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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
9
The Joal Mulvane relief drive notes flood impact with church aid, peach quilts, and individual case payments for those deemed worthy. Community members urged to provide help and report missing persons and disrupted homes.
A garbled report describes a disturbance on the North Side involving mourners, a company, and police officers. It mentions a stretcher, street names, and a tense exchange as riders and bystanders move away while officials investigate a precarious scene near Laurent Street.
Valenci store owner Kirk plans new location after riot floods shop destroying stock and valuables. Refugees and locals scramble for supplies as authorities investigate the incident. A partner and associates from Idaho are mentioned in scattered reports amid chaotic aftermath and hotel fires.
The Relief Fund reports total receipts of 12,404.96 with new subscriptions from Crosby brothers and Shawnee Building, Marshall & Co, J. W. Gletch, HL Warner, Shawnee Grocery, W. Wilson, and many others. The list includes numerous individual names and firms, indicating widespread support and ongoing fundraising efforts across communities.
County decides to share half the expense of dam bridge works to North Topule and clearing the river from Worth Topeca and nearby areas. Commissioners Hale and others reported on refinements while Haynes and Welch rode to Nalenrta and Willard to inspect for further aid.
1500 dependents rely on charity as Wanninigtons Sains and General Crafton in Georgia are involved. General Corbin issues a copy of the following line from Lieutenant Kearn at Ga in Geneva ville where sitters dred eer Het necessary.
A Shawnee Council No.1 FA notice states there will be no graduation ceremony this year. The message lists Dect Elizabeth Sehnritigarer as salutatorian and notes the Dec main class meeting occurred Thursday. Stenographer contact and secretary M. StE provide information lines for members seeking details.
A fragmentary shopping list shows items such as ginger soap two for ten, green gage plum, dry salt meat, and baking powder. It mentions quantities like two pounds and ten bars, reflecting a mid century market catalog style. The text is incomplete but preserves named items and basic units.
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