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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1903

Page

6

Topeka Girl Dies of Typhoid

Mrs Lionel Wood nee Whitmer is identified as the Topeka girl who died from typhoid at her home. The report notes she had been ill for several weeks with complications and was surrounded by family at the time of death. The tragedy is linked to ongoing health concerns in the area.

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Emporia Gazette Chronicle Fragment Shows Notable Names and Meetings

A garbled Emporia story from June details meetings and attendees including Wesleyan and Rev Franti Clement Kelley, with mentions of Dr Frank Dixon and Captain Hichmend Tt Hop son. A lone victim case and a reported arrest are referenced amid fragmented accounts of local events and figures.

Emporia Traeporia Hichmend Hopson Dwame Grove

Kans Mutual Life and Davis depart to Kansas Mutual fate

In Topeka and Concordia news, J P Davis confirms Kansas Mutual Life ties and outlines shift after Kansas Mutual’s assets. National Life purchases Kansas Mutual assets and retains beneficiary list. Concordia reports a wedding surge with ElML Pancher Wilfred Wilson and June Kenyon Clingman marrying locally.

Death of Charles Millar

Death notice for Charles Millar youngest son of Chester Miller formerly of Bradford Kin. Family moved to Jeannie Rue North Dakota where Charles married a year ago. At death resided in Quines California. Body sent to New York for burial. He was known in Topeka for attending Topeka Horns. Survived by wife and six week old baby.

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Discount Hats Reduced in London on June 1

The English rate of discount was cut from 3 1/2 percent to 1 percent as bankers reserve levels reached a record high. The reduction is fully justified by the ample reserve standing.

London England

Burton's flood prevention plan for Kansas City audience

A speaker urged a system of canals and reservoirs to control river flooding. He cited Cairo to the Mississippi and warned that levees and damming could save property in Kansas City, arguing for federal storage reservoirs and irrigation canals to hold back and manage floodwaters.

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Domestic water plan sparks farmer support in drought debates

The text argues farmers would pay to use reservoir waters during droughts, envisioning mastery over water rather than flight or farming methods. It frames water control as a major domestic issue for Americans, potentially the greatest achieved or pursued.

Kansas insurance chief exposes fraud by Taft era entities

State Superintendent HH Laliyi reports discovery of a fraudulent operation run under the guise of Southern GAPE in Kansas. He notes bogus seed money, misleading promissory notes, and stalling returns, with complaints mounting as officials investigate misused mail channels and rubber stamp records.

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Lyddite Shell Burst Tragedy at Woolwich Arsenal

June 1, a shell explosion at the Woolwich Arsenal tyditine factory killed fourteen men. The building wrecked and several victims were blown to pieces. Officials sought information as thousands of relatives begged for news while rescuers searched the ruins.

Tandon Uhirisen Woolwink Arsenal

State text book commission meeting ends in impasse

The state text book commission met Wednesday and did not approve any books due to an injunction by George W Crane. Superintendent Daynol said the commission intends to approve supplementary texts but not reference books, awaiting a state teachers’ association request. An officer, Swingle of Manhattan, was elected chairman. further action planned to align with stated requirements. A court martial was entered for First Lieutenant Hamilton Foley over improper pay accounting and dereliction of duties aboard the transport Thomas. Fresh testimony and reports from experts cited and a vaccination of public health matters referenced.

State Text Book Commission Ainy George W Crane Petrase Dayhetl Swingle Manhattan Hamilton Foley Sal- Witte Wee Thomas Trevis

Royalty Attends Ascot as Maximuc II Wins Gold Cup

London June 11 King Edward with Queen Alexandra and royal family watched Maximuc II win the Gold Cup at Ascot. The event featured Grove Iren Windsor Wy Amont in semi-stite outfits with outriders in black and gold livery. Crowd reception was enthusiastic as the gold cup was raised amid celebratory display.

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Big Crops for Kearney County in June Elate Farmers

Kearney County Kansas reports excellent farming conditions after a recent visit noting wheat all but excellent, oats and barley immense, and ground in prime condition for crops. Local seed house promotes summer remedies and the article urges timely planting with warm weather hoped for.

Takin Kan Kearney

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