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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1903

Page

11

Odd Fellows Committee Axes Suit Over Be Boissiere Orphans Fund

Wichita judiciary committee refuses to sue Troutman and Stone to recover 360000 allegedly sunk in the Be Boissiere Orphans home property. Rebekans aim to establish an orphans home with 72100 in hand and plan to add the sale proceeds of the D W Kent farm near Hutchinson valued at 4000.

Judiciary Committee Ae Lodge of Odd Fellows Wichita Troutman & Stone Bate & Salt Toms D. W Kent Hutchinson

Banner on Their Car Tells of Talbott Honeymoon Ride

A Santa Fe eastbound rear car bore a banner announcing the wedding of G Webster Talbott the general superintendent of Peoria and Pekin railroad. He wed in Kingman Kansas on Wednesday night and traveled with his bride in a chartered Santa Fe car to Peoria Illinois. The honeymoon party included Myrs and Byers with transport arranged by officials of the Topels Street railway and the Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Topeka Senta Fe G. Webster Talbott Peoria Feneral Peoria & Pekin Kingman Kas Santis Fe Harvey Eating House Mra. L. ¥. Byers Mr. Myers Topels Street Railway Company

Financial report from Topeka Exposition company

Secretary C. H. Comeon presents a financial statement for the association and the last fair. Receipts include cash on hand, general grounds receipts, stock sales, and commercial club pledges. Disbursements cover general operating expenses, fair grounds, permanent improvements, and other expenditures. Assets include pledges from the Commercial Club and Shawnee County funds. Total figures show a near balance and indicate funds due next year.

C. H. Comeon Topeka Commercial Club Dan Shawnee County Poneka

France to Exhibit 5000 Items at the St Louis World Fair

Paris reports 5000 French exhibits planned for St Louis with about 3000 more at Chicago. Gov furniture Gobelin tapestry and Serrey pottery will be shown along with education farming and mining displays. Labor department will showcase French industry. Exhibit selection jury to meet November 17 to 24.

Paris Get M. Boeufe Washington Tras Neen St. Lawra United States Morry St. Bale Towate St. Lovie Saya Chicago Beauvis France Department of Labor Tne Arts Artifie St. Louis

Topeka High to Host Lawrence High at Washburn Park

Tomorrow’s big football clash features Topeka High facing Lawrence High at Washburn College Athletic Park. The Topeka squad, fresh from a win over Kansas City High, aims for a strong showing in fair weather.

Topeka Lawrence Topeka High School Lawrence High School Washburn College Toveka Kansan City Tomon Lawrence Ageregaon

Time card conference to start in Topeka after Chicago meeting

Conference of traffic and operating departments of the Santa Fe railroad adjourned in Chicago. Attendees will soon arrive in Topeka for a time card conference at the general offices. Work on the new time card to begin immediately after adjournment, likely starting Tuesday or Wednesday and lasting about two weeks.

Santa Fe Railroad Road Chicago Topeka Read

Vote Against a Strike in Meriden and Coan

The Union Metal Workers of the International Silver Company held votes in Meriden and other locations on a strike proposal. About three fourths of the workers opposed striking, a result cited as the workers' response to the company’s refusal to grant a nine hour day with pay for overtime hours.

Meriden Coan International Silver Comparty Comepany

BANK BURGLARS BUSY IN SMALL TOWN

Blurred report from October describes bank burglars in Shen Mie and nearby areas. Robbers failed to steal cash, fled before officers arrested four men. witnesses saw robbers in Wins [inhabited area], with citizens scared to leave homes.

Witenpe Jim Natianal Inion Springs

Civic Federation Appeal Over Interborough Labor Exam Dispute

The Interborough Rapid Transit labor row involves the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and firemen, with August Belmont as Interborough president. If August Belmont cancels the examination order and leaders resist testing, the case may go to the Civic Federation for resolution.

New York Get Civic Federation Gettp Interboratusgls Rapid Focal Rr UE Brotherhood of Lavorative Engineers le Tralie Aa de Dence August Belmont Interborough Company Engineers Ate Jencks

Vital Force Crushed by Chronic Pile Troubles

An ad touts the Pyramid Pile Cure for hemorrhoids, claiming it relieves pain and cures quickly. It describes neglect as a cause and promotes the suppository from Pyramid Drug Co of Marshal Michigan, urging readers to send for a booklet and try the remedy without interrupting daily life. It cites testimonials from Cleveland Ohio.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshal Mich Cleveland Ohio

Open Shop and Labor Meeting Highlight Local Theater Plans

The piece reports a labor federation meeting praising or opposing open shop policies and denoting discussion of labor tactics. It mentions Denton and Kendall among speakers, plus a mockery of unions pursuing wage regulation. It also previews theatrical productions at Crawford Memorial with actors such as Murphy and Hober.

Arizona Crawford Cole Ani Adrof Firerd Wen Wen Peta Et Arene Annis National Civic Federation Holdin Ehrye Denton Ava Sesalon Ramoel Gomprrs Federation of Labor Pee Ae Modgeman Henry Hunter

North Topeka society notices and local ads

Local column items announce entertainments at Miss Adalf Small's honor, a wedding of Mr. Allen Brown and Mrs. Saywell, repairs and social plans by the Independent Order of Red Men, and a Duplicate Whist club meeting. New Era Dept Store advertises Saturday sales on ladies wear, children's shoes, and discounts, with updates on residents visiting Kansas City and plans to move to California after December.

Eimbail Printing Company Norta Ana Avenue James Mabel Skinner Adalf Small C.D. Myers Central Avenue Jerome Colvin van Buren Street NEW Era Dept Church of the Good Shepherd England Loleta Daisy Godwin Kansas City Spangler-Stahl New Era Department Grant Gilman Rochester Monroe Street Gilman California Fra

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