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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
13
Society notices recount a string of weddings receptions and engagements in Topeka. Notables like Miss Vivian Rush and Mrs Parkhurst host events while clubs plan fundraisers and lectures. out-of-town guests arrive, and the city’s social calendar buzzes with dances, musicales, and announced marriages.
Fragmentary text reports Marshall's band at the park. notes about clearing waterway snags and branch debris. Mentions Tomorrow's family after 30 years service and a Cincinnati gas company dispute. Board to act at next meeting on an order or assessment.
May 23 report says Montreal street railway workers walked out halting traffic. A ballot at 2:30 a.m. drew about 1,500 voters with a majority backing strike action. A later vote on a special excursion fare to Christiana Solmen meeting in June offered June 25 26 27 travel with extended return to August 1 and stopovers at Niagara Falls and New York with a $100 fee. John Y. Golan is contact for details, through 113 Asianv street Hoon 208.
A patient detail extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People claiming rapid relief from fatigue and illness. The testimonial cites personal health recovery and asserts the pills act on blood and nerves, curing conditions from paralysis to neuralgia. Ad promotes purchase by mail or at druggists with warnings about substitutes.
Two teams from the Topeka Gun Club will settle differences in a next Tuesday afternoon team match on one hundred yard skeet. Teams include J. Gortran and M. Kiviching versus Dr Harker and C.M. Morton with three expert traps and unknown target pairs. The event draws local shooters and fans to watch at 2:30 pm, with ground access from East Sixth street Carbine line and ammunition available on site.
In a dispute over warrants, E. Tawe and Fred Collings clashed on Kanses avenue before both being taken into custody. Tawe suffered facial injuries and Collings appeared dazed but prepared to testify. A hearing is scheduled for Monday.
The Topeka Industrial Institute plans to move from its current site to a 105 acre tract formerly part of the Sells estate near the Deer Park farm east of Topeka. The $30,000 purchase by Dames Horabe funds the new property with occupancy expected October 1. Leaders promise two new buildings, a girls dormitory, and a boys’ building, as the move advances after years of struggle and shop equipment. The effort is led by Mulvane president Hubert Stone secretary and John M. Wramnt treasurer, with Thomas Shillinglive finalizing the purchase.
Pittsburg May 23 four men killed in the Donnelly building elevator accident. Bodies badly crushed and identified only by clothing marks after being displayed at the morgue. Names listed include Miss Marc Curtin 18 Haselsgon Pa and Miss Flannigan 19 Allegheny. Thirteen others injured but expected to recover. coroner’s jury convened for immediate investigation.
The June US Dramatic Club presented its two act Farce Striking Out in the high school auditorium to a good crowd. Despite limited staging, the cast delivered lively performances led by Tex Stout as Lord Dullonhadd and Milam Mabel Renwick as Mrs Amanita Watson. Supporting roles included Glenn Millice Joseph Watson and Laura Watson with other cast members Nell Ties Sinn Sulla Lattimer Ralph Schnecks Sumner Eveingham.
Real estate transfers list parcels in Garden Place and West Tenth area including 220 and north half 2 West Tenth. A fragmented editorial laments proposed city railway frame line timing and suburban service, urging extended streetcar hours and balanced suburban access. Memorial notice from Lincoln Post No. 7 calls members to a service.
In Clay Center Kansas on May 24 readers see a flood of varied items. Bier euret Keho won first place and Perie Pruiki second in a local contest. Debates featured Gertie McKee and Alice Wat Seopee. A card of thanks expresses gratitude for support after a bereavement. Three lives lost by an explosion are noted. The steamer Cuban jam Sydney faced an explosion near Montreal with casualties. Ticket Office appears for Union Pacific Railroad at 39 Kansas Avenue.
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