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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
9
A society page fragment lists numerous individuals and events, including Mrs Willen, Miss ayid Nectun, and Mr Albert T. It references parties, surveying corps, charitable or club functions, and visits across multiple towns such as Wellman Strae Woodbury Bayard Whines and Deage City. The text mixes names, places, and tentative dates, with incomplete sentences and unclear chronology, reflecting a crowded social notice column.
Fragmented OCR notes list names and addresses in Salina and Topeka regions. Mentions include Mrs Otismarge at Oberlin and Mrs A. Biden with a return from Hambleton. Embroidery club and North Topeka group schedule a meeting with Mrs Barnes and Mrs McCartney at specific streets.
In Stews Kansas a 13 year old, Sutter of Norcalk, was robbed near the depot around mid afternoon. A pocketbook containing silver and paper currency valued over 272 was taken. The assailants fled, dropping a timber and a purse, later recovered by Mr. Stiffler and others. A total of about 54 in notes and a few checks were left behind as thieves fled toward a railroad crossing.
Fragmentary report indicates rapid recruitment amid a contested coastal region. Movements include forces associated with Hiram, Caplin Petersen, and Hendurac Whee as tensions rise along the Atbe Boe coast with anticipated troop concentrations and strategic maneuvers between opposing armed camps.
A murky OCR fragment describes distributing four hundred ten thousand dollars in a jumble of names and offices. It mentions J Ryan and a merchant context with credit and March timing, but the text is garbled. Specific people and places are not clear due to damaged wording.
A garbled report describes Teutheretn Willard performing in a local Topeka stage show. It mentions a grand venue and mixed critical impressions of acting ability and stage presence amid unclear names and titles due to OCR errors.
The piece analyzes a deadly early 20th century struggle between Burton aligned Republicans and their rivals as state Senate clout and party control hinge on the 1903 election. It details factional splits, governor Bailey’s recommendations, tax and funding disputes, and strategic moves to influence nominations, with focus on Burton and Kelly and the ongoing Senate House rift.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Mr Sutton aims for reelection, with political tensions noted around the Senate. Immediate action is expected once members return, while factions from the Robs prenate tare seek to influence the upcoming session.
The Rock Island line bids against Southern Pacific for a government contract to carry passengers and mail from Chicago to San Francisco, via Ogden, with a partial route under the Missouri River. The bid favors the Southern Pacific due to lower field costs and government credit on new contracts, with projected savings and funding benefits shared with naval appropriations.
New York March 11 Eugens Vishof, a French owner of jumpers, sails home after four months in the United States studying turf conditions. He plans to bring his jumpers and possibly race them in America if invited. he notes French and English jumpers and the development of hurdle riders here. He has not hired any American jockeys yet and expects to decide on participation within four weeks.
A rumor spreads of a major personnel shift in the Santa Fe railroad system as Easley and Fox swap posts between the Western Bansas and New Mexico divisions. The report, doubted by some, claims Easley becomes general superintendent and Fox takes the New Mexico role, with a counterclaim that the change is false.
Mrs. Allie Safford widow of county attorney Harry Safford vanished from 400 West Railroad Street in North Tupeka. Neighbors and police search the Kansaa river area while family doubt suicide, noting she left in nightdress with no clothing and had been melancholy for weeks. Her four children, including Alice, and friend Mrs. Fisk recount her frail state and recent conversation about care for the family.
A grocer in Texas reports customers abandoning coffee for Postum after direct usage guidance on the package. He says Postum eased his own stomach troubles and that his mother found relief after quitting coffee and drinking Postum. A short, dry note mentions a West County woman also stopping coffee and feeling steadily better.
The North Topeka column notes a printing company feature on North Kansas Avenue with Morsford and daughter in town for a grand opening display of Maite Styles. It mentions local meetings at Bra Frank's residence, a visit by Rev J A Stavely to attend conference, and returns from hospitalization. A large turnout at Harmony Rebekah Lodge refreshes the group, and Os Kaha hosts a millinery display as Courtney plans a new line.
March 11. In New Hampshire superior court a hearing was held on the extradition of Dr. Alfred Atom, ex mayor of Minneapolis, to return for trial on charges of he theft. Extradition papers approved by Governor Techelder. Sheriff Dreger of Minnesota attended as the court prepared to decide. The defendant claimed efforts to avoid capture and said he would be out of the state within hours if permitted.
Fragmentary item notes Shaw in New York and a tied event with unclear gate or conditions. Readable words show brief reference to place and outcome but lack concrete details or dates.
A warrant was issued involving Gide Tinkin and Tevowlne the order lesaed ssatortny to TS Soren by nation ey to My roeeco Me Wrath. The case concerns an alleged obstruction and attempted influence tied to residents and a failed inquiry. Wright Novi faced the Seainienk Oyse oH account of Mie testi. Justice ce retary declined to answer further questions.
Chinago reports a strike by the National Alliance of Sheet Metal Workers affecting 110 workers overdue on a March 1 contract. The disrupted assignments involve 25 members of the Sheet Metal Contractors' association, with delays at the Boston West Eighth Ticket Office and related union statements.
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