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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1903

Page

6

Local notes and schedules mix in Topeka district list

A string of civic notices, appointments and events fills Topeka area columns. Mentions include Genser Stadler and El J. Kine tied to local affairs, Charley Severacet and Prof. Tunny returning to duties, plus upcoming Topeka events, church graduations and a Widnrie Bethany ceremony.

Bishoy Ae Genser Stadler EL J. Kine Pest Zein Bwe Wien Chik Tazeia Charley Severacet Santis Lawrence Prof Tunny Hae Tellew Belleville Sabin Id. M. Heyer Feds Eardenie Rhuwres Jeffersor Granteilie Senthla Tha Kans Washharn Conant Hank Wyel Hesdky Eotites Atudy Wrahburn Bart Ectoal Miei Shen Alloi Perry Culbert Slaumsesta UNE Fea Mitny Les Uales Atiyra Grivera Td Senphes Peeini Garnett Ie Raniwa Cathe Hummel Bauer Hasler Chicago Cartiauies Topeka

Bust of Washington Gift From Frenchmen in New York

March 19 New York reports a Japanese style misread as a French tribute to George Washington with a marble bust. The effort includes a group of French citizens and the late Maine-born sculptor Pierre de Ankers, amid a destroyed studio and a chaotic account of the presentation. Authorities link the scene to a broader wartime commemoration and a later police investigation about a stabbing incident in Brooklyn.

York Mer Wartitagin United States Pierre Dean Ankers

Allen and Bowersock vie for 2nd district seat in expected race

The article outlines a heated 2nd district contest with Henry Allen of Ottawa backing a run by Howerwock, while Bowersock seeks to block Allen. Local delegations split across counties, with factions in Anderson, Bourbon, Franklin, Linn, and Miami shaping ballot support and potential nominations. Scott and Funston appear as key players in Allen’s and Bowersock’s paths, as factions strategize for early ballots and alliances.

Keneae H. J. Alien Ottawa Onjefeasman Howerwock Bowerwock Diugrescuan Sollengar Mr Allen Leland Brrwersock Allen Bowersock Bownragck Breldes Bowersotk Alles Tin 1 Boweranck Sreles Anderenn Bourber Plowersock Kelly Ant Kelly la Ander Fat Allen County Rowsrack Olin HM Funston Pillars Foghorn Funeton Fred Funston Hiss Concrese Charles FP. Scott Funstna Scott Ross Froe Bomersock Alley Hondrvock Lee Firerork Gembison Tougles Linn County Pranklin Ars Mer. Allen Bourbon County Croke Tro oSinsen County

Wyandotte county fights and names in the district race

The piece outlines Wyandotte county lawmakers and candidates led by Porter in a district battle with Bowersock facing a field including Allen and Howerock. It discusses past tensions, political leverage, and implications for state influence, including editorials by Charles P F Scott on bossism and duty to constituents.

Shooting at Coolidge Kansas Ends in Death and Wounding

May 1 report from Coolidge Kansas details a drunken street dispute that left Gallagher dead and Tom Rhodes severely wounded. Bob Reynolds fired twice at Rhodes, then reappeared with a shotgun striking Gallagher in the stomach and abdomen, dying within hours. Reynolds was captured and jailed.

Coolidge Kan Tom Rhodes Bob Reynolds Heuse Reynolds Rhodes Liathe Geain Gallagher Taty—olds

Escaped prisoner case at county jail shocks era trial

Report outlines a jail escape and ensuing court case involving Montgomery Retahen and others. Details mention a revolver confession and alleged plots between prisoners and guards with a noted death in custody aftermath.

Futlris Thuretar Jerry Eperen Linderneath Erlaoner Charing Carpenter Tum Carpenter Hearty Gray Montacmers Fordie Wrnstley Ajul Sant

Governor Dismissed Amid City Strikes and Union Fallout

Reports indicate labor unrest and a disputed governor dismissal. Street clashes near Sixth Street, accounts of locked doors and protests persist. Details point to broader regional tensions over strikes, public order, and union activity affecting local businesses.

