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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1903

Page

5

Fragmented history text on postal service and governance

Fragmented OCR style summary notes debates over ministerial control and civil service roles. Mentions Perry Huth, Heathley, and Wash Adeton with vague references to governance, accountability, and posteal reforms. militates for changes in administration and oversight.

Pumraley Hwedenan Steydneon Clark Perry Huth Ned Anate Clegart Sobudyte Heatley Pinto Payne Mitteyverte

Untitled fragmentary political note from an early campaign era

Fragmentary text references Roosevelt, an unspecified committee, party dynamics, and a classified list. Content is garbled but signals a political office or reelection context and ongoing party organization matters. Named individuals and clear events are unclear due to damaged text.

Partiain CetRpalien Oneemittee Whale Service Thoraugh

Editorial Comment on Press Freedom and Law

A long editorial condemns sedition laws and favors unity among editors against regulating press liberty. It cites historical legal controls and argues for independent journalism, citing Pennsylvanian and national figures, with partisan implications for the presidential and political landscape.

Spring Medicine Promises Fresh Health For Seasonal Ailments

The text describes spring as a time for strongest healing with blood purity and vitality restored. It notes pimples and eruptions as signs of impurity and weakness, urging remedies to improve appetite strength and overall constitution.

Howe Hood

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure and Benefit

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to purify blood, improve vigor, appetite, and vitality, with claims of strong healing results. The testimonial notes past use and observed benefits, asserting the remedy’s effectiveness and reliability.

Garbled verse and names drift through a hazy obituary note

A fragmented text lists scattered personal names, places, and events with no clear narrative. Readers encounter references to Lamon Ottawa, Osbourne county, Kiowa counts, and a mix of individuals and locales amid unreadable OCR garble. The piece resembles a garbled obituary or memorial fragment with no coherent story.

Fragmented Voice on Social Appraisal and Public Behavior

A garbled piece discusses public opinion and personal actions, criticizing harsh mores and the idea of a man seeking popularity through rhetoric. It references walking down wide streets and themes of marriage, reform, and social judgment in a reflective, questioning tone.

Quaker Reflections from a Philadelphia Record

A fragmented civic essay comments on religion and risk, noting people vary in belief and action. It muses on chance, aging, and love while lampooning overconfident experts and pompous, outlandish phrases with sly humor.

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DigS Up Childs Lkody by Fear of Ghriuls

Medford Indiana May 2 a contractor named AVTUim Hock seized a wagon revolver and forced sexton to unveil a coffin in Greer cemetery. Police arrested seven men after a disturbance tied to a grave desecration and claim of hidden loot.

Sexton Medford Ind Greer Avtuim Hock Meehm

Cleveland Has Good Sport at Toledo May Day

Cleveland remarks during a Midwestern stop say he enjoys political chat and will return to Princeton. Admiral Lamberton accompanies the party as Grover Cleveland discusses upcoming duties and local reception.

Cleveland Toledo Grover Cleveland Admiral Lamberton Associated Press Mrr Princeton

Made Young Again De Kings New Life Pats

Fragmentary OCR item mentions names and places with unclear context, rendering a complete summary difficult. Readable portions show partial references to individuals, possible titles, and geographic tags, but no coherent event or outcome to describe succinctly.

Matteo Dale Arnold

Dr Coyle Wears Outrace Withdrawn Nomination Fetch

The morning Presbyterian assembly at Emmanuel Church convened with 700 accredited members present as Rev Dr Henry Vandyke opened services and Dr Stohart BoCoyde of Denver was chosen to lead afternoon proceedings. Dr William N Page Withdrawn from race and Dr Calvin C Mullet of China named as other nominees. The gathering highlighted creed revision debates and generational shifts within the church.

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Post Office Deficit discussed by Congress and official

The article reports a flagged postage delivery deficit and congressional action. Postmaster General and assistant officials discuss potential remedies and funding needs to sustain rural and central mail delivery, noting prior deficits and proposed continued operations if Congress provides 500 thousand dollars for the remainder of the year.

Westington Postales Ypasi Trent Payne Machen Congress Marhon Givens Ft Himeelf Pavyo Asatistant Ginéral Wynne Mirak Mir Wynne

Deaths and Funerals Notice

Ellen Mathewson aged 34 died this morning at her home near Laan Creek Church. Funeral from the home Friday afternoon. Harvey W. Parker died Thursday morning at home of 140s Teler streets. Funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m.

Ellen Mathewson Youte Laan Cretk Church Preatocein Harvey W. Parker Parker

Topeka civic notes appointions and charter grants

Local items report Dr C F Meningerty to be appointed to the city board of health and Thomas Riley as policeman. Mayor declines comment on Muntingvr appointment. Young Men’s Protective association of Topeka granted a state charter with a chartered board listing officers and locations. City ticket union railroad listed at 825 S Nowes Avenue in the report.

