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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
5
A lengthy digest from the Topeka State Journal describes subscription details and regional editions, with editorial commentary on wartime policy, social issues, and public notices. The piece references the Associated Press wire copy, state topics, and editorials on governance, suffrage, and international affairs.
A fragmented piece argues that better roads will boost economy and trade in New York. It mentions institutions and figures, highlighting transport improvements as essential for growth and regional prosperity.
Baltimore American critiques President Boer and coal operators for shortages and price rises. It argues the railroads and Reading Railway chief Bear share responsibility, urges decisive action to prevent further mine closures, and laments political tactics while touching on women suffrage and public welfare.
Scattered OCR text reports on local events and figures. Mentions Rison, Topeka trip, Chester Long, coal shipments to Medicine Lodge, a farmer with apples, and a skillet of community anecdotes. Several garbled phrases imply hotel registrations, a checker championship, and civic remarks in Geavenworth.
A garbled collection of moral maxims, rural anecdotes, and racial stereotypes from a historical page. It weaves uneasy advice on cheerfulness in affliction, a schoolteacher image, scattered references to Kansas City unrest, hog stories, and a peculiar note about a medicated hog and old negro foretelling events.
Strange mixed OCR text includes partial names and scattered phrases about a bachelor, a joke, and medical fragments. It mentions Topeka addresses, a Dr Menninger, office hours, and a note on consumption cures, ending with garbled lines about hoarseness and remedies.
Washington January 30 The senate chaplain asked prayers for the memory of Senator McMillan of Michigan and the day set apart for his memory. In the House Mr Korrows paid tribute to his late colleague and offered resolutions. Speaker Henderson was absent and Datsell presided. The National Red Cross report was printed as executive document. Quay amendments favored on executive department organization. Alaska treaty reported with Cuba reciprocity and Panama canal discussions also noted. Morgan opposed some amendments and a debate followed.
Portage Wis special from Rio Wisconsin reports a devastating blaze sweeping the village of Rio in Columbus County. The fire consumes the bank a two story stone building and a hardware store as Barings fire department requests aid sending a special train with fire apparatus. Telephone confusion in Belooken delays details.
A foreman named Batali and a group linked to the Topeka strike face murder charges after a man known as "Sede" dies following a related incident. Police say the death followed a self defense claim tied to a dispute over a past accident, with speculation about union activity involved but contested by other workers. The accused will be returned to the county jail for further proceedings.
At 10 30 this forenoon Tolientag up in Hesicon district, Mr Long remains in hospital with bladder catarrh and grip symptoms. Dr Hugh Cadet and Dr B G Cutler attend. patient grew delirious by Wednesday and doctors fear uremic poisoning as kidney function declines.
T. J. Anderson refuses to run for mayor after a committee interview, stating his warning that entering the race risked abuse and harm. He explains his family cannot endure the slanders aimed at candidates, and he cannot accept the committee's offer of support.
Yesterday the Legislative Investigation Committee began examining the Harvester ampehy affair. State offices remained secure as the charter for Milwaukee Harvester company emerged. The committee plans to probe subsidies and the route for further power to investigate related affiliated companies.
Marie Eline, who robbed Boundolds last fall, was bound over and will be tried in April. She faced a Kansas City arrest and a morning examination, and may stay in the county jail until the April term. The women who warned the title worn express regret, blaming circumstances and a bad husband for her theft and need for support. She is described as a child in size and spirit.
The senate adjourned early amid another postponement of the coal investigation. Reports say the inquiry is delayed to Monday afternoon as officials and stenographers finalize proceedings. Uncle Sam faces revenue questions as a new act affects duties at various ports.
Mercury registered 87 degrees in Cleveland this morning at 7 o'clock amid a fierce northeast wind. The blast disrupted telegraph and telephone services, complicating daily communication as a cold wave moved in.
A fragmented report notes opposition within the house to a proposed lumber tariff measure. The document references a resolution by ministers and senators aiming to repeal a term declared contrarian to personal liberty beliefs. The text is unclear and contains several garbled phrases.
We with heartfire extend our thanks to friends for kindest sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father Mrs Bell and Family. Given Excursion Far to points on sale at taw texter by Chicysd Western rubhens. For particulars ask Western agent B Eimer Chicago HL
National group Gideons will hold a Sunday rally in Topeka. Mr Chas H Fachner, president of the society, spoke. Large and winterlike meetings were held in Hunene City last Sunday. About 1761 men attended a theater meeting in Topeka. Willis Hanet of Dover sent threatening notes to Topeka.
An account describes a display where Abe oatira and Bowyer join a crowded launch to witness a serpent performance. The scene centers on a hypnotic coil, shimmering features, and the crowd reacting to the creature’s movements and the handler’s commands.
A Philadelphia Press note frames a contemplative piece titled Quaker Reflections. It discusses self control and moral restraint, arguing that those who constantly nitpick themselves lack time to criticize others and urging cautious use of strength.
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