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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
9
A dense, late era report sketches a broad debate on education and social policy. It names figures and institutions in a sprawling, unruly narrative that touches on governance, culture, and reform through a torrent of names, events, and conjecture.
New York May 14 reports say a man alleged as the planner of an infernal device at the Curatd docks is traced through a letter warning to Policy Countelwioner Greene and a hotel register. Investigators connect the suspect to a mysterious figure named G. Russell Boie and a handwriting match to the note found on the crime scene.
A fragmented Kansas notice lists charters granted to several firms including Coffeyville Bottle and Glam and Kanone Deitting Co with capitals ranging from 18 000 to 320 000. Mentions of oil or gas prospecting surface alongside local officials and scattered names, places, and dates reflecting a chaotic historical business scene in Montgomery and nearby counties.
A pretty home wedding celebrated this afternoon in Jeswell City as Miss Grace Chucheh wed Mr. W. Vo Church Wad Me Suck Smith at half past one. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Philip Wende Crannell with music by Mme. Mary Ott. Attendants included Mrs. Ezra Merrill Cherrington as matron of honor. Guests from out of town and local relatives attended a drawing room ceremony with palms, white snowballs, and festive decorations. The bride wore a white musseling gown with a long chiffon veil and a pink rose bouquet. Afterward, a reception in the hall featured carnations and red roses, with plans for the couple to move to Topeka and depart for California next week.
A garbled local notices page lists residents and guests including Dr Thompson, Dr Aston, and Dr Weel in Emaperin for dental association events, Jennie Wilson visiting Valencia, and Florence Bennett in Baldwin. It mentions visits to Denver and Colorado Springs, a Wille Wood theater performance, and Mrs George Harrison visiting Indianapolis. Several names and addresses appear with fragmented street references and dates, indicating a bustling social calendar across multiple communities.
A pale man described as a nearly white Negro reported to Delice station that G J Pirpedr, a grocer, assaulted him and fled. A bystander described the suspect as looking for Pirpedr, while townsfolk debated if the case would go to court, and one witness claimed to have written to a witch regarding the defendant.
Callie Walter, of Princeton, died at Queneme sanita rium after initial treatment and recovery at home. Her husband and others reported efforts to treat and move her to care facilities, with uncertain details and a note of financial settlement.
A report on an upcoming Lawrence conference session with Dr Pat Austeon of Philadelphia presenting The Relations of Christianity to the State. The visitor and local officials plan a very interesting speech as part of the National Reternation recommendations conference in Lawrence under the auspices of the Secretacy for the Consideration.
A Bristol Ontario family credits a dietary remedy with restoring their sick child and improving health and disposition. The testimonial praises Bee of scientistive food and Grape Newt as a last resort after prior remedies failed, noting the product’s appeal to children and early success in the household.
President George B. Hiss of the Southern Cotton Spinners Association criticizes market manipulators for harming producers and manufacturers. He cites huge U S cotton turnover, argues open policy promotes fair profit, and warns about foreign competition and Manchurian trade implications for American textiles.
Pans May 14 The miners strike here is virtually settled with an agreement reached though signatures remain. Tropical Worm Disease Berlin May Government commission says the tropical worm disease affecting 30,000 Westphalian miners mainly targets those who work in darkness and rarely see the daylight.
The government will employ 150 specially trained personnel to combat the malady and isolate sufferers. Emphasis on cleanliness and sanitation as remedies. Jury finds responsibility in Mrs Thomas Mc Kannon death after Wiener bullfine collapse. verdict blames architect, contractor, and bulldozer operator.
A provisional en cagement of 5,000 gold min for export to Argentina was arranged by the local agent at London & Wyer Platte tank limited in New York on Saturday.
Farmers can obtain complete land reports on experimental agricultural work across Nebraska Kansas Colorado and Wyoming. A special bulletin covers alfalfa wheat corn beet sugar and related crops. Free descriptive literature and schedules available from the Advertising Department Grand Trunk Railway System Chicago and from J C Fulton depot agent FA Lewis T A Kansas Avenue and phone numbers provided.
The Milwaukee Retail Grocers association announces a nationwide campaign against manufacturers and department stores that price goods below wholesale level. President Henry W. Schwarz predicts the move will spread to all states with National Grocers branches as stores drop groceries in competition with department chains.
Odd, garbled report outlines the Higgins case against Santa Fe, with trial planned, juror scrutiny and claims of injuries from a yard accident. Mentions Topeka attorney and a Chicago damages suit, plus a medical anecdote about Electric Bitters.
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