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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
8
Three day event at The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co offering Turkish towels B40 cotton Voiles and wash goods by the yard. Womens skirts waists kimonas and petticoats with discounts, plus hammocks porch swings umbrellas and shoes. Also housewares like gas ovens lawn mowers screen doors and paints offered at reduced prices.
A late edition recounts Miers and George David telling their tales of trouble. A case involving an attempted sale of a home was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Spencer Anthony faced a liquor fine amid a chaotic courtroom scene with witnesses, a jug of red eye, and interpretations. A separate report notes Rev Henry Storey burned to death with his wife in a Kentucky incident, while Indianapolis recalls a baseball controversy headed to the Supreme Court.
A Kansas City incident details a lineman named Foster and partner Davis who were tricked aboard a Lineol line train. They lost about 168 dollars after a man named Trelo and associates exploited a coffee stop to seize their cash. Detectives McArany and Gallagher recovered several suspects including Morgan and Clarence Read, with the case heading to state court.
In Winchester today Curtis Jett defied authorities while Sheriff McCord attempted to serve a warrant sworn in Jackson by Squire Edwards alleging murder in Breathitt County. McCord declined to surrender him, Stevenson presented the warrant, and the court granted Jett's attorney more time until June to answer.
The supreme court in Manila rules Dorr and O'Brien not guilty of sedition for publishing an American periodical article with editor remarks criticizing US missions. It notes Filipino officials accused of rascality and corruption, while Benito Legarda’s wheling charge conviction is upheld.
New York May 20 Ready of resource Sir Carl Braun seeks a New York police post By varying birth dates he pressed the civil service board Secretary Briscoe urged him to provide baptismal proof Braun returned with a baptismal certificate claiming the baptism happened yesterday The clerk marveled at the last minute baptism tactic Braun will be allowed to take the examination despite the unorthodox method.
The government advances an act requiring receivers of public funds to deposit them promptly and to undergo monthly examinations of disbursement accounts. The measure seeks to curb fraud and dishonesty among officials, amid recent cases of serious misconduct uncovered over the past year.
Bayside New Jersey May 20 Excitement runs high as a record Sturgeon catch in Delaware Bay surpasses past years The fleet reports several big fish and crews moving between locations catching 4 to 60 fish per hour The price climbs with sturgeon valued at about 1 10 per keg on the wharves, signaling a booming moment for local fishers.
May 28 at Pittsburgh Pa a desertion and non-support hearing started with Joseph Smith called as a key witness. A crowd of about a score of men women and children surged to identify the right Smith leading to a brief scuffle before the correct party was found.
North Topeka community notes record local visitors and social events Mayor guests include J Carty from Elmont and Mrs Florence McMillin hosting a gathering with cake and strawberries The engagement of Miss Alice Maud Safford to Harry Jameson is announced with a June wedding planned at Mrs Priscilla Cham’s home Links to relatives in California New York and Pennsylvania are noted with several names present at meetings and parties
The page details weddings and receptions featuring families such as Nystrom and Anderson, with a Swedish immigrant presence at 109 Jackson Street. It notes a May event for Mixx Anderson and Maurice Can Be Be eeeaint Ute and describes a Cheney club reception for Mrs. Morris and guests, with coral honeysuckle decor and refreshments. About seventy attendees are mentioned as present.
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania on May 20 two workers received their pay and jokingly tucked the pay stubs into a jacket pocket. A humorous twist ended when a mule allegedly ate the remaining checks, prompting the promise that new checks will be issued.
In Sherptown New Jersey on May 20 several young women collected funds to paper the parsonage. A small amount was raised with a quarter contributing most of the cash. An older man offered the same sum and the solicitor granted consent, accepting the money and departing satisfied.
Ren Testy is described as the first African American man in the city to become a physician. He funded his education by paying his own way through preparatory schools and Howard University, and earned money during vacation periods working as a barber.
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