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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1903

Page

8

Penny Plan Surfaces In Ottawa Civil Talks

The draft Penny plan outlines a broad reorganization with President Mize of aRyhtare approving the mission and strong support from local officials. Negotiations center on a university and city roles, with new departments in arts and sciences, law, and public service.

Bay Poole Mize aRyehtare Lie Henty Topeka Burn Prof. Perry Epons Neous Woeitel Tavele Kingetbers University of Midschurh Helen Truth Ingedie Hematea Om Enpartouint Neil George i Stone Albert Fivul Whittemore Atom Nawillp Clark Howe Hadley Conant Law School Martha of St. Aives Gitano A. McCabe Wwe Caninak Shit Weis

New Yick May 12 unrest in city streets ends with casualties

A violent incident near the Clix In ieae pallce left one prominent figure severely wounded and around sixty others dead or dying. Police report a chaotic scene as gunfire erupted, with a hastily organized response by local forces to control the Weretck.

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Governor Bates Reveals Topography Aiding Thieves

Governor Bates tells a humorous tale about horse thieves and their knowledge of the territory. He notes the thieves are well versed in the land, making pursuit difficult, and recalls his own saddle and horse, underscoring the challenge of tracing stolen assets across the country.

Engidental Debbe-New Bates Himsoit Dion Corm

May 20 Banquet At Throop Club Promises Night of Entertainment

Invites issued for a Saturday Night Club annual banquet on May 20 at the Throop hotel dining room. notables like Henry Fo Mason Judge Pickler J Fone Henry J Allen and others named as honorees. program features include literary items and speeches by figures such as Judge Whit and Peter Welch with Governor's voice noted.

Henry Fo Mason Kureas Ayreme Court AE Pickler Smith Gentesse Agin McKeever Charlie Henry J. Allen Clemens Sd Fermer Dolig Win Perry Henry Mam Peter Welch H. J

Interuniversity athletic meet in London postponed

Yale and Harvard officials announce Yale will not participate in the proposed inter-university athletic contest in London during July 18 Harvard refusing to take part leads to cancellation or postponement of the event with Oxford Cambridge authorities receiving the message.

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Brutality Allegations Surface at Topeka Asylum Witnesses Testify

Washington State investigation hearings continue as attendants face brutal mistreatment claims at a Topeka asylum. McCurdy testified to choking a patient and dismissal of concerns by the superintendent. Undertaker Johnson spoke of decomposed bodies and neglect, while an undertaker named Nurman reported wounds with a hickory club and restraint stag.

Ineerie Asuinine Topeks Asylum Brutatoy McCurdy State Board of Charities Nurman T. Johnson Iim Jirst Bruke Uhl

Dramatic Events At New Crawtors Tonight

James K. Hackett Jones presents The Crisis in St. Louis tomorrow night at the New Crawtors theater. Churchill’s Civil War tale draws audiences and lavish press praise, with nightly Olympic Theater receipts near sixteen thousand dollars.

James Hackett Jone America New Crawtors St. Lewis Tvent Mr. Churchill Wren Olympic Hough

Eczema relief by Swift Specific Company advertised cure

A testimonial extols S S S as a deep blood cleansing remedy for eczema and related skin troubles. It claims external applications fail, while internal treatment clears acids and poisons from the blood, restoring health and ending eruptions. The ad promises free medical advice from the Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia.

S.S.S S. S.S Swift Specific Company Atlanta, GA

Piay and Company Return Visit Set for Limited Engagement

A partial OCR reads that Piay and Company plan a return visit as a single performance this year, with a spring tour including New Orleans Louisville Indianapolis Atlanta and Philadelphia among cities. The producer notes the engagement is for one night only and no further shows can be arranged at this venue.

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Postmaster General outlines rural delivery delays and growth

Washington reports no new rural routes until the new budget year begins July 1. Payne cites exhausted appropriation with a $20,000 deficit, yet projects 39 new routes next year and a total of 27,000 routes. He expects self sustaining rural delivery within seven years and promises continued improvements balanced with economy.

Washington Payne Bristow United States Page Paysie

Convention Scene In Tittaburg As Workers Gather

In Tittaburg Pennsylvania May 13 several conventions of labor groups arrived for meetings at local facilities. Participants include Railway Conductors and Ladies Auxiliary, American Order of Steam Engineers, and others as sessions run all week with some extending into the next week. In Rome May 19 Cardinal Satolli applied to the pope for nobility for Martin Maloney of Philadelphia for Catholic contributions and parochial church work. the pope granted him the title Marquis after confirming information from Philadelphia and Trenton bishops.

