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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
16
Kansas lodge reports show broad contributions and unity across delegations led by A. R. Talbot with gains in form, finance, and membership. Foresters and other fraternal groups pursue fundraising, inspections, and planned conventions while Kansas offices note statewide participation and pledged support for future events and assessments.
Eva F Smith, Omaha Os Kaso girl and former HK U student, earns fame in New York as a busy artist. From November to May she works in a studio at Carnegie Hall, crediting originality for her success and noting her father is James E Smith of Oskaloosa Kansas.
Mise Smith of New York, a busy artist trained at Cooper Union and Carnegie Hall, began in art selling on commission before turning to businesslike craft. She designs parasols, cards, and wedding keepsakes for a wealthy clientele, balancing artistry with practical promotion. Her work includes portraits and decorative programs for clubs and events, reflecting European training and extensive travel in Europe.
NEWS OF THE WEEK reports a Chicago restaurant and hotel strike closing but a settlement reached. Premier De Swell announces in the Hungarian dexuit be reste Former Lieut Gov. John AL Beeter grand jury offered $19,000 to remain out of Likwourt for ten months. Prince Petey Karageorgeviteh elected king st Servin by provisional government. Russia formally recognizes. Wrecks near New York from sudden mist wind. editor Kisheneff stabbed. Mississippi levee breach floods towns. Ewen hotel fire in Kentucky. Mob charges and fraud cases across states. Mexican Pris fund liquidation. Jewish workers attacked in Russian Poland. labor unrest and political moves dominating national scene. Local: Topeka relief shift. various political and legal actions. rail and fairground developments. flood relief distribution. bond issues debated.
The piece traces Ethiopian imperial lineage from Menelik I to Selassie, noting ancient titles and dynastic claims. It discusses Menelik and Solomonic descent, the monk’s warning about a rightful name, and a traveler’s tale of conquest. It then shifts to a urban farming contrast and notes migration to rural districts.
A Sunday feature from the State Journal uses the cartoonist’s lens to summarize notable local events from the past week. The panel mix blends humor with civic moments, presenting readers with a compact visual recap of community happenings.
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