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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
8
A society page records Mrs Alice V. CTugsii hosting her women's club in her Virginia apartment. Attendees included Mrs Ot Trevi and Mrs Stee Well, with guests sharing tea, games, and a large social program. Several named guests and families appear in attendance, with toasts and remarks marking the afternoon.
A Salina area piece outlines Anniversary Week events including talks on siege ages at the Abbott estate and a program covering stave data, with mention of a centennial anniversary and regional exhibits. Officials anticipate Wise and Stephen to attend, while a governor braces for temperature shifts during the week.
A fragmentary transcription presents Dr Eni Reich of Hungary discussing American women’s influence and national policy. The text reflects 19th century concerns about gender, international relations, and social reinforcements shaping reforms and immunity of states amid political power and reception.
Tolstoy evolves a new path shaped by illness and experience as he reflects on life and spirit. The Paris stay and letters hint at a belief that inner life opens through suffering and steadfast faith, contrasting with superficial pretensions.
May 18 report from Staite Superintendent and witnesses before a grand jury probes the use of money in connection with the defeat of a bill by Missouri officials. Codey testimony references the legislative process and alleged handling of funds.
Readable lines suggest a distorted advertisement. Mentions improve lures, waterproofing, household use, and fruit flavors. Names appear as Leman Otuure Saees Bap Barry. Context unclear, likely mis OCR of promotional material.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a national issue with references to Dentem Peane and Springfichk Mest Ripithy. Mentions a main fine of Abut toad at Wwil, OMla, with scattered place names and unclear purpose. No coherent event or outcome discernible.
Officials report a new insect pest affecting apple trees and bees in Upper city areas. The damage appears widespread in Demiburd valley with sightings near Green Erte beer facilities. Researchers note maturation delays in kiwis and mare deterioration in local crops.
A fragmentary report reflects tensions over American emigration policy and hesitation by governments to shelter refugees. It notes protests to economic and political actions, referencing rival nations and contested treatment of Jews in Romania as part of broader refugee debates.
The report states Frank James, foreman at Suusti P shops, is dying after a rushed operation performed Saturday. The incident follows earlier warnings by reporter Tr and mentions several relatives of the Mikkan Werd family. James, a longtime employee of the Santa Pe company, is at 30 Zteln Street, with many inquiries about his fate as authorities pursue the investigation.
A May 1 incident reports rowdies stopping a Coney Island return train, terrorizing passengers and damaging cars. Police intervened at Bath Beach, with nine officers and Captain Cullen arresting multiple suspects for disorderly conduct and one for assault after a clash that broke Nugent’s nose and ruined his uniform.
In Plymouth church New York Rev Newell Dwight Hills questions the decline of faith and asks why leaders like Cleveland and Dr Lyman Abbott would strip belief from the nation. He condemns removing God from schools and urges Protestants Catholics and Gentiles to unite against secularism and materialism.
London reports Richard Croker described his emotions at the Hamp ton track when Ypsilanti won the Jubilee Stakes worth 25 000. He had lost Ypsilanti nearly a year earlier after the horse was claimed from him in a selling race.
An American cotton grower F B Severs arrived in Bathurst Gambia West Africa reporting strong cotton potential in the Gambia colony. He has ordered large quantities of seed for extensive cultivation and notes promising conditions for future development amid new advise from London. Public assemblies prohibited in Sartoff St. Petersburg reflecting unrest and strict policing. A theater incident in Osceola reports seats collapsing injuring several, with at least three fatally harmed. Meanwhile a Glasgow patient regains sight and hearing after otoplasty and eye surgery. New York reports uncertainty as ships executives declare possible...
H Harriman shows slight stroke like symptoms but recovers. doctors say he may travel soon. European trip plans remain in place as ticket office at Pacific Railroad on 655 Kansas Avenue notes details.
Marie Cline was sentenced by Judge Haston to four years in the state penitentiary at Lansing for robbing the Wasson residence at 1001 Buchanan Street. She was hired as a servant, stayed a day or two, then ransacked the home during the family’s absence, stealing clothing and jewelry. She was captured in Racine City and returned for trial after counsel argued mercy and noted a prior minor record. The sentence was four years.
A Topeka case centers on Moeser's ruinous damage claim after a mob raid smashed his fame barn on Kurt Sixth Street. Judge Hazen questions the jury award of 390 dollars, noting the barn’s value at about 150 to 250 dollars and signaling a possible new trial unless Moeser accepts 140 dollars with city payment.
J E Deering files for divorce in Cedar County Missouri asserting Minnie Deering deserted him for another man. He cites marriage in 1899 and accuses Minnie of leaving him for Nick Garrison, whom he accuses of taking her away.
The dissolution of the law partnership Redden McKesver Hiesden is announced after the apportionment of RF Hayden becomes probate judge in place of the late W F Prats. Jude A J Reailen and B D MerKeev or WH continue as partners. a third person will join Hayden's replacement.
Shawnee and Jefferson county commissioners held a joint meeting at Grantville Bridge to address deteriorating south approach. They debated steel span versus wooden replacement, with wooden option estimated at about $1,420 and total steel option around $2,900, each county to share costs.
A chaotic bull run at Aligociras left many dead and injured as a parade crowd including several men and children were gored. Officials reported numerous fatalities and injuries among attendees amid the chaotic scene.
From Havre the French Une Kemer La Chimpagne arrived with 66 exiled youths and four sisters, two being Fuune students. Most to Metuchen New Jersey, others bound for Montreal.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Arcention notified Sweden of the August 10 expedition launch to locate the Nordenskjald expedition in the Antarctic. May 14 in London notes arrest and a birth declaration connected to a steamer case. Ghikow reports a convoy ship for the United States. Melbourne reports railway workers resume on government terms after a vote.
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