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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1903
Page
9
A Kansas town character known as Uncle Jimmy Phillips touts a local mineral spring at 12 West Carlsbad in Topeka. He claims the sulphuric water cures all ills and says he has sold and delivered about 600 gallons daily, with cordial ties to Santa Fe officials and many governors.
In To-Deka streets Denver Cole July 28 engineers meet discuss a familiar figure Amnete Jimage who wheels a horse and cart delivering water from a mineral spring. The piece notes his long rounds to customers and the cheerful dedication amid discussions.
The article recalls Uncle Jimmy Phillips a Civil War veteran born enslaved in North Carolina now famed for mineral water in Topeka Kansas. It notes his long journeys, social salutes, and his status as a trusted local figure known to many, including Governor Bailey and President Roosevelt. It also mentions the wider reclamation conference with Interior officials and major dam and river projects across several western states.
North Topeka flood victims organize a mutual encouragement society to aid home and business rejuvenation. At the initial meeting 155 attendees became charter members with officers Provident T. M. Hankey secretary Chind Mase and treasurer J. B. Morse. No dues are required and voluntary subscriptions support cleanup and improvement efforts.
Members of No 26 and Ne us Are asked to meet on Wednesday at street to discuss important business. Doble TMi ford grand usher D of Hy.
In New York on a busy Avenue B and Seventh Street corner Patrolman Cornelius Mulvey, 40, was shot fatally in the forehead while stopping a soldier from shooting his sweetheart Louisa Freedman, 18. Adolph Schloss of the Eleventh Battery of Field Artillery turned the pistol on himself but survived. Schloss was arrested. Freedman fled, later located, and said her marriage plans to Schloss were broken due to an engagement with another man and parental wishes for her sisters.
Santa Fe officials of the Association of American Railway Accounting Officers received a little book with full proceedings from the Hot Springs meeting. It notes the death of Isaac S Lauck, late Auditor of Disbursements for the Santa Fe, who died en route to Hot Springs and was notified by telegram in Chicago. Resolutions praise his quiet character, virtues, and contributions, pledge condolence to his family, and authorize sending telegrams of sympathy.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra received a great welcome in Tandonderry on their first English sovereign visit. Crowds from surrounding districts gathered to greet the royal couple, met by the mayor and mayoral body at the rail station. The monarchs addressed the addresses of thanks, noting the harmony across classes in Ireland and expressing hope the visit would strengthen goodwill.
President Dreyfus of the Pittsburg National League team says Pittsburg will challenge the American League pennant winner in an eleven game series to decide the world championship. The champions would take 75 percent of gate receipts, while the losers would receive 25 percent. The winner tours the west and coast as world champions, and the loser stays home. In Kentucky, Curtis Jett and Thomas White murder trial enters second day with 100 jurors summoned. Captain B J Ewen remains under troop protection as chief witness for the prosecution.
Brief telegraph items from Councel Bluffs and other cities report the death of Finley Burke a well known lawyer and politician in Councel Bluffs Iowa following an appendicitis operation Indianapolis July 2 and other dispatches note social and civic moves including May Wright Sewall traveling to Europe to attend a conference and to Berlin Dresden engagements. modernization efforts in Bloomington Illinois and weather and travel notes from Mt Washington and Minneapolis plus U S consul Long death in Scotland and Shamrock boats in New York vicinity.
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