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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
8
Miss Lema Cody’s case appears tangled in a garbled note about a May event and a Pikes relation. The fragmentary text references a trial date and faded names, offering little clear detail about the proceedings or parties involved.
In a melodramatic tale James O Neill presents Kate and Pete entangled in deceit and heartache. Kate hides a baby while Philip conspires, and Cesar intervenes to restrain revenge. Ultimately Kate confronts truth, Pete seeks justice, and the wounded lovers seek a freer future away from lies.
A youth actor Henry Ashley attracts critical attention in London after joining Alexander's Shake- speare company. He recently rose to prominence following a horseback mishap in a mounting scene, with Alexander stepping down and Ainley taking the lead role witnessed as England’s promising talent. The piece notes Ashley’s recent rise and remarks on the evolving stage scene.
At the Sheridan ranch Miss Cody leads a testing trial in a rural setting with Miss Cody presiding. The report notes a dramatic scene as a young afflictr interacts with observers and a brass-outted outtakes scene is described.
A dense collage of fragmented lines mentions impending dramatic events, public notices, and local groups. Names, places, and times are jumbled, but hints of scheduled activities and civic references appear amid garbled OCR text.
Society notes from Topeka and nearby towns cover engagements, visits, journeys, and club events. Mrs Gook of Kansas City and Miss Hella Gibrars of Cuba are mentioned with reception plans, while Eugene Ware and Abby Ware travel between Wakkington and Topeka. Calls for meetings include Young Women's Christian Association events and trips to New York, Germany, and Mexico for various associations and relatives.
Mrs Dell Keiser in Kansas awaits word as Tom Evan of Kansas City formerly of Topeka battles fever while Ernest Council returns to Lincoln after news of his sister Mabel’s death. W McClintock and son visit, plan travel to Galcaburg with Mr Knowles. Margaret Garvey, Marjorie Dette, Jessie Smith visit, A P WilDer to visit Ben Criswell.
A Bridgeport case reveals a $15 000 legal fee paid to Miss Levbette AL Pettis a renowned New York lawyer who won recovery in the United States circuit court. After delays by Mars Smith of Bridgeport the dispute involved a property settlement tied to Mrs Smith’s case.
In Pittston Pennsylvania on January 17 a raft of rowboats was used to carry coffin bearers and mourners to a burial site after a strong flood swept away a crossing. The Roberts family from Exeter arranged caskets and a body was moved toward a burial place as river conditions worsened. Several heavy boats capsized amid the perilous traffic.
County commissioners ordered three Gell telephones removed from the court house. Independent telephones will be submitted. The phones to be taken out are in the sheriff’s office, city court, and the minty building. Comments noted the action and a suggestion to keep two phones in one office.
The theaters of Japan are generally wooden and inexpensive. Interior arrangements resemble ours but are not as completely finished. There are no seats provided for the audience, consequently.
In St Louis a 19 year old, Howard Spite, underwent a remarkable operation to save his life after attempting suicide by shooting himself. Doctors opened the wound, connected vessels, closed the chest with sutures, and relieved pressure as the patient regained pulsations.
Reported shake up in county governance sees Joy removed from the office of superintendent of the poor. Commissioners moved quickly, declaring the removal no fault of Joy, while a review continued under Bureau oversight. The irregular reshuffle touched party lines and raised questions about the legal basis and future appointment.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on January 13 a telephone lineman, Harry Feight, struck Schwenk with his fist, totaling 40 cents in damages. Feight was arraigned before Magistrate Lanhardt who set the fine and damages at a small sum, while Schwenk declined to press more charges.
Advertisement-style notice seeks competent men with capital for diverse ventures along a major tollway. Calls for creamery operators, millers, general merchants, hardware dealers, hotel owners, banks, and stock buyers. Promises opportunities in agricultural areas and new map and sample layout information.
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