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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1903

Page

5

Kansas Journal Reports Pollock Appointed in Place

The Topeka State Journal notes Justice John Pollock of the Kansas Supreme Court has been named successor to United States District Judge Hook. It details Kansas senators' push, rival bids, and a presidential statement exonerating Pollock amid party discord and Panama Canal debates.

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Carrie bumps into senatorial dignity in Newark notes

Fragmentary Newark News item hints at a humorous or sardonic remark about senator dignity and a person named Carrie. The text is incomplete but suggests scrutiny of political decorum and a local reaction amid uncertain context. No clear event, date, or organization is fully stated.

Newark News Carrie

Political turmoil and market chatter swirl around New York ties

A garbled historical report traces Republican moves amid tensions with the president, notes on Odell's Washington visit, and vague Senate maneuvering over a Cuban treaty. It mentions Wall Street activity, brokerage chatter, and figures like Morgan, Schwab, and Steel in a brisk, unsettled financial-political snapshot.

Fragmented Notes on Repairs and Kitchen Hardware

The text discusses a low supply of ale, repairs for a brewer, and costs to fix machinery. It mentions a rotary eraser, a crusher, a road on Sixth Avenue, and delays to complete work. The passage includes garbled phrases about employment and attitudes toward a man who talks about the issue.

Sixth Avenue Road Crussere Wiscover

Glimpses of Public Opinion From Atchison Globe

A fragmented unsigned column lampoons local manners and national discourse. Observers critique speaking plainness, medical departments, gender roles, and political attitudes while noting peculiar quirks of Atchison society and the era’s social humor.

Fragmented Provincial Ruminations Echoing Chicago Wit

A garbled piece of text recalls Chicago life and manners with scattered maxims and odd anecdotes. It hints at social foibles, wonders about forgiveness, and notes colorful characters, including references to baseball players and a watchmaker.

Dyspepsia tablets claim to aid digestion and restore strength

An advertisement extolls Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as performing the stomach’s work, arguing that proper nourishment and rest help digestion. It compares starved effort to a businessman employing help, asserts tablets restore function, and notes price and local drugstore availability. It references other local notes about a stone crusher inspection and county commissioners.

Stuart Hssok Drigeteia

Fragmented Notice Reflects Political Corruption Claims

The text alleges that certain Jefferson representatives face convictions for naturalization fraud and other crimes, with multiple leaders of a club indicted or jailed. It questions the legitimacy of officials and queries why they remain in place, criticizing entrenched corruption and urging accountability.

Lebanon firm sells planes and undergarments

A Weertington Star report describes odd local notices and strange trivia from a Lebanon firm selling planes and undergarments, tramps in Carbondale, corn yields, and other scattered fragments from the era.

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press

A satirical excerpt discusses observations on marriage and widowhood, lampooning male vanity and female composure. It notes how a man misuses liquor as medicine and mocks doctors as confident bystanders in social scenes. The piece hints at gender roles and public propriety in a humorous, clipped style.

New York

Kansans Inspect State Pavilion at World's Fair in St Louis

A Kansas party led by Governor and Mrs Dailey visited the Kansas pavilion at the World’s Fair. Included were lawmakers and university figures. The 84 by 112 foot building cost about 5.7 million and housed rare mammal specimens collected by Prof. Dyche for the State University at Lawrence.

St. Louis Kansas State Mia Dailey Fee Statels World’n Falr Commission Lutlig FW. Dassier LL Dyche Kansas State University W. W. Hoe Ape Kansas Taildine F. Beier Dyche State University At Lawrence Kansas Boston

Miss Ethel Maybee Of Eskridge Seeks Runaway Suitor

Relatives of Miss Ethel Maybee of Eskridge search for a 15 year old girl said to have runaway with James Peters, a man from Wabaunsee County. The couple reportedly traveled toward Kansas City and the girl is the stepdaughter of James Adie, a well known local figure.

Ethel Maybee Eskridge Kirk James Peters Arene Kansas City James Adie Wabaunses County Act

Like Man Like Horse The Duty of the Driver and the Horse

A worn reflection on horse ownership and driver fault shows that a sensitive, responsible approach yields better results. The piece cites examples of unruly horses and careless drivers and suggests accountability for both horse and human. It notes Thanksgiving services at First Lutheran of Fulhamt Harrivan with speakers and readings.

Tvo Aoman Mobil Detroit Journal

M H Case On Duty Fire Engine Rebuilt For Test

Topeka fire department prepares the veteran steam engine M H Case for an afternoon water-throwing test after a complete rebuild. Chief Wilmarth oversaw interior upgrades, a vermilion overcoat, and new pipes, valves, suction pipe, and a two-story fire plug connection to boost pumping capacity and pressure.

