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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1903

Page

14

Washburns Victory in Nebraskas Big Home Game

Washburn defeated Nebraska in a hard fought baseball contest with early leads and key hits. Gilette and Delp provided scoring while Mehl and Wy canter contributed drives. Washburn pitching held Nebraskas hits to three, with strong defense and timely baserunning sealing the win.

Washburn Nebrasius Arles Colires Notre Nebraska Halle Monler Steppe Abell Benner Wasi Bret de Monier Theo Bhegere Brits de Mradkas Franks Amhiera Netrasla Nebraurka Celdren Celaren J. Washburn Caltron Gal Celiren Aig

Legal proceedings to review national congress sessions

The law section discusses semiannual meetings of the national preernal congress. It notes Attorney General actions and internal committee hearings. The report mentions a Supreme Court review and potential impacts on welfare and related agencies.

Chicago Pereana Penng J. S Dobiison Pearosy Kim

Kruttenschitt Explains Southern Pacific Circular Difficulty

Kruttenschitt explains a circular about Southern Pacific difficulty with tangled terms and names. The excerpt cites Pranttaco and Keuttecholle amid references to the Doligrnakars and an annual hunger issue, signaling broad tensions over policy and transfers in the Southern Pacific sector.

Ean Pranttaco Philteas Femrad

Southern Pacific officers refuse union aid, keep strike stance

An order issued during the a8 conference directed Southern Pacific officers to avoid assisting the Union Pacific. The move was strictly followed and denied any intent to extend the boiler work system, with the company president promising no agreement with boilermakers.

San Southera Pacific Union Paciic Southern Pacific Company

Three Drowned Near Kiondike River Mouth

Three men drown when a canoe capsizes at the mouth of the Kiondike river. The incident prompts local reports from the area as crews search the waters. The event occurs amid stalled Dominion naval and mining legislation debates.

Beatty Post-Intelligencer Kiondike Anii Eessian Lien Dominion Oxettemont Wits Ouewa Lemement Enemnriny

Baccalaureate Sermon and Institute Exhibit Planned in Topeka

The Topeka Teustetel Tistitce schedules a baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 3 PM with an exhibit of industrial department and programs. Speakers include Rev Be Duke and Rev FG Snelson among graduates Evalyn P. Eeking and Dolir Russell. Ample streetcar service will be provided and friends of the education are invited.

Theloning Exercmes Topeka Teustetel Tistitce Institute Merman Snelson Myx Duke Ee Siaduates Steneyunres Topeka Kansas Eva-lyn P. Eekinga Pratukfort Kats Dolir Russell Atehinor Nest Elucation Prin Promptiv Colok

Tennessee Marble Used for Statue of Lafayetta Pedestal

New York May 16 The pedestal for the monument to Lafayetta memory by American schoolchildren is completed and will be shipped to France. Sculptor Bartlett refined the pink Tennessee marble design and will place the model for the statue on the pedestal. Further study planned before starting the figure, with dedication ceremony projected for July 1908 to be an international affair.

Lafayetta New York Gehoel Hag Beers France Ply Swieves Bartlett Atver

Ringlings New Feature at Ringling Circus Atems

Ringlings dramatic new act features Annette and 300 performers in a bold spectacle. The article notes lavish costumes and stage effects, promising a city pageant vibe and a long tradition of pageantry, with dramatic music and visual display.

Ringling Circus Ringling Annette Peat Circus Paar

Joe Lestar Moves to Battle in Wheat Markets

New York May 34 An attorney in Mile City says Jos Lester, involved in the wheat commerce of 187 and USM, has made four proposals to his creditors. He seeks to settle debt with a price of 20 cents and a paternal guarantee for one proposal, while other terms remain to be carried forward.

Joe Lestar New York Mile City Jos Lester USM

Snapshot items from Topeka area news

Local notices report meetings at churches and schools, career moves, and civic notes. Dr A C Hloan heads to San Francisco to enlist in the navy. Box zone to San Francisco cited. Blue Rifles Lumber Co incorporated with capital stock. Topeka dog catcher appointed. River and lake fishing notes, and Washburn baseball team activity amid reorg. Smallpox, diphtheria, and health notices also mentioned along with a YMCA supper for workers.

Dy Feiwel Amarite Tex James Hayee Dayton Orin Art J R. Hayes Orelack Merrit Aera Topeka Emporia W. T A.C Hloan San Francisco Barca Kameus Hue Lowman Chapel Cee Blue Reples Lumber Company M. E. Younkin Pancoast Ik. Hackett George E Tooker Eureka Eo Kasity McCabe Ie Nick Port Huron Machinery Company Michigan Kansas Heath Department NE Thayer Wome Wellington Ladies’ Aid Society First’ Congregational Church Stra William Varios Accredited Washpurn Otwerver Eure Washburn Nebraska University Pridas Fiphtheria Storrs YMCA

Grape-Nuts Promises Relief From Digestive Ailments

A Battle Creek mail reports chronic bowel troubles tied to certain foods, with multiple doctors recommending surgery. She credits long term use of Grape-Nuts for restoring strength and health after severe collapse, noting improved digestion and ability to study. The ad claims scientific proof and public endorsement from Boerum Co. who produced the cereal.