Tittaburg Mary International Association of the Workers of Aineties McDonridngh Mmiong Tnt Brganisa Orferof Makes Maloney Rome Cardinal Satolll Recolly Martin Maloney Philadelphia Trenton Maluncy

Real Estate Transfers List From City Subdivisions

A miscrow real estate transfer list shows multiple property deeds across Orchard Prison addition and various blocks, with transferring entities including Orchard Place Lot Co, The Ex-Parm Co, The First National Bank, and individual buyers. Notable parcels include lots 217 and 19 Artes avenue, 1080 Southeast Quarter, and parts of Sixth Street, with prices ranging from 1 to 400 dollars and dates referencing 26-28 and 0 blocks. The entries reflect numerous adds and wifes, with transfers to Anna Bradley and Michael Beery among others, in Weinberger’s and Jackson street neighborhoods.

Orchard Place Lot Co W. Rob Ineon Lowe van Buren Orchard Prison N.F. Hands mx-Farma Duckeigon Buwet Weinheimer First National Bank Ott Pinsent Anna Fi Bradley Chester Avenur Norton Hakersam Fr. Dawson Artes Avenue J. W. Morrie Thomason Chester Worton Phon Ex-Parm Co Prante Stewart Wits Tad North Walt Jackson Simet Weinberger T. K. Keith Louis Crabb Setergen Street Keith Reardon Curry Brander Street Metsiers 2d Horne ‘Street Jebnses Place W. D Ripper Emoma J. Ware Southeast Averter Sixth Street Johnson G. Horton Ex Farm Co Hes Joie Jackson Gandy Land Lawrence Street Mets Ker

Nickel Plate Road Promotes Through Trains and Meals

The Nickel Plate Road advertises three daily through trains eastward with vestibuled sleeping cars and American Club Meals. Fares range from a dime to a dollar, with a la carte service offered in nickel plate dining cars. Travel is pitched as time and money saving versus competing routes between Chicago and the Bart. Historic contact details for agents in Chicago and city offices are listed. The fragment also mentions cough remedies and a wartime style product across the page.

Chicago Harrison St Fifth Ave Aves Adan St Auditorium Annx John Oy Calatan Akeni Shums Root

Kansas City Sued For 25115 Over Gamewell System

Fred W. Firmus, a Kansas City politician and promoter, faces a circuit court suit for 25115 filed by the Gamewell Fire Alarm and Telephone Company. The petition details a history of the Gamewell police and pre-signal system bought by the Kahane City police board, and Fleming’s alleged interest in the deal including city payments of 420,000. The Gamewell company, a New York manufacturer, contracted with the Missouri company for Kansas City installation in 1901, with cash and notes to be paid on satisfactory testing outcomes. Fleming says he owes nothing and refuses responsibility in the suit.

Kansas City Fred W. Firmus Gamewell Fire Alarm Telephone Company Gamewell Police Commissioners Kahane City Hugh C. Ward Alfred Gregory James A. Reed Fred W. Fleming Ince Gamewell Fire Action Telephone Company New York Poocco Telephone and Signal Company Missouri Company Missouri Gamewell Company Fleming

Passing bad checks arrests preacher's son in Philadelphia

Philadelphia May 33 It is reported that 2h year old Germond son of Rev Dr Philip Germond pastor of the Cheleta Episcopal church was arrested yesterday on a charge of passing forged checks. He traveled with his wife using hotels and small payments, allegedly covering the shortfall with bad checks. The inspector cites prior offers of cheques in St Louis Denver Washington and Hartford. Meanwhile in Baltimore the election board says there is no legal fight to count ballots.

Philadelphia Puliby T. Jermond Wilkesharr Chiskey Germond Philip Germond Cheleta Episcopal Church Anount Bion Germany Aaid Cheeter St. Louie Penver Fulton Neb Washington Hartford Conn

Unclear Election Result Sparks McLane Challenge

Four precincts counted on election day leave Robert M. McLane, Democrat, with a 586 plurality while challengers contest his right to hold office. Awaiting certification, questions arise about mayoral inauguration on May 1 and Republican managers plan to contest the outcome.

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Floater Found In Monongahela River At Pittsburg

The body of an unknown man was found floating at the foot of Short street in Pittsburg, likely a murder case. A forced handkerchief gag and back wounds suggest blunt-force injury. age estimated around 40s, body heavily mud-stained and waterlogged, time since death under 12 hours. Local inquiry hints at foul play and a possible homicide investigation.

Pittsburg Monongahela Short Street

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