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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1903

Page

8

Ryder Plans Challenge to Farnsworth Charges

Dr Ryder, new chairman of Topeka city health and sanitation, voices opposition to food adulteration and defends newspaper transparency. He questions authority over food inspections, urges council to consolidate ordinances, and calls for full council debate on Farnsworth probe while praising honest witnesses.

Conneilman L. A. Ryder Topeke Willis Storrs Phyariar Ryder Westtate Peter Becaus Persiene Aldus Newsimners Dr. Storrs Pablo Staree Committee of Public Health Hr Ryder J. & Monard Farnsworth Tia Ventiga Hydereid Liam Few Thiy Council Board of Health Farneworth Boaith Haw Po Rent Authority Themer Counse

Hermit at seventy seven builds new habitation

General High Cameron known as the Kanaus Hermit turns seventy seven and amid birthday visitors at Camp Gen Harrison guides his unusual 9 bugiliw towers. He plans a miniature dwelling with a tower, aimed to showcase for newspaper craft and cameras while cultivating psychic powers for a telepathic school and pursuit of universal faith and truth.

High Cameron Gen Harrison

Police Court Notes from Leavenworth District

Police court notes describe Butler escaping Fort Leavenworth and a $20 reward for his return, with Voller to escort him back. A raid on a negro drug store at 29 Kwasan Avenue yielded beer, whisky, gin, wine, and batched liquor without a permit. Andy Jordan and J Graves arrested as alleged owner and bartender. George Behl fined $30 for an assault on a neighbor’s child amid provocation. Behl appealed the fine.

Zeket Butler Fort Leavenworth Voller Leavenworth Darby Kwasan Avenue Andy” Jordan J. Graves George Behl North Jefferson Street Behl Lisaie Roup Roup

Towne Recovers After Electric Bitters Cure

A resident reports severe kidney trouble and rheumatic debility improving after seven doses of Electric Bitters. The note reflects local medical usage and cites Fort Pillow post dinner at Kansas avenue on November 5, 1903 with oysters and music. CHAS RUNNELS, Post Commander invites all to attend.

BF. Bane Arnold Drog Co North Katies Wotis Fort Pillow G. AU Ry Kansas Avenue Huth Vera Chas, Runnels

Shawnee county tax rise despite flood rebates

County tax figures show Shawnee county will raise more money this year with a smaller levy than 1902, aided by flood-related property reassessments. County Clerk Newman announces proactive valuation increases where needed, boosting city and township totals and offsetting rebates granted for flood damage. The Topeka city levy rises due to higher assessments, while Tecumseh township is the sole area with a lower increased valuation.

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Judicial Candidates Set for Washington Contests

Reported moves toward the federal judge selection show Charles Blood Smith and N H Loomis heading to Washington while other candidates stay busy in supreme court work. A delegation from the region is expected to gather by midweek to canvass the situation and plan a formal meeting after November sessions end. Meanwhile a naked man caused a late night scare in Millville with his escape through the streets, authorities finding a man named Fagenbush's clothes at Reeves wharf and seeking the unidentified wanderer.

Washington Charles Blood Smith N. H. Loomis Omaha Supreme Court Derkars Smith Loomis Supreme Court Situa Helnn Millville Fagen— Bush Reeves Wharf Bush

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