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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1903

Page

7

Professor E M W Webster to Lead Kansas Dairies Study

Prof E M W Webster has been appointed to head a United States Department of Agriculture dairy division study on western dairy industries. The plan, led by Secretary Coburn, aims to examine milk production, distribution, and the economic impact across western Kansas and neighboring states, with a multi year scope. The Webster appointment follows his tenure at Kansas State Agricultural College and state dairy school experiences, highlighting regional dairy potential and practical implications for farmers and cooperatives.

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New Voting Machine Report Sparks Debate Across City

Fragmented OCR reads mention of a new voting machine, names like Tyone Dalkern and press button usage. There are garbled phrases about costs, arms, and ship defenses, suggesting confusion over equipment and security, with vague references to real estate and potential stress on the election process.

Hanged for Two Murders at Neh Maren 12-Cottliek

Fragmented newspaper summary recounts a man accused of two killings on September 11 at a home, the gunfire injuring and killing several individuals, his capture in a cornfield after a six day manhunt, and his eventual confinement. includesdated shop advertisements interwoven with the text.

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First murderer to be hanged under late regime in state prison

A critical article discusses debt burdens left by various nations, noting Britain’s role in lending to and backing foreign debt. It mentions John Bull as the personification of British finance, with figures on Guinea, Greece, Turkey, and Guatemala's bonds. It alleges that governments struggle to repay, citing Greek and Turkish bonds and Britain's guarantees. The piece implies a moral judgment on debt and the nation as debtor and guarantor.

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GLOVE-COUNTER PALMIST IN STORE READER

An observant young woman in a shop reads palms to predict glove demand and fashion taste. The piece notes customers’ reactions, hand shapes, and temperament as clues to whether gloves will sell, with commentary on style, fit, and social expectations.

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Aristocrats Visit Inspires Postum Coffee Remedy

A Chicago woman visiting friends in Illinois reports restoring health by switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She notes improvements in stomach and nerve issues after boiling Postum, and tells how her husband tried it and fully recovered, while her invalid brother also improved on the drink. The letter cites Battle Creek, urging Postum as a stomach friendly beverage.

Chicago Hushand Stenmoch Bonein Amati Niarme i Pat Ou Poetum Co Battle Creek

Many to Elect and State Constitutional Changes Planned

The article notes elections for two Supreme Court justices and multiple state offices, with a statewide vote on making the state printer elective. It discusses potential reapportionment into eight congressional districts, and mentions three amendments including venue change in criminal cases and governor veto powers on miscellaneous appropriations.

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Fifth Song Recital at Washburn College Chapel

The fifth annual recital by Washburn College music department will be held in the Washburn chapel this evening under director Sisk Grimsley. Admission is free. The program includes pieces by Horrocks Pryor Bock Cassidy Meyer-Helind and more, featuring Agnes Fiske Chadwick and Vida Wood among performers.

Washburn College Washburn Chapel Sisk Grimsley Horrocks Bird Rose Pryon Bock Hasa Cassidy, Meyer-Helirand Agnes Fiske Chadwick Homers Fostar Terssa del Riega Alise Biizabeth Cole Wekeriin Ning Ailes Aine Mueller Florence Merten Yex-Lavelioe Jana Phoweriss Vida Wood Marry Daniels Wright Schumann Ty Grenediers Battie Bishop Mary Heart

Millers Back Bill For Elective Railroad Commissioner Law

The state millers and allied commercial interests praised efforts to elect railroad commissioners by the people. Leaders like C H Ridgway and Herbert Hackney urged reform amid concerns the board favored railroads. The State Federation of Commercial Interests, including 21 manufacturers and millers, pressed for change and supported the measure.

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Move to Elect Railroad Commissioners by People

Citizens urge a people elected railroad commission to replace appointed officials arguing appointments favor rail interests. They claim the current board acts for railroad benefit, not the public, and fear delays if Democrats gain appointments. Ballot race cited between Hale of Lat Crom and Fike of Colby with party backers noted.

Soupellat Tve Raiiroad Corm Sioners Ax A Yeault Deenesse Dometoy Stl Hale Lat Crom J. N. Fike Colby Fike Rock Island Hale BB. P. Waggener Missouri Pacific Fale Waggener

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Hicks at 422 East Fourth Street

Mrs Hicks colored premiater of the Hick laundry died at night at 9 o clock of pneumonia after about five days illness. Widow of ex Policeman Hicks she leaves four daughters. Funeral at St Johns AME Church Sunday at 2 40 led by Rev Saelkos.

JS. Hicks Hick East Fourth Street Hicks St. John’s A ME Rov Saelkos

Local updates on Topeka events and election prep

In Topeka several items surface from local life. Poristay returns from a two week business trip to Calonade while Washburn and YWCA teams prepare for a Saturday game at Lakeo s Opera House in North Topeka. Voters count 1,000 unregistered residents facing April voting costs as they must pay 2.00 a day for registration. Parishioners and election officials discuss mayoral and city office elections with registration windows to open next week. Minor fire damage near Santa Pyshaoy leaves few losses. An exam for rural silk carriers is held with fourteen applicants. results go to Washington for approval. A rail line disruption involves a New Brunswick steamer incident near Liland fairway, with freight cars dumped into a river.

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