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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
6
Police notes recount a campaign against disorderly houses with a Sunday jail for raid victims and multiple arrests. Officers patrol areas, seize illegal activity, and confront suspects including a woman arrested at another spot. Witnesses describe confrontations and warnings, while court actions loom over accused individuals.
A worker named Michael Majiny and another young man died after being cut by a passing train in the Santa Fe yards. The bodies were found near the No. 6 station by the engine crew. An inquest is planned at Bibretas's office to determine cause and time of death. The deceased will be buried in George City. brother Bruthne of Charay will attend.
The state board and chamber committees pressed to reach a deal between Citizens' Alliance and allied printing trades. The organized labor committee faced unresolved issues, with 6,900 workers estimated on strike today as talks continued.
Annual convention of the Sixth district Jewish Order in Omaha Nebraska elected officers. Presiding officer J. L. Stretkey from Grand Rapids. vice presidents M. Print Wer and J. Levinaen. secretary Goidbers Kalermein. other officers included David Fisher and O. Wilton Brgptiner with delegates from Bay City Petersborg Chicago and others.
An Express Company employee dies after drinking poisoned whisky. Investigations show others drank from the same bottle, with some recovering. Authorities indicate a murder charge may be pursued and that a presumed suspect is to be brought to trial next week.
Citizens push to fund railroad journeys at county expense. A commissioner, Hale, reviews requests from a man seeking travel, a wife desiring to Kansas City, and a mother with children asking for tickets to Dakota, all leading to a submission to the humane commissioners.
The article notes several candidates for the United States commissioner post in the Kanwar district. Magaw Archie Williams and Lupeb are among contenders, with Cyrus Leland backing Magaw. The position, subordinate to the district attorney, offers 210 to 208 in fees and requires little time.
George Swan convicted of shooting Alfred Sage with intent to kill was sent to Hutchinson Reform School. Judge Hazen sentenced Swan to 1 to 7 years in reform, noting prior court appearances and unusual circumstances. Swan appeared pale and innocent, while Judge Hyvindian offered milder treatment, keeping Swan's future in doubt.
Mrs L Thorpe elected president of the Western Potter Matrons association in session at Sioux City and Chicago St Joseph and other large towns. She has long served as a police matron and jailor, active in charity work including Rockit Settlement. Also notes a Schenectady NYC strike at General Electric and a satin skin product advert.
The great national gathering of Baptists from the Northern States opens at Prespst Avenue Baptist church in Buffalo with the twenty-fifth annual meeting of the Women's Baptist Home Mission Society led by Mrs. M Cromat of Chicago. Sessions include committee announcements and praise services as delegates from various regions converge to discuss union publications and Western quest on coordination of societies.
May 18 St Petersburg dispatch reports Russian officials expressing deep hurt over U S criticisms of their Manchuria policy. They note past friendship with America and question Anglo Japanese bias. Finance Minister Witt warns that continued pressure may threaten Russia's credit and cites broader regional tensions including the Balkans.
A Buffalo woman posing as Mrs Theodore Roosevelt attempted to obtain $15 by claiming destitution and twelve children. She produced a check to verify the request, but an officer from the charity society found only two children and the scheme collapsed. Her husband was away. the ruse was uncovered when questioned.
The ecommencement exercises at Topeka Industrial Institute began Sunday afternoon with hopeful speakers. Many were turned away due to crowding, as the program featured address by Hen F. Snelson and music by the Institute hand and chorus. An exhibit of student handiwork showcased training for the colored youth of Topeka and nearby states. Tonight the annual recital of the trust department will be held with admission to all exercises.
New York reports inch Gold Going. May i Laezard engaged 1,000,000 in gold for shipment to Europe. Sachs & Co ordered 560,000 for shipment. Talks of additional engagements swirl amid the rapid dealings in precious metals.
North Topeka items from the Siliball printing firm show community notices. Robert Anderson and O Burges are mentioned with weekend travels, while church and lodge meetings provide dates and times. Local relocations, engagements, and travel plans are listed alongside shop ads and social greetings from residents and businesses.
Travelers are urged to take the Nickel Mate Road with daily express trains linking Chicago to New York City via Fort Wayne Findley Foworta Ede and Hey ton. inclusive are Bol 14 meals and Mickel Plate dining with 14 carte offerings. The fare is stated as the lowest to excess among Make Plate road trains and includes city ticket options at 1d Adaras st.
California offers a climate and beaches along its Pacific shore with Tent City near San Diego drawing visitors. Coronado Tent City illustrates a rise in resort life with concerts and lectures, promoting roundtrip tickets and two weeks lodging plus a Grand Canyon trip.
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