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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
9
Local brief notes a community society event with plan for a Fourth of July picnic to be held at the corner of Seventh Street and Lane. Several residents and guests from Kansas City and nearby towns are mentioned in attendance and travel plans.
Local manager Nae e BeeTt and others appeared in police court afternoon, linked to violations and fines. Officials discussed charges and procedures, including civil actions, tram rules, and city limits enforcement.
Fragmented OCR notes describe vaccine discussions and visits to local figures. Mentions of individuals and places appear jumbled with dates and names partially garbled. The text hints at community health topics, school events, and local officials, but specifics are unclear due to damage.
An article traces the transformation of coal tar by chemistry from a discarded by product to a valuable resource. It highlights dyeing and pharmaceutical derivatives, asserts new processes improve yields, and credits early researchers with discovering color compounds like aniline and related pigments that spurred modern industrial chemistry.
Fragmented report details a prisoner escape from Leavenworth Kansas while in solitary confinement. The account mentions guards, post operations, and a chase as authorities seek the escapee, with references to ship launches and naval figures interwoven in the fragment. The garbled text cites names like Robert J. Williams and Bret, plus mentions of confinement details and a pursuit.
South Dakota confronts Standard Oil after a new kerosene test law raises grades and prices. Officials report inspectors tested 2400.50 gallons, linking revenue shifts to premium kerosene sales and a plan to penalize lower grade fuel. The measure, praised by Professor Akeley, aims to curb unsafe fuels and ensure government oversight.
In a Sunday conversation Allen deplored himself as a candidate for the nomination from the Second district against Beversack. He stated he would actively campaign and expects to be reelected, though he could not confirm Beversack’s plans. Reports on Haversack’s intentions remain varied as the race shapes up. Kansas City Fourth of July train rates via Union Pacific and Rock Island offered one fare for round trips July 3 and 4 with return by July 7. Fares to Lewis and Fulton denoted with contact details for booking.
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