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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1903

Page

2

Manhattan Interurban Ordinance Debate Sparks Council Clash

City council clashed over a proposed interurban ordinance with Mayor and councilmen sparring on authority and concessions. The debate centered on cash bonds, completion of work, and which routes and freight rights the company could secure, amid calls to limit city risks and protect public interests.

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Lawrence and Topeka notes mix in Kansas paper

A garbled Lawrence Star notes variety of items from Topeka and nearby towns. Mentions football reflections on Washburn and Kansas, weather delays on West Twelfth Street track, street railway work, theater tickets for Louis James and Frederick Warde, an arrest of a drunk woman, a nurse appointment, and a missing person alert for Mrs Marie Mulhern. Several small community updates across Lawrence, Topeka, and surrounding areas.

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Barbersitch fears rise as board scrutinizers face criticism

The story discusses concerns that barbers itch persists despite the Kansas state board of barber examiners, noting public debate in Topeka and coverage in the Barbers' Journal. It explains transmission through close shaves, skin breaks, and unsterilized tools, while praising modern cleanliness in shops as a prevention.

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Not Sick Day Sincere Relief Claims From Ad Fragments

Fragmentary OCR note reports attempts at remedies from an advertisement. Mentions relief after several doses and a belief of cure, with references to locations in fluently garbled text. No clear dates, names, or verifiable facts.

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Potwin school board debates six room addition design

Potwin school plans erupt into dispute as residents object to architecture. The board rescinds a roof decision and considers a distinct, harmonious addition with an updated roof, increasing the budget by 105 dollars. Brick quality and delivery delays threaten December start.

Board of Education Potwin Lag Wood Pwithine Wood Lasteledt W. M. Forbes Forbes Edward Wilder T. F. Garvey Lafayette Schoot Topeka Brick Company

Beavers Bail Reduced and Committed to Custody

New York on November 3 George W Beavers the indicted former official has been formally committed by Commissioner Hitchcock to the custody of the United States marshal pending action by United States Circuit Court Judge Holt on the warrant for removal to the federal jurisdiction.

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Roosevelt Goes Home After Jersey City Stop

President Roosevelt traveled with Cortelyou and Law along with Secret Service through New York on the way to Outer Bay to vote. They moved from Washington to Jersey City and then to Long Island City by open carriages and ferries before boarding a train.

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Ten Days From Dawson Railroad Plan Revealed

Captain Richard Chilcott, Alaska promoter, told Portland’s board of trade about a Valdez Copper River and Tanina Railroad. The line would run 430 miles from Valdez to Eagle City with four steamers from Portland to Valdez, cutting Portland to Dawson travel to ten days. The steamer service would start as soon as possible to move materials and labor for construction.

Portland Ore Richard Chilcott Alaska Board of Trade Valdez Copper River Tanina Eagle City

Lowe Can Go Home as Retired Captain Returns

Captain Percival G. Lowe, retired from active service, is authorized to return to his home in Kansas. A native of Kansas, Lowe began as a second lieutenant in the Eighteenth Infantry in February 1889 and rose to captain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry by June 1899. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Military College class of 1857 and the Infantry and Cavalry School class of 1893.

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Los Angeles Bans Ring Battles City council forbids boxing in LA

Los Angeles prohibits prize fights within city limits. It is illegal to hold conduct engage or attend any boxing contest or sparring exhibition in the city. Berlin hosts funeral for Prof Momamsen with imperial attendance considered. The Charlottenburg municipality bears funeral expenses and grants the deceased professor freedom of the city.

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Dramatic and musical events headline Crawford theater lineup

George Wessells and Mildred Hall star in Lady Audley's Secret at New Crawford with Luke Marks, amid strong interest. The Beauty Doctor, a bright musical comedy by Ixerr and Shelley, opens with a full scenic production and 20 piece pony ballet. Alexander the Great, a lavish Wagner/Kemper drama, features Norman Hackett and Margaret Bourne. Mickey Finn leads musical farce with Rube Welch. George Klimt’s Bride at Sud right praised, plus Effie Shannon in Sherlock Holmes cast. Also notice Kansas Rural Carriers routes ordered for November.

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Fragmented cultural insult surfaced in garbled OCR note

The readable text reflects a garbled lament celebrating old age and urging proper respect, while contrasting with dismissive language about marginalized groups. It hints at social critique but lacks coherent narrative or context to confirm a concrete event or source.

Pam Savers

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