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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1903
Page
5
Fragmented text from Topeka State Journal includes author name Frank Wy Maclennan and garbled subscription terms, with references to a New York office listing. Intended as a newspaper record note rather than a story, lacking coherent events or dates.
The document presents a garbled wire service style piece with scattered references to The Blaje Journal, State Journal, and political figures. It discusses Panama matters, Morgans power, standard Oil, and various places like Topeka and Sherman County, signaling a chaotic, unfinished transcription of a political and economic commentary from early 20th century discourse.
A dispute erupts over permission for a streetcar track on Piercy Street between Garfield and College Avenues in Topeka. Washburn College trustees oppose the plan citing property devaluation and traffic disruption. Local residents including J C Holland protest, urging preservation of the brick pavement used by farming and town traffic. If protests fail, injunctions may halt the project as Topeka Railway Company presses toward construction.
The Prohibition party may back Charles B D Welch for county attorney against Oris Hineate at the Republican primary. Ham Lion, the present police judge, was rumored as a potential Prohibition candidate, but may decline. Welch, serving his second term as county auditor, has been urged to run and stated he has not decided.
President Schurman outlines a dense timetable for Cornell freshmen including two hours for study seven for athletics and recreation and eight for other activities. He favors disciplined routines and advocates a sturdy wooden chair for study work. The feature also notes a Supreme Court decision in favor of the government in a grain case.
D Berry, route agent of U S Express, has been promoted to general inspector for the third division. In the past eleven years he has held the radio agent role and now assumes the new post though not yet formally named to the office.
The Termita company is granted permits to build a new line north on Polk from Fourth to Third and west on Third to Taylor. It may abandon West Fourth Street west of Polk or extend Third Street to Clay and return to Fourth. The city expects the company to fund paving on two blocks of West Fourth while retaining right of way.
Washington reports the house began debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill with a rule to limit debate until Thursday and a vote planned. Minority leaders condemned the rule as drastic saying it blocks amendments, including striking the double barreled pledge. In the Senate petitions protested Reed Smoot’s seating and were referred to committee on privileges and elections.
Miss Jewell, 72, was struck by two bicyclists at Seventh Street and Kansas Avenue while stepping onto the curb near the First National Bank. She lay unconscious, with fear skull fracture concerns. Hayden and Able were arrested for violating ordinance 1797. Both men expressed remorse and offered aid.
Ex priest P A Seguin files suit in libres county seeking 3690 damages from about 15 Grundy county residents. He alleges beating robbery and forced departure from Dike after a clash with anti Catholic mob on October 12. Injuries cited include nerve damage and broken wife’s injuries referenced.
County commissioners plan extensive road work in Shawnee for this winter and next year. Proposed five miles of new macadam, repairs to Washburn road, and completion of West Sixth avenue and Rochester macadam. After paying Ramsey and Ramsey, about 12,000 remains in the permanent road improvement fund. A mill levy next year could raise about 9,000. Cost estimates suggest 4 miles of macadam costs around 4,000, with 21,000 able to fund about five miles. Plans include 2.5 miles on Fourth avenue east from city limits through Oakland and 2.5 miles on Burlingame road south of city limits. Washburn road requires repair. Rochester road unfinished with macadam left to lay on Sixth avenue. County has one stone crusher. towns want it for township roads and bridges, but crusher is strained to meet demand. Topeka Railway's Vinewood quarries may allow county to borrow or buy it after use.
Washburn college has formed a socialist club with officers A J Bolinger as secretary E Hale as vice president Ludwig Kutterfelt as treasurer J W Clark as librarian A C Helzer as sergeant at arms and Ralph Schaacke as member Two privates Will Moore and Norman Landis join to make eight members The first meeting is set for Saturday November 21 at Science hall The group aims to study social conditions and seek solutions while noting only a few members openly advocate socialism.
In Washington this afternoon, Judge Hook appears set to be confirmed. The event signals approval of his nomination, with expectations high for the Senate vote and ensuing duties.
County Attorney Hungate pauses the jointists inquiry this week as gambling and other cases demand attention. No evidence of valuable nature uncovered yet. next week the inquisition and witness examinations are to resume.
Local notices announce Louise Ingalls will give a piano recital at Washburn on Tuesday afternoon at four. The South Topeka Literary Society offers free entertainment and a fancy ball at Security Hall Tuesday evening. The city council meeting is planned for Wednesday to confirm the new chief of police, with Councilman Wolt Thinky noting a Seht quad may join the tradition. The Streets and Walks Committee will meet to prepare for events.
A local shop advertises extensive inventory of men's and ladies shoes with steep discounts. Arc tics and other styles priced as low as 1.00 per pair, plus sale tiers from 1.35 to 2.85 for various brands and weights. Multiple lots feature Union-made box calfs, Vici kid, and patent leather in sizes and styles designed to draw customers tomorrow.
Mrs Mary McDonalds memory of Valley Forge days stands out as she recalls Washingtons Army. The Philadelphia resident celebrated her 133rd birthday at a home for aged and infirm colored persons. She was born near Frogtown and raised in a Quaker family, and her aging statements are supported by descendants.
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