Topeka M. H. Cam Big Topeka Wilmarth

Robbed of 400 Dollars in Boston Brokerage Invasion

An unknown man visiting a Boston brokerage office assaulted stenographer Miss Lillian B. Goff. She suffered scalp wounds and possible lacerations, remaining in critical condition after she broke a window and cried for help. A $400 theft from the safe was later reported as the assailant fled.

Boston Boston Brokerage Company Lillian B. Goff

Burning haystacks yield unknown man found near Leavenworth

In Leavenworth Kansas on November 25 a charred body was found atop two burning haystacks near W C Russell’s tail line close to the county line and Kansas City Leavenworth electric line. The legs and arms were burned and only fragments of clothing remained. The fuse was burned and authorities believe foul play may be involved though the man’s identity and cause of fire remain unknown.

Leavenworth Kan W. C. Russell Kansas City-Leavenworth Bay Tet

Man Charged With Stealing Wheat On Freight Car

Dean Harris, colored, appears in district court for stealing Kansas wheat from an open freight car at Hook Island. Henry Miler, a car inspector, describes Harris helping unload sacks and loading them into a wheelbarrow. Trial adjourned until Friday as the jurors celebrate Thanksgiving at home.

Dean Harris District Court Hook Island Henry Miler Lion Elec Harris Darrow

Unusual Wild Game on Sale Defies Law in Topeka Market

A Topeka hunter reportedly sold ducks worth about 0 at a local market while the region notes an unusual abundance of ducks and prairie chickens this fall. In northwestern Shawnee County residents report more prolific predators and game than in two decades, sparking concern about wildlife management.

Topeka Shawnee County

Dolman funeral services held at Topeka cemetery

The funeral of Mrs. J C Dolman was conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the family home in Garfield venue. Rev W B Hutchinson of the Baptist church led the service with a choir and piano accompaniment. Hymns included Nearer My God to Thee Abide With Me and My Jesus as Thou Wilt. Interment followed in Topeka cemetery.

J.C. Dolman Garfield W. B H. Hutchinson the Baptist Church Ela Caldwell Edna Frazier Hutchinson Bert Frasier John McNown Jess W. (. Stephenson Frank Stevens

Partnership Dissolved Over Gambling House Dispute

The printing establishment at East Sixth Avenue dissolved after disputes between wart Moore, charged with maintaining a gambling house, and his father Moore. The father was fined $5 for injuring the son with a hatchet. Sons Cla and Cart Moore were not arrested as claimed.

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Thanksgiving events and public notices amid Topeka life

Thanksgiving services were held across public schools and a festive day featured a gymnastic entertainment at Turner hall with a closing dance. Free lectures on Shakespeare by Dean Kaye, and a stereoptical show at the YWCA rooms, were announced. George Tincher, Sixth Ward councilman, is away recovering in Morris County and expected home tomorrow. A correction notes Charles G. Overmyer rather than George Overmyer as a Retail Grocers association candidate. Thanksgiving collections for Orphans' Home and turkey gifts for Wells Fargo employees were reported. A basketball game between Ti and Hercules resulted in 21 to 13 for the Tigers, with listed players. Probate Court issued marriage licenses for several couples in Topeka and nearby towns. The Independent Telegraph Company job openings were posted, with wage comparisons cited. AFederal court adjournment note and state AR news item conclude the list.

Turner Hall First Church of Christ, Scientist Huntown Polk Streets Dean Kaye W. C.A George Tincher Sixth Ward Morris County Orphins Tieber District of Arkansas Éocket Wells-Fargo Express Company Wells-Fargo Hercules M. CA Soare Tigers Hippi Stevens Sheigon Brown Gain Motgomery Hercules— Ghexs Jennings Traey Gill Layton Hayden K Rona Pannie Neabit Topeka Han M. Tevis Independent Grantville Kansas City John Alexander i

East Coast Florida booklet highlights travel bargains

The 100 page East Coast Florida booklet, richly illustrated, features city gates of St Augustine, a Florida map, and lists hotels with daily and weekly rates, many under eight dollars per week. It promotes Nassau, Lake of Fire, Havana sites, and travel details from ticket offices to baggage rules, with orders to obtain copies from The Record Company in St Augustine.

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New York Office of Florida East Coast Hotel Co Located

The New York office of the Florida East Coast Hotel Co is located at 221 Fifth Avenue The Old Brunswick Building.

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Remarkable Antelope Shot Described by Pioneer Hunter

A Detroit Free Press account recalls a dramatic antelope shot marked by an extraordinary trajectory and heavy damage to the animal. The author, amid rugged terrain, details a long shot that struck the elbow and tore through the brisket, humerus, ribs, and femur before exiting, underscoring the peril and skill involved in early American big game hunting.

Savael Neouts Broséri Tetova

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