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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
3
An old style medicinal advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims natural healing, urges trials with sample bottles, lists Binghamton NY as the address, and targets readers with warnings of illness from weak kidneys.
Kansas City authorities begin enforcing a statewide truancy measure requiring school census data and parental oath regarding a child’s school attendance. The act empowers enumerators to administer oaths and assigns enforcement roles to local school superintendents. Two truancy officers will likely be appointed by the board of education to oversee compliance across districts in the region.
Fragmentary notes describe proposed rules for compulsory school attendance, exemptions, and penalties. Authorities may seize children under 16 for truancy while city officials consider opening Chanute park to private sale. Local groups debate municipal ownership and a potential sale to private interests, with costs and enrollments highlighted.
May 20 report shows several wheat issues across the county with damaged crops and complaints about plowing in central areas. In Junction City the board of education plans to buy tires sets for central town buildings, with estimates around 090.
Club women at Winnes will be interested in an event on May 6 featuring a renowned lecturer. The meeting plans include a clash organized during the event with speakers addressing diverse topics for home and family welfare.
Min Showalter, longtime Colby teacher and first female county official in Thomas County, seeks to inspire women to participate in a public spell exercise event on June 21. The gathering, organized by committee 47 Ubob Soft Way, will feature a reception and address by Showalter, highlighting her trailblazing path and urging women to engage in local governance.
In a rough account from Hartford Church in Emporia, thieves plundered the nearby river area and church property, loading gold and silver into a buggy and fled toward the Neosho River. A later seizure and pursuit left authorities seeking culprits as community members react to the audacious break in.
May 31 event in Kansas City at Westen University Grounis marks inaugural Negro Chautauqua assembly. Vernon of Quindsro launches plans to unite professionals and students, with programs across May 27 to May 28 including lectures, oratorical contest, and commencement exercises.
A gas well about one mile northwest of town at 800 feet depth has struck a prolific reservoir. Reports indicate a daily yield near 3,006,000 cubic feet. Officials say the well supports plans to pipe gas for heating cooking and lighting as part of a broader development by an external syndicate.
An advertisement touts Munyon’s Cold Cure relieving head, throat, and lung ailments and preventing grip, bronchitis, and pneumonia with a 2 cent vial. It promotes Munyon’s Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and stomach troubles and Munyon’s Kidney Cure to restore kidney function, claiming benefits despite vague phrasing.
St. Louis boxer moves into the third round with a strong performance as he advances past an opponent in a contested bout. The crowd reacts to the pressure from the ring as tactics shift and the fighter aims for a late knockout bid.
The report covers Young Corbett defeating Jack Keefe in St Louis, with Corbett denouncing his former manager Johnny Corbett and denying claims of an arrest or larceny. It includes his planned August return and a November fight against Ren Jordan in New York, plus brief betting and racing notes from Louisville and Chicago.
The ca 1 featured Kentucky Deke scoring 1 year old fitties valued at £3000 with 20 to 1 against favored entry. Dorriina Leinee guided the horse to lead the field while the rivertles claimed three of six events and a costly winning entry in race two.
Brooklyn, May create for a staged bout between McGovern and Attell. Police report alleged schemes to corrupt referees and crowd control to ensure the former champion loses. Officials in Fort Erie probe the matter as rumors persist about manipulations in the ring and betting angles.
In New York a report outlines Sharkey as a driver dominating the speedway. It notes a strong display by rival Dewey H. Nand and a late surge by Matt Ailer, with Sharkey winning by a double stride. Intercity tournament chatter includes Interstate campaign links and mentions Dallas figures in the racing scene.
A fragmented sports and local news fragment references Smoke Klauer and mentions American League at Cleveland. It details uneven play, Detroit and Cleveland performances, and notes on attendance, standings, and a range of teams including Chicago and St Louis. The garbled OCR preserves many proper nouns and places.
An old snippet urges readers to improve health through digestive and liver tightening with endorsements of happiness and vitality. It presents a promotional tone and hints at a product or regimen without concrete details or sources.
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