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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1903

Page

2

Washburn Celebrates Football Triumph With Parade and Praise

Washburn students crowded the chapel and streets to honor a 6 0 victory over Missouri State University at Columbia. Prof McEachron announced faculty suspensions while the football team took leadership roles, with managers and deans assigned to various campus schools. The celebration featured a rope parade, speeches, songs, and a march to the chapel, as students pledged to defeat Highland Park College on Thanksgiving Day.

D. L. MecEschron Washburn Chapel Washburn Apes Dadiéman College Leach School of Law School of Fine Arty Ab Smith School of Media Mt Botbrook Anderson Helbrovig McEachron Ita Vicw Missouri State University At Columbia Foire Gat Norman Pluss Dr. Pluss K. LU K. UD Nto Minsouri Bob Stewart C. B. Towne Penny Columbia Texin Caldwell Missouri Lingse Bane Leon Bethany College Ransax Medical College Highland Park College Mehl Lakin Harm Manoj Leach University of Colorado Denver Highland Park Nebraska University Kanean Nebranka Manweer Sadoh Jclechron

Overcoats and Shirts Ad with Price List

A local ad promotes M Hurdie full dress shirts and various overcoats. Includes Good All Wool blue black and gray overcoats priced from 7.50 to 10.00 and mentions Irish frieze and black overcoats with stylish designs. Claims a broad assortment and fashionable options for men.

M' Hurdie Whent

Washburn College holds day of events amid faculty meetings

A chaotic college scene features a stage faculty meeting led by Dean Smith of the medical school declaring a three day closure. Dean Anderson announces a reception at Holbrook hall for the girls building while other deans announce similar events. A fundraising play is planned Monday night to aid the football team, with admission priced at 16 cents. The notice also advertises a Saturday sale and a germicide treatment offer at a local laboratory.

Dean Smith School of Medics Medical College Dean Anderson Reve Rith Holbrook Hall Washburn Deastrick Skale C. B. Towne Union Pacific ‘Tea Co Kansas Avenue

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Comes to Topeka

Madge Carr Cook stars as Mrs Wiggs in Topeka at the Crawford on December 11 with Eleanor Robson Lovey Mary and Will T Hodge among principals Tickler & Co. produce and manage the show. The production is a major hit touring the country amid strong demand. Close of Ryan Case reports a crowded courtroom as Miller and Johns face closing arguments in the second trial.

Ryan Cincinnati United States District Court Room Miller Johns Bpaans John J. Ryan

McPherson closes case for the government

United States District Attorney Sherman McPherson wrapped up the government’s case in a stifling courtroom scene, sealing the proceeding with a decisive finish as he pressed forward toward completion.

United States Sherman McPherson

Invitation to Cuba Statehood for Cubs Sparks Senate Move

Washington action reports Senator Newlands introduced a joint resolution inviting Cubs to join the United States as a state under equal terms with existing states. The measure seeks admission with full equality and representation in Congress.

Washington Newlands Hawsan Cubs United States Union

Mound City Strikes Gas at Depth in Kansas Belt

Gas was struck this morning at 600 feet depth with full 30 pounds rock pressure near Mound City Kansas. The town erupts in relief and claims entry into the gas belt. Also a local clinic offers free treatment for catarrh asthma and bronchial troubles at Mac Farland Laboratory 607 Jackson St.

Dr. MacFarland Jackson Mound City Kan Will Gar Belt

Scarlet fever epidemic reported in town area

Dr. C F Menninger announces an epidemic of scarlet fever in the diet part of town, with many cases near the brick school house and Oakland. He urges reporting all cases to the board of health to aid in suppression, noting officials fear public disclosure.

C. F. Menninger Board of Wealth Board of Hearts Oskland Dr. Menninger W. TD. Storrs

Advance in Coal Prices Predicted by State Journal

Topeka coal dealers received notice that Burlingame coal will rise 26 cents a ton, pushing local price to about 4.75 a ton rather than 4.60. Dealers have visited Burlingame and Osage City seeking stocks before possible higher mine prices, with some selling existing stock at old prices in the meantime.

Topeka State Journal Burlingame Osage City

China Recognizes Panama De facto Government

Nov 20 The Chinese vice consul visited the Junta and officially notified that China recognizes the de facto government of Panama and hopes the war and property of Chinese on the Isthmus will be secure. The Junta guaranteed that the Chinese, like all nationalities, would be fully protected.

China Panama

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