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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1903
Page
6
Fragments recount a temperamental Streeter quarrel with a sewing machine, a humane society note on a mule, and a shiftless pair of wanderers held for disturbing the peace. Officers report a light morning docket as two strangers face local court, amid muddled details and casual arrests.
Street Commissioner Syder and City Engineer McCabe surveyed from Topeim to Bilver Lake to assess river bank conditions and flood risks. Two police were found near the drink plant where potential overflow could occur, and another section east of Stier Lake showed rapid movement of water.
Reports from Emporia indicate a line of policy in the ongoing Steffert case. Mr Matter proposes to practice during the supreme court period, with his cane dependent. Attorneys say this is within the law, while the attorney general cautions of possible prosecution if practiced without a license. The suit in the United States framework is believed filed, but no stay of action exists while pending.
Ed Howe will host a religious gathering at Forest Park next Sunday with Bailey and Gey eroor Halley preaching on the subject Good Citizenship. Governor Batley attends. Ed Howe organizes a picnic style service with music and entertainment at no cost, drawing a large crowd.
Douglas County paper notes a proposed electric railway from Kansas City Kansas west to Shawnee county, with right of way largely secured from Lawrence to the county line. Promoters Waliter and Saithiel are named as electric firms eyeing the project, work continues along the route, and a Kansas City Topeka line may be imminent within a year.
The American four masted schooner Cartier Dove, en route from Vancouver to Shanghai, struck a sandbank south of Shawetshan at latitude 129 north and longitude 123.03 west on June 36. The crew abandoned in boats. one drowned. Distress signals brought aid from nearby vessels, and the Newwaters street Shanghal recovered the survivors and arranged salvage before towing the schooner to Shanghal.
A contested nomination for Loomis involves Thicke and Jade Hook Whidler Motesit in Kanhye Cly with a close margin of six. Eyed by younger voters, the scene centers on Kunane University where candidates discuss future leadership amid uncertain results.
Territorial officials prepare a financial statement on Hawaii to be sent to Washington. Governor Dele submits the document to President Roosevelt to decide approval of a $2400 territorial loan. The statement indicates Hawaii owes Indigenous individuals a sum of $1.
New York July 28 report on a physician’s tests with substances that resemble germ life, claiming to create life in a lab. The correspondent Elefeld notes that some stems or outside components detach from tubes during the procedure, raising questions about the research’s validity.
Councilman W. Wolf favors a one mill tax to create a sinking fund for retiring city bonds due in 1900 and 1906. The plan would raise about $14,000 plus $26,000 over three years, avoiding refunding bonds. Tax increases would fund interest and principal, with last year’s valuation at $11,102,000 and park funding eyed for a hike to one mill.
July reports say many negroes pass through Evansville Indiana heading south to homes. They came from Danville and points on the Timots Central railway. Two connhes fled with negroes and several left Evansville during riots have not returned. Hostility against the negroes in southern Indiana has grown since the trouble here.
In Los Angeles July 28 at First Congregational Church newly formed Temple Baptist Church held its first service led by Rev. Robert J. Burnetty. He preached on Ammured Prosperity warning against wealth worship, citing Moses and biblical figures while noting rising wages and material focus across society.
A fragment discusses Joseph, purity, and how magazines avoid printing certain life details of famous men. It mentions stock exchange manipulation and amassing vast fortunes, noting the magazines do not publish comprehensive narratives of such wealth.
Denver July 28 The two rival Populist factions with national groups will merge into one party at the national conference of the People’s party and Allied Reform parties in session. A resolutions committee will report a proclamation urging unity and include a declaration of principles. Provisional committee members from each state will be named after the report adopts. No business was transacted this morning. committees were not ready to report and a recess was taken until 2 pm.
George Sharitt, clerk of the United States circuit court, owns a 1877 directory listing businessmen in Manhattan and Osage City with sparse names. The Santa Fe railroad advertised its routes, Teft house hosted politics and bridal suites, and many firms vanished as twenty six years brought changes to Kansas avenue and surrounding streets.
In the Commons, Prime Minister Balfour announced the government will introduce a customs bill. It will abolish the duty on raw molasses among other proposed measures as part of ongoing session business.
North Topeka notices list residents returning from visits, new rentals, and jobs. Miriam Withers leaves for Lawrence. Eleanor and Zella Lukens return from Kansas City. Mrs Clarke distributes relief goods at 1835 Jackson street. Dr Miriam Swift and Mrs Bram travel east of town. Community scenes include flood recovery at Jackson Street block 800 and improved interiors at the Baird home after repairs.
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