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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1903

Page

7

Shorey area feeds limited meals amid shelter chaos

A report details conditions at Shorey where ninety seven people were fed at once and two meals daily. Many residents are quartered in barns and near waterways, with strict controls on outsiders and ongoing relief efforts.

Shorey Kaw Lomyen Sian Wien Balurang Rity Dtufery Dotur Enon Garman Seinen Reform School Becton Trop Dame Tate North Reid Tennant A. J Manes A. J Manes and “Wife, Afr, Ands Sten. Hage, Feat Str, and Mire Baden Wealthurne Daumtiter Salton Sliver Lake Stes North Stepee George Nunmere Sage Tyler Garland Ron Garland Belie Garlind Eelibara Anti ‘Matthews Matthew Hugh Matce Beery Akaroa Ange & Pieree Biewnet Trinh J Merrud Slilier BAS Coupedit Blogelh Bkineer Chine Hayy Jutie Haan J. Bramgarner Cimee BeArner Will BraFiearner Wiank Tantana Johnetor Einyt Whitney AIM

History of the Flood to be Written by Topeka Women Club

A history of the flood in Ta ki and Kansas will be written and published by the Topeka Federation of Women’s Clubs. Mrs McCarter will write it with Mira A. Horton leading the project. Subscriptions will be taken and a small price set for copies to be sold to benefit a relief fund.

Ta+ ki Kansas Topeka Federation Unity Church McCarterite Mira A. Hf. Horton Te Exentive Maine Ieee Vietima Cepertel Fermbiers Bowen Perelys Ehareie Srichinesch Grimes Shirt

Coffee drinker turns to Postum for stomach relief

A patient describes severe stomach upset and heartburn linked to coffee. After switching to Postum, relief followed. the mother, once a heavy coffee drinker, also improves. The account notes headaches, bloating, and digestion changes, attributing the improvement to Postum as a coffee substitute.

Cleanup in Union Station as river rises and drifted debris threaten

Flooded reports describe Kansas City river flooding with Union Station waterlogged and platforms submerged while crews attempt debris clearance. Armourdale evacuees housed in Criventien hall flee as sanitation and safety concerns rise. Warnings note rising water, risk of fire, and ongoing rescue efforts with extensive damage and uncertainty about recovery progress.

Kansas City Union Bet Armourdale Baneas Uiderwriters Tet Todas Che

Untitled Kansas City editorial on poverty and unity

A fragmented Kansas City editorial discusses urban poverty, climate, and the duty to aid the needy. It contrasts harsh conditions near the Missouri River with neighboring Kansan districts and urges action to uphold public welfare amid economic strain.

Kansas City Innes Tate Miewnirt Kansas Che Asin Mgt Cittemils Talipoels Eamebliahi- Secte Bethany River Riverside Argentine Karsaw Raj Ophia Goavenaino Hall

Argentine Work Scene Amid Economic Struggles Described

Fragmentary OCR details a chaotic depiction of work in Argentina, mentioning cities like Buenos Aires and multiple industry references. The text blends economic concerns, labor activity, and social tensions with unclear entities and dates, capturing a murky snapshot of midterm labor conditions and regional commerce.

Bridges Across Kanes River Destroyed In Floods

A series of bridges along the Kanes river were swept away with 16 substantial crossings gone. Packing houses escaped heavy damage while grain cars were submerged on the tracks. Armbrus shows a red glow from fires as stores and warehouses report no injuries though widespread losses among small business owners and freight cars persist.

Kanes River Sulabereer Armbur J Whet Sele Tittdhig Owasre

State V8 De Bouga Case Stirs Supreme Court

Lyon CountyAttorney W T McCarty argued the State V8 De Bouga in the Supreme Court over a long demotion dispute. The case follows three years of road blockage on the De Rekge farm in Reading township and a denied opening, with assaults and a pistol threat cited as part of the events. The defendant was twice convicted and appealed to the high court, which recently accepted the appeal. Florence Reames reports from Marion with local weather and business notes.

