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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1903

Page

8

Gas Ordinance Up Seeks Continental City Gas Franchise

A proposed ordinance by the Continental Oil and Gas company seeks a city franchise to lay gas lines and pipe in Topkea Kansas. The measure, reviewed by committees, would authorize streets and utilities work and set no charge for gas to residents for the next 20 years while ensuring fair pricing.

Gaw Company Burdee C. E .Hofman Storkhelder Enterprise Dickinson County Topeka Tanitonturleg Industries Rirewster Chanute Orit Ineluditis Mayer Continental Oi and Gas Company

Kansas Railroad Labor Toll Reveals 17690 Workers Depend

Labor Commissioner Johnson reports 17 690 Kansas railroad workers rely on the industry for income. The total annual wage bill for these workers exceeds 106 586 dollars. Separately New York July 14 the Board of Education decides not to push tablets for the memory of Presidents Garfield and Wolsey.

Johnson Kansas Johnann Tnphera Johwans Kenans Meagen Mertyret New York OL Provident Lintiine Garfield MoWolkey Baur

Chamberlains Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy For Sale

fragmentary ad claims Chamberlains Colie cholera and diarrhoea remedy is effective for children and adults. mentions tickets and train times with vague dates and prices, unclear location, and partial sale details.

Chamberlain Intel Cerry Ehibtzen

Kansas Glass Industry Booms In Kansas New Plant Flourishes

Kansas gains a new glassmaking industry as a 49 000 dollar Midland Glass plant at Independence produces high quality window glass from locally sourced silica. The operation uses Kansas saltcake and limestone from Sedan with Kansas natural gas heat, aiming to ship glass nationwide and spur further plants at Cherryvale Caney and nearby towns.

Midland Glass Company Independence Kansas Fredonia Sedan Kansas Suitum Gas Eam Coley— Ville Chereyvale Karnes Cameron Dendropa Henan Wurfier Lelirenace Kansas Glass Factorie G. P Grimstey Jens Academy of

Kansas glass plants spark future for state industry

Reports describe Coffeyville and Cherryvale glass works advancing with 30 plus pot furnaces and 200 000 weekly box output potential. Coffeyville units include a 13 pot window factory near Caney with 24 0000 dollar cost and local sand supply. gas and coal fuel sufficiency noted. Indications show Kansas leveraging local resources to boost glass production, with Indiana and Caney projects cited as regional growth.

Aniien Chisnes Eaxcellent Joekling Glass Indepenienos Yindow Glass Ridin Nee Eruer Mletas Fredonia Argentine Sean Kansas Minot Atqaone Gal Belt Ven Camp Glass Company Indiana Cuney Missouri Pacits Caney Pexnana Woldt Cherryvale Tve Kuntus Grimsley Kamsas Coffeyville Cofferville

Coffeyville Glass Works Processes and Output Details

A historical report outlines Coffeyville Window Glass Company operations including in oven fatening and annealing, use of specific woods for flatting blocks, and automatic passage of plates. It notes plant size five acres, 60 to 80 workers, and five grades from AA to Ho. The article describes glass blowing, moulds, and hydraulic presses, plus furnace efficiency and daily work hours.

Coffeyville Window Glueompany Uhn Rayet Male Lake Comesville

Tent 8 A Wreck at Denver Tragedy and Aftermath

A wind storm toppled the Christian Endeavor tent in Denver injuring many. 6 000 to 8 000 spectators escaped death. The 28 by 18 by 54 foot structure was blamed on improper setup by local tentmen. Percy Foster and Rev Housefield were credited for prompt action saving lives. The report also covers a wedding notice in Denver and a string of assorted items from St Petersburg to London, including a Russian minister rebuttal, cricket scores, and public notices.

Denver Colo Eideavor Christian Borton Circus Convadmen Percy Foster Washington, D. C Housefield Brixtol England L. A. Lewis

Dougal Confessed Before Execution in Moat House Murder

Samuel Herbert Dougal, convict in the Moat House murder of Miss Camille Deeil Helland at Saffron Walden, was hanged at Chelmsford jail after a short confession. The crime, believed solved long ago, involved Miss Helland, Moat House owner, with Dougal’s hidden marriage status revealed earlier.

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