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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
4
Disjointed notes recount conventions, endorsements, and officials across states. Mentions Cox Cincinnati and Foraker, Budget and bridges damage from recent floods, lobbying for world fair exhibits, and various political shifts. Entities include Be Abenit, Howmevelt, Cox, Cincinnati, Foraker, and New York references.
A reader notes widespread exaggeration in press reports about floods and disasters. The piece argues that many dire claims were not true, expressing relief that fewer people drowned than some papers claimed and criticizing sensational coverage that later proved unfounded.
Across the disaster’s edge the Salvation Army and volunteers aided hundreds on the North Side, saving lives amid risk. Workers carried food, built safe paths, and cheered bystanders as rescue efforts continued through the day and night, honoring many who gave aid without seeking reward.
A lengthy account describes the Melan Arch Bridge and its near collapse after a rock threat near Gibraltar. It details wrecking efforts, repair work, and engineering personnel including William Breddsie and local officials. Authorities discuss future maintenance and imminent contraction plans.
Citizens of Topeka and Kansas mobilize funds and resources to help during a severe food shortage. Communities rally, urging continued outside aid to support families as crops recover and a new harvest approaches nationwide.
Women displayed remarkable fortitude during the Topeka flood rescue. They refused evacuation to ensure the elderly and vulnerable could depart first, sharing space in a boatless dwelling and aiding neighbors amid bitter cold. Their courage stood out as rescue workers saved many, while they sang and offered support without regard for their own peril.
The article extols fraternal societies praising their badge of courage and charity. It notes increased wealth from members’ contributions and their broad impact on Topeka’s needy, urging appreciation of fraternal meaning and urging continued support from members and the public.
The article honors Dr. Peter McVicar for over a quarter century as Washburn College president and Kansas public instruction head. It credits him with founding and strengthening the college and shaping Kansas public education, calling him the father of Washburn College and noting his enduring impact on the state’s educational system.
A garbled clipping explores odd dinner scenes with peculiarity, humor, and social banter. It hints at meals and conversations, mentioning cucumber dishes and ice creams, and notes peculiar behavior during dining, with references to people and a local scene.
The text discusses proper speech and fashion, referencing women, weddings, and social roles. It notes aging, humility, and the idea of preserving modest language, while touching on cosmetics or dentures as social signals and the prospect of bridal matrimony.
A string of garbled quips and misquoted lines laments presses muzzled speech and social contrast. The piece nods to love, punctuality, charity, and patience through humorous exchanges and era style voice.
A garbled column fragment explores male desire and control, presenting disjointed musings on women, power, and seduction. The text hints at a harsher view of gender relations and the social gaze toward actresses and femininity, set in a chaotic, incomplete narrative.
Fragmented OCR passage describes a bachelor’s reflections on women and marriage, noting how men value a wife’s appearance and the home role. It hints at social attitudes toward relationships and male desire without clear narrative details.
George Harvey returns from London with Harper & Brothers securing exclusive future work from Maurice Hewlett and other authors. Dickens influence discussed with Poems and Verner, and a possible Dickens return. Henry James's The Ambassadors serialized in North American Review. Carleton invited to recite at Manmoth anniversary ceremony. Poems like Cover Them Over noted. Printer glitches with Penny O Neale and Manuf. of Carpentry teased.
A fragmented report traces a strange publishing mix up involving a carpentry book and a program for Carl Wagner. It mentions Grace Mine, Charlie Wagner, and a Paris note, plus literary careers of Arthur Pier and George Eliot references amid 19th century publishing chatter.
Topeka water service faces outages as river erosion washed out a main, exposing 1000 feet of pipe and breaking the line. Officials expect repairs as river level falls, with limited supply from wells and pumps at Harrison Street and Santa Fe stations delivering only light pressure to scattered city sections.
Cope Co. announces cancellation of debts owed by North Topeka merchants totaling $118.42. The letter from Cope & Co. expresses appreciation for past favors and credits the four items in full as per endowed settlement with best wishes from Fouts.
John Strickrott, a renowned local phototrancher, publishes a flood souvenir featuring his graphs and a history of the catastrophe. It will be ready in a few days as the Kaw River recedes and soldiers from Fort Leavenworth arrive for duty.
The International Harvester Company of Chicago today aided the local relief committee with a $1000 donation for North Topeka flood relief. A draft from Garnett, Kan, for $152.99 was received to aid relief efforts. A carload of supplies is being prepared to send to Topeka.
Washington June 6 river bulletin reports the Missouri at Kansas City river level down 2.9 feet from Friday, a drop of 21 feet since then. St Louis gauge shows 12 feet fall and 94.7 feet on the morning read. No immediate forecast for reaching 7 to 8 feet by Monday or Tuesday.
Gertrude Shiples died after surgery at Christ hospital eight weeks ago and died at home in Eas Flint Street yesterday morning. Edward Jamison, 74, died Friday at home after a long illness. funeral held this afternoon. Mary Jane McCarty died Thursday of influenza. funeral held this morning. Washington reports June 6: US Commissioner Paytor Noday dismissed the case against A W Machen, former superintendent of Bierre delivery service. McKInsey and Day families unite. lines show Mrs. Aickintey Day as a key figure.
June 6 report states the steamer Marthe collided with a vessel named Vineyars near the port. The incident occurred amid fog and rough seas, with preliminary status indicating damage to both ships and possible injuries. Authorities initiated rescue and inquiry procedures.
A fishing schooner collided with a vessel near Vineverd Haven. The schooner was badly damaged, one crew member seriously injured, another passenger rendered unconscious, and water entering the vessel. The schooner’s name could not be ascertained due to loss of her fore rig. Rescue reached port.
Reported in local notes a notice for Toneke Hive No 1 to meet Monday morning at Security Hall to aid in finishing comforts for Tevet members. Also mentions a French deputy incident and a train collision near Genoe with two injured men and an extra train running on Cedar Rapide-Boalting line.
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