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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1903

Page

9

Wedding of Mr and Mrs James Holloway of Kansas City

Fragmented account of a marriage ceremony at Central Stvibrertin church in Kansas City. Bride Miss Catharine Lee Holloway and groom Kiger Woodson Woods received by officiant Rev Horace Gregg. attendants include Miss Mary Holloway and Miss Katharine Lee Holloway. Details describe attire, decorations, and post ceremony reception with many local guests and relatives.

Mins Etienhwth Boor Bollaway Duvebhier Mei James Montgomery Hollaway TM Olive J. Am Tey Neel Horace Gregg St. Mais Farrhie Farrhie. and She Woe Attended By Her Aller, Mins Catharine Lee Holloway Wald Hoor Sse Kenly Etchen Dareille Mie Eten Woudeun Prankfort Mary Wllen Kunsna City Elisabeth McCoy Eleanor Thonmton Doroths Lyte Kunans Willan Fossett Kates Mrr Willara Woode Meade Tyrell Willatan Bloate Me Byer Love Spencer Marin Iannia Chy George Rote Ftieen St House Green Diehees Vailey Miles Siitry Meade Altes Alizabeth Meade Mike Hele Quinton Fey Quinton To- Behe Edward Wilder Ned Wilder Walter Wider New York Tquchel Weaver Law Chicago Bedford George J. Croddinen Cleveland Milly Arthur Grace Weles Dell Small Archtean William S. Albrichht Leigenworth Kurtz Kellam Karnes City Sundany Twentieth Century Club Mise Benge Cain Atchixon Jeanette Walcott George W. Crane Mire Hoory Wiltut Burlingame Charles Curtis Francis Nicholson Joplin James Hogeboom Titelefinrd Grace Prondiltt Kanea Cmy Aid Mires EM. Cockrell Calgant Michiean Win Xni Moete Mies Gertrude A. Batley Tad East W. J. Harsien

Grocery Sale Ad Fragment from Old Newspaper

Fragmentary ad lists items and prices including macaroni coffee flour canned goods prunes corn tomatoes peaches and crackers. Mentions Postum and Sapolia bars and several brands with prices like 20c and 25c. Reading shows a typical mid century catalog style with multiple goods offered in bulk quantities.

Martin's Navy

Griffiths Problem Haunts County Bridges

Mr Griffith near Selmont asks county commissioners to solve a creek crossing dispute that blocks his bride and impedes travel. He seeks a direct route or alternative bridge to avoid a seven mile detour, hoping the board can determine a practical solution.

EE. Griffit Selmont Gritith Tate Holder Creek Elmint Griffith

Real Estate Transfers and Property Notations

The record lists several real estate transfers including Oxtort bank to J A Brown for 259 dollars covering lots 205 287 and 269 Morriy avenue in Mar in Mace addition and Mary Shull to Ransom Maytor for 210 dollars describing south half of Sarah Shuttle subdivision. Also mentions transfers involving G F Randolph et al to G Dihimann and other notes with unclear subjects and amounts.

Oxtort Bank J. A. Brown Morriy Avenue Marin Mace Addition G. F Marty KK Dumey Ang Nuspenm JN. Mckinney Koutheast Mary Shull Ransom Maytor

Shortage of Rural Teachers Prompts Hiring Hunt

Superintendent Dayham surveyed county superintendents to assess why Rettig districts lack teachers and how many unemployed instructors exist. He found 14 districts without teachers and 17 teachers without schools, with wages and tenure cited as key causes. The article notes salaries under $40 a month, six months work, driving many to other lines of work, and urges wage increases or temporary certificates to ease the shortage.

Dayham Dayhottas Dollain Monteer Zoe Mentar Ty Winster Lars Viking

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Immediate Relief

An old advertisement proclaims Pyramid Pile Cure offers instant relief from painful piles. It claims complete, permanent cure at home with a suppository, priced at 50 cents a package, and promotes a Milwaukee testimonial while urging readers to request a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co in Michigan.

