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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
8
A local firm reported a fall boat incident with unclear details. No names or locations are clearly readable in the fragment, but it notes a company involved and a maritime context. Further readable facts are scarce within the OCR text.
An advertisement lists a variety of garments and fabrics for sale tomorrow. Prices include one dollar items and discounts on lamb wool cases, Australian wool, cotton ribbed shirts, and union suits. It touts Wrights health underwear in cream color and fine mercerized options, with bold claims of exceptional value and limited-time offers.
A digest of campus and city notes including Washburn college events, student recitals, concerts, a Christian Science lecture by Carol Norton, and local transportation and football tidings. Mentions Topeka high school Wentworth game, police notes, and church organ dedication plans in Nortonville.
Chief of Police McCollum made his first arrest last night then he detained Mary Floya and Lensie Randolph plus Jtu Staples for the same charge. Several colored women were brought to the station for inspection by E W Munsell of Belle Plaine who said two negro women robbed a man on East Second Street of 35 dollars. A supposed tramp Carthew, in jail for vagrancy, resembles a suspect wanted in New York bank fraud cases. London reports Whitner Wright case removal to the high court may be heard by a special jury.
In Topeka a Crawford theater audience witnesses a drunken scene as a tall man drops a pint bottle of whisky in the aisle. Holmes, played by Herbert Kelcey, impresses with his deduction while the rat incident and audience reactions create extra drama. Critics praise the Kellersey Shannon cast and stage, noting Kelcey’s Holmes likeness yet unique voice.
Police arrested L. Raines alias C. H. Miller and H. J. Scott for obtaining transportation on forged Mexican Central orders. Investigators found stamping chemicals and forged letters claiming railroad employment. Complainants include agents from Chicago Great Western, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul, and Michigan Central. The Western Passenger Association will pursue cases as offices tied to ticket forgery are searched nationwide.
St Johns Newfoundland November 12 The mail steamer which has just returned from Labrador brings no news of the expedition to explore the interim at Phan nn.
The railroad commissioners explain complaints on car shortages aim to speed relief by prompting the operating department to report conditions and secure swift assistance. A railroad attorney urged more definite notices, but the board clarifies the goal is prompt information and action, not formal litigation. The Union Pacific advertises Nov 14 round trips Kansas to Kansas, plus local ticket details. The notice also mentions a shoe and clothing sale and other local items.
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