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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1903

Page

7

The Scarfs Illustrated Sale Preview at the Event

The brochure lists several scarf styles Gibson An especially pretty scarf Carmen Flat scarf of Broadtail Viola Fancy scarf of ermine Suzette A novelty Martha simple yet effective in various furs Mr C D Ransdell from Edn S George Detroit Mich will display samples and take measurements for special orders during the sale.

Carmen Viola C. D. Ransdell Edn S. George Detroit Mich

Conspiracy to Bribe Indicts Officials in Postother Department

A federal grand jury indicted multiple figures including an unnamed associate, Attorney General, and Postother department officials on charges of conspiring to bribe. Arrests and hearings occurred in Washington with prosecutors outlining aims to influence appointments and official actions. The case involves alleged schemes to solicit bribes connected to the administration’s patronage and investigations continue.

Postother Atornes Jerent Johns United States Grand Jury Miley Paxtintee John Wae Dnchelle Shyie Hetes Aaron Migh Miller Washington Pat Wiel Auredte Wien Ceimen Oherey Wummlines Jane J. Hyae J. J. Ryan Ch. Warn Amy Met Eee Prine Lo Tomtodtier Racers Ayin

Fragmentary OCR Note Reflects Unclear Hoodoo Lore

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Hoodoo and obscure references to names and places. The legible bits reference SH 44, Tel Thiet, Topeky, and Syene, with unclear dates or actions. Content remains cryptic and hard to interpret for a coherent news item.

Topeky Moreenne Syene Wicert Gibbons

Untitled Historical Explosions and Mine Terms

Fragmentary OCR describes a jail boiler explosion and Portland mine references with garbled names and illegible phrases. It mentions the steam blast, a mine near Portland, and scattered terms like officials, numbers, and local mentions, but specifics are unreadable.

Kealy Surrenders in Annapolis Land Dispute

In Annapolis Maryland Mrs Rute Kealy, confined to her home for over a year, yields to government demands over property improvements and claimed rights. She plans a suit for damages to recover alleged losses and asserts she will comply with seizure timelines to avoid further action.

Annapolis Rute Kealy Kraly Cates

Unclear OCR Summary of Prize Events and Contests

Fragmentary report describes a 31 000 prize win and a 1000 steer contest with named people and Roosevelt reference. Details are garbled. reading suggests rapid timing events and mentions a second travel interval but specifics are unreadable.

Rebellion of Will Stands Yet Demand for Food Mender Past

A fragmented testimonial extols Grape-Nuts as a cure for stomach catarrh and weakness. The speaker recalls illness four months with drastic relief after trying the new food, noting improved health, strength, and reliance on the product for nourishment. Mention of a girl and a baby then follows with further praise and a nod to the product’s generous samples from Menthe Creek.

Ford Poa Fm Menthe Creek Denis

A Swell Affair in Smith Center Wedding

Smith Cevier and Kathrine Slagle wed in Smith Center with rich ceremony at the Episcopal church. Guests from New Franklin, Kansas City, Topeka, and other towns attended. The couple plans a November wedding reception in New Franklin, where he works in banking.

Smith Cevier Smith Cooter Wallace Kestill New Stupictin Kathrine Slagle BW. Shilo Geo M. Geleet Uby Smith Center Lerrent New Franklin Geliom Groun Kansan City Sedntia Tewrenes Topeka Man= kote Ater Ransan Jewell County St Louis Ae Abathel Bates New Frankily Wee Ger Slegto

Dink Watts versus McChesney match eyed at Latonia purse

Secretary Hopper pressing a five thousand dollar Latonia race meeting purse proposes a one mile match between Dink Watts and McChesney. McChesney will be shipped to Latonia for the race. Wagons and weights to be used per the track's scale.

Chicago Hopper Tx Troy Dink Watts Methesney Latonia Hopper Itexwase Dick Weis Theater Welle Te Oth Chirag I. Smullers McChesney

Gift of Commodore Peery Weighty Civic Token Wins

A fragmentary report notes New York interest involving Ort Representing i and Commodore Peery at a battle scene titled for the trotting event. A gift from city officials weighs five pounds and is presented to a local leader, celebrating a notable achievement in this city.

Brouz Hell Cleveland New York Commodore Peery Lakerin

Topeka sellers advertise sales and local notices

Local shops promote Friday and Saturday sales at Rose Dry Goods Co and other North Kansas Avenue stores. topeka social and church events include a Second Presbyterian manager meeting and a Women’s Missionary Society gathering postponed. residents travel between Topeka and Kansas City, with notes on a funeral and visiting relatives.

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Pugetwa Gunfire Incident Leaves Three Wounded

A man fired three shots into a crowd injuring three people, none of them named Giurel Scrowely. He was pursued after the initial altercation and captured later, with authorities detailing the sequence of events and the safe conclusion of the arrest.

Giurel

Bridge Burns After Engine Sparks Fire Damages Northern Pacific

A report from Helena, Montana, states dynamiters were blamed for a bridge blaze near Timber but later evidence showed an engine caused the fire, destroying the Northern Pacific bridge near Big Timber. S-A Rpeaker from Helena reports the incident and its misattribution.

St.Paul Minn Helena Mont Northern Pacific Bie

Court Notices Move Against School Board Leaders

The school board and Superintendent W. E Ringle have been served with a notice of suit brought by Grayer Moore Herman Moore Eva Moore and Ray Moore by their father James Moore through P. Kercheval. Kercheval applies for a writ of mandamus to compel attendance at the school district. The case will be heard in district court and vigorously contested by the board and superintendent. The four colored teachers are praised for their work and local colored students progress well with about 240 of school age and over 50 enrolled despite some dropping out.

Cuffeyyitt Kas W. E Ringle Grayer Moore Herman Moore Eva Moore Ray Moore James Moore P. Kercheval Erades Kercheval Domne

Lion At Large Terrorizes Munich Oktoberfest Crowd

An escaped lion from a Berlin menagerie wandered into the Munich Oktoberfest plaza on a Monday afternoon. The crowded square saw the animal roar and tail flick as visitors fled. A keeper attempted to coax it back to the cage while bystanders watched. Authorities later sealed off the area with a barricade of boxes and boards awaiting a cage transfer.

Berlin Oct Munich Bavaria Tlfter

Lion cage incident ends with animal relocation

A frightened scene unfolded as a baby lion neared an escaped adult lion. Police arrived with rifles as barricades failed. Fresh meat was used to lure the lion back into its cage, which was then transported to the menagerie.

Folk Seeks Treaty Change After Lunch With Roosevelt

Joseph Folk St Louis city attorney and anti graft figure met with President Roosevelt at lunch in Washington. Folk urged amending and strengthening extradition treaties with Canada and Mexico to allow return of indicted bribery and embezzlement suspects. He plans to press Secretary Hay to advance the changes. Burton Divorce Case Again in district court, J. Burton seeks divorce from G. G. Burton and $10 alimony. Mrs. Burton alleges abandonment and lack of knowledge of the proceedings, claiming she was not properly notified.

Washington Ovt Joseph Folk St. Louis Missouri Folk Canada Mexico United States Hay

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