Brdomingten Hia Gare Roy Ty Parente Theo Boerum Co

Weber Pianos Endorsements By Maurice Grau For Metropolitan Opera

A letter from Maurice Grau praises Weber pianos for tone quality durability and reliability used in grand opera settings. Grau notes his retirement from active management and confirms Weber pianos remain his preferred choice for constant use and hard wear. The ad-style piece claims Weber pianos surpass others in Europe and America and cites past satisfaction with Weber Up-Fight models.

Weber Piano Co Fifth Avenue New York Mitropolitan Opera House Weber Orta Europe Maurice Grau Grau Crawford Opera House

Unreadable Local Notices and City Affairs Digest

Fragmented local items mention E B Guild Music Co and lectures at Washburn, government cattle dipping order, Kansas Life Insurance Company property bid, city health board appointments, county clerk deputy chicken theft, Tepeka musicians, carpenters strike, state labor advances, National Guard adjutant orders, and weather influenced park work. text transcribes scattered names, places, and dates with many OCR errors.

B. Smith Mats Moriam WH. Rossington Washburn Baye Kansas City Ang Otter Topeka Smith Kaw N. J. Holmes W. E. Burk Stork Ennitary Sion Willest Kansas Bute Yesternas Katnas City Guorke Cole Johnt Mayer Tics Notier New York Durs Tepelde St Lots Globe Kansas Kelsey Nsich Aiounees National Guard Lantis Newton Esse Clay Street Guthrin Prenent Paley

Court awards $619.53 breach of contract verdict

A district court jury delivered a verdict in a case against a St. Louis company for breach of contract, resulting in a judgment of 619.53 dollars. The record notes jurors in the room and the proceedings surrounding the ruling.

Demtrits Ned Comereeconn Hines Johp St. Louis Willa Laws Balle Cosme

Manila bolo rush claims two American lives in insurgent clash

May 16 Manila reports Captain Clough Overton of the Fifteenth Cavalry and Private Harry Noyes were killed in a bolo rush near Sueaden inland of Minijanes. Private Hartley was wounded and is listed among those routed. Six enemies were reportedly killed as natives approached the American command under deceit and attacked. Scouts are pursuing the insurgents.

Manila Clough Overton Fifteenth Cavalry Harry Noyes Hartley Sueaden Minijanes Captainson

Strike Expands as Denver Workers Out in Citywide Action

In Denver on May 1 the strike executive committee ordered widespread walkouts across industries. About 5 400 workers joined with 2 350 reported, swelling the total out in protest. unions demand arbitration and wage protections while employers seek to maintain operations. Special meetings planned within 24 hours to decide next steps as the unions seek broader support and possible mediation.

Denver Asl Cigarmakers Prlp Paper Amit Mes Warn Deer Utlers Retell Mattress Makers Garment Hordtehoers Cleratrical Cnopers Rebacco Atripbers Tall Wre Theorter Ateea Building Trades Council Mme Weatera Packing Company Deseo Scith Canton Hel

Lost Her Jewelry A Robbery At Berkiny Hotel

May 16 report from London states Mrs Lorian and Mr Pierre Lorillard were robbed of about $50,000 in jewels and valuables at the Berkiny hotel after being followed from Monte Carlo. Mrs Lorillard lost all except what she wore and a letter of credit. Two suspects seen at multiple points in London. A separate note reports wireless work for Alaska and a May New York bank statement.

London Pierre Lorillard

Allen's Foot-Ease advertised shoe powder remedy

A vintage advertisement urges use of Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. It claims relief for swollen nervous hot feet and tired feet, easing aching, blisters and callous spots, bunions, and sweating by making new or tight shoes comfortable.

Allen

Bushnell Patten Named Temporary President at State School of Minerals

Made at Golden Colorado on May 6 the board of trustees appointed Andrace Bushnell Patten professor of geology and mineralogy as temporary president of the state school of minerals succeeding President Palmer who retires June 10. Other faculty likely to stay while work continues.

Golden Colo The State School of Minerals Andrace Bushnell Patten, Jrofemer Palmer Patties Erik Det Balting Ie Crauble Palmerocourrnit Dr. Wood

Special Announcement at New Ovintord for May 2

Manager Crawford announces arrangements for the opening party at the New Ovintord on Monday May 2 for Mary Shaw in Ibre na rami. The show titled Ghorts will unfold along the city street frame and feature a highly praised extracrili kery cast by metropolitan critics. Free list suspended. price 25 cents.

Crawford Apnearties Mary Shaw Ibrena Rami New York

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