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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1903
Page
5
A highly garbled recap from the Associated Press in the Topeka State Journal covers political chatter, foreign policy notes, railroad finance, and trade data. It references Mrs Wattsen in Washington, debates on canal projects, and opinions on public utilities, with stray figures on exports and earnings.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt critiques government ownership of public assets and federal bureaus. It cites the New Orleans mint and an assortment of costly, inefficacious offices as examples of unnecessary public expense. The piece argues such expansion harms economy and moral governance while promoting private enterprise.
A scrambled column from Leavenworth Western Life notes Sabetha’s apple butter factory growth and local antics. mentions Wellington fair ratios, donations to South Africa, outbreaks, milk trust rumors, and town chatter from Downs to Caldwell with weather, roads, and trades tidbits.
Disjointed excerpts criticize private conduct and public virtue, urging self restraint and respect for others. The text disparages wrongdoing, laments harsh winters, and muses on marriage, divorce, and prosperity with a mix of abrupt phrases and slang.
The readable fragment resembles a chaotic inventive prose with scattered phrases about life travel and advertising tone. It hints at a larger narrative or editorial oddity but lacks clear people places dates or events to anchor a concise summary.
City faced a two hour water shortage when the Topeka pumping station shut down for repairs. A dead end in the main line was inserted to prevent further freezing, cutting off water to the town briefly. Workers feared freezing after the rain but planned to restore supply as pipes remained exposed but not expected to freeze.
On November 2 reports say the trust has fallen behind with grinding, while rivals appear to gain. A rival grinding one third of the trust’s capacity is said to be capitalized at about 2.6 million, as the trust’s capital stands around 276 million.
Mrs. Bennett of Haven appeals to the Superior Court seeking enforcement of the will provisions. She contests provisions allocating 290000 to W. J. Bryan and family and 19 years to trust funds administered by Mr and Mrs Bryan.
Chicago women rally to aid Kansas suffrage efforts at the Great Northern hotel. Kansas visitors display state products and hope Chicago support will fund four donated farms to boost their campaign and prove Kansas can lead in bread and pie making. Helen Kimber and Sadie P. Gresham speak on fundraising aims and impending exhibit events.
A meeting of residents and organizers in Big Springs discussed plans for a development project. A.A. Brewer of Topeka led talks and key figures agreed to pursue a full investigation. A follow up session was scheduled for the near future to finalize details and gather further input.
A Topeka group led by three Quinton residents and others plans a yearly Thanksgiving hunting excursion across the southeastern Indian Territory and western Arkansas. The trip represents a long-standing local tradition among the party.
Washburn plans a 3 PM Thanksgiving kickoff against Highland Park of Des Moines Iowa with hopes of finishing before dark. Brown, Stewart and Dadisman lead a squad aiming for a tough, high quality game as coaches note the Iowa squad's star players and possible eligibility questions. Captaincy discussion looms for next season with Dadisman favored amid strong backing, Cunningham and Caldwell among contenders and Anderson eyed if he returns for dentistry.
Adams formerly of Topeka and Elmer Lane of Huslington head a company with gas leases over a large tract near the new well. The well shows a good read and is expected to become a valuable feed source. Nearby residents push to pipe the gas for illumination and fuel.
New York November testimony at the ship building hearing centers on a 5 million dollar stock expansion linked to the Bethlehem deal. Lewis Nixon, president of Ship Building Co, is questioned about allocations to Max Pam and others, with questions of possible bribes tied to Schwab's plans. Nixon releases a letter from Joseph Hoadley referencing Schwab-Hoadley correspondence.
J B Nissley postpones Thanksgiving opening of his boys club for Topeka newsdays to Christmas due to unfinished rooms. The club, tied to the Fourth and Jackson social settlement, plans daily evening hours with volunteers Ydie Hale and Arthur Packard in charge. Books, magazines, and a tool bench will help teach civic skills to local boys.
One hundred men requested for $40.4 month plus board to build a new Topeka to Nora Kansas line. Applicants came via Bell Telephone free employment agency. Workers will be sent from Topeka to Grantville as headquarters, with uncertain tent living. Route decision for Washburn college streetcar tied to Topeka Railway conference. ground needed at college north edge for a loop terminal. Grace Cathedral pantry mention. Grace parish meeting notes. Merriam and other locals invest in Arizona ventures. future ore prospects discussed. Gunpowder blast near Kansas City reported. specifics scarce.
Berlin reports Princess Alice daughter of the pretender to the throne and Prince Victor Frederick Ernest disappeared from Gavernit castle with her coachman Emilio Maters. They left with their 18 month old son and are believed to have eloped. The princess, 27, had been prominent in Munich Vienna and Paris society. The couple had lived apart. the prince hunted in Styria.
Judge John A. Miner departs Topeka to return to his Denver bench as the November term opens there. Judge J. B. Tieber from the eastern district of Arc will arrive in Topeka to handle federal court business. Mutineers previously pleaded guilty and received sentences. docket backlogs and continuances are anticipated amid rapid case disposal.
Probate Judge Hayden grants a permit for the Opera House Store after a morning hearing. The report from Mount Vernon notes a bank robbery nearby with three armed robbers using dynamite. They failed to take the safe and left their tools behind, while two other details remain unclear in the dispatch.
A fragmented local item notes individuals such as C H Dewey of Stockton Kansas on a federal jury and mentions Mrs Charles D Welch as an associated party. It references the Kansas River lumber contracts with Chicago Lumber Co and delays on the River Improvement project impacting paving and bridge work. O Carroll owns lots on Leland Street pursuing a $1000 claim while property actions appear in city notices.
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