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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
5
A long society page records numerous weddings engagements and social events across Cody Wichita Independence and nearby towns. Names such as Miss Cure Roll maneree Miss Elna Erbaht and Mr Charles A Pikk appear alongside relatives and guests from multiple regions. The text also notes ceremonies receptions travel plans and birthday parties with a focus on families and local organizations.
Investigation reveals a forged order used to obtain $24 in seed and supplies from a Topeka merchant. The forger misspelled the name Raine, triggering detection when the order was returned. Commissioner Haynes Deas leads the probe as officials pursue the guilty parties amid mid city turmoil. Pridey’s bargains at Morrison’s Tea dress sale feature items from $3 to $24.
The thirty third annual convention of the German American teachers of the United States opens in Erie with about two hundred delegates from major cities. The gathering will end with a banquet Friday evening after three days of sessions.
In New York on July 1 United States Referee Stankey W Dexter heard Edmond R Lyon's April 1902 petition seeking bankruptcy discharge. He testified he has no assets and turned over books to a trustee, while creditors Littauer and Preece alleged fraud and concealment. Lyon admitted contracts with the Army quartermaster department and Littauer Brothers, asserting profits near 90,000 amid disputed contracts from 1897 to 1900.
Rudolph Esmarch is held in Hoboken on manslaughter charges for not honoring a suicide pact. Chas Borowsky, a friend, died by his own hand last Thursday. Esmarch and Jacob Roelleo allegedly followed the pact by giving Esmarch carbolic acid to drink, Roelleo dying an hour later.
A Millville family of seven credits Portum Cereal Coffee with restoring strength and health after years of stomach troubles and nervousness. The mother relates how coffee caused illness and how Postum improved well being, with praise for its healthful effects and recommendation to relatives.
All 15,000 members of the United Mine Workers in the district halted work as the old wage contract expired last night without a new agreement. The joint convention of miners and operators adjourned after failing to reach terms, with no immediate plan for a renewed meeting or settlement efforts.
Kansas City Kansas refuses to join Wyandotte County in building a Kaw river bridge at James street. Mayor Gilbert and local businessmen hear the proposal but deem the city unable to fund the project. The county plans to proceed alone if the city does not cooperate. A pontoon bridge is already in use and another is being prepared. The county estimates pile bridges cost only slightly more than pontoon but require few days extra to complete.
The War Department seeks to send enough Krag rifles to arm the portion of the guard in maneuvers while the adjutant general wants Springfield rifles, risking only 200 extra guns for emergencies. With 1,400 men in the guard, equipping only those present at last fall’s review would leave about three fourths armed. If Krag rifles cannot be secured for all, the adjutant general may refuse to exchange any Springfields, though a solution is expected.
Two women were overcome by heat in Kansas City Kansas. Nancy Rady of 631 Miami Avenue Armourdale collapsed on State Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets and was treated by Dr J A Mitchell and taken to St Margaret's hospital. Mrs Charles Green of Ti Everett Avenue fainted on a Fifth Street streetcar and was removed to her home for treatment at Sixth Street and Minnesota Avenue.
Vancouver July 1 The Dominion government and Grand Trunk Pacific reach a definite plan for the transcontinental railway. The government will issue bonds and insert articles granting the right to purchase the road at the end of thirty years.
The Society of the Cincinnati awarded the prize for a suitable music to accompany America to Professor Arthur Johnstone of this city. The prize has stood for some time to select an acceptable composition for the national melody, aligning with the national anthem status once held by Great Britain.
In Pittsburg today July 1 agreements are reached with manufacturers but a strike will be ordered by the machinists and masters of the district within two hours. The two strikes would throw about men out of employment.
A Topeka club considers a subscription to aid P J Vandegrift who mourns his loss. He represents the Kansas City Star and is famed for owning a pocketbook with passes and other valuables from flood times. Finders may claim a reward by sending the item to him for inspection.
Readable from the snippet to describe fashion hats offered at five dollars during Morricon’s Friday event. The item highlights affordable headwear and a promotional atmosphere with emphasis on the sale.
The Dennis-Ewart building on Jackoon Street changes hands as the Masonic Building is renamed and slated for remodeling. The Scottish Rite Lodge plans to abandon the temple project, reorganize Masonic quarters, and begin work immediately. Clothing sale announced with trim dress hats priced from four to eight dollars for members.
New York July reports show a drop in both number and capitalization of new corporations chartered in June. Total capitalization across the six months reaches a level not seen since prior years. Maine leads June with $40.0. The set reveals few large holdings, with only three ventures exceeding $20,000,000. Morrison’s Friday sale offers hats priced 4.00 to 8.00 sacrifices. Anthony Hope Hawkins weds Elizabeth Sheidon at St. Bride’s Church Fleet Street in London. Fourth of July rail rates via Union Pacific offer one fare plus 50 cents, July 3 and 4, returning July 7. Kansas Avenue business notices list travel and ticketing options with Great Western Railway.
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