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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1903
Page
9
Ambiguous notes describe the opening of the whist season with first night games and the election of officers. The fragments list several players, clubs, and venues, mentioning names, locations, and schedules, though many details are unclear due to OCR errors. The passage references a city ticket office and a figure connected to Kansas Avenue, suggesting venue or administrative links to the event.
Special agent C. B. Yan Dusin reports completion of nationwide naturalization inspections. Roosevelt signals support for a broad reexamination and potential changes in naturalization confirmation by the general courts. The plan includes a commission to query previous applicants and ensure proper citizen status.
An is unclear obituary note reports the death of a noted Hebrew scholar and educator once associated with Polish Prussian background. He served as chief editor and contributed to Jewish educational publications with wide recognition.
In Topeka Mayor Bergundthal clashes with City Attorney Spencer over the citys effort to suppress gambling joints. Parker asserts there are more joints than under his mayoralty and calls for ongoing enforcement, while factions debate policy, arrests, and political futures amid persistent tensions.
Colonial Secretary Lyttleton tells six constituents that he agrees with the fiscal changes proposed by Mr. Pifarou and Mr. Chamber, supporting government powers to tax foreign fabrics to cut tariffs. He seeks stronger ties within the empire through preferential tariffs and a food tax plan to aid the poor, with no move to impose colonial tariffs without reference to the electorate.
Odtho W. Schwarz, a wealthy Brooklyn merchant, was badly burned when his car caught fire while he tried to turn about. He, and two friends who attempted to help, were thrown from the vehicle as flames enveloped it. Schwarz was trapped beneath the car before assistance arrived and is presumed fatally injured.
Houston reports discuss retrenchment across major railroads led by Southern Pacific. J Ruthe Hitt defends costs and employment impact as 1,200 workers face possible layoff while railroads emphasize rising operating costs and efficiency drives. New York Herald notes broad reductions in repairs and maintenance, with exceptions for ongoing construction projects.
An ad touts Hyomel as a complete catarrh remedy using a Vyomel inhaler four times daily. It claims germ killing action, blood infection removal, and permanent relief, with a $1.10 outfit price. Geo W Staunfield offers refunds if customers are dissatisfied.
Justice Eluchol warned in New York that lynchings stem from frustrations with legal delays rather than faults in the system. He urged an elastic, quicker justice framework to protect the accused while ensuring swift punishment. He traced postwar race tensions and education efforts shaping current attitudes.
Governor Peabody says he did not confer with President Roosevelt about reducing the Cripple Creek military force amid a miners strike with 1,400 state guards. A medical note explains tetanus causes and prevention, mentioning Cham berlain’s Pain Balm as a remedy.
Real estate transfers include Irene B. Russell to FE Turner for 2900 covering lots 118 and 121 Huchansa Street Foster's addition. Jane J. Gilbert and husband to A. W. Startup for parcels 147-69 and 71 and south 65 Main Street and 70-72 and south half 65 Navarne Street Rawville CA. Jordan to A. Holmes for 8600, lots 728 and 30 half. Mutharia wit to BA Bam nuist for lots 600 and 602 Buchanan Street Throop's fourth addition. G Wendel and wife to N Lehrman for 70, part southwest quarter. T Martin and wife to J Fletcher et al for 1000, lots 495 and 7 Kansas Avenue Birchle's addition. A Kinkey and wife to FD of Etude for lots 407-2 and 11 Railroad Street Witlerd.
At a Yale commons meeting attended by about 500 student boarders the university treasurer Prof. Morris Tyler proposed abolishing the fee system. He suggested a five-member committee of undergraduates and graduate boarders be formed to oversee dining hall orders, receipts, and complaints.
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