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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1903
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reprints a wide AP wire package covering international affairs, politics, and economic observations. It notes U S expansionism, Colombia tensions, and asks about war versus diplomacy while referencing figures like William F Hearst and Alfred M. Stene.
A vapor of garbled lines mentions chrysanthemum varieties, a Hutchinson print rebuild timing for Christmas tours, and local actions from curfew to bicycle sales. It references Ottawa county, birther mentions, and a streamer of names including J Hiehk, Senaria Freon, and Corning. The piece blends notices on agriculture, public order, and local events with unclear chronology.
Justice Pollock reelection concerns surface as H Greer travels from Moline to Westington to assist in a race against Pollock. Warnings about a forged letter by Hackney and a stenographer affidavit cloud Greer’s involvement while the Cowley county convention debate unfolds.
Prisoners fled last night or early today from the city jail. Albert Telstey’s method used a clock spring, found split between the clock in the corridor and the jail store. A fifth prisoner, Murray, remains at large. Hugt Weatherly was recaptured and faces state trial for jail breach.
A boy named Vilimgne was attacked by a bulldog in a local street near Pitoenie and Van. The dog bit him on the leg and face causing injuries. Bystanders restrained the animal until help arrived. The boy is expected to recover though some wounds require treatment.
Carl Moore and A J Harris were arrested near a gambling house in the Jewell building at Bath and Kansas avenues during a concert night. The program featured Ovide Musin and Marion Green with an audience demand for encores, but illness limited Madame Musin. Musin, a skilled violinist, faced a crowded hall that greeted the performance with mixed reception.
A Washington dispatch reports on a small shipment of daire Krown to Aritone from palms seized if the Ribera was sent to President Roosevelt by Secretary Wilton. The fruits were praised as tasting superior, with a venture credited to a department of matriculture. The article mentions a desert-planting project in Arteana and a $2.00 return fare cited for travel to Kansas City via the Rock Island system and a separate Kansas-Missouri football mention on Thanksgiving Day.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe constipation and digestive distress with vague terms like nausea heartburn loss of appetite and abdominal discomfort. The passage lists sensations in the throat chest and vision with unclear terminology and garbled phrases, ending abruptly with a few incomplete words.
Fragmentary OCR shows adway's Pills with unclear pricing and vendor names. No definite date, place, or full product description available.
City Engineer McCabe urges All on Their constriction work to halt new openings and focus on finishing and grading streets before cold weather. He notes dirt and rough tracks on East Kielth and East Seventh and asks for paving on several streets. Talks with Washburn College about Piercy street line aim to avoid winter delays and keep tracks passable, with possible tunneling east of Selliet if approved.
The Fredericks petition the Supreme Court alleging their child, a two year old, is in the care of G. W. Kates in Newton while they seek a writ to determine paternity. The petition omits key case details and questions the justice system and local prejudice against them. Fire at the capital office caused damage but limited losses. Various local notices report witness fees, Washington moves, and a prison official changing his mind on a sentence.
Local mention notes a Thanksgiving social Wednesday evening by Bleinbere with attendance from city leaders and the mayor. A Topeka fire department committee recommends placing a new fire slack box at the corner of Twelfth and Jackson near the cer company site, with poles and wires costing about 2275.
J M Knight, a former Topeka undertaker, fled Topeka before bankruptcy proceedings begun. In El Paso he was detained briefly before release, while federal receivers pursue him. Knight reportedly owns property tied to a Lawrence store and other assets seized in Topeka. If captured on U S soil, he faces arrest as the bankruptcy case proceeds.
J M Crawford head of Crawford Amusement Syndicate touring Topeka for inspection says Toyoda houses are improving under his ownership. Headquarters now in St Louis, where he rebuilt a new house and box office after reviving the Germania, later renamed the Crawford. He notes Sundays draw crowds, a shift from prior backers, and reports strong weeks since August 5 with high dollar shows and growing attraction.
