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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1903

Page

5

Topeka State Journal letter urges fair convention move

A Topeka editor writes in strong terms about Republican party politics and calls for neutral treatment of Kanes Republicans by Topeka media. He urges inviting the Republican committee to bring the state convention to Topeka under fair, impartial conditions to avoid personal aggrandizement and preserve civic standing.

Batley Long Topeka Clu Republican Committee Tapeka Kanes Neverpapers Tapeke Tuprka Dot. Anthony

Thanksgiving Warning in Topeka Governs Public Mind

A lengthy letter from Topeka’s mayor urges fair, broad governance amid repeated criticisms of Governor Bailey and state administration. The piece argues for courteous, transparent action, cites past disputes, and pleads for Topeka as a respectful site for the next Republican state convention while welcoming reform and better conduct.

Topeke Ucth Kanaan Baliey Courmes Guy Baley Leland Staty Journal Halley Haley Topeka Hla Benerou Epublica

Globe Sights and Local Scenes Across town

A garbled news page mentions wedding songs at a large ceremony, a Missouri woman returning from a visit, and depots with lingering visitors. It notes social chatter about gifts for Christmas, street activity, and a mix of local anecdotes reflecting everyday life and public interest in civic events.

Judgeship saga grips Washington and Kansas delegates

The State Journal reports rapid developments as Justice John Pelisck of Kansas was chosen to replace United States District Judge Hook. The Kansas delegation's votes shifted, prompting a swift adjournment. President and attorney general reportedly backed the selection, citing unwarranted charges against Pollock and his long record on the Kansas Supreme Court. A later dispatch quoted Senator Tang saying the charges were investigated and Pollock exonerated, though debate over the appointment continued. Onlookers and the football arena provide contrast to the political drama in the capital.

Washington Kansas Capitol Pennsylvania Avenue Senate Kaw Potomas State Journal Associated Press John Pelisck Aupceme Court United States District Hook United States Senate Rae Iese White House Pollock Vie Waa Leone Judge Pollock Long Stye Tang Jude Pollock W. A.delinoton Polivek

JAYHAWKER JOTS And Oddities From Kansas Towns

A Pratt chit of four years, McPherson patches, and potatoes near Severy bring small sums and local chatter. Reports of auctions, divo rces, and a Eureka venison dinner fill a quirky Kansas snapshot. Also noted are taxic humor, Topeka diversions, and a moved Saline Evening Journal.

Murgunville McPherson Leavenworth Lyon County Disker Fe Tom Shoteus Winfield Packing House Buweer Lawrence Pipers Eatile Sennas Chanute Mexico Eureka Holton McPhersonn Palice Alao Mra Tuniner Topeka Luis Hooton Wichita Madison Kunsia Saline Evening Journal Kansas Wishine- E Jose Toweks Bell Bers

Kansans Inspect World’s Fair Kansas Pavilion in St Louis

A large Kansan delegation led by Governor Hulsey and five World’s Fair commissioners inspected the Kansas state pavilion in St Louis. Attendees included Senator Carpenter and other legislators, Judge Passlers, Prof. Dyche, and architect Hoe. The six-by-twelve foot building was erected for 24745 and displays North American mammal specimens from the Kansas University collection.

St. Louis Kansan Mea Hulsey Till Commission Gna Amana Herd J. C. Carpenter J GC Sorrow T.J Shnons C.H. Lee Ine Wu Dycke State University At Lawren Kansas Columbian

Missing Miss Maybee Sparks Kansas City Runaway Tale

Relatives of Miss Ethel Maybee of Hickindie arrived seeking the 45 year old girl reported to have eloped with James Peters, a stockman. The couple allegedly headed toward Kansas City, with the stepdaughter of James Littie, a noted Wabaunsre county figure, involved in the missing person story.

Ethel Maybee Hickindie James Peters Stockman Couply Kansas City James Littie Wabaunsre County

Like Man Like Horse The Owner’s Traits Show In Animals

Detroit Journal notes a farm panel wisdom that a horse mirrors its owner in temperament and behavior. It cites two spoiled horses driven by nagging, overactive commands and warns of the danger of neglecting training. The piece urges a driving and handling school for both driver and horse to prevent accidents and improve harmony.

Pye Uae Perham Corp Detroit Journal

To Inspect Crusher Commissioners Ha

County officials visited Martin's Hill to inspect the stone crusher used for macadam work. The unit is inoperative and requires about 20 dollars in repairs before resuming. It is a second hand machine that never worked well. Officials consider buying a new rotary crusher, which would cost significantly more. The West Sixth Avenue road project may be delayed due to the breakdown.

County Spit Stdrhé Martin's Hil Sixth Avenue

M. H. Case 18 On Duty In Topeka Fire Engine Refit

The Topeka ice department steamer M H Case is back from the paint shop after a full rebuild. It will be tested for water throwing then held in reserve for downtown fires. Upgrades include a new boiler nip, vermilion overcoat, new suction pipe, and a two story fire plug connection to deliver higher pressure.

