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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
11
A faulty survey and disputed costs delay a multimillion plan to assess and repair the city’s buildings and grounds valued around 10 000 dollars. Attorneys argued over responsibilities and a court hearing was set for the next week as residents and the construction firm pressed for compensation and compliance.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a discussion among Democrats about a mayoral issue. Names and places are unclear, with jumbled phrases suggesting internal party debate, possible votes, and procedural questions. No clear outcomes or concrete facts are readable.
A garbled report notes that a religious service or event is planned for next week under church leadership. It mentions Dr. bed Mre J Alexander Vitti New cork and unspecified figures, with phrases hinting at a program or address by a named author.
In New York a painter named is captured after a six month-old diamond robbery. Detectives traced a break in at a house where the jewels were kept under surveillance. Authorities describe the case as tied to a gang with several workers employed at the site. The suspect is held on a stated date at a local jail as investigators press for more confessions.
In Filtebarg Pu on January 24 a man died in a tunnel after a violent confrontation. Witnesses report he fled the scene, then returned with a weapon and fired, later collapsing inside the tunnel where his body was found. Police say he was struck by a blow and died from injuries.
A fragmentary church notice outlines activities at a Reform Presbyterian church led by Pastor I W McPirland. It mentions sermon themes and times including Sunday school, worship at 7 PM, and a morning service at 14 ay te. The article names several individuals associated with the church and choir, with scattered phrases about hymn singing and church programs.
State finance and county actions reported amid wartime shortages. Washington tax reports cited as the basis for relief while the county plans selling a parcel at Fourth and Kent for the highest bid. Nearby, sidewalk hazards and a minor incident near Mobile addresses are noted, with demolition to follow if bids fail.
The obituary notes a farmer family with services at Cumis round and Uhureh, near Zapireiick. The funeral will be held Monday with burial in a local cemetery. Distinct mourners and local locations named, including Mosould Halt and Perkdexieg street, are mentioned in a terse notice.
A fragmented testimonial claims strong health improvements after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The voter mentions post election tests and a general system restoration implied by the remedy.
Amid tangled debate on constitutional measures the omnibus Statehood bill faced Senate scrutiny. Key figures Quay Hale Jones and others argued over extending time for ratification while committees study naval affairs and economic provisions. The session touched on the Cuban treaty and broader territorial questions as officials consider special articles to safeguard extended deadlines.
The report describes Gen Wood's subject and a meeting in Reames toe Heche on Massinas Day Danguet week. It notes invitations, witnesses, and that arrangements for the banquet are completed, with hall capacity limited and meals planned at nearby hotels and restaurants if the hall is secured.
The fragment discusses Democratic competition involving Moresa and Jenry Allen at Ortass with references to salary figures and a Topeka context. It mentions sources of experience, ideas about distribution of proceeds, and a Senate action, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
In a Gove county report, Cook announces support for Howard for Curtis’s position. The text notes internal party maneuvering and promised backing from Barker forces. The account mentions potential shuffle of offices and a niece linked to Representative Snes of Gove.
Disjointed text fragments reference John F. Jones and a Curtis related event. Mentions of detention, senior roles, and office actions hint at a political or legal dispute but lack coherent sequence or clear facts. No verifiable names, dates, or locations are established to confirm a definite incident.
Disjointed testimony references John Megae and Henry D. Herta in a bribery context. Statements discuss connections to the Holland Boat company, a canal, and votes for an appropriation. Several witnesses claim no personal interest, while others protest involvement and loyalties.
A jury verdict acquitted on a civil case raised questions about the defendants burden of proof. The judge noted conflicting testimony from witnesses including a nurse and other complainants as evidence of the parties claimed mistreatment and the alleged injuries. The decision emphasized that the civil standard differed from criminal guilt and referenced the testimony of experts and the defendants’ actions during the trial.
Readable fragments describe a new Tabernacle on North Kanine avenue hosting revival meetings led by Rex French and Prof W A Oliver. A 2000-seat tabernacle with 250 seats for singers will hold sermons starting tomorrow at 1 o clock, with Oliver directing a chorus and programs of vocal and instrumental music. The piece notes prior church activity in Marion Newton and other towns, and mentions expected conversions and church growth related to the revival.
A Venezuelan correspondent depicts urban life in Caracas and Spanish society, detailing hotel life for women, strict family guardianship, and the contrast between European travel and American visitors. The piece surveys architecture, daily routines, meals, and social constraints shaping women’s mobility and status.
In Washington on January 22, the annual jubilee of the Junior Men's Christian Association is celebrated by the National Women’s Auxiliary. The event feature a presiding meal and observed gratitude for community service achievements.
Rickets cause loose joints bow legs and soft bones. Scotts Emulsion supplies tonics hypophosphites and cod liver oil to nourish and strengthen weak children. It corrects nourishment defects and brings rapid improvement. Cesena:
A man from Jefferson Street recounts severe illness with paralysis like symptoms and headaches. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, he recovered fully about seven years ago and remains in perfect health. The pills claim to restore nerves and aid various conditions and are sold by the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Seneca Falls New York.
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