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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1903

Page

5

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Fragmentary OCR text from the Topeka State Journal includes garbled lines and unreadable segments. No coherent event, date, or named entities can be determined for a reliable headline and summary.

State Journal home delivery moves to weekly mail

Subscribers may have the paper mailed to any address for thirty cents a month during summer months. Change of address should be noted promptly. A note on a daily letter format at home is suggested. Also mentions a birthday for a provincial person and various theatrical notes.

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Tribute to Van Benthuysen New York World editor

This reminiscence lauds Will Van Benthuysen, longtime Times and Tribune figure, detailing his rise from editor to managing editor at the Chicago Tribune, then to the New York World. It highlights his influence, generous salary progress, integrity, and impact on journalism before his illness and death.

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Lawrenes Gazette: Gilly Morgan wire Got £ 100,009 in four years

A damaged historical article notes reads about Gilly Morgan wire earning money in four years as a printer. It mentions involvement with the United States bank, government officials, and a harvest movement. It references a partnership with nations, the invention committee, and a harvest period affecting Nebraska.

Lawrenes Gasette Gilly Morgan Wire Fly Ete PHILS

Just Suppose A Hypothetical Political Shakeup

A speculative piece imagines if Jim Thivman had become governor and allies of Burton placed on the U S district court bench. It questions legislative graft, relief denial to Kanaan sufferers, and large appropriations, painting a charged portrait of state corruption and a hypothetical reverse of political power.

M.eror Jim Thivman Benater Burton U. S. District Court Trontman Morton Kanaan Sunpine Frank Jiimes Tom Kelley Mackry Ae Tristere Dave Mulvane Henal State Administration Hutchinson News Ottawa Herald Ralina Journeal

Supreme Court Views on Lynching Prompt Editorial Debate

A Supreme Court definition of lynching is debated in Milwaukee. The editorial cites judge comments and national variation on punishment and accountability, noting harsh treatment and legal limits amid divided regional views.

Mob law debate and riot reports from the era

The piece discusses mob violence and punishment amid a New Orleans incident, noting calls for swift justice and political reactions. It references Senator Foster receiving praise for preventing disgrace, and contrasts with broader riots and police responses in New York. It also includes observational notes on art, architecture, and French finances amid socialist concerns.

Rural wackiness hits Kansas towns in odd tales

Journal notes oddities across Jerrell and neighboring counties. Grasshoppers feast on sunflowers while turkeys and rodents appear in unexpected counts. A farmer’s wife slain chores, rats epidemic, and searches for water droughts color a ragged rural scene. Local names and places blend in comic fragments as residents weigh name changes and harvest woes.

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Topeka White Community Dances Daily After Market Row

A fragment notes daily dances by Topeka residents described as white folks, following a grocery row. The readable text mentions community reaction and routine social gatherings in the aftermath of the incident.

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McFarland Elected State Bar Board Chairman in Topeka

J T McFarland of Topeka was elected chairman of Kansas new state board of bar examination with Perkins of Lawrence as secretary. The board met in the supreme court clerk’s office for its first session, setting education and algebra physics history and similar subjects as required qualifications for admission to the bar.

J. T. McFarland Topeka State Board of Wari Examination Perkins Lawrence Wos Supreme Court Hanating Teprica Supreme Court Roctim Kazimas

Special Train Travel Record of J Hagerman Foster

J Hagerman Foster, New York millionaire broker, traveled the country aboard a special train from Chicago to Toledo via Englewood, reaching Toledo 14 minutes after the express left. The erratic journey included tumbling into Gumby, boarding a waiting car, and a lone ride in a swaying baggage car amid a dramatic cross country trek.

Chirag Soxty Mead Aorom Chiogo Englewood Toledo J. Hagerman Foster New York Bonn of Hekee Ginabury Chlohee

Grant Building Permit For Brick Structure At Corner Fourth And Jackson

A building permit was issued by A.D. Washburn for a two story brick building at Fourth and Jackson costing about 5000. The project will include extensive piping and machinery and is expected to be ready for operation around November 1. Several parties are listed as interested in the rising commerce and milk supply connection.

Jackson Caela Ningles Peter Heleka Mmilks Buen Ave Labs George Bell Wandburn Yapenalve Machinery Mnaide Ad

Deaths and Funerals Record Three Local Obituaries

The funeral of Martin Deeginger a 14 year old drowned in the Kaw river was held at Hogan's undertaking at 10 am with body recovered Monday. The funeral of Lilie Zax an infant of Alexander Tax took place at 445 North Madman street on Monday at 2 pm. The funeral of Frank Patton who died Saturday was held from 18M Keness avenue at 2 pm Tuesday.

Martin Deeginger Kaw River Sundsy Afernoon Hogan's Lilie Zax Alexander Tax Madmnan Street Frank Patton Keness Avenue

Local City Treasurer Hale Visits Lawrence and Area News

City treasurer M M Hale spends a day in Lawrence visiting his son while two weeks of vacation end in Chicago. Several residents plan trips, including A J Engte Jsyan, Dr B E Carpenter, and Mr Mrs Amasa Akers. A Walnut Grove M E church group hosts an Endeavor social with games and refreshments tonight. Local notes mention church efforts in Lecompton, painting and printing updates, and a rural mail route shooting incident near Detroit.

