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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1903
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reports widespread criticism of federal grain aid, canal and trade policies, and rural crime notes. It notes Congress personnel benefits, urban district distortions, and calls for trimming agricultural station outreach. Local items include a cabbage harvest note, a Goodland weather blip, and a Burlington lumber incident.
A fragmented review covers press trends, Panama policy chatter, and economic signals. It cites the Panama tilt in U S politics, rail route proposals from Topeka, and Atlantic coast gold production figures. It notes Mint director data and bankruptcy patterns, pointing to larger financial fragility amid mixed overseas production and domestic failures.
Fragmentary text appears to critique a federal government stance and its effect on daily life and weight of public opinion. The readable lines reference use Philadelphia, a battle, and a stamped claim of policy practice, suggesting a satirical or critical note on governance and media.
An incoherent passage from the Chicago Daily News features scattered phrases about fear, love, suspicion, and a Quaker reflection. It references a Danbury like setting, Medicinal themes, and odd names, with no clear event or outcome. The text reads as garbled OCR with fragmentary remarks and unrelated musings across sections.
The fragmentary text presents a boyish note about insects and a garbled speech of characters including Mes Bagiini Sillicus and Sir Dugeine Hemetiber. It mentions a jewelry sale, a hat prize, a ROX machine, and a reference to a woman who has twins, leaving many misread words and unclear narrative.
Evelyn Baldwin restated that the Baldwin Ziegler polar voyage aimed at two years of effort not a single year. He recalled Ziegler urging a westward turnaround if the first year failed and noted witnesses supporting his credibility. He said the expedition was planned for 27 months with expected favorable ice conditions.
An account notes the return of 42 expedition members in good health. It counts as assets a skin, earthing, scientific instruments, five ponies, 185 dogs and other stores, and lists 140,000 spent with wages and worn equipment. Losses include dogs died and a sunken anchor from the voyage.
Charles B. Hayes of Willing Kansas, a noted citizen, is indicted by a federal grand jury on charges tied to irregularities in stamp sale reports while postmaster. The case claims he reported more cancellations than funds actually processed, with pay linked to cancellations.
The expedition describes severe fuel shortages from Norway to Franz Josef Archipelago and back, with less than two tons of coal on return. It details extreme cold, sea ice, and the effort of thirteen Siberian ponies and dogs, four large stations established, and balloon equipment used, highlighting the pony’s arctic service utility.
Sheritt Lowe of Kingfisher county Oklahoma served a warrant on W Hoover, an Ohio Bridge Co agent, on an Indictment charging him with murder. The case stems from a bridge wreck that killed two men. Hoover’s counsel seeks Governor Dockery to block requisition papers, noting Hoover has not visited Kingfisher county.
Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as far more than an advertisement, claimed to cure difficult conditions from scrofula and eczema to psoriasis and rheumatism. It is described as the best blood purifier and a powerful tonic restoring vigor, derived from a unique vegetable formula.
Washburn leads the cadet ban as Frank Carruth defects from K U. S band amid claims of a washburn registration and finances. Carruth, son of A. G. Carruth and nephew of Prof. Carruth, left the college band to join Washburn, with dispute over directorship and payments connected to school activities.
Fail For 1 500 000 Chicago Sutter Brothers tobacco merchants with Havana and New York ventures enter voluntary bankruptcy. The Chicago Title & Trust Company is appointed as trustee. Liabilities total 3 540 000 with assets reported above 3 000 000. Officers listed include Touls Pitter as president and Adolph Butter as secretary and treasurer. The firm includes six members and is incorporated for 800 000.
Washburn men return from Manhattan trip and report all players fit before next Saturday’s clash with Lindsborg. Manager Leach voices confidence in a historic win while noting rough play by Manhattan and praising Dadisman and Captain Thomas for strong leadership. Team has allowed 115 points in five games, and Lindaborg’s recent win over Normal 11–0 boosts Washburn’s optimism. Lineup details for Lindsborg include A Peterson, Turner, Carleon, Bush, and Banbury among starters and substitutes.
