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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1903
Page
15
A promotional note touts making cake muffins and tea biscuits at home using Royal Baking Powder. It claims fresher tastier results, cleaner ingredients, and greater economy than shop bought mixes, and praises Royal as the best bake-day aid for cakes biscuits puddings cookies crullers crusts and muffins.
A Washington select committee on military affairs subpoenaed Major General Leonard Wood amid charges of misconduct in Cuba and at Havana. The testimony targets Wood’s alleged extraneous acts, improper gifts, and interference in the Cuban occupation, with witnesses named including Herbert Iown and others connected to the evacuation effort.
In Emporia Kansas the school board faces a football decision amid a tentative plan to allow game play while addressing student and community concerns. The article notes varied public sentiment and potential outcomes tied to district authority and student safety, reflecting a historic clash between sports interests and education policy.
Fragmented OCR text presents a garbled line mentioning a cloning or editing term and a cigar reference. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. Summary focuses on the unresolved, noisy excerpt and suggests missing context.
A large Chart Rin painting depicts the protocol of peace between the United States and Spain. Presented to the U S government by H C Frick of Pittsburgh, it features McKinley at the White House, Secretary Day, Ambassador Carmon, and Roosevelt’s study, capturing the signing scene of the historic document.
The text presents five articles from the Bay-Torau-Varilla treaty on sovereignty. It covers U S guarantees of Panama’s independence, perpetual U S rights to the canal zone and adjacent waters, U S use of rivers and waters for navigation and power, and perpetual U S monopoly on any canal communication system across Panama between the Caribbean and Pacific.
The suit by Frank Oldham against Dr BH Munn was dismissed before trial as Oldham attacked a wound and alleged malpractice. Dr Munn treated the injury while witnesses testified about tendon injury and risk of infection. defense argued lack of joiner defendants and absence of malpractice.
A 20th Kanaan a ee and Young business man died. His funeral will be held today with members of the Twentieth Ken rah regiment acting as pallbearers and others in attendance. The fragmentary notice notes his death and burial arrangements.
Judge Chittenden denounces Gov Bliss as he presides over the Spafford perjury dispute. The scene centers on Gov Bliss’s recent clemency for Deputy Game Warden Spafford, convicted of manslaughter after arresting a fisherman. Spafford’s pardon sparks claims of a packed jury and political influence, while Thomas faces a not guilty verdict request as he awaits sentencing.
Sergeant H D Smith and Jailer C P Miler were summarily discharged by Chief McCollum at 8 o clock last evening. J R Elroy to replace Smith and Charles Black to become jailer. The force reacts with shock as questions rise about next victim. Smith was known for honesty and diligence. Miler praised as one of the best officers.
A Des Moines woman who recently adopted a twin baby reports strong improvement after using Gripe-Nuta daily. She notes the infant, once weak, thrived within two weeks and now matches his ruddy twin sister. She credits the pure and scientific food from Postum Co. with predigested components aiding a weak stomach.
Long list of community items from Topeka with notes on local officials meetings school events concerts theater plans and public notices. Mentions County Clerk Newman Mrs Wigen of Cabbase Patch Topeka Sunday School Teachers union Central church events Judge Guthrie Holiday gatherings and local club plans. Includes sports notes on Fort Scott high school and Topeka High football but also stray humor and streetcar discussions.
Miss Muiry Whitlock sues Dr. Eastman and associates in Coffey county alleging improper courting, broken promise to marry, and deceit involving property deeds and a fraudulent mortgage. She seeks a restraining order on a sale, recovery of $1,000, board costs, and to set aside deeds and mortgage with court-held proceeds. The filing names J A Davis H T Lamborn and county commissioners in the action.
Francisco Nov 2 Jimmy Rete the white lightweight champion earned the decision over Martin Canole of Boston after a brisk bout. Britt dominated early with left uppercuts and body hooks while Canole bled from the mouth and bore facial cuts. Both fought well but Britt’s cleaner blows and aggression carried the match, leaving Canole with a swollen eye and indicating a strong local performance.
An offer lists women’s fleece lined wrappers at 1.25 with flannulette fabric, wide skirts, deep yoke trims, in black blue and red. Also announced are women’s eiderdown robes for holiday stock, sizes to 44 bust, colors available, priced 5.95 to 13.00 with styles noted as latest and comfortable for lounging or bath.
A comprehensive display features leather bags and novelties from European manufacturers and Japan. Netsuke bars, wandmark belts, opera bags, belts, purses, card cases, and a wide range of blanket and comfort options are offered, with prices from practical to premium.
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