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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
6
A brief police bulletin reports thieves making off with 312 and some fresh Vega items. No further details on location or suspects are provided in the readable text.
A chaotic Topeka day ends with a burglary report and a suspect fined. The narrative ties to local police, courthouse actions, and a tense sequence involving searches, witnesses, and later court findings amid a citywide calm following the incident.
Fragmentary copy shows a court proceeding involving a late member and a native of Molt Fineinh. It mentions a Tessie Green and a person named Tom Gags, with references to Ponca City and a casual threat to print. A court verdict describes fines and a mattress pile incident on Tower building.
The large Topeka crowd gathered for Judge Walter E. B. Fagan’s funeral, with services at the residence and later at the Topeka cemetery. Officiants included Rev. S Hendesning, and attendees from the Topeka Bar Association and Modern Woodmen, while tributes praised his public service and personal integrity.
Madinowstin Kentucky prepares for trial in Hopkins County Court over the killings of union miners near Rostowe. Defense and prosecution ready as judge delays ruling. about 150 men to be held in reserve if needed. Sunday School convention attendance noted at Parson Farman with about 230 miles traveled. public gathering in a large tent amid debate on responsibility and vessel-related charges.
A man identified as Denorter was arrested after a murder occurred in the week. Investigators report a tense scene at a residence and the victim named Clark is dead. Authorities aim to move the case forward as they gather evidence and question potential witnesses.
A garbled historical column parodies a legendary penny press empire. It claims the Kicker newspaper would employ hundreds, print millions of copies, and influence events from McKinley to imperial Spain, with a boastful portrait of staff, presses, and weaponry.
A New York woman suffered a leg infection and non healing sore for years. After medical advice to quit coffee and start Postum she saw the sore heal rapidly and headaches vanish. She praises Postum and urges others to switch from coffee, claiming health improvements and a marvel at the cure.
A garbled, wartime era missive laments independence yet asserts U S resolve. The text rattles with jumbled phrases about world order and “the Bey of Algiers” amid calls against dubious cures, claiming strong editorial unity and a pledge to continue presses and readers.
Article surveys period costumes in James K. Hackett's Winston Churchill production of The Crime noting 1857 1860s fashion details. Describes ladies gowns with soft swaying skirts from 1857 1860s and later rigid bustle styles, hats belts and hair, plus men's coats and a wide brim hats. Mentions regionally favored Southern Philadelphia hat trades and heritage of various garments.
In Denver opening night at the Broadway before a large audience Mary Shaw and company staged Ibsen's Ghosts. The play stirred spectators with Miss Shaw's intense performance and immediate suicide scene drew multiple curtain calls. Denver crowds witnessed notable dramatic triumph as the cast received repeated acclaim.
Waves of confusion spread as dispatches report 1,000 Parsons arrested in a raid. Officials say a deadly confrontation prompted actions and investigations by the central authority. No further details available on victims or charges at this time.
Oberlin College held a May event naming Henry C. King, D. D., as president. The ceremony reflected the college's leadership transition and its continuing academic mission.
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