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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
16
Grand Secretary Kemper crafts lodge advocacy as he presents key Masonic concerns to state legislators. He outlines charitable goals, fraternal education plans, and potential policy impacts on lodge operations. Community lodges monitor hearings and file supporting briefs through assigned committees.
A Topeka report notes a quiet week with a successful Benevolent Association dance. Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 8 installs officers, outlines fraternal duties, and plans upcoming events including a May meeting in Lincoln and a city-wide gathering.
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A long fragmented account traces the origin of college yells at Washburn and other institutions. It mentions the Washburn yell evolving from early warlike chants, campus traditions, and notable contributors, with references to Kan sas and Iowa schools.
The piece recalls Baker University yell traditions and then reports a Helena Montana March 7 item on a smuggling scheme. It describes Chinamen obtaining fake certificates to remain in the United States and notes deputy marshal Wall stie and photographer Poul Poon involved in uncovering the deception.
Numerous church notices list services across denominations in Fillmore area. The United Presbyterians, First Unitarian, Spiritualist meetings, and Evangelistic tabernacle events are announced with pastors Rex John P. White, Rev Abram Wynn, and J. Meaker. Activities include Sunday schools, communion, temperance themes, and evangelistic services during March.
Rev. D. T. Hodges a well known Methodist minister left his home and pulpit last Wednesday saying he would go to Cincinnati then Utah to become Mormon. He turned over his property to his wife and said he would never return. Hodges has resigned from the ministry and leaves behind his wife and two grown daughters. He sent a letter to his wife stating his plans and left a sum of 32.06. Tickets for Santa Fe Conventions and travel are advertised with sale dates March 7-9 and April 1 for details through an agent Santa Fe.
Smoke incidents and arson cleanup at a residence, mayoral nomination struggles resume as Hughes and LiSa Bergundthals’ circle contend. Topeka reports missionary activity, state senate action on architecture and statues, mock sessions, pay talks, and resignations. Prairie Delta farm stock sold, religious votes, and national figures visiting.
Mina Taylor of the Immigration Service was injured on March 7 aboard the steamship Erik and Belews Der as she left a railing. The incident prompted discussion of women inspectors and their role within the boarding service amid a broader push for greater female participation.
George B Sheldon sold his seat on the New York Stock Exchange for 42000, the highest price for a seat to date. Details of the sale were not announced, reflecting the strong demand and significance of the transaction amid ongoing exchange activity.
Cartoonist highlights a week of local events with humorous sketches and vignette captions. Framed by Friday lightness, the piece sketches townsfolk, schools, and community moments in a playful editorial snapshot.
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