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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
9
A wild Washburn college stunt ends with six freshmen seized by shadowy sophomores in midnight kidnap in Topeka. The captives are bound and kept in a freight car while a rescue party plans a response. After a tense chase, the captors release five, while two are kept under guard and later a confrontation leads to partial liberation.
Mecave, colored aman ists her a wae etactive office in Karas was in Topeka today and es for a young man In the Hutehinsu reformatory. This mat- 'of rel nt Mi Mr. McCabe was state puditer of Dock in the cigntie, He enn t'Guthrice Gila, and bas unt auditor of the territtory for the part The Which he winked to secure as era Pyancis to the reforma tory from Atehisor inrg 'October. IMG, for forgery.
Terrible tornado sweeps Greenwood county and Aliceville Coffey county leaving deaths and injuries. Three killed and ten injured in Harmiston region while Aliceville reports fifteen injured. Wires down and homes destroyed across several miles. Names include Edith Bailey, W. Balisy, and Gillman.
A garbled report suggests the city railway may alter routes around Chur Street between This and Twelfth to connect the Lowman Hill line with Washburn. Officials may abandon West Twelfth and extend toward Lowman All, with plans likely to affect Wisktugn cars and nearby streets.
A telephone menace from Berryton reports a passing cyclone through Bear Creek near Topeka causing overturned farm outbuildings cornery losses and downed wires with no lives lost. J M Millers store sign and local property noted damaged as details remain sparse. In Washington a Minnesota v Northern Securities case docketed before the Supreme Court on appeal from Minnesota circuit court.
Princess Alice of Patenbure and Prince Andrew of Greece wed Evangelically at the court church in Darmetadt then traveled to a distant chapel for a Greek service. The ceremony featured the royal party and many princely guests, reflecting a grand double celebration.
Pittsburg Oct 7 The tenth annual mutiny of the American Society for Training Schools for Nurses opened here today with new readers including Mint Jen nie Ringe of Puehls reading Can the Study of current events be read as recreation for nurses Erie Directors Chosen Pearis DL Oct and George Teak sSueu elected directors for three years
National Photo Engravers contentions and officer elections reported with names Louis Pinder of St. Louis and H. C. Gued of Cleveland. Framing includes references to Grifith of San Francisco and Porter Leeds and Moore on Friday board in New York. Leeds and Moore elected to executive committee of St. Louis.
The record details a bond election petition and legal questions about the proper count of votes. It reports figures on ballots cast, blank and void ballots, poll book names, and disputes whether certain ballots should count toward the bond proposal. The proceedings examine legal standards from 1817 and 1901 and the sufficiency of votes for the waterworks bonds.
Wanted aide RN position in confinement cases with charges fed capable. Delt where to call and address Note, earn surplus. If you want to hire a man or M.C.A. telephone 21. A few fat of men aid confidential reference concerning employment Bureau utk South wt
Topeka reports Arthur Griggs a Bath University player who had a quarrel with Weeks that led to his removal from the Kansas football squad. Witnesses say Griggs mocked Weeks after being reproved for lateness, prompting team discipline. Details from Lawrence indicate tension and possible future absences for practice and play.
A fragment from the New York Sun discusses how ironing shirts to fit a specific style reflects careful precision in laundry work. It then shifts to a Missouri River freight proposal to improve river routes between Kansas City and St. Louis, aiming to reduce rail costs. the plan’s details and proponents are not fully disclosed.
In Minneapolis on October 8, Grimes of Portsmouth was elected president of the Grain Dealers National Association by unanimous vote. John W. Snyer of Baltimore was named vice president, and L. Captain J. P. Ernest as director at large. Other listed members include Jenkins of Marion and Jay A. King among several regional figures from Cicero, Atchison, Kingfisher, Manitowoc, and The Creek.
A charter was granted in Guthrie, Oklahoma for a line to operate in the Chicago suburbs. The Blue Island Tiverstide and Hammond Street railway, with offices in Chicago and Oklahoma City, plans to extend to Saltet, Finley Park and Lansing, Illinois. The projected length and capital stock are stated but not fully disclosed, with incorporators identified as Chicago and Oklahoma capitalists.
Nordica was jolted from her berth and shaken in Chicago today during a transfer of a special car between rail yards. Trainmen, unaware the car was moving, caused the jolt but she sustained only a shock and no serious injuries. Sugar Prices Cut Across Grades In New York Market.
The Washburn graduating class of 1904 votes to adopt caps and gowns. They will debut the garb publicly on Washburn Day February 6. It has been over five years since graduates wore robes at June exercises. The last to wear them was the class of 1908.
The notice reports funerals for individuals with fragmented details on names, locations, and causes, referencing Virginia county and hospital contexts amid unclear OCR errors. It notes resident status and family connections, with injuries and dates obscured by text corruption.
A chaotic collection of late 19th or early 20th century want ads seeking workers across Topeka. Listings include dining room staff, waiters, bakers, agents, bookkeepers, copyists, porters, and barber trainees. Several notices promise earnings, training, or commissions, with contact addresses and firm names such as J H Topeka Transfer Storage Co and Mayern bakery.
FOR RENT-HOUSES com house, barn W. ahst. Otto Kusnne & Co. FOR RENT-Modors 9 room house well repaired, Ro Wetter menial offer to North Fopekahs "Van Boren, of either phone FOR RENT-10 room residence in High aba perk norner Walcon and, Maryisa sta, on wood car He iF fall The SL Ruiibery Co., SS Kanoy. FOR RENT-10 room case, Gath and eta bie Then & Lyon fat hear Baik FOR RENT-S room fous, 2 mauire, 5 Mouroe at
Several listings offer rooms for rent or housekeeping rooms in modern houses with baths and furnaces. Includes furnished rooms on Quincy and nearby streets, with options for table board or separate heating and amenities.
A locally printed classified page advertises real estate and assorted goods for sale or rent. Listings mention cottages near Kan ms and Copeland hate, 7 room homes with modern amenities, and 14 pts 5 room houses. It notes jobs like job printing plants and describes furniture, stoves, pool tables, and other household items for sale.
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