Washburn to absorb Kansas Medical College in merger plan

The Kansas Medical College will join Washburn University under consolidation terms. Washburn pays about $8000 for the school including building, grounds, equipment, and debt relief, with the medical college continuing as Washburn’s medical department in the June catalogue.

Washburn School of Fine Arts School of Law School of Medicine Dentetry Midlea} College Kansas Medical College Medical college #t Medic College Dr. Mintey J.C. Afe Clintock RD Hastraat W. S. Lindsey D. W. Nellis J. Misney Plans A. J. Whiting TB. Sweet Plase Plass Topeka Justalleh Milvancine Plage Medicine Law Ua Sae

Injunction Refused in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Courts

Fragmentary OCR shows petitions and injunctions across state courts. References to West E ns, United States court, and New Jersey Circuit Court, with mention of Pennsylvania court actions and Union reactions. Details are unclear but indicate rulings against an injunction and concurrent actions in multiple jurisdictions.

New Jersey Pennsylvania Cere Ince Dan Woul Union Agine Pennsylvan Aes 3 Fersey Court

Pair Died Last in France Mystery Tangles Family Inheritance

San Francie reports a fatal automobile crash in France tied to the Fair family. Attorney George A Keight arrived from Paris with evidence alleging the deaths involve the Fair relatives and the nephew of Mrs. Fair. The case centers on property and the transfer amid a legal dispute. A biography notes a James Fale and mentions the interior department in a tangential note while unrelated ad copy appears about Dean's Ointment.

San Francie Mur Atmotute Kent Odras Shipley Falr McCidett France Stlarneys Fale

Mother Gray's sweet powders for children cure many ailments

Many serioal children are sickly. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray in the Children’s Home New York, claim to break up cold in 124 hours cure feverishness teething disorders move and regulate the bowels destroy worms. Meriden Connecticut notes it as the best medicine for children. Mail orders address Allen 5 LeRoy New York.

Mother Gray New York Emily Maroni Meriden Pearse Allen 5 LeRoy

Must Show Cause Over Travel Expense Dispute Case

Railway postal clerk Sven Sehtberg of Kansas City faces show cause proceedings for allegedly promoting a movement against the government by traveling to defend travel expenses. The case, heard by a city court, involves questions of when officials may recover travel costs and which statutes apply.

Washington Sefcad Shalienberer Sven Sehtberg Court of Clita Thin City Trivelins & Neve Shallenberser Jamer Curmaggant Pervier Sernd Seithahy Katesas’City Saitton Attornes Fir Ein Rovines

Sewerage Purification Plant at Fort Leavenworth

Fort Leavenworth receives War Department authority to install a sewerage purification plant. Advertisement for bids to erect the facility will be printed in the post circulars on May 1.

Frank Thinnry Pickertons Ortety Secretiley Duliner Stith Rommurer J. W. Ors Kot Whitted Iba Marah Execs Willie Costes Ft. Leavenworth Ft. Ritey Topeka Eisley Atelison Globe Atehieng Rirw Eterna Foeter Thurles Mockets Mike JuNa C. Seinidt Plenetarte Ipl Lirtheny Windrie Stoek Bethany Foitinmnerment Sesh Broaklyt Neey Fort Leavenworth Ken Pei Bcverthy, Coomforting Fort Leavenworth War

Plant expansion plans for Fort Leavenworth sewer system

The report outlines an unfixed cost estimate for a new plant, expected between 40,000 and 59,000 dollars. Major McCarthy says the plant would be moved to the oil corridor area and would connect Fort Leavenworth’s sewer and denise systems to a purification plant. A new dower purification plan is proposed to handle Leavenworth wants and garbage, with a 49 minimum and zero discharge into the minor water system.

McCarthy Fort Hacovenworth Leavenworth

Fire at New York shop injures many firemen

May 14 a blaze in a business building left numerous firemen severely injured. The first company and others suffered burns and smoke inhalation, several men unconscious for minutes. Comrades pulled the injured to safety as teams contained the flames after 17 hours. Fire damage extensive. Admiral Rehrey's Mexico trip noted in brief.

Scepital New York Oramen Pergukon William O' Keefe Walter Heck Hoeital Orttconia Property Sons

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