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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1903

Page

6

Boston American Teague Club Wins World Series Title

J. Kintten, owner, proclaims confidence after victory over national rivals. Owner Klein notes about 840,000 wagered on the contest, with seven percent set aside as bonuses. Postseason payouts average around 1.40 per player. Remote club members await their share.

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September Temperature and Rainfall Report Summary

The Thrector Jentines team presents September climate figures showing cooler overall temperatures and a record low average rainfall. The mean September temperature neared low figures with a high around 60 degrees at multiple sites, while rainfall totaled about 2.25 inches for the month, marking a notably dry period compared with recent years.

Young People conventions open in Swedish church

The Young People societies of the Swedish conference will hold a convention in the Swedish Lutheran church at Fourth and Tyler starting tomorrow evening and continuing through Sunday. Speakers include Dr. Hkhobe of Bethany College, Dr Swenson, and Prof. Pinittud. Miss Amanda Veursa of Kannan City will sing. choirs and quartets will provide music. Rev. Oden of Kackley will preach Sunday morning with others addressing Sunday evening.

Swedish Kuneis Conference Citrine Oden Kackley Merman Sun Routh

Three Sentenced In Prairie State Penitentiary Case

Three men were sentenced after a strict district court in Topeka, Kansas. Jude Hagen received years in the state penitentiary for assaulting Charles Desch with a mill and Seth Topeka was sentenced to a term in a union railway case. Frank Jordan and others were named in the proceedings and given sentences as specified by the judge.

Jude Hagen Buitentiary Kanata Tom Coy Frank Jordan Charles Desch Millard Fheim Seth Topeka Sony Bonehes Union Ty Railway Esin Boris Emi Tree North Fopell

Burglary Ends in Fatal Shot at Austin Home

Herbert L. Butler of Austin was seriously wounded by his wife during a confrontation at their residence. The couple claimed burglars were present, but police found no intruders as the pair fired upon each other, leaving Butler injured and the wife unharmed. The incident unfolded after a man appeared in the doorway and was fired upon.

Herbert L. Butler Austin Butler Chicago

Special Rates to Fort Riley for Military Maneuvers

The Union Pacific Railroad offers discounted tickets for Fort Riley maneuvers from October 14 to 28. Tickets go on sale October 19 to 25 and are valid on a special Topeka train at 9:15 am returning Fort Riley by 6 pm. A second trip rate of 1.50 is available for October 24.

Fort Riley Union Papin Railroad Round Tri Topeka Samme

Topeka Teamsters Convene Over Wagon Ordinance

Believing the ordinance requiring wide ore wagons imposes hardship on oil field teamsters, a general meeting is called at the ball on 420 Kansas Avenue Friday night October 16 at 8 o clock. All teamsters urged to attend.

Wotks Teamsters City of Topeka Kansas Avenue

Woeful garbledSnippet hints at legal case in Weshburn Bay region

Fragmentary OCR reads like a legal matter involving Weshburn Bay in Trinois and individuals named Kropf and Richard Bea. The text is severely garbled, offering few clear facts such as court, parties, actions, or outcomes beyond scattered identifiers.

Weshburn Bay Trinoises

National Civic Federation Opens in Chicago for Better Relations

The National Civic Federation met at Steinway Hall Chicago with labor leaders and business representatives discussing wage earners and capitalists. Notables included Oscar Straus Henry White John Mitchell and Samuel Gompers. Judge Arba Waterman opened the session urging peaceful industrial progress through cooperation between employers and workers.

