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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1903
Page
8
A long revival campaign continues in Sheldon as Wil addresses a packed tabernacle. The question of staying on is put to a vote, while Topeka's noted author preaches but refuses cooperation. A flurry of names, places, and events fill the record as attendees weigh continuing services and leadership.
Reilly, a laborer, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after repeatedly laughing during treatment. Doctors report he cannot be controlled and has been moved between wards for observation. He reportedly caused distress among patients and staff and remains under supervision as doctors seek care.
Reported clashes over voter registration and eligibility dominated a board meeting. Several names were granted or denied registration amid partisan protest, with aides and church volunteers serving refreshments during a lengthy session.
A dense fragment lists many individuals and families visiting or staying with relatives in Lawrence and nearby towns. Mentions include Zin, Zinn, King, Leavitt, Wells, Snyder, Armstrong, Taylor, and others, with travel to Isanesh City and Lawrence noted among various visits and extended stays.
Fragmented OCR text describes oil field ownership and land control disputes, references to Miami area real estate, and mentions of military recruitment and labor strife. The readable portions are garbled with nonsensical phrases, making precise entities and events hard to confirm.
A split on the West rrmitroad line near Swarts Creek today left several badly burned. One passenger, Fienmin Wagar, suffered severe scalds but is expected to recover. Nine others were injured and treated at the scene.
A Fort Scott youth aboard a transport recalls life at sea for saloon crowds. He recounts sailors stealing and hid yeasts, a crate of kitchen gear, and a plan to raid officers cabins. The tale weaves alongside shipboard pranks and a tense late night watch.
A Lewisworth Kansas case lists Patrick Haley injured when a defective sidewalk collapsed on February 4. The suit seeks $10,000 from the city of Leavenworth, with details noting the death of another party in April and a separate trampling action involving a judge and attorneys.
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