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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1903
Page
6
The Kincols group throws support to Smith for department commander. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text, but the endorsement signals key backing within the organization for the race.
Scattered notes show Sen John Chaney advocating a $1,500 line item in a general appropriation bill. The document lists numerous relief and institutional items across Kansas, including orphanages, hospitals, homes, and charities, with multiple named locations such as Leavenworth and Topeka.
The Ciunda arrived yesterday from Liverpool reporting severe hurricane conditions near St Johns. Crew including Boatswain Cook suffered injuries while Engineer Brayton sustained finger injuries during the distress.
An incident near St Joseph involves Marold Money and Harald Alora of Gakland with Maresh and others traveling for reasons unclear. Authorities say potential recovery actions are planned, while parents remain on scene and the city responds.
A novice reader notes the Kansas legislature averages ages around mid forties to seventies with Senators Cubbison McMillan and White cited. The piece mocks figures as based on Crane's blue book, cites age estimates from 1835 birth years and 1835 births, and critiques the notion of measured intelligence. It humorously condemns adulterated candy linked to legislative malfeasance and warns of future regulations and penalties.
A fragmented report notes Senator Partes has secured a 7 percent resolution related to a silver measure for ether realm policy. It mentions Billy Boanee and a pending collection process, with timelines tied to several regional collections and potential shifts in the housing and governance discussion.
Allan Sankey reports his father evangelist Sankey is totally blind with a chance that one eye might be restored after surgery. The condition worsened after Dwight Moody's death, and a two year decline culminated in an operation by Dr Kalish. Prognosis remains uncertain as doctors assess potential partial restoration of sight.
A fragmented reminiscence reports a man who drank coffee for years and suffered heart, nerve, and memory issues before collapsing at a tree. After a doctor advised against coffee, he quit and reportedly improved, claiming weight loss and renewed health after years of heavy coffee use.
In North Topeka a crowded scene gathers as residents share news on baptisms and church events. Mrs Henry Stafell of Hoyt visits, Caton DeLeon Burke was reported from Abilene, and several community members gain or change roles in millinery and local services. A Baptist church funeral for Adam Landis is noted along with the death of Mrs Paine from pneumonia, and other local remarks include a WCA branch meeting and class reorganizations.
Miss Anna Webb of Summitville has managed a fifty-barrel flour mill since last July after her father LA Webb died. She restored trade and confidence, with John Whister aiding in mechanics while she oversees business, records, and weekly travels as a commercial traveler. Webb, 5 feet 5 inches, 145 pounds, emphasizes education and self-reliance, balancing family duty with community respect in the surrounding towns.
New York March reports the Dressmakers Protective Association debates whether Western women are better formed than Eastern women. Consensus cites Western women as more fully developed due to straighter corsets and healthier lifestyles, with comments on bust size, fashion standards, exercise, riding, golf, and overall figure lines.
A Mattoon merchant and a Winnipesaukee observer discuss corset trends among women in Maskoba. They note fittings vary, costs differ from casters, and a trend toward eastern styles. Bust measurements are rising, influenced by prevailing corset fashions, with sports and daily activity shaping wear.
A Vienna report spotlights a five year old boy who has demonstrated remarkable chess skill, learning from his father and displaying early mastery. The piece notes the child’s rapid advance, comparing him to established masters and highlighting the neighborhood fame of a prodigious talent.
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