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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reports on rumored graft and political maneuvering by Democrats and Republicans. It notes talk of a permanent removal of an official, the postmaster issue, coal supply concerns, and a push to test new public papers and road projects. It mentions figures like Pat Crowe, Frankalayy Times, and Governor Yeatey in a tense, namedd.
A garbled OCR fragment captures scattered notes about weather, coal delivery, pensions, family finances, and social figures. It references Nations, Atchison, and a reference to Carrie Nation, with disjointed phrases on evenings, work, and public life. The piece reads like a noisy snapshot of daily concerns and opinions rather than a coherent event.
A historical report describes debate over seating a Mormon delegate in Congress, detailing reactions of politicians, church leaders, and public sentiment. It notes opposition to church influence in state matters, missionary activity in Europe and North America, and concerns about political alignment with the United States.
The column compiles excerpts and sayings on conduct and manners. It quotes various voices and editors discussing temperance, virtue, self control, and social propriety with parodied dialogue and reflections attributed to preachers poets and critics.
Washington reports pensions for Kansans with listed names and amounts including William Clement and John Henry. Minor widows and dependents noted. Minot Pranet M Cammack of Independence receives $0. A dispatch mentions a federal rural routes update. A juried conviction in Ohio and a murder case in Kansas are briefly noted with terse details.
The Fourteenth Street theater at the northwest corner of Pourgerath and Locust streets was sold yesterday by the Theater Realty Company to G. T. Crawford of the Crawford enter. The $4,000,000 deal transfers control while the Germania Stack company will retain possession until May 28 with improvements planned, including enlargement and remodeling before a September reopening as a popular priced venue under Crawford’s syndicate of theaters.
Last night two men roamed Topeka Avenue between Ninth and Tenth, harassing residents with threats and shoplifting. They visited Penfield Martin Huott and Axton homes, asking for food and lodging while peering into windows. one guarded the front while the other demanded sustenance. They targeted Mr. BH Crowley’s residence, loitering until approached by Mrs. Ashton and the police. They left and then were found to have invaded a back porch and stolen portable items.
John Churchill of Doges Clivtormenty was elected state agricultural bowsey president at a Topeka gathering. The report notes a large YW and A meeting, plans for Christmas, and a university address on Homer by Prof. A. Wilcox of Kansas. Fire damage cited at Cantina Tron works. losses around $125.
In a late session glare Miller drew the fire as the house debated repeal measures. Pro tem James introduced the resolution amid a clash over eligibility and party lines. The roll call showed a party line split with several Democrats voting against the measure.
Washington January 16 A State Journal correspondent asked Senator Burton about the Senate contest in Kansas and what he would do as the race shaped. Burton declined to discuss specifics or name favorites, saying little to reveal strategy while noting all candidates are honorable men and that his support would hinge on who he can back without causing party strife.
Representatives from several cities gathered at Saliva bey for a meeting called by Mayor Thomas Andersen to urge the legislature to revise a law. Attendees included officials from Winfiehd Hutch Emporia Cordia Arkanauy City and others. The group pressed for a referendum allowing property owners to pay proportionate taxes tied to tract value amid concerns over defective sidewalks.
Fragmented police notes describe the Poole case with references to jurors and signatures obtained in the afternoon. The account mentions a number of designers and alleged forgeries at the station, while noting no lives were lost in a nearby river incident and uncertainty remains about the verdict.
Reports vary on the Santa Fe railroad worker I. W. Starr's death at home. Sources dispute whether his passing was self inflicted or the result of illness or distress while employed by the Santa Fe system.
Aronhes and Ashton slated as first featured performers for the Kansas Ailwinter event. Reportedly, the act includes head-to-head sequences and danger elements amid a three-day show with multiple cultlike performances. The program also features the Mamovdons and a range of acts tied to winter celebrations, with school events and community gatherings noted in the scheduling.
Seye found names of Curtla recruits as a quiet day in the legislature gave way to whispers about Calderhead and factional shifts. Cyrus Leland announced two possible members, Cy Anderson and Parine Smithy, amid a tense caucus scene with Curtis supporters pressed to claim new allies.
A frightened Wakeman woman, Penni Smith, narrowly escaped an abduction attempt as a man pursued her from school to her home. She fled through a back door to the home of Mrs. de Mtre, later recounting the ordeal to authorities. Franklin was jailed and Kansas officers were notified as investigators examine the case and possible ties to broader charges.
A school teacher was placed under arrest at Homestead on a pesse charge. Authorities say the residence involved is near ate. Further details were not available.
Advance pages of the Handbook of the Kinness Legislature preview the forthcoming full volume. Biographies are pending, publishers note progress depends on senators’ cooperation. The work promises richer content on state offices, departments, and appropriations than prior Crane & Co. editions.
Jan 1 Kansas City report of J C Lowery traveling salesman for Parkes Manufacturing shot himself through the left chest at 42 29 in the morning in a hotel room heard by J Co Stett proprietor. The dying man alleged he represented wholesale houses on the road and offered odd remarks about ladies skin creams.
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