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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
5
A Topeka State Journal piece discusses Senator Burton of Kansas, President Roosevelt's handling of Burton’s requests, and Kansas political fallout. It references editorials from the Emporia Gazette and remarks on federal appointments, party alignment, and public reactions.
The report discusses Commissioner Ware’s maiden year guiding pensions, noting increased workload and administrative complexity. It highlights extended examinations, rising allowances, and the strain of reorganizing the bureau under General Thurman’s administration amid ongoing modernization and staffing changes.
The article notes cautious optimism in the agricultural and monetary outlook. It cites favorable harvest prospects, a likely wheat crop, rising corn progress, and ample rain reducing crop damage. It warns of weather risks like late frosts but suggests overall balance for merchants and manufacturers remains uncertain.
A garbled page notes public bathing restrictions at a waterworks, bold wolves near Fairview, and a Kansas chess champion in Ford County. It mentions a centenarian Coffey County resident, a Byte of county trades, and assorted scattered sayings about local people, rites, and events with many garbled names and places.
An Atchison Globe fragment reflects on women’s roles and marriage norms, noting aging beauty standards and class expectations. Passing references touch on happiness, contentment, and social duties, with brief mentions of a miller named Dee Morrison and a charitable tone about a kindly figure named Doc Morrison.
A Philadelphia Record column offers pithy maxims on temperance, character, and social notions. It lampoons hot air, pride, and gender stereotypes while urging restraint and personal responsibility in daily conduct. The piece blends aphorisms with playful observations on virtue and folly.
A fragment from a New York Prem column mocks bachelor behavior and courtship. It argues men beware vanity and dress, noting that women may pity or judge a man who flaunts rings or ostentatious wear as age and status become a factor in dating.
Advice warns rural living can bring typhoid and malaria risks from wells, manure, milk, flies, and water sources. It urges careful site evaluation of water quality and sanitation before settling families in farmhouses, cottages, or rustic hotels.
Fragmentary rural delivery notes discuss a proposed extension starting July with new routes. The readable text mentions use of carriers and routes, but remains unclear on exact mileage and coverage.
Mrs Johns of New ene was reported missing after wandering from Glacier Point toward the Fissures above Sentinel Dome. Rescuers located her alive on a ledge high above a steep fall, weak but conscious, as rope teams and a stretcher worked to extract her with Dr Maurice A We of Alameda aiding the relief effort.
Agent T Gerow of the fretermployment bureau reports a growing Kansas Wheat belt with urgent needs for harvest hands. Counties of Lawe, Sheridan, Dighton Lane, and others west of Nex and Graham seek workers, while Graham, News, and Barton report ample supply and northern movement of labor as harvest winds down.
An officer’s report describes a heavy kicking of a station door at the Santa Fe junction in North Topeka. An incident occurred during late night hours when a man named Riley entered, prompting repairs to the door after the doorframe was damaged.
Native Kansans Day or Native Konessaway set for September 23 at the St Louis exposition if management confirms the schedule. Kansas commissioners urged the expo to present State flags and a major regional celebration, with final details to be decided by a committee.
Washington July 14 General Cor bin has approved General Bates recommendation in the case of Lieut ant Win K McCue First infantry. He is en route to Elizabeths hospital for treatment. Papers at the war department show a surgeon diagnosed mental illness. A letter describes his service in Samar and notes mental illness. McCue was married in San Francisco and his wife chloroformed in Cincinnati.
London July 14 The Great Western Railway claims a new world record for the London Plymouth run. A train covering 14 metres in about nineteen minutes is noted. Tuten Cave was arrested in North Topeka on suspicion amid a chaotic report with scattered details.
The Roosevelt administration reacts to a Burton letter linked to a St Louis get rich quick scheme. William Alles Wright had warned against the postal service misuse and Burton says a friend invested money based on his private note. He claims he did not intend public release and asked for withdrawal when the letter appeared.
The railroad commission approved a corrected map edition for 10 000 copies to be produced by Matthews Northrop works at Buffalo. The up to date map adds towns and lines while keeping similar appearance. Frisco and Rock Island lines remain in distinct colors. Commissioners Morse and Walker attended the meeting and planned to hear a disputed right of way case in Cherokee County after noon.
