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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
9
In Topeka a heightened security plan surrounds President Theodore Roosevelt's arrival with 20 special patrols and police assignments. Officials warn against any disruption as the president speaks at the auditorium while strict access controls are enforced and surrounding streets are restricted.
Reported plans describe armed cadets and mounted officers policing a crowd during a public event with dense rules on positioning and carriage security. The document cites strict guard placements around carriages and the president’s station, emphasizing protects and conduct amid potential disorder.
Jamne D Wallace claims he is persecuted by garnishments and fights a restraining order in a district court filing. He asserts decades of service to the Santi Ire and targets three defendants including McClintoc, seeking relief through a May hearing.
Chicago dispatch reports Wells Fargo express robbed of 42000 near Silao Mexico on a Thursday. A courier diverted the small safe from the usual train route to his home, removing the money before authorities recovered about 31000 and detained around 40 people.
John Anderson orders the remains of Du Chaillu sent to Chicago for burial at his expense. He claims a long friendship with the deceased and offers to fund transport and grave at Grace Cemetery. A Chicago burial is planned with others awaiting disposition and a service in New York.
Washington reports direct cable between the United States and the Philippine Islands will be established by July Fourth. President Ward of the Postal Cubie and the secretary of the navy discuss the project amid the Honolulu transpacific layings. Denman Thampean, actor, reportedly suffers heart neuralgia delaying the Old Homestead tour and cast changes.
Local column from North Topeka notes visits by Mrs C Stewart of Hoyt and Mr James Coughlin with family. Quarantine placed on Charles Robert house on West Gordon for scarlet fever. Grace and Ethel Heinzman attend alumni banquet in Carbondale. Various store ads and upcoming sales at NEW ERA DEPT STORE. Mies Nellie Baker returns home to Larkins after brief trip.
To wearers of nobby shirts you will find here the very latest in plain or pleated bosom shirts in colors of black and white with many patterns. They cost $1.50 at any store in the city but fit and style are perfect and priced 25 to 50 cents less than elsewhere. Don’t miss seeing them you will be sure to buy at the price.
Eckery of appena and Walker of Gardner bought the Fracey Axinesy and store at 12 Kansas avenue and take possession at once. Mr Waller is to arrive from Gartner Saturday, and Mrs Walker, sister of Mrs Bekert, will follow next week. They will live at 217 Eighthnarente case.
In Topeka the new Crawford presents Two: Jolly Rovers as a novelty opening comedy with vaudeville acts including Miltona and band. The second part features The Four Miltona. Price tickets 15 25 30 cents. Henrietta Crosman stars in The Sword of the King at Crawford this Friday.
A local ad lists lawn mowers 14 inch for 3 dollars and 16 inch for 3.50. Plain screen doors 1 dollar, fancy 1.50. Wallpaper per roll five cents. Armstrong’s paint all colors a gallon 1.50. Special inducements offered in furniture carpets and mattings.
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