Supreme Court W. T. McCarty Lyon Arnold Ani Arenld Tu Bouge Tix Atti Kelloger Madden Subritheil Mr McCarty Florence Floceact Ean Tim Nee Euledel Meer Marinn Ted Marion Cottonwood Wight

Wichita Officials Offer Aid at City Meeting

A brief city meeting in Wichita, Kansas, saw prominent men pledge to raise funds. Mayor McLean urged Governor Hailey to assist, with Army or Air Force involvement mentioned. Citizens committed to contributing a specified amount.

Wichite Wichita Ken Juve McLean Ingiradel Hailey Army

Topeka addresses listed for residents and officials

A jumble of names and addresses shows residents and families in Topeka and nearby areas. Included are Ketanes and Larimore households on Monroe and Tonska avenues, Colvin and Wise families on Went and Jackman streets, Miller and Wickell families on North Quingy and Monroe streets, Hayes and Gotten households, and others in the East Topeka district. A packing company foreman, Otten, suffered a cut to his hand yesterday, while Curtis family matters and local address changes are noted.

Mir HH. Ketanes Auditoriisnre Topeka Larimorest Monroeateeet Tonska Avenue Jerome Colvin Oran Layton Wille Colvin Es—abet Meown Mise Eacenta Wise Chis Swise Fe Went Artis Douglan Laken Ses Street Wolk J. W. Miller Tzhe Quingy Street Dqckset Street Milton Fickell Turlly Jackman Street Atsota Edward Riey Sissy Sve Ee Caldwell Steana Ate Briery Logan Street North Topeks Jefferson and Adams Streets Factiti Chaviex Otten Lesman Ffultt Sbtanany Meni Sone Pd Iy la Fesreat Poizonizie Ceendina Curtis Or. T. Armstrong Gas West Sivest St Bru. Cang's BH Winans Sura Street North Topeka AL J. Perine East Eighth Etivet

Coffin Made From Side of Body After Tragic Death

A man near Swedesbars Schoolhouse died after a tragedy during burial arrangements. Unable to reach a cemetery, his coffin was improvised from available materials beside the body, and rescuers faced harrowing conditions crossing river water to reach safety. Brothers Malm, painters from Saline, aided in the attempt as rescuers worked to save others, with several incidents and rescues reported along the Saline area.

Lindsbars Jane Nelson Swedesbars School House Sun Aky Hwo Wand Malm Lindeberg Soling Saline Creek Saliun Rita Mentor Bridgeport Joanson Esate Esterday Te. Swenson Protessor Paap

U S Steamers Lost Off Canis Island Report

The United States steamer Peurin TM Visuva is totally lost near Canis Island with part of her crew saved. The steamer Huurafel and the schooner Mayflower were driven ashore off Ormor Went Leyts with all vessels saved.

United States Peurin TM Visuva Canis Island Huurafel Mayflower Ormor Ali

Delayed Pontoon Bridge Rush Ends As Ferry Clears Crowd

Before the north side pontoon bridge opened on Thursday a crowd surged for turns to cross the cable. Election Commissioner Y. B Williams counted numbered turns to order crossings, then moved on. Five numbers had crossed by end of hour as the bridge finished and a man with No. 87 beat No. 64 to the Melan bridge, a chaotic scene resolved by orderly queueing.

Y. B Wihams Te Tepe Panteog Ehap Melan Bridge

RETURN MILK CANS TO RAISOR OF STATE JOURNAL

The Continental Creamery Co asks readers to return painted milk cans used for flood relief donations. About 400 cans exist, mainly in North Topeka, painted red or green with company marks. Readers are urged to contact the paper or deliver cans to the factory to avoid losses.

The State Journal Rettef Committee North Topeka Pir Factiry Continental Creamery CO

Fire destroys New Lisbon business district in June blaze

In La Crosse on June 5, a major fire gutted the business portion of New Lisbon. Two entire blocks were destroyed with substantial losses and extensive property damage reported early today. Fire departments battled the flames but the downtown area suffered near total destruction.

la Crosse New Lisbon

Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary

Chicago daily market report notes cattle hogs and sheep trading at Echtengo market with mixed price movements. It records hog and cattle activity, probable prices, and bidders with agencies and brokers listed in a terse market brief.

Chicago

Unclear text prompts local reform meeting noted

Fragmentary OCR text references a local reform meeting in Kavess City and mentions dates and speakers. It mentions junior core and warrants several indiscernible details. The readable items suggest a city context with possible planning or governance notes.

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