esheer Gms Ap Bh Potlee Gollow Statlin Rls Heat Kai Tim Denowne Palle J. Owen M. Tenkins H. D.smith Doh Morgan Tutto Laces Clix PF Pavey GA Gort Frank Hendricks Robert Miler Patrolmart Trask Summers Nels McConnell JW. Anderson Charles McIntosh Charles Bradshaw G.W. Hobson WS. White DM Street

Longmont Beet Sugar Factory Contracts Let

Contracts have been let by the Longmont Beet Sugar company for a sugar factory at Longmont Colorado that will process about 1290 tons daily and be ready to grind beets by October 1. Local growers near Dong are expected to plant 6400 acres to supply the plant.

Denver Colo Longmont Beet Sugar Company Longmont Dongwarn Shirne Egat Ayala Ayala eBay UO. Hayemeyer Ene Sugar Refining Company Aod Asoa

Spelling Reform Controversy and Public Reaction

The piece reports the English spelling reform debate with Prof Collins arguing for a practical orthography while opponents rely on tradition and ridicule as the reform lags across centuries. It notes that ridicule harms merit assessment and urges patient acceptance of linguistic evolution despite public discomfort.

Collins State ‘Teachers’ Association Springfield

Reformers face calls for change in education and spelling

The Chicago Post notes debates over educational reforms and proposed spellings, while a thank you from the Holloway family expresses gratitude for bereavement support. Eliza Holloway and her sons announce a church supper at First Congregational on Friday January 26 at 6 30 pm with a program and all are invited.

David Holloway Toneka Post No. Tl Eliza Holloway Suiper

Discount rate raised in Calcutta banking update

The Bank of Bengal discount rate was raised from 400 percent. The notice lists Dr. F. Meyninger with office and residence contact details. An obsolete medical claim promotes Burdeck Blood Bitters as a cure available at any drug store.

Calcutta Jan. W Bank of Bengal F. Meyninger Residence Topaka Aye

Poison Bribe Experiments By Uncle Sam On Food Adulteration

Unusual program led by Dr. Henry Wiley in Washington tests how common food adulterants affect humans. Volunteers, labeled martyrs, undergo hygienic diets then exposure to adulterants to observe absorption, digestion, and health recovery, aiming to guide regulation and improve food quality nationwide.

Henry W. Wiley Agricultural Department Washington Wiley Uke Barkin Willin Fack Thin Gane Wrey Pr. Wey

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