Pittsburg Kan July 4 National President John Mitchell urged a wage raise for western miners after a joint committee meeting. He outlined improved miner conditions and projected further advances, with scales read in detail and referred to a conference committee before adjournment.
Kansas Children's Home Society plans to pursue court possession of five children aged 4 to 14 living with migratory parents in wagons by Shunganunga check in south Topeka. Officials say the parents use flood relief and water soaked garments to gain help, exploiting the children for food and clothing while seeking kinder, safer placements.
James Le King will represent the local Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the annual reunion in Baltimore. Other lodge members, including K. Bollay, were not listed as attending. the event begins July 1 and lasts three days with Evertridges handling representation.
Winteld 8 Sette a we cing in preliminary jdraring Uetire Juteu Moenby in the cours e f Tupele Ute afternoon on the charge of criminipaldy assaulting My Tepeer old ste fiing bier Lelie Smith hom pe aangtet When by was Hurrried to her moth er gigbL yaate Age Trewedaenee given meainet Hroith by the wife the mother of the Kirk was of a dam aging nature. Myre. Smbn Aled'sult for di sorefler making the discovers which ce her to hae him arrested im Sepishe lived one rails week of sagt burn colle up tn he ee the chance made Mrs ih the prospecting ritg ress is a sister of George B. Stone and Rovert Stone. Compe Mente Qui Work Canton Mass July 14 A body of strikite Stonemasons armed with revelvery today marched among the other werlonen and with threats compelled 450 to stop work. The police force numbering a few men wa in adequate to check the strikers. Insurance Against Strikes Louiseie Ky July 1 The serime desurance company growing out of the discussions at the recent Treeting for the manufacturers association in New Orleans Iowa fact having been put one permanent footing try the establishment of an underwriting bureau there Mr W C Nores of th city has been named attorney and general manager.
Two hundred Hartjes Paper mill workers walk out in Hartjes to oppose a nonunion power machine operator. Retail Clerks hold a session in Harsaville while the International Hoetat Clery association convenes. Seerassees’s Seisgaten ace attends.
A Kansas society moves from local roots to a state organization with grand officers issuing a circular to promote chapters. A letter from J W Brent invites active Kansans to organize locally or share names and addresses, with commissions and leadership listed for the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas.
Four defendants Russell Landis The Kicker and J J Artoer were fined 100 each and given thirty days in jail in Russum police court Monday. Trials were delayed to 1 30 pm due to defense attorney presence and cross examination. Other cases were scheduled but not reached. Strike in Buffalo Ship Yards Prompts 200 union members to walk out for higher wages at the American Ship Building dry dock.
Major D B McCarthy returns from Washington with news of about 25000 dollars for extra Fort Tamronworth structures including officers' messes, captains' residences, a new clothing and sustenance quarters, a pontoon shed and signal facilities. The plan covers officers' quarters and support buildings, reflecting expansion at the post.
An old advertisement promotes Hobart's Anti-Pali Pilla as a remedy for headache and bodily pain, promising 25 doses for 15 cents. It claims positive prevention and lists a drug store at 600 West Tenth Street, with remodeling of old barracks No 46 referenced in the notice.
City Attorney Spencer heads north for vacation. Higgins will and probate court settles wife Anna M Higgins. Julia D Ott sues Scott Mining and Smvetting for 5864 in district court. A negro woman fined for disturbance. Carrie Hughes fined one cent plus costs. Ways and Means committee to discuss natural gas franchise ordinances. Swendson pushes reopening city printing contract on technicality. Messy court notes include accusations against Mrs M Vrivell and Harry Taylor fined 25 dollars. several trials and petitions referenced.
William Heedy, aged years, died at F048 o'clock this morning at his parents home 15 West Gordon Street. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Brickman drowned in Mirwour river at Leevenworth Saturday. He was son of Mrs Even Mlacksson once a notable Kanesh political figure and related to Chas. H. Trapp of this city. He was 1 years of 4g.
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