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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
2
A fragment from a retail ad details Chenille and Tapestry table covers, curtains, rugs, and upholstery goods with wholesale pricing and drastic discounts. It promotes velvet carpets, Union Art Squares, and various drapery hardware, boasting wide selection, quality fabrics, and substantial savings amid a warehouse sale.
A bustling society column lists numerous residents and visitors across Kansas City and nearby towns. It records engagements, weddings, travel plans, church services, and familial visits, noting names like Mise Piney Shay, Mr Hal Robitson, Mrs Lewis Statnes, and families such as the Bay Baint and Gilg households, with extended references to travel to Ottawa, Topeka, and Nashville. The piece depicts a active community calendar with gatherings, services, and personal milestones throughout the region.
A scanned local notice reports on county governance and elections with officials such as MEL Miller TS Anders and others listed. It references inspection, financial expenditures, and upcoming events while noting the involvement of individuals like Harris and Benet in the county's duties and proceedings.
An eclectic police roundup reports a wild night with robbers, a hat recovered, and arrests of two women for disorderly conduct. Frank Jordan fled to Albuquerque after a police chase. Sheriff Lucas pursued clues to bring him in. Citizens and officers reflect on duty, politics, and street safety amid ongoing North Side patrols and bridge crowd control.
June 1 reports say cooks waiters and bartenders return to work in several hotels including the Auditorum annex Metropole and Chicago Beach. Union workers rejoin amid renewed calm as hotel management asserts unions exhausted resources and eye a return to normal operations.
Incomplete OCR reads indicate the school district cash figures and tax valuations rising across districts. The document outlines totals and district breakdowns with increases noted for several districts.
Letter from Topeka editor praises flood heroes who risked lives to save victims and minister to needs. Names many rescuers, urges city to acknowledge their tireless efforts with recognition or token rewards as the community remembers those who bore danger during the disaster. The plea emphasizes swift, lasting gratitude for those who helped when life and property were at risk.
A reader named Jessin Huckstead of West Bocunt street praises relief workers aiding flood sufferers. He notes a North Topeka donor who refused a five cent bribe for transport and urges ongoing charity, practical help, and prudent savings to support displaced families and local boys like Johnen.
In a misty, garbled report the piece cites Flag Day proclamation timing, calls for notices on Jun dates, and mentions government actions at the state level. It references Hue main entrance, adjutant Kenny communications, and travel offers with low rates to Boston and Lake Michigan excursions, all amid unclear details and scattered names.
Readable fragments show part of a bank related notice involving Citizens State Bank and several names and places. the missing context prevents a clear event or outcome. The readable nouns suggest a financial matter or official notice but specifics are not discernible from the fragment.
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