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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1903
Page
6
New York Navy reports the American Sugar Hefining company announced a price change. All grades see a 15 cent per 100 pounds increase while a prior 10 cent per 0 pounds allowance is removed. Trade terms altered to reflect new pricing structure and allowances.
In Topeka a high school football game Saturday afternoon ended with the local Buch team defeated by B poor. Fullback Gibson of Lafronce scored a decisive touchdown as the teams traded scores and the field conditions affected play.
Mrs Joseph Patten hosts a gathering at Blower House honoring Miss Ivah Davis and Mr Tom Frost ahead of their Thanksgiving wedding. A long list of guests from St Louis Chicago Washington Hartford Towanda Mexico City and Kansas City attended along with local society figures at the event and nearby performances.
Cider Smith predicts pleasant Thanksgiving weather with unsettled spell near the 7th or 8th, bringing a storm period. Meanwhile, the Iowa delegation in Washington discussed four candidates for a federal judge seat in the northern district, adjourned without choice until tomorrow.
The Grand theater cues a Thanksgiving program featuring the crustcal farce A Jelly Manta Troubies. It drew big crowds last year and promises humor from start to finish with stars and sparkling sideshows. Also at Star theater Yorkity is The Miegaught Express, a sensational comedy drama from John J. Kennedy. Hubert Edeson returns after Soldiers of Fortune star status, bringing Three Starons to New Craw fort Saturday night. Richard Heard ing Devis’ novel adaptation by Augustus Thomas is popular, detailing Clay the civil engineer’s rise in South America and marriage to a wealthy daughter. Kentucky’s Madge and Queen Bees headline a lively bill through Monday with fresh production. Circumstantial Evidence closes the week at New G Clintton’s Bongey night.
The state board of agriculture reports brisk interest in the quarterly issued by the department. Farmers and creamery men seek copies as inquiries pour in. Requests come from Constantinople and Razgood Bulgaria for Coburn reports, with offers to cover sending costs.
Governor Bailey reports that 70 justices of the peace have resigned in the past 30 days. He notes many move from the township of election and most offer no reason. He cites low pay and duties as factors and explains vacancies in judicial offices are filled by the governor’s appointment.
A compromise candidate J A Ramsay of Doyeku entered the contest for county truancy officer. County Superintendent Wright named George Ruschors of Richland, with the commissioners hesitating to elect him for two months. Ramsay told the board Wright would back him if satisfied, noting Ramsay's prior role as Anderson County superintendent. The board to first decide if a city resident can hold the county post.
Norfolk Va Nov More than 100 ducks shot before President Cleveland’s gun were sent to Mrs Cleveland at Princeton. Cleveland enjoyed good sport in cold weather that kept ducks feeding in marshes. The president and party did not return to Norfolk with the ducks and sent a member of the Back Bay Gun Club instead. The party plans to shoot several more days.
Four jointists were arrested yesterday on the charge of keeping a tipling shop open on Sunday. They faced a maximum fine of $50 each. arrests included Dan Finney, Geo Kinner, J. J. Artzer, and Nick Lonergan of 115 East Sixth Street. All were released on their own recognizance. note of the liquors were relocated.
In St Paul a business man tells how after a severe winter illness he was urged to quit coffee. He credits Postum with restoring his blood and stomach health, saying tea and coffee caused indigestion and a rupture, and he will never return to coffee.
Four inmates escaped the city jail Sunday night or early today by sawing off a bar in a north side window. The ringleader Albert E Belgity, arrested for grand larceny, and others including Hayt Weatherly and Justiniesisiset Great Jones fled via a hole ten by sixteen inches. Belgity was recaptured Saturday. Weatherly claimed he crawled through the window but denied aiding the cut. Authorities fear all prisoners colluded, singing loudly after the escape to mask the noise. Weatherly was later placed in a dark city cage. Belgity remained at large at noon.
J B G Becker of Hockley Texas named government inspector of cotton on German East Africa plantations with headquarters at Dar es Salaam. Former county commissioner, Becker's appointment followed a season in which cotton under T Washington pupils produced 150 bales. projections expect tripling with fresh sowings. Togelind in German West Africa yields hundreds of bales. Chambers of commerce back cotton expansion, but railways into the interior are needed.
The remains of Dr Ed Murray renowned as a yellow fever specialist and dean of the Marine Hospital Service were shipped to Stuffton Ohio for interment after dying yesterday from injuries in a runaway. Dr Guiter, also famed in the field, was with Murray and has recovered. he is prostrated by the loss. The local yellow fever situation is improving with cool weather, and officials expect the disease to disappear soon.
An appeal from Berks County to the U S Supreme Court asks whether Margaret Cunnins, once of Reading and now in Sacramento, California, is legally dead or alive. The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled she is alive, the state Supreme Court then declared her dead, and she now seeks a final ruling to be declared alive in law.
Columbia's ball team plans a Christmas holiday coast journey to meet the University of California and Stanford University. Permission reportedly obtained from President But many players need to balance studies, making train travel impractical.
In Berlin, Ambassador von Sternbure was received amid rain as the emperor invited both visitors to Juscheon. The final U S German relations left no broad task and Baron von Saar sails for New.
Jonathan Rice longtime first vice president of Hic Stix Dry Goods died at his residence after a prolonged illness. His death removes a leading figure in local business circles and commerce. Summoned by illness, his passing leaves a gap in the firm’s leadership and regional trade.
Smith Center Kansas reports that J A Wright will issue a call for a Populist central committee meeting following a letter from W J Babb. The state convention is discussed, with bets on party control and a possible challenge to LM Linton by Dr Joan Bo Dykes for Congress.
A rapid batch of brief telegrams reports events from New York City to Berlin and Rome. Notable items include a murder report in New York, a Californian death by heart failure, Turkish sultan cancer rumors, volcanic observations near Catania, and royal visits to London and Rosser. Local items note strikes, court actions, financier troubles, and public performances with varied regional ties.
In keeping with its usual custom the Passenger Department of the Florida East Coast Railway released a handsomely illustrated booklet describing its services and attractions. The publication highlights routes, scenic points, and travel options offered to passengers along the railway.
A 100 page Florida East Coast booklet showcases the East Coast of Florida in Paradine Regained with maps and a list of hotels and weekly rates. It highlights Nassau Bahamas Havana adventures and travel tips, including tickets and baggage handling. Copies are available from J. D. Rahner at St Augustine and the Florida East Coast Hotel Co. New York office at 221 Fifth Avenue.
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