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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

Page

5

Kansas Women Elect School Board Members Zeitgeist Battle

A Topeka State Journal notice describes a Kansas editorial wave on women winning school board seats. It cites eastern papers praising female political gains, argues about moral questions of courtship rules, and notes mixed reactions while urging caution on accuracy and impact.

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Colorado editors and press raided by militia forces

The piece condemns Colorado authorities for raiding a newspaper office and arresting the entire editorial and mechanical staff. It claims no precedent in American history and accuses officials of overreach while warning of dangers to press freedom amid martial actions. It notes prior evictions and arrests but argues this attack surpasses all previous overreach.

Wuthirties Colorado Heward Adjutant General of Exist In Chloreda

Humors and Impurities Linked to Health Ailments

The text claims humors are impure matters the body cannot dispose of without aid. Accumulations supposedly litter the system causing pimples boils eczema loss of appetite fatigue indigestion headaches and many other troubles. It presents a historical view of humoral theory and health.

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promotion Claim

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as purifiers that remove humors and invigorate the system. A testimonial from Thad states it helped him work again after illness. The copy lists several towns and implies broad, hopeful cures.

Hood

Five Weeks Abroad Through London Museums and Society

A Kansas writer narrates a London tour visiting the Tower, Westminster Abbey, the British Museum and Tate Gallery. He notes the Crown jewels, armor, and Nelson’s column, exchanges with American acquaintances, and reflections on cab fares, chimneys, and theater life amid Dickensian memory and royal artifacts.

Westminster Abbey Natonal Gallery Nations Gallery of British Art Tate Gallery Tia Mnbacribers Burone Lincotn Warede Indy Marths Paris Unis Francesa Great Britain Europe London Germany

City Barber Union Imposes Extra Shave Charge

Barbers in the city, both union and nonunion, push a new fifteen cent shave fee with optional Beck trimmings and a two cent base charge. Leaders claim public adjustment will prove normal, while some shop owners note small yearly cost increases and ongoing debates over pricing and service. Notables include J. Callahan, E. Hutchins, HP Miller, Conrad Mayer, and W. R. Walker commenting on impact, protests, and profitability.

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Booker T. Washington Besieged by Reporters in Pare

Booker T. Washington, head of the Tuskegee Institute, in Pare on October 1, faced a crowd of French reporters eager for his views on the negro question. He sought to dodge attention and escape publicity while addressing transportation and entertainment duties.

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Cotton Corner Man Declares Bear Market Cause and Profits

New York Vermont broker Brown discusses a massive cotton corner claiming losses were exaggerated and profits far larger than reported. He says the syndicate controlled supply via contracts, aimed to remove speculation, and expected to end cotton speculation by clearing the market and pushing bears out of business.

New York, Vt Cotter King Brown Brown Mr. Brown Exnortere Europe Hofey

Auto Fire Endangers Smith Automobile Co Unit

An automobile stored at Tutcher Ban stable at Seventh and Van Buren caught fire at 2 pm due to fuel handling by a worker. Gasoline spilled from the floor and ignited, the blaze spreading to the stable before firemen arrived. Residents credit the aerial truck with likely saving the vehicle and surrounding structures.

Smith Automobile Company Tutcher @ Ban van Buren

Ottawa dog case heads to supreme court

A dispute over a dog in Ottawa is to be appealed to the Supreme Court. A tangle of obligations and rents plagues Almena families. The article mentions truancy, police activity, and local concerns as winter approaches.

Jawhaweee Ottawa Supreme Court Almena Black Heer Norton Wellington Oberlin

Deaths and Funerals In Atchison For William C Smith

The funeral of William C. Smith, who died in New York, will be held in Atchison tomorrow at 3 20 p m. Mrs Smith, who left New York with the body Tuesday night, will be met in Chicago by her father General J of Topeka.

William C. Smith New York Atchison Smith Chicago Gen. J Topeka

Western Union Replaces Messengers After Walkout

Western Union maintains service after boy messengers walk out over pay. New, all‑new messenger force on duty. several discharged for quitting. A few rejoined, urged by insurgents to leave again. Tension rises as "Momsner Boxe Strike" rumors spread among staff.

Western Union Western Union ‘Telegraph Company Pte Wile A. C. Carnwell

Bartlett Named Permanent Chairman at Democratic State Convention

Boston reports Charles W. Bartlett of Gaxton was chosen permanent chairman. he lauded General Nelson A. Miles as the foremost American soldier living, while cheers and confusion erupted among attendees. Gaston of Boston was applauded for governor, with other state officers mentioned in the tumultuous scene.

Boston Charles W. Bartlett Gaxton Bartlett Nelson A. Milcn Bessa Weehames Gaston Wee Rich- An Aise Dalunee Walker

Chicago figure linked to Northern Pacific rail appointment

Det Latina reports Gedhke Harris of Chicago connected to a potential elevation amid Northern Pacific Railway leadership changes. If realized, Darina, currently first vice president at Burlington, would be promoted to the presidency at the Pe nba officeq.

Chicago Det Latina Gedhke Harris Iene Burtt Roed Sielan Gevalent Northern Pacific Railway Sal Darina Atier Burlington Wis Penba

Balloon Show at Rio de Janeiro International Dirigible Battle

The chamber of deputies backs a bill instituting an international dirigible balloon competition in Rio de Janeiro in 2004 with a prize of 106000 dollars.

Rio Rio de Janeiro Chamber of Deputies

Councilman Gifley Returns from Aid Trip as Mayor’s Wife Grows Ill

Local report notes Councilman Joseph Gifley back from a mixed week trip to assist his ailing brother. Mrs Bergundthal, wife of Mayor Bergundthal, is gravely ill with stomach neuralgia, prompting the mayor to be summoned home by wire. Also mentioned is Hon. M. W. Gibbs of Little Rock, his long career and consul role, and Dr Adam Rupin, a homeopath, with a brief residence and work background.

Joseph Gifley Mra W Bergundthal Denver Fie Hon M. W. Gibbs Citietn Littie, Rock, Ark

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