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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
6
A dense compilation of names, places, and affiliations appears, listing individuals such as Thayer Topeka, Lacie Milla, Anthony, and many others alongside organizations, locations, and scattered bits of business and public life. The fragmentary OCR reads like a faded community ledger or political sheet with varied surnames, titles, and potential electoral references mixed with miscellaneous notes.
City reports ongoing water pressure issues after a major rupture at the plant. Superintendent Jess Shaw says replacements are in place with 16 inch pipes and efforts to restore normal supply continue, though fears persist about long repair times and possible water shortages. Local officials promise continued pumping from the river and smoother service as pipe replacements proceed.
Report describes the brief construction of a new diagonal temporary approach from the Melan bridge end to Kansas Avenue. Laborers remove debris from the old approach and clear the street car bridge area as pile driving begins for the new foundation. The project aims to stabilize traffic access for up to eight years if funding permits.
The report from Notch Topeka concerns Hellen Meurthurs suing over a money error in a food fund totaling 2400. She returned home in North Topeka to discover funds still there, but the case centers on a mistaken accounting and available funds.
June 12 report from Kan outlines a case of a 13 year old girl in Tennessee who killed her stepfather with an axe during a dispute. Details indicate she was with her mother when the fatal act occurred and she is in custody awaiting further proceedings. A flood benefit and community events are noted alongside official notices.
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