Topeka Jackson Audincam Doe Brown C.F Meningerty Munttingvr Thomas &. Riley Young Men’ Protective Association of Wien KK Mopfalisn Kansas Treet Son Wareham and Teandtard West Fifth Street

Griffiths Opens Sew Feed Store and Coal Business in town

W L Griffiths announces the opening of a fire feed and coal shop at 23 West Sixth Street. A longtime local, he previously worked ten years with Wells Fargo Express and pledges honest service to all customers seeking reliable bargains.

W. S. Griffiths WL. Griffiths West Sixth Sven Griffiths Toveka Wells Fargo & Co. Express Gale Mirkel

Gas tank explosions rock The Bronx injuring workers and shutting trains

Five blasts rocked a gas works near Sheridan Avenue and 268th Street in The Bronx, blasting a 49 by 68 foot tank holding nearly 30 000 million gallons of oil. A nearby factory and a repair shop were destroyed and trains on the New York Central were halted. Injured workers reported dead and an unknown man said to have died in Lebanon Hospital. Firefighters fought the blaze as sections of the tank were blown miles away.

Seeley Sheridan Avenue Ryeston Bronx 268Th Street Iettrela Joseph Cherno Lebanee New York Central Railroad Ien

Not the Emporia Girl and the Loop the Loop Mystery

A Des Moines report details a tangled case involving a young Emporia woman linked to a traveling circus. Fathers, detectives, and suitors debate identity as photographs and hotel sightings stir a Philadelphia romance and a possible marriage claim amid a circus entourage.

Dee Moines Papa Irescott Empurhs Kansas Scott Moutt Irma Papa Scurt Ieee Emporia Ink Woo Sisptelon Melspure Bikeyam Kaineus Joop Mes Ecm Tere Des Moines Dinwale Jons Brothers Merrie Wan Diavalo Eff Eerevie Marakalugwa Philadelphia Toe Mathewson Philadephia Mathewson New York Kay Youn Ray Bee Cirtux

Cheers for Wheeler in opening Confederate meeting

In New Orleans on May 21 General Wheeler presided at the opening session of the Confederate gathering. The ceremony included readings and a welcome by Wheeler, followed by remarks on the treasury and a report from the Abbey committee. The assembly approved plans for building construction and facilities, with funds for the project to be raised.

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Topeka Banquet honors bank clerks nightly event

Topeka Amerian tratitute of Bank Clerks holds a banquet at the National hotel tonight for 42 covers. Ice presidents and cashiers of banks attend, with a list of attendees including H. Rosengton Hawley C Bowman W A Smith and many others.

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Washburns Organ Project Nearing Final Plans

Washburn College plans a four dollar piano organ contract for the chapel. President Norman Press announced progress on a 34,000 pipe Washburn organ. Prof. Penny outlined new music department plans and degrees, with Kumwanders heading the mine department and Teton Ruth Twentis joining the teachers’ musical convent in Asheville, North Carolina.

Washburn Preident Norman Press Geo. H. Penny School of the Arts Penny A.fl Kumwanders Cbipel Forte Muational Convent Raheville S.C

No Licenses for Women Court Ruling Affects Taverns

In Trenton May c4 synrems Court Justice Swerse says he will not permit license grants for saloons or hotels that would extend to women or widows. The ruling asserts hotels and taverns licensing powers rest with the county. The decision stands to impact women and widows tied to local businesses.

Trenton Synrems Court Swerse Meroe Iredit Court Etext

Grain Cooperative Formed By Delegates From Three States

About fifty delegates from Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma met to form the Partners' Cooperative Grain and Livestock association. A new corporation with $200,000 stock was created with J. A. Bucktin of Thomas County as acting president and Miss Owen as acting secretary. Directors to be elected in the afternoon. Committees at work drafting the charter under Kanter Hermit iaebele. The aim is to unify grain and livestock interests across Kansas Nebraska and nearby states to advance marketing and organization. Mary Muulsts and others noted for weekly reports and the group plans to move toward securing capitalization and governance structures.

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Strike at Work Sparks Union Demand for Recognition

In a disputed siting during a week of tension, 20 parliamentary teams and workers clashed, as union leader Waren AiawnRh accused management of stalling. The strike centers on recognition of workers and wage concerns, with pressure mounting on employers to address demands.

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Perry elevator fire devastates Fort Leavenworth area

Fragmented OCR notes describe a small fire at the Perry elevator, ownership by Bers Co. The blaze drew Fort Leavenworth battery writers and local observers. Insurance covered the loss. timing and exact details unclear.

Perry Bers Wrtitiers Fort Leavenworth Lisuranes

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