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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
5
A Topeka State Journal piece discusses the Malachy prophecy sequence predicting future popes. It outlines interpretations of papal figures from Pius VI onward, noting critics’ belief in fulfilled and unfulfilled forecasts, and speculates on the next pope’s identity amid political upheaval.
A reader note explains home delivery by mail for thirty cents per month with the State Journal, allowing address changes as needed. The piece links such circulation to staying connected while traveling, noting weather, politics, and economic updates as context from the era.
A garbled account describes a Fourth of July speech by a resident of Brouneville, Indiana, noting opposition to government leadership and regional power struggles. It suggests European figures influence, mentions Hoentn, Delmar, and Petnee Irentin with unclear ties, and hints at public interest in a Pewen Delon project and related political maneuvering.
The article discusses long-standing beliefs about the papacy, forecasting a potential relocation or influence shift tied to prophecies attributed to St. Malachi. It notes optimism and skepticism about a future American papacy versus traditional Italian control, with mention of historical context and political-religious tensions.
Rural reminiscences mark a Fort Scott relics exhibit and Saline tales of old court cases and saloon fights. Local anecdotes include a Hutchinson alibi, a Wichita marriage at midnight, and a Great Bend mayor debating saloon closures alongside park concerts.
The clipping offers scattered jokes and social commentary on fashion, bachelors, suffragists, dining habits, and homely virtues. It riffs on summer heat, old fashioned babies, ladies reading by day, and small town life, with whimsical asides about morals, humor, and daily routines.
A humorous column riffing on social niceties and pointed witticisms. Jokes about aging, marriage, religion, and everyday foibles appear as short vignettes and quips from various voices, with playful puns and satirical observations.
The readable fragments present sharp witticisms on gender roles wealth and social norms. The pieces critique real estate power, male vanity, reformers, and appearances with ironic observations from a 20th century urban voice.
The fund has accumulated money since the last distribution and apportions were issued to several counties. Delo Spective counties named Woandoeen received $53 with mileage adjustments to Johnson county. No requests were made by most counties, except two individual requests from Waobaunsee County.
Three hold-up men robbed two inter urban cars near Auburn, twenty miles north of Keen, in the early morning. Job Burner, the city marshal, was held up ten hours later but not relieved of his gun and club. Sheriff Cudthes and deputies are pursuing the men, who say they will not be taken alive and a fight is anticipated in a woods patch.
Mrs Burnstein believed she signed an order for work on her Tinuscan North Quincy street basement. Conwell and Stolker, who laid the contract, worked a day then quit. They pressed for money, obtaining a note for $10 after Stolker forged an order for material. Conwell later claimed not a partner, only foreman. Stolker threatened legal action if the note wasn’t honored. The case is with an attorney.
A powder works in Pinole California suffers a deadly blast in the carshop leveling the building. One worker is killed and four more injured including Leo Kincuane Clyde Berriman Joe De Mullé and Sadie Maguire. A shell ignited primer triggering a powder detonation. Loss estimated around 35000 dollars.
Philadelphia sports report from Chester Pennsylvania notes Bow Creek pool rooms near the Delaware county side thriving again. A crowd from Philadelphia traveled by train, guards kept order, and business resumed at the gambling site despite prior district attorney action.
State Agent Gerow of the free ment bureau says a 1 cent per mile harvest labor rate extension seems probable beyond the July expiration. He cites Kansas counties like Cloud and McPherson adjusting needs as wheat harvest winds down. McPherson reports ample local labor and a large crop being managed, with darker days noted in Mebietta.
Text describes an event at Washburn College where the stars are on display this week. President Plass attended with the public visiting the new observatory building as clear skies made star gazing ideal. Prof D I McHachron or another professor led the sessions across consecutive evenings.
Three million cattle in Kansas show Butler County with 96,875 head atop the state totals as Greenwood follows with 2,743 head and other counties still to report. The statewide tally reaches over thirteen million as health price impacts trim the banner counties.
New York July 9 Millionaire John M Shaw of Madiset North Dakota traveling with his family to Germany has lost possession of a $4000 red touring automobile. Talbot J Taylor broker and J R Keene's son in law filed suit to reclaim the vehicle alleging the defendant failed to perform agreed sale conditions.
Today filed charter applications include Wallenstile and Cohn Dey Goods Co of Wichita with 150000 capital. Officers include Wallenstein Cana Cohn J H Cohn and Jacob Wallenstein. State Bank of Sofexville also seeks charter for 30000 with Plankett Tack Leo Gallaher Ayres Coffeyville. Wathens Fruit Co of Wathens Kansas seeks charter to raise and ship fruit with capital noted.
Howard Sherman Badger infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Badger formerly of Topeka died July 7 in Neodesha after four days of illness from cholera infantum and brain involvement. Haman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Haman died July 7 at age two and a half from meningitis. the family formerly lived in Topeka and now resides in Chicago.
New York July 2 authorities in Newark and S J county report evidence found in the body of the late Col Wikin 2 Hest. The body was exhumed at Caldwell Rd and examined. The New York Board of Health official Bechert announced a preliminary chemical test identified traces of poison. The discovery links to Col Best's death and mentions Coarice Gumner Best as son of the deceased.
Tax commissioners reported to the board that 262,907.45 in taxes were wiped off this year by swearing off. The total assessed property in the borough was 843,253 held for taxation, but officials say the amount is lower than last year. City buildings have large placards announcing a tax rate of 140 on every 100 against 32.27 previously. The reduced rate results from a plan to set real estate assessments at 100 percent, up from 67 percent.
Ed Good, city court clerk, avoids reading for days after eye treatment. County Clerk Newman processes debts, Commissioner Harrison works on farm near Auburn. Mrs Hart receives flood relief clothing via Chanute ladies. Correction: no new trial for George Wilson. Hagen sentenced him to five years. J E Hawley of Burr Oak appointed Jewell county coroner after C F Courtney's death. Deputy U S Marshal J Fleniken heads Colorado vacation. Local YMCA swimming session open at Cowles pond with 25 boys and many juniors. Justice Geiger visits sister Mrs J E Mahlzher at 407 Greenwood. Editorial note on Christian unity through belief in Jesus Christ.
The Philadelphia North American article offers medical guidance on insomnia, noting mountain air helps some and sleep cravings. It recommends natural sleep, daytime exercise, milk and crackers before bed, avoiding bedtime discussions, open windows in mild weather, and warns against overreliance on medicines or doctors other than physicians.
Religious reflections present quotations from Rev Frank De Witt Jinnege and Dr Dewey on spiritual power, exalted ideals, and conversion motives. The text links divine relationship to personal happiness and warns that spiritual alignment honors heavenly beings. It notes Baptists and Congregationalists among contributors and emphasizes moral growth through faith.
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