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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
5
Fragmented OCR reads a proposal where Weston leads a project to widen and improve roads over sixty days with county and township funding. The plan calls for a state share and local contribution, targeting better transport links and economic benefit amid a broader discussion of public works and regional growth.
A fragmentary report describes a rare joint appearance by President Roosevelt and former President Cleveland on a shared platform. The piece notes the tense scene, the audience’s reaction, and hints at policy contrasts while preserving the era’s political atmosphere.
A long critical commentary argues for male dominance in Chicago journalism, condemning women as proprietors and editors while urging reform via thorough scrutiny of public papers. It questions motives, warns of sensationalism, and calls for responsible, explicit accountability in city politics and press.
Fragmentary local notes describe Tayhaweer Jots events and a Fourth of July like celebration in Tayhaweer with streets blocked by a strike and a car incident near Arka riling Site. Mentions of a Wellington man selling eggs and a farmer watching the president provide scattered details.
A fragmented report mixes odd incidents from a Kansas county including theft, drunkenness, lightning strikes, and court hearsay. Notable mentions include a 37.00 note for a lightning rod, a 175 harvest figure, and local chatter about wagon routes and saloons.
A garbled Chicago News excerpt mentions a dentist addressing root causes of trouble and hints at political discussions about electing a candidate. It references a St Louis woman advertiser and a claim about selecting a wife. The text is fragmentary and unclear in details.
Gloucetter Musa reports a disaster at Wise Point entrance to Cane harbor where the Whitte Point party’s vessel struck during the night. Of fifteen crewmen, only three survived as W. Stillwell and C. Hub succeed in reorganizing the Rock Island system and Topeka departments after the loss.
A 19th century instruction note warns mule drivers to watch the animals’ feet. The Devnvere & Fa tes firm is cited. The piece reports 28 mining boys killed this year for neglecting foot care, urging drivers to avoid driving bar footed mules.
A disrupted event left participants unclear as delays affected the schedule. Details reference a venue on Noo 4 Wort Sie teenth street and involve local organizers, with further information required to confirm new timing and participants.
In a Tilted States circuit court session today the government prosecuted ten defendants in a trust case. The miners claimed no unlawful conspiracy and argued the agreement was to raise output only within contract terms. They contended production stayed at full capacity while the contract remained in effect, and denied any restraint on competition. The court was urged to issue an injunction if the parties failed to comply.
London May 1 The House of Commons debated a Frankfurt resolution endorsing a plan to purchase the existing railways in the South African colonies at about 87 million dollars with 25 million for expropriation, 12.5 million for land settlement and 10.06 million for public works, funded by a joint colonial loan and overseen by a new intercolonial council. The rate of interest was not disclosed in advance.
The slate lists candidates with Mrs W A Stormin of Cottonwood Fall leading as chair and J D Hodges of Arkansas City as committeeman M and other nominees including Mrs Sallie HH Wraume and Mrs K Dimple for various roles in Cowley County with multiple regional names and positions.
A Chesapeake and Ohio steamer passenger sues for twenty thousand dollars damages after a pet dog is injured aboard while en route to Baltimore. Charles J. Newmps and Gus Stine Laurengus testified as attorneys collected statements. the purser ordered two deck hands to remove the dog, one man allegedly struck and resisted, and other details remain unclear.
May reports from Newport say Mr and Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt attended the funeral of Mrs Jose Allen in their head borderer. The Vanderbilt baby was in charge and drew attention as many farmers gathered for the event. The scene reflected local social ties amid a busy period of naval and racing news in California and Kansas avenues.
Topeka residents may gain access to more seats as the auditorium expands for a concert series. The theater plans additional sections totaling about twenty seats while out of town orders exceed fifty, prompting quick sales and limited remaining availability. Major Andaran has not announced the next release date for remaining seats.
The afternoon session described Dr Powell and Fudge Banag contending for recovery while Judge Fagan faces illness. A lingering fever and extended absence threaten the proceedings as the judge remains unable to attend, with the trial obfuscated by illness and delays.
Richard K Gamble died yesterday at his home on West Faith Street. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 2 oclock, with arrangements by Chaplain Morse of the Banta Fo area. Mrs. Morse reports news from Wooster of her mother’s death. Mrs Helen Woolmurm Morne has been at her mother’s bedside for five weeks. she leaves four children and two daughters, aged about twenty.
Rev FW Emerson visits To yok techy on to Lawrence while Lincoln address details of Mint and 260 ping awards for YWCA youths. Washburn course recital features Miss Florence Morten and Miss Vida Nowt with Santa Fe rail fares. Washburn baseball trip to Omaha delayed. Santa Fe offers special rates. Victor County security women gather Friday evening.
At a private home in Butte on a May night, Anne Hattie Sours hosted a dressed as men event for twelve prominent young women connected to J. K. Healer, nephew of a U S Senator Clark. Attendees arrived in their own carriages in men’s evening wear and carried out the unusual program until daybreak.
In Pittsburgh on May 6 laundry drivers threaten a work stoppage to enforce cash on delivery for parcels, complaining previous delays cost them money. Separate Philadelphia reports say a committee favors postponing changes to the Protestant Episcopal church structure and will vote later.
Report from Thrum Cape indicates the Aehing schooner Gloriand from Ghose ter Must went ashore at Canso last night and was broken up. The captain and fourteen crewmen are missing. Confirmation arrives that the loss of Gioriana is true. The vessel carried eighteen aboard, with only three saved.
In Buffalo this November 6 a surrogate court decision grants Mrs. Alice Burdick custody of her three children. The surrogate interprets the will of Str. Gick directing guardianship through his executor.
Minneapolis report states ex Major Ames and associates face bribery extortion charges as county attorney Hoardman campaigns in a closer jury race. Governor Black endorsed in Louis area amid GAR encampment events and new resolutions passed at East St. Louis.
May 6 reports Colonels Banton and Amarotta convicted of brigandage and conspiracy after Hlawiice insurrection. They were sentenced to death but execution date awaits Supreme Court review. Also news that ex Governor J E Rad eoisia is booked to sail tomorrow on the Hamburg liner Deutschland from New York.
Fragmentary OCR text shows military or evacuation talk with names and places garbled. Mentions Linents Neb, Mary R Gor, Mickey, Omantia, Omahs vip, Beuels COSY ReSePNMeTits, and a petition signed by a chairperson or official from Chniidlin. Details are unreadable due to damage.
Milliner on Hind Street Euce chased a young woman along main street to North Baltimore Street in Bowling Green, catching up near McQuilkin’s mill. The woman wore a fine hat she grabbed from her head and attempted to keep, but after a pursuit the hat was returned to the milliner amid protest.
New York reports on tie bs Manila with Hengut to join Governor Tato Fort. Prince Ferdinand of Portugal and Queen Arielle of Portugal arrived. no political subsidence noted. A query into dynamite risks in Hutheria linked to Macedonian revolution. Attorney Folk Han receives information on a legal bul. Madrid dispatch hints Pretender assassinated near Ze- camp.
Fragmentary OCR lists items such as light loaf flour and various fruits. Mentions peaches plums pears olives and bulk goods with unclear quantities or context. No evident events people or organizations.
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