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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
2
Local readers describe plentiful catfish and carp in the Wakarusa and nearby streams. Reports mention good camp sites along Missouri Creek, early season catches, and advice on fishing spots near Topeka, Delavan, and towns downstream.
A fragmented open box report from Independence Kansas July 16 describes a blurred scene near a cracker factory and a bar draft for 71 dollars. The text mentions Bench and Sheeler and a child unrelated to Denver, with garbled names and unclear actions.
Residents report a colored man allegedly offered the draft to a boy to get him drafted, promising to help. The boy, who has lived locally, denies knowing the man. Investigators Olver Morean and W. L. Wheeler say they are tracing the thief and have recovered part of the stolen mail with drafts scattered around town.
New York commentary notes renewed steel billet pool will steadify market conditions though demand remains weak versus earlier highs. Industry players with long term contracts feel the impact vary, while worker welfare hinges on steel output and prices. Rumors of demand in consuming sectors prove unfounded. production trends show uneven recovery, with several blocks easing prices yet uncertain trade activity persists.
Reach Skagway reports heats at Skagway Citys, a steamship Albatrnes and scientific paths are noted. Dr Jordan and Dr Evernenn plus several trometers prepare for deep sea work. July 26 launch from White Horse toward San Pratiched.
County Attorney McCarty says he will prosecute the divers who organized the celebration. Checks sold at the event were redeemable for beer, aiming to bypass Prohibition laws. The wider inquiry includes prominent town business leaders among about eighteen witnesses. A separate note mentions a Paulist Conclave in New York and church leadership details in Ohio.
The board of directors of the General Service and Start College at Hurt Langenworth completed exams and made two matings on seven student officers. It was decided to save supreme to seventy five of the eighty nine officer pupils attending. It was thought all but three or four would pass when supplemental examinations were extended and there was considerable surprise when it Became known that chin feen file. Most of those who faulted were found in mathematics and engineering.
A report lists new teaching hires including Prof. dA. Farrell of Kansas City and H. T. Martin of PAPEMETS for arts and anatomy demonstrations. Eugene Smith elected demonstrator. W. H. Carruth to continue as vice president of the faculty. Vanderbilt social highlights mention Grand Duke Boris and Grand Duke Michaelovich among visiting dignitaries during July 23 events.
July 21 a government vessel wrecked near Binford Pool, small ateqiner Lbokeht 9 bi. Seven crew saved including officers. Engine spark caused loss. Saline, July 22 a frame house eight miles east of Balting destroyed by fire. Fire alarms noted.
A jumble of Topeka notes reports Wellman in Kansas City and McKeever from New Orleans. Mentions patios and belts for Kansas National Guard, a new bank deal, band concerts, school trips, and upcoming road work on West Sixth Street, with local officials and residents cited in scattered items.
In a flood damaged home at the Ofler block the King family including Mint Abercramy King, Kate King, Thomas, Kilmaurn King, and others saved some valuables. Many pieces of fine china were ruined or broken, with a large Willow ware punch-bowl and vintage Wedgwood lost. Still saved were an old Mary Queen of Scots watch case and various medals and relics tied to British honors. Engineers by trade, the King brothers hold medals such as a Watt prize for invention.
A projected one cent morning paper edited by women will debut in New York on November 2. The eight page daily issue excluding Sundays will feature all news plus a magazine section on women’s interests. Promoters keep secrecy to avoid being scooped and plan a late press run to precede rivals.
State reunion department commander Smith will tour counties delivering speeches to old soldiers. Dates begin today with Cloverdale, June 22, and extend through September, covering Empors, Topeka, Pittsburg, Bewit, Ask ridge, Columbus, Douglass, Westmoreland, and other towns, then national encampment on August 1 and 2. Ebetein today issued a permit to march through streets to Mother Jones and her textile workers army arriving from Jersey City.
In Baltimore 12,000 Elks attend their national reunion. They visit Tol chentereh for a crab feast prepared by the local lodge. The feature drink highlights Kings New Life Pills as a health tonics claim.
New York financiers warn of a money squeeze and possible panic if liquidity tightens and rates rise. Analysts cite Roosevelt’s push for finance reform, Senate stalls, and Wall Street’s anxiety about congressional action this fall.
Fragmentary note mentions Wall Street and banks, a 1908 context, and tension over passing a measure. It is difficult to extract a clear event or outcome due to garbled OCR. The readable items suggest political or financial policy discussion with potential delays.
Marshall's band offers a free concert Friday at 3 o'clock at the corner of Eighth and Harrison Streets, with a Sunday encore at Vinewood Park to mark its opening. The Friday program includes "The Chain" and other pieces not yet heard in public, plus several standard numbers.
The Mest summer Beeston at Kamas ended after six weeks of work. Chancellor Frankeet organized the site, with Prof. W. H. Carruth directing. Enrollments reached 3, including 80 former students, 6 percent of whom were Mys and women. Sixty eight instructors and supervisors enrolled, offering 38 courses with 30 instructors and 8 guest lecturers from allied institutions. There were four University of Kim- Sartioulty lecturers and four non instructors.
The directors of Farmers and Merchants National and First National Bank of Los Angeles have abandoned the merger plan outlined in the circular sent to stockholders last week. The decision ends the proposed consolidation involving local banques and related financial entities.
A fragmentary ad claims Electric Gin is the greatest medicine for liver and kidney troubles and general health. It asserts drastic relief after taking few drops, touting Arnold Drug Co. and a specific Kansas Avenue address, with readers urged to trust the State Journal.
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