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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1903
Page
9
Invitations issued for Tuesday afternoon November 2 for Miss Jean Frost and Miss Tyah Dervis. Guests include Ian Hown and others at the party. Society details note dinners at the Robert Pierce residence, club meetings, and forthcoming events such as a public concert planned for the month.
Carrie Nation issues a public letter to John Alexander Dowie from West Twenty fifth Street New York urging a public debate on Elijah the Restorer. She cites Malachi and Luke to argue Elijah must come before Christ and claims Dowie misinterprets scripture while inviting discussion and noting Dowie’s refusal to engage.
A Burlington scene last night drew crowds as a woman dressed in male attire pursued her husband and another woman believed to have attracted him. The chase began on High street in trousers and frock coat, moved to Union street, then Fish street, ending when the husband escaped into an alley as the pursuer was escorted away by a toll-keeper.
In Altoona Pennsylvania William Smit, a 32 year old plumber, attempted to force his wife Mary Smith from a second story window then killed himself as officers entered. Mary was injured but will recover. The incident followed reported jealousy and a threat to end their marriage.
Colon reports the steam launch Sent to Base Del Toro returned after capturing Bocas Del Toro without a shot fired. Panama natives led officials rejoicing at the smooth change. Colombia’s president sent assurances canal bill will reach congress next August and General Heyes heads to the Isthmus for proposed peace. Cruiser Atlanta arrives from coastal cruise.
Howard Gould of New York collided with cyclist Howard Cassidy on Hanover and Brow streets in Trenton New Jersey. Gould offered ten dollars, Cassidy sought more and promised to send a figure after consulting, then Gould left for New York.
Thirteen year old Manuel Zobolski was swept overboard by sand in a Wilmington coal yard. He sank into the Christiana river as companions failed to help. Fisherman Thomas Winslow rescued him while the boy’s father, thinking harm had been done, attacked Winslow before authorities intervened and the boy received medical aid.
Cape May county freeholders award Senator Robert E Hand a 25000 dollar contract to build a new county road from the marning to Ocean City. He was the lowest bidder by 4000 dollars. They will repair the section through West Cape May, draining it and preventing recurring complaints since 1909. Burglars looted Windsor warehouse on State street, Trenton, early this morning, stealing dry goods worth about 100 dollars after breaking a window.
Market notices show strawberries selling for a dollar a quart in Williamston. An observer notes fresh berries available, with locals expressing strong interest in buying and consuming the fruit.
Local readers report chickens wandering through Exmmanuel cemetery at Peansgrove sparking indignation among mourners. The incident occurred on November 11 as residents complained of the birds roaming gravesites and disturbing the quiet of the burial ground.
The Chaper on's company brings a high class musical comedy to the New Crawford with a large cast. John G Sparkes Mabel Hite May Roley Harry Ladell Thomas Wiltren Arthur Earnest and others headline plus a strong chorus and chorus girls. Sherlock Holmes remains a talking point with a presentation by Herbert Ketoey and Aiic Shannon and the weekend features The Prez Mall a melodrama with dramatic effects and a staged Mississippi steamer sequence.
Scarcity of turkeys this season leads Shawnee County to limit Thanksgiving supply. Arrangements with responsible parties enable a small stock for the city Topeka, with orders open on a first come, first served basis. Patrons urged to place orders now via phone 445.
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