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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
5
Wire report from the Associated Press outlines the daily edition of the Topers State Journal with editorials on the presidential race. Discussion covers political tactics, Tammany methods, and the need for reform in the vote counting. The piece notes campaigns in New York and the broad national mood.
An traveler recounts visits to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Cologne Cathedral, and Rhine scenery including castles, vineyards, and towns. They discuss travel quirks, tipping customs, hotel encounters, and a rough cab fare dispute, with reflections on train routes, river views, Gutenberg’s birthplace in Mainz, and a forthcoming note on Switzerland.
A group of about fifty plans co operative housekeeping in Brooklyn with two shared kitchens run by a chef and assistant. A three member board will handle finances while meals, served à la carte, aim to reduce costs after initiation. The scheme hopes to ease servant shortages and simplify domestic life amid broader calls for cooperation in business and society.
A garbled fragment hints at angel cake, pumpkins, a suburban family, and a seashore setting. The text alludes to hotel victims, money, and an amateur pianist amid social tension, but unreadable phrases obscure concrete facts or events.
Review outlines J D Mefurianis preparing fairly extensive lists of exceptions to the special master report in the dollar gas case. Expected to be expensive and lengthy, with Topeka input likely soon at Manhattan court, and rejection of certain exceptions anticipated. Also notes brutal army actions in Berlin and a wave of military desertion and public sentiment.
Rumor says Mayor Bergundthius may appoint M. Holman to fill the council seat vacated by W. Blossom. Holman, a former council member, says he has not been asked and would not seek the job. A State Journal note mentions Euler as a potential candidate for a different office.
Johnnie has been elected oreat ment of the Topeka Choral union to fill the vacancy caused by Major T. J. Anderson's resignation. A committee will meet the out of town candidate upon return to urge acceptance. The union plans six concerts in the Auditorium this winter and aims to sell about two thousand season tickets before the first show on October 1. Tickets will be good for six entertainments at $2.20 each.
Clark Henderson colored died of Brients disease at his home 45 West Ernstrert yesterday aged 22. He was father of A. H. Henderson of the police force. The funeral was held from the residence at 3 Welock this afternoon.
Men work curbing Kansas avenue south of Tenth. L C Tikhnor and wife return from Nevebo county visit. Alberta Harmann recovering from typhoid fever at Christ hospital. Filimenia club meeting at 407 Lafayette. Paving Harrison street resumes but conditions delay work. District Elder Wilson to conduct October 9 quarterly meeting at 726 Lake street. Topeka Chores society offers six season tickets for musical events. Topeka Whist club annual meeting October 12 for director election. September city excavation permits total 100 at $1 each. JM Miller retired. Ed Chaney becomes plumbing and excavation inspector. Police committee rejects Dr C Judd’s $75 medical services claim for a boy shot by Officer Hutter. Bishop McCabe lecture October 9 to raise funds for Moaxi pole at Washburn College. Many jobs open at free employment agency. Judiciary committee meets to close business. several damage claims rejected. Ball referred for council review.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a universal cure for scrofula and related conditions. It cites numerous cures including a daughter treated by Reed's Sarsaparilla and a Mrs J E Sowa from Parker City, asserting permanent results and a trusted promise kept.
The memorandum from Washington outlines an October treaty with China covering internal tax settlements, recognition of U S residence rights in the empire, protection of patents and trademarks, mining rights, and opening new localities to national trade within the empire. It also mentions the right to carry on trade and the removal of trade barriers to support U S commercial interests.
London October reports conclude the Alanken boundary arbitration with closing remarks on amity between the United States and Great Britain. John W. Foster and others praised the U S and British governments while Dickinson and others were honored for their roles. The tribunal members and listeners absorbed the significance of the proceedings and potential verdict impacts on international relations.
The Choral Society announces the engagement of a renowned singer and her company for upcoming performances this year under the auspices of the society. The announcement completes a roster of artists planned to appear in Toveks shows this season.
200 members of the society with activities for the day. Full course details to be announced publicly tomorrow evening. The study of the oratorio for the Christmas concert began with enthusiasm among the charts, indicating a very successful year ahead both musically and fraternally.
Don Gilmore, an inmate at the county poor farm in Butte Montana, found a stick of dynamite on the Northern Pacific tracks near Butte. A fuse and cups were attached. He moved the explosive to prevent damage to the North Coast Limited passenger train as it approached.
A report from New York in October notes Dr. Ar mour, a prominent surgeon, awarded for his work in pediatric orthopedics. The piece highlights his role in treating a white girl named Lolita with congenital hip distortion and acknowledges the surgeon’s contributions to medical progress.
A criminal court issues a bench warrant for George E. L. Green, a New York senator, in a case tied to postal contracts. Judge Redden presides as the matter centers on alleged irregularities and pursuit of Green in Washington.
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