Topeka Repute M. H. Case Big Topeka Ice Department Wilmarth

Robbed of $400 at Boston company office

An unknown man visited the Boston Grokwrake office to discuss a loan and assaulted stenographer Miss Lilian Gott with a chisel. She suffered head wounds and facial lacerations, broke a window to call for help, and the robber escaped with $400 from the safe. She remains in critical condition.

Boston T Boston Grokwrake Company Lilian Hh. Gott

Burned man found in haystack near Leavenworth

In Leavenworth Kansas on November 25 a charred body was found between burning haystacks near a county line road. The unknown man wore a wool undershirt and a striped shirt with all clothing burned except fragments. Skull fracture above the right ear led finders to suspect murder, with no clues to identity or fire cause.

Leavenworth Kan CL Russell Kanmes Ciy-Teavenworth

Harris Guilty in Wheat Theft Case at District Court

In a district court session this morning Tea Harris a Black individual from Wis Bofors the Jury found Harris guilty of stealing from a freight car at Mook Island tar. Henry Mier a car inspector testified seeing a wheelbarrow pass a freight car and identify loaded sacks. The jury adjourned for Thanksgiving after delivering verdict.

Tea Harris Sight Institute Wis Bofors District Court M Dook Island Henry Mier Dean Harris Herrow

Unusually Large Wild Game Business Reported

A local meat market surge notes high game volumes with ducks valued near $40 and prairie chickens abundant in the western part of Stawhee county. Residents report record numbers of chickens for two decades amid a broad wildlife upswing.

Topeka Hurter Stawhee County

Thanksgiving Hall event and city services announced

Thanksgiving services will be held by the First Church of Christ Scientiat at Hanvoon and Polls streets at 9:40 a.m. tomorrow. A free slide lecture on the Comedies of Shakespeare by Dean Kaye will be held in the WC A rooms during Thanksgiving week. George Tincher, sixth ward councilman, is visiting Morris county for health reasons and may move there next spring.

Turner Hall First Church of Christ, Scientiat Hanvoon Polls Streets Oy Dean Kaye George Tincher Tle Morris County Tincher State Journal George HB. Overmyer Retail Growers' Association Charles G Overmyer George E. Overmyer Turkey Wells-Fargo Express Company Wells-Fargo Company Tigere Hercules M. CA Tigers Tigérs Slope Stervies Sheldon xh@ ucnen Gain Metsomery Hercules— Griggs Jennings Tra Gil Layton Free Employment Oil Telenhone Grantville Tew Kansas City Free John Alexander Toteks

Deaths and Funerals Dolman services held at home

The funeral of Mrs J C Dolman was held Thursday afternoon at two from the family home 700 Garfield avenue and was largely attended. Rev W B Hutchinson conducted the services with a male quartet, pallbearers named, and interment in Topeka cemetery.

J. C. Dolman Garfield Aveniue W. B. Hutchinson The Baptist Church Elle Caldwell Edna Fragier Mutchinson Bert Frasier John McNoun Pinto Jesus W. Stephenson Frank Stevens Hev J. Paste W. A. Forbes Jotn Pleger TL. AL Dolman Topeka

Partnership Dissolved Over East Sixth Avenue Establishment

The perseerasio wer Boe vase MOTs and Fil Micra dissolved their partnership yesterday, once run as a tanning and warbling house with a hatener in the 36 East Sixth Avenue establishment. The two sons Claude and Carl Hoste were not arrested, their father Hedia stating Carl was in the tumbling business and that Verano tot location was involved.

Tvain Tanning & Warbling House Fil Micra East Sixth Claude Carl Hoste Hedia Carl Noyada

Colorado Gets Her Guns Reported for Guard Use

Adjutant General Sherman Hell reported that the United States arsenal at Rock Island sent 1,000 KragJorgensen rifles and 100,000 rounds of ammunition to Colorado for the Colorado National Guard.

Colorado Denver Colo Hherman Hell United States Arcanel Rock Inland Colorado National Guard

East Coast Florida booklet offers travel aid to tourists

The One booklet from the Passenger Department features a colorful cover of El Augustine gates with Paradise Regained, maps of Florida and nearby states, and detailed listings of hotels, lodging, fares, and routes. It covers Nassau in the Bahamas, Havana, and other sights with ticketing, baggage, and car rates. Copies are available from J. D. Ratner at Florida East Coast Railway in St. Augustine postpaid on request.

el Augustine Florida Nassau N. P Bahama Islands Nasenaw Havana St. Augustine J. D. Ratner Florida East Coast Railway

New York office of Florida East Coast Hotel Co location

The New York office of the Florida East Coast Hotel Co. is located at 221 Fifth Avenue in The Old Brunswick Building, a notable downtown address.

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Remarkable Antelope Shot Defies Expected Wounds

An account recalls a hunter’s extraordinary antelope shooting, describing a long shot that struck a wary animal and left it seemingly alive yet fatally wounded. The narrative blends rugged frontier lore with vivid detail of the animal’s brutal injuries and the hunter’s mounting astonishment.

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