A New York Chronicle item notes that wealthy households are adding private servant baths and suites. Top floors house women and men servants in multiroom arrangements with shared showers, baths, and quarantine rooms, plus a nurse’s apartment and space near the mistress. The feature underscores rising comfort standards and a wedding gift project valued at about 200000 dollars in a recent New York Run report.
Local mentions Topeka items include Charles Howe's trip to Chicago and a shift from Vinewood One to smaller interurban cars. Major Anderson ill at home with rheumatic trouble. Mrs. Whitehead and son visit Margaret Grant. Ernestine Shuler returns from Hutchinson after visiting James and Margaret MacKlernap. Deputy U S marshal Flenniken heads to Fort Boort to observe district court adjournment till December 14. Spring excursion visitors from Kansas City include Mrs Malone Miz Frank Watson and Miss Libbie Glory. A fire at 322 Kansans Svenve damages dry goods boxes. department store crew uses water to quell blaze. Capital broom works awarded contract to supply thousands of brooms for A T S F railroad in 1904, to be manufactured in Topeka. Plumbers union in Topeka enforcing restrictions on hot water heaters and fixtures in planning establishments. Wilson street sweeper from Emporia delayed due to gearing changes, test run on Quircy street. Petition filed to pave Douthitt street between Western Avenue and Illmore. owners of land in block need to be considered by council. End notes mention wording about the judge and a minueed mie.
The board of charities and the county commissioners agreed to construct a drainage ditch through the Reform School grounds to Soldier Creek. The project aims to drain extensive low lands, with the county covering part of the road extension and related work when funds permit. Soldier Township will dig the ditch, improving access and drainage past the school.
Washington November 9 President Roosevelt held a significant conference with Senator Hanna of Ohio at the executive offices. The president formally asked Hanna to retain the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee and to head the campaign next year. The discussion touched briefly on the presidential race and Hanna's reported ambitions.
Herma Williams a Santa Fe yards fireman was killed Sunday evening when he slipped from the tender and struck his head on a rail, the engine passing over him. The accident occurred near the round hours. An inquest will be held at 4 this afternoon at De Mossé Penwell's undertaking. Williams, unmarried, resided at 312 Elm Street Oakland.
A Montanan man questions a eastern invalid about local climate and springs. He recalls residents gaining or losing weight rapidly and notes a rash of peculiar acts and sudden deaths. The speaker, M. Quad, claims health myths persist while coroners cite heart failure, and warns of extreme actions if life becomes tiresome.
A New York dispatch reports a U S cruiser trott arrived there on Saturday. Rio Janeiro sees new bubonic cases and one death on Saturday per Herald. Montague Lowry-Corty, fret baron of Rowton, is dead. Frank P Sargent, immigration commissioner, paralyzed but recovering. A million dollars of Hawaiian bond to be issued, bid opening set for November 19 in Honolulu and New York. Knecht the sleeping girl after February hospital care remained in a coma and never recovered consciousness.
A clipped dispatch from a reputable source notes Herbert denies claims about Brown county politics. It states candidate Judas Buckies from Hia wathe seeks congress and will work for Brown Retegation. The telegram from Hiswate is referenced as published in the State Journal, with unclear phrasing but tied to Brown county.
The plan declares a policy of selling only articles with actual merit, recommending to patrons as if for own use. It states that consumers will not be satisfied with inferior goods sold at a cheap price compared with a fair-priced quality article. It asserts a resolve not to sell goods that are not as they seem.
Our business for October shows an increase of over forty percent above October 1902. Projections indicate 1903 will see continued gains and higher sales volumes.
WM Green and Sons Boone and His Manager John Lange present The Blind Boone Company with Miss Emma Smith soprano at First Christian Church 622 Topeka Avenue Monday Evening November 6 reserved seats 35 cents on sale at Miller's Drug Store corner West 6th and Topeka Avenue.
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