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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
3
The Kansas City Carnegie Library is nearing occupancy in mid June as crews complete finishing work. Officials expect the landmark building to be ready for public use shortly after the deadline.
A dysfunctional 19th century style report from Aaneas City outlines annual maintenance of a new institution, with the Board of Education dictating terms. They authorize $1000 for books this month and $1200 for representatives and October, while a library expansion project proceeds with limited inventory and a potential bond.
May 39 report from Kaw area details a flood along the Kaw River causing tens of families to relocate. City water and sewer systems are overwhelmed with portions of town cut off. Officials warn of water supply shortages and possible shutdowns if drainage cannot be restored. The flood originates from river overtopping banks and sewer breaches, threatening further disruption.
The state bar association reviews a divorce and support dispute involving Dr Willan Mutfort, his former spouse and in-laws. Citations accuse him of abandoning parents and seeking to evade duties while court actions unfold. Witnesses describe custody and support arrangements tied to a mutilated road project and depot site proposals affecting the region.
A Wichita report notes 250 extra mail sacks and 330 additional small sacks, tied to Santa Fe operations. Flooded track near Chickasha halts trains, routing disrupted between Wichita and Rock Island lines. River swelling slows cleanup as crews attempt to unload mail and restore service.
Fort Scott court handled a divorce proceeding involving a Port Seattle party, with details indicating a prior marriage dissolution and social entanglements. The case referenced spousal separation, alleged drinker conduct, and a follow up dispute over settlement actions and remarriage dynamics within weeks of decree.
Fort Bron Kas reports a Soldiers' fuss over a December 1 meeting with two units entering service. The unrest stems from veteran tensions between the G A Ro and the Tinion Wreersi organization as arrangements are set for a January event. In New County Jail reporting May 23 work on a new jail site near Mule a Puccra begins, with contracts set and a completion goal by February 1 2006.
A fragment describes an outing to Atlantic seashore resorts via the Tanigh Valley railroad route. It mentions a road station, a ticket office at Union Pacific Railroad, and a request to send sixpence stamps to the General Passenger Department in New York for a return lattice to Atlantic City.
In Gravesend’s feature race a 3yearold colt Gunfire narrowly beat Irish Lad by three inches in a dramatic stretch duel before a crowd near 40 000. The Whitneys shared top honors with first and second money. Com Paul and Igniter faded as the finish neared. Weathered by a lengthy description of the race, the crowd and the betting, the event marked one of the greatest struggles seen at Gravesend with a photo finish close to 2 04 2 5 for the seven teenth Ardekiyn handicap.
The report notes little money in sight as backers wait for the oxida to go to 10 40 6. Fiteavraid plans to avoid risks and will stand off any rushes as Brooklyn aims for a knockout blow. The crowd is expected to be very large.
Detroit May 2 A bill to permit Sunday baseball for Detroit appears likely to pass soon as an amendment to the general Sunday law. Sheriff Dickinson vows enforcement, with charity games allowed in Wayne County. Debate centers on city limits and Highland Park race track prospects if approved.
A Missouri Valley League contest drew nearly 4,000 old soldiers to the Soldiers' Home arena, with reports noting tense play and strong crowd involvement despite garbled OCR text. Details on teams and outcomes are unclear due to transcription errors.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a game with Tosa and Iola, thirds, and scoring by innings but the text is garbled. It notes Bedalla, Bouldin, Seater, and Zogevose with limited readable details and no clear final result.
In Philadelphia a tagged game ended 25 runs with Cheshto and O Connor credited with batteries. Detroit lost in the first inning amid heady plays, while St Louis beat Detroit 9 to 6 with Maxon and Buelowie on the mound. Boston edged Washington as Wilson hit a triple. American Association results include Kansas City 6 Columbus 7, Milwaukee 9 Toledo 5, Minneapolis 6 St Paul 2, Omaha 4 Louisville 2. Hess pitched well for Omaha. Kansas City bats rallied for 4 runs in the late innings.
The Astor family heir plans a large new building on a corner near Drury Lane to house newspaper and magazine offices. The project will replace secondhand shops and lodging houses with modern offices, as London debates a new Holborn to Strand thoroughfare now dubbed Broadway. Ground costs run around 500000 pounds with construction and fittings totaling about 1.1 million.
Candles remain popular in both wealthy mansions and poverty stricken homes as a practical light source. The article notes kerosene and electricity limitations, with wax candles valued for low oxygen use and minimal odor. It then describes the mineral wax industry, its origins in Utah and California, and distant European supplies, highlighting the wax mining operations around the Buryl line and the labor force of about 3,000 men. A second piece references political intrigue around a Russian court figure and a brief notice of a Decoration Day excursion with travel details.
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