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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
2
A bustling post holiday sale draws large crowds to our establishment as banners tout up to twelve thousand five hundred dollars in surplus goods. Yard wide bratt of the loom to fine tablecloths and lace caps fill the reduced price aisles as shoppers snap up ready made garments and linens amid window displays and one third off marked items.
A bustling catalog style sale notes deep discounts across underwear, shirts, hoses, belts, ribbons, lace, embroidery, and drapery fabrics. Offers include Union made work shirts, buckles, and suspender sets, with wide ranges in carpet fibers, rugs, and room decor. Strong items include Buckles, Embroidery, and Linen Torchon Laces, plus Chinese and Japanese matting.
A tornado tore through Horton causing extensive property damage including a blacksmith shop and livery stable. The storm left wreckage across streets, with at least one building burned and several structures collapsed. No injuries are confirmed and officials survey the scene.
A dated complaint from May 10 in Pitter, Pennsylvania, alleges discrimination by the Pennsylvania railroad company. The document claims the firm failed to provide proper care and services, citing denial of requested medical attention and unequal treatment among other improprieties. The matter centers on allegations of unequal service and denial of cure for certain passengers.
A fragmentary advertorial piece touts a health cure for female weakness and general ailments. It references a prescription and a “restorm Be coe Prescription” as a remedy, with mentions of weak health, a sick person, and advice on regimen. The text is garbled but indicates a promotional health product.
scattered OCR text shows a plaintiff seeking damages against a railroad company with references to corn destination and coal mining firms. partial names include DUDES and mentions of books production and various coal companies.
Washburn schedules a midweek exhibition with Kansas University in Topeka as the town rallies behind the Washburn team. Both squads arrive with improving form and solid pitching, with Washburn aiming to rebound after a prior loss and Kansas hoping to reinforce its calendar prospects.
A proposed royal alliance links Prince Andreas of Greece with Princess Alice of Button to strengthen ties between Greek and British royalty. The announcement places the couple as descendants of Queen Victoria and connects to King George of Greece and Queen Alexandra through multiple lines.
Mysterious silence surrounds a westbound Santa Fe tram wreck near Sanday station. Reported morning derailment caused delays while several cars and a trans cater were damaged. Officials say the incident did not delay other traffic and the wreck was cleared after a few hours.
Report describes the trial of Eni Hortinap, a farmer and speaker pro tem of the St Louis House of Delegates, charged with bribery tied to a 307,200 deal. State witnesses include Jon Murrell EG Murrett Join Helms Otto Schuacher George P Robertson M. Tamblyn, all former delegates. Court proceedings unfold as the case centers on alleged payments to delegates.
A North Topeka board of education meeting approved building one new school on a street between Laurent and Gardin. Lewin & Kitchen of Kopras City won the contract for 0 685. Another contract for January fines went to Lewin & Kitchen for 12.00.
Mrs Cornelia Wudss frrch Aanke cbs aie wagenn tea and is hailed as a leading social figure in London. Adair’s sister Lady Barrymore notes her prominence as Britain’s elite circles praise her for a long string of honors and a role at the durbar with Lord Kitchener. Her high standing threads through the era’s marriage market and diplomatic society as admirers predict a bright future for a young debutante in this bustling social season.
May 1 reports Antoine France the critic will tour under invitation from the University of Buenos Aires to deliver lectures on literature art and the development of memory Jaures will address philosophy France is now in Rome where a dinner is given in his honor by Count Primati attention ladies a tall clothing advertisement from Belater Ladies’ Tall Corner Sixth and Jackson streets
North Topeka items report residents traveling to Shawnee and Kansas City, social visits, family news, theatre and lodge activities, church group meetings, a missing dagger case inquiry, an autopsy for Mary Madonna, and local property moves including a coat office setup near Gordon Street.
In Denver on May 18 the tribe conflict shows little change since yesterday as boycotted houses and lines of union workers persist. The labor executive committee seeks arbitration but faces reluctance from employers and business interests while unions claim at least seventy million members nationwide. A state arbitration board blocks progress as committees press for mediation between the labor leadership and employers.
Curtis Jett charged with murder faced a Winchester court motion on habeas corpus. Judge Benton discussed delaying Jett’s return to Jackson Ky as the Steathitt grand jury probe and examined possible tricks in the case while the county attorney was absent.
The binding twine plant at the penitentiary now produces 12 000 pounds per day and has shipped over twenty five carloads. Orders flow in rapidly with farmers and dealers receiving supplies in various quantities. Warden Jewett aims to keep ahead to prevent a harvest rush and plans to run until late July or early August. The plant supports prison labor with 185 acres of corn and 55 acres of potatoes, and additional land acquisitions are planned to foster self-sufficiency.
A garbled advertisement claims a persistent cough is permanently cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Satin-Skin products. It references various names and prices, mentioning readers and a claimed path to curing consumption with Wood's Pine Syrup and other tonics, though details are unclear.
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