Hiia Milwaukee Pyramid Deu Co

Fouls Counted in 8c-35c Inches Wide Colors

In a brief item the paper notes fouls totaling 25c across a game or event. The line hints at narrow width and color details while recording foul counts. No further context provided for teams or locations.

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Teachers sought across eight counties to fill shortages

Superintendent Dayhoff mails circulars listing vacant schools and leniently shared teaching opportunities. The eight adjoining counties report shortages with Atchison Barton Barber Comanche Clark Douglas Dickinson Ellsworth Geary and others noted. Farmers offering wages for threshing may affect wheat harvest timelines, influencing demand.

Dayhoff Humber Thas Atchison Barton Barber Comanche Clark Douglas Dickinzes Ellaworth Geary Graham Gray Greeley Harper Briskell Jewell Kearney Kiowa Kearney Kiowa Leavenworth 5.61 Morrie Norton — Note Cee Oubwa Rene Pratt Feawhir Oe Rice Riley Russell Sherman Seward Lll Stafford

Editing of State war talks follows Gonzales trial

In Lexington on October 2, testimony described no weapon found on Gonzales after the shooting and witnesses placed no firearm in his pockets. Various editors and state employees testified about the incident and surrounding remarks, with one Florence editor recounting a summer statement by Tillman about running for governor. Travel deals and rail offers appeared in the same column.

Lexington, & C Tilman Withers N. G. Gonwilea State Gonzales L. G. Wool Shute Garmenta Walker J. Yerrell Florence County Thurmond Tillman Edgefield Tiltman

Mayors Hear Civic Duty at Centennial Banquet

Chicago October crowd gathers for a mayoral banquet and Marine Band concert to close a city centennial celebration. Mayor Low of New York speaks on civic duty and city governance, urging focus on child welfare, play, and public charter integrity. Mayors from multiple cities attend, with readings by Joseph Jefferson.

Chicago Marine Band Auditorium Theater Mayor Law of New York United United States Bax Citien Ageingt Seth Low Rolla Wells St. Louis Henry M. Doremus Newark N. J Paul Capdeville New Orleans Evan Howell Atlanta Samuel Jones Toledo Joseph Jefferson

Hotel Empire brings refined comfort to visiting guests

The Empire offers a fine library and tasteful decor for exclusive visitors. Rogers is praised for efficient service and moderate prices. Grand Central area access is convenient with many streetcar routes nearby.

Roone Hooper Empire Ietel Tor Gwesse Metronalin Rogers Prom Grand Cen Scrowaway Aly Fasen Ermpire Steanbosts Ocean Peace McEe Agentes Care Ohnson Quinn

Carson Defends Coastline Definition at Alaskan Boundary Hearings

London Oct 2 Sir Edward Carson argued against the United States and contended that the term trend of the coast applies to the physical coast, not only the political line. He questioned the commission’s authority under the 1903 treaty and urged that any ruling could worsen the diplomatic tangle before a British insistence on retaining subjects. Jacob M. Watson then urged a focus on central ideas and real measures over map minutiae.

London Edward Carson Alaskan Boundary Commission David T. Watson Hannis Taylor United States Taylor Great Britain Jacob M. Watson

Boy Who Pays Bills

County commissioners praised an eight year old, Don Gitkie, for honesty after he was jailed for stealing brass from the city railway. Convicted, he was sentenced to jail and $12.33 costs but released on promise to pay two dollars weekly. He has paid regularly and holds receipts, earning the label of an honest boy in jail.

Don Gitkie Giikie Girkle Philips

Mrs Randblvh Held Insane In Pro Varre Court

Judge Hayden ruled in the pro vare court that Mrs. Lou Randblvh should not be tried for insanity. Police arrested her last night and charged insanity. Dr A A Raub visited the county daily and reported he believes she is insane. Mrs Bardolph said she was fleeing to North Toverk to escape her husband, from whom she had been divorced.

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