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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
6
A lengthy agricultural report remains unpublished for a year and a half as farmers protest distribution. The piece details legal actions, appeals in the Bradbury suit, contract issues, and regulatory disputes over grain and wheat policy, with references to state committees, court cases, and market disruptions.
Trenton Missouri May 20 8 Smith an attorney for Walter Vrooman represents Afra Vrooman in a divorce petition filed in circuit court. He aims to challenge all charges and push for an expedited trial at the June term. Smith has not decided next moves as papers have been filed with the circuit clerk and no interview occurred. Meanwhile painters worked on a cooperative sign at the drug store owned by Vrooman's association. Lazard Freres in New York arranged 31 250 000 gold for shipment to Europe tomorrow.
A vintage health ad explains the skin acts as a sponge absorbing poisons from the environment. It warns poison oak ivy and dyes cause deep constitutional illness, with barbers itch and lead or metal exposure producing eruptions. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier and invites reader testimonials of cures.
Mrs Emma Hearts of Hutchinson to be honored at a nest month progressive dinner hosted by the Darkey and Sawin families among others on Weert Eighth avenue. Guests include Mrs Evarts and Mr Dudley, with pink decorations and heart shaped favors. Various club meetings and local social notes follow, mentioning Topeka residents, engagements, and visitors. The week closes with word of Cairo bound train arrivals and arrivals in Topeka.
Streant Dick Shanifelt of the Nineteenth Infantry now in San Francisco with his brother J. Shani fet attends the Knights of Pythias grand lodge in Topeka. He plans to return to Lawrence for a family reunion and recalls Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and his belief that an enlisted man cannot address the president. He says he will live in Perry after leaving the army and reflects on the Philippines campaign and insurrectionists.
In district court Ib Hagen and two Kickers faced fines of 25 dollars each for operating a road house. Ed Medgnaw, colored, was fined 50 dollars for assault on a Union Pacific conductor. A British bark Skoda reached Balck River with oil, linked to the tanker Lukenbach’s loss. Duluth case concerns discrimination in multineure shingles shipments before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A scrambled item alleges that freight rates from the Partie coast in Chicago and other eastern points are lower than from Duluth to the home point, arguing that local shipping charges are too high compared to lumber shipments.
In New York on May 28 a daughter sues to recover diamonds and jewelry bequeathed by her mother Mrs Mra Lynch known as the Diamond Queen. The suit claims certain pieces are missing from the estate and seeks recovery from the estate handlers.
A fashion note describes a waist design named Clio featuring white Louisine with box plaited bands of lace insertion along the front. Black ribbon velvet trim accents the waist with simple closure, frill at the sleeve, and a back with two upper neck plaits.
A statement in the probate case alleges missing diamonds from a reliquary owned by Mrs Lynch. Daughter Jennie F Bur e claims jewels were divided among daughters after the will was proved. Adverse claims allege brother Willan P Lynch possessed items, while Adelaide Thompson is accused of concealment. responses deny the charges.
Barnum and Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth canceled performances in Wilmington Delaware after labor unrest halted unloading and tents. Workers demanded higher wages, threatening further delays. management announced no afternoon show and moved shipments toward Lancaster while tents were erected at night. About 39,000 attendees were affected by the disruption.
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