Chicago Steinway Hall Naomi Civic Federation William D. Mahon Amalgamated Association of Street New York Arba N. Waterman Civb Federation Capit T. F. Woodlock Oscar 5. Strauz New York Board of Trade and Transportation John M. Stahl MH. Strauss le & Fact Momicizer State Mal Hensal Henry White United Garment Workers Associated Action Thomas F. Woodtock New 'i Associated Labor Antasayon Ae Wootlock

North Topeka Mixed Local News And Social Notes

In Topeka briefs many names and places appear including Mrs Burgen and Mrs J M Haynes on Kansas Avenue. YWCA meetings, church activities, and visits by Miss Rachel Artherone and Mrs Charlotte Ebbage are noted alongside local illness recoveries and travel from Valley Falls and Larkin. A tragedy in Butte reports Miss Helen Kelly killed by Albert Beckmann in her room. Beckmann fled after claiming a loan for a trousseau.

Charles Ogee Kent Konetra J. A. Stavely Burgen Kansas Avenue J. M. Haynes Kansas Miss Nelle Toon Gustlenace Senate Herts Isaemerae Paramore Street T. J. Roost Valley Falls Ien Anna Rossa Axtell Kan WC. Steele Charles Alexander Larkin Steele Western Woolen Mills Misa Reid Jackson Seth Rube Querane C. B Elmont Riley State House W. CA Bf E Mies Baldwin W. S Charles Helen and Kerchibald Los Angeles Cada Topeka N. F. Conkie Quincy Street Neille Dolman Grove Dolman Adele Small Texarkana Ark Nina Bolles Bare Holes Thomas Msra Ward Stella Ward Blanche Stewart Flossier Downle Mabel Bucannon Ivan Dibbie Pierce Amman Fred Edwards Mershall Kennedy Joe Downle James Capron Archie Capron Lester Stevich Frank Collins Frank Golden Jay Ticehorst Tee ‘Ticehorst Bucannon Miss Ward Butte Mont Helen Kelley Dakota Block Albert Beckmann Beckmann Mies Kelly Ireland

Surgical Instrument Dealers to Form American Trade Association

Chicago Oct 15 Surgical instrument dealers manufacturers and importers across the United States and Canada plan to organize the American Surgical Trade association. A convention is set in Chicago starting next Monday with about 200 dealers eligible for membership.

Surgical Instrument Dealers Chicago Surgical Instrument United States Canada American Surgical Trade Association

Mystery Food Reveals Brain and Nerve Power Source

An industrious brain worker, hampered by weak strength, pursued a food solution to renew mental and bodily vigor. Through extensive trials he identified a brain and nerve building nourishment from albumen and phosphate of potash. The discovery promises steady energy and sharper focus for daily duties.

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Reeder Sees Loomis Favored In 4th District Race

Congressman W A Reeder, arriving in Topeka, backs N H Loomis for the 4th district seat over Blood Smith, citing Loomis as the logical candidate and signaling irrigation policy focus. He expects the next Congress to chair the irrigation committee and seeks changes to land laws to keep public lands in the hands of actual settlers.

W. A. Reeder Topeka Long Bailey Marion Albbush Justice Pollock Murdock Logan Mr. Reeder Rock Island Clitton Clifton Karena City Aeir Jer T& N Loomise Loomis Reeder Triiaston Congress Steth District Binice Kansas Bette Ting Ogden

Bridges Inspectors Review Damaged County Crossings

County commissioners Haynes and Sterns inspected two weakened bridges in Meneken township after flood and heavy rains. Wreckage from the British Loch Lane washed ashore at the Chatham Islands with fears for the vessel and twenty four aboard. Dress hats for five dollars advertised for Friday Saturday and Monday at Morrison's.

Morrison's National Haynes and Sterns Meneken Township Sattonal Ashora London Loch Lane Nou~ Mea New Caledonia Chatham Islands

Seward Promoter as Ship Building Director Testifies

Frederick Seward former United States Ship Building director and Corporate Trust Company employee testifies about his roles as incorporator for multiple firms and directorships during 1902 to 1904. He explains stock certificate incidents and the investigation into dummy directorates tied to the ship building company.

Fynpluyes Corporations Trust Company New York Frederick Seward United States Ship Building Company United States Ship Build Fue Company Deming Alexander & Green Corporation Trust Company Fosshes Ate Untermayer Seward Toathaa New Jersey

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