A grievous accident occurred when a team pulled by a trolley intersected a Fourth Avenue crossing. H Tipton, connected with a transfer firm, was struck and died instantly as another individual suffered severe injuries. A bystander or owner reportedly requested shots during the incident.
A historical report notes Dr. McFarland backing a stance on church music while a related fragment discusses early condensed milk ideas and infant feeding, mentioning long-standing practices and public discussion surrounding maternal and infant nourishment.
Washington Nov 2 The Republican senate completed its committee assignments with key posts: Appropriations Gallagher Contingent expenses Chairman Kean. Commerce Foster Quarls Alge. Finance Penrose. Indian affairs Clark Wye. Immigration Chairman Dillingham. Interoceanic canals Hann. Judiciary Mitchell. Postal offices Chairman Penrose new members Burrows Scott Burton. Privileges and elections Hopkins. Public land Fulton.
The county commissioners reported readiness to take bids on bonds. Initial offer of 7,000 dollars in G K M bonds due later and an additional 15,000 dollars in GK N bonds are under consideration. If purchased, the county gains about 1,400 dollars in interest. Chetopa School Row grows to supreme court over employing W J Morgan to teach primary colored children. Morgan’s certification and moral character are contested by patrons who sued to stop the contract and salary payments. The case was submitted in the Meriwich court, Judge Pintnelly rejected the indictment, and patrons appeal to the supreme court.
A brief ad notes a honey product from two nearby apiaries appealing for hot cakes and waffles mornings or supper. Describes it as exquisite and pure, noting children especially love it and that the vendor is selling from two apiaries nearby.
A reader describes White Clover Honey as exceptionally fragrant and silky with a field like aroma. The reviewer hails it as the finest in years and notes the price is favorable for the quality offered.
The county settled with James Ramsey for work on West Sixth Avenue road. Ramsey abandoned 1200 feet of the 5489 foot macadam contract and was paid 685 for 4250 feet completed. Superintendent pay is 320. The county to rebuild the 1200 feet Ramsey relinquished. City county and residents share one third of remaining macadam costs, with property partly in both jurisdictions.
Henry Bucholtz, a house mover, faces trouble over blocking streets during a building move. The city marshal and street commissioners may refuse to renew his permit expired November 20. A burnable barn was left on Fillmore Street near Twelfth, causing three runaway incidents and a complaint by J. F. Jarrell.
The El Dorado Republican notes Governor Bailey Inmerson’s long silence on Shakeup calls, while Murdock reportedly pays for favorable coverage. It cites Tim and a marked supply exchange, with Farry Bone, secretary to the governor, prompting attention to three papers.
Mire J C Dolman died at 7 30 pm at home 70 Garfield Ave from blood poisoning contracted while handling household goods during a flood salvage effort. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the house with interment in Topeka cemetery. Conrad FH DeMoss 7 years died at home 701 Madison St from spine meningitis. Private service by Rev Dr Hated at Topeka cemetery. W WN Frites 5a Jones aged 410 Lawrence St died Sunday of heart failure. Mrs T R Leavitt mother of Mrs B Arnold grandmother of Mrs J L Paine died of heart trouble and paralysis at 1034 Spa St. remains likely sent to Indiana. Crew of fifteen drowned November 22 Norwegian vessel Camla bound from Avenda Norway wrecked near Jutland Erew of 10 men were lost.
Cut Prices for Tomorrow lists discounted items including granulated sugar coffee soap toilet goods and preserved foods. It notes price drops on sugar coffee soap pickles sauerkraut tea peaches and other staples with bulk and per unit offers. The ad emphasizes value and bulk purchases for shoppers.
Street Commissioner Snyder reports an Emporia inventor will bring a new one man operated grader weighing about four ton to town for exhibition. The device promises to do as much work as a two man grader and is stated to arrive Tuesday morning with the inventor present.
During the first three weeks of the tax payment period ending November 2, County Treasurer Bowen reported 74038.01 paid, compared with 48697.11 in the same period in 1909. Bowen noted the rise exceeds sixty percent, with nine out of ten delaying taxpayers receiving a ten percent rebate.
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