M. M. Hale Lawrence A. J. Engte Chicago Ia Wintendo Manhattan Kun B. E. Carpenter Talon Pier Michigan Willem Christan Mies Juhiot Qusaha Ite Bens. Bord Ute Taylor Street Amasa Akers West Tenth Street Syraguse John Guthrie Arthur Stith Omaha Lt. W. Taylor Saintas B L. Dedder Cummings Street Ormabs Christian Endeavor Society Walnut Grove M. E Bulag Isscompton Berg Abeno Hell Joe Finer United States Scith &F Bexea

Kansas Wheat Praise Across The Nation For Flour Quality

Kansas wheat earns wide praise from Maine to Oregon as editors laud a robust 106,000,000 bushel crop. Missouri and New York commentaries note labor demand for harvest and the push to brand Kansas flour as superior. Boston and Massachusetts farming papers discuss harvest hand shortages and regional labor markets.

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Harvest Strikes Hit Kansas Rail Service and Labor Demands

In Kansas farmers derail trains and force passengers to work in harvest fields. Reports say about 25,000,000 ern days have passed, with workers offered $2.00 and temporary remedies. Some individuals may be compelled to labor against their will amid rising seers and widespread unrest.

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First Crop Threshed At Hill City In Graham County

The first crop to be threshed in Graham County comes from W. B. Patkerson of Rogue. Fifty acres yield 1,564 bushels, plus 129 acres of new land averaging about 27.67 bushels per acre. Fulkerson bought land near Bogue and the crop costs are detailed, showing potential for paying the entire farm purchase from this single harvest.

Hill City Graham County W. B. Patkerson Rogue Fulkerson D. J. Hanne U. F Bogue Linda Frank Smith Hogar Falkéersoh

Body of J W McAnarney found in well after dispute

In Momerson Kansas July 28 the body of J W McAnarney was found in an old pasture well. His throat was slit and head injuries noted. His son George was arrested after he claimed his father beat the wife and left. he later recanted, alleging only a rough struggle near the house. A bloodstained scene and weapon found nearby suggest foul play amid long family trouble. Hundreds visited the site as investigators pore over tracks and a bloodied club and can.

Momerson Kan W. McAnarney George Mra McAnarney

Old Story Revived Hobart Frye Engagement Report

Mrs Garret A Hobart widow of the late vice president is reported to marry Senator William P Frye of Maine. The couple is seen together often and away from public view, rumors of a renewed engagement circulate from Bretonwoods New Hampshire dated July 2.

Hobart-Frye Bretonwoods N. H Garret A. Hobart William P. Frye Maine Ene

Conference on Reform Leaders Aims at New Party Name

In Denver at the St James hotel leaders from the People's Party and reform movements convened to fuse forces for a national reform party. Ex Senator Wy Allen of Nebraska urged reorganizing the reform coalition with aligned doctrines and tactics. A committee was tasked to draft a public address and to form a new party structure.

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Ground Maneuver Plans Stir Riley County Debate

Riley County farmers propose 80 000 acre allotment near Fort Riley Kansas to cover damages from a war era maneuver. Officials discuss land use to ensure timely harvests and safeguard crops while defending a large scale exercise with cuts tied to unavailable fields and water barriers.

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Bailey at Beloit speaks on political day at Obnotsuqua

Governor Bailey will speak at the Helolt Chautauqua in the Obnotsuqua on political day. The program shows Bailey presiding over meetings for Chester I Tang and delivering talks on general topics and possible uses.

Bailey Trelott Teny

Bennett Wins Contract for New Auditorium at State College

The building committee of the board of regents awarded Henry Bennett of Topel the contract to build a $840,000 auditorium at Kanna State Agricultural College. The project includes seating for about 4,000 and is slated for completion within four months. John Winter secured the contract for a new creamery building at $15,000, scheduled to be finished by January 1.

Agricultural College Board of Regents Kanna State Agricultural College Mondhcy Henry Bennett Topel ‘Phin Buildie Witl Gini I John Winter

Flow investigations and prohibition era arrests across territories

United States officers seize a large quantity of whisky and beer before removal from a train in Ardmore I T. Officials, including Governor Bailey and Bank Commissioner Albaugh, discuss prohibitions and enforcement. Harvest hands arrested in Argentine, Kansas for vagrancy after marching on City Hall. fines imposed. Reports on Aleutian Island depopulation and distant survey parties sailing from Dutch Harbor to study stock and hunting activity.

Ardmore I. T United States Colbert Indian Territory Argentine Kan Kansas Tne Kansas City Liscenbee

Brawl In Cottonwood Falls Ends With Assault Charge

A clash on Cottonwood Falls streets last evening left Tobe Sublett and James Dean involved. Sublett allegedly struck Dean with a bottle, resulting in a charge of assault with intent to kill or harm. Police report ongoing investigation and pending warrants.

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