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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
4
An extensive anniversary sale features cloaks and furs, dresses, undergarments, hosiery, linens, and domestic fabrics. Highlights include Zibilene coats, a large linoleum and carpet selection, and heavy undergarments for men women and children. Stock includes lace curtains, window shades, and a variety of accessories with prices emphasized to clear inventory.
City engineers and the street commissioner warn that a new ordinance forcing the railway to lower tracks will require extensive regrading and street repairs across many unpaved streets. Preparations call for surveying, grading, and possible extra crews to handle the extensive work and costs.
Royal visitors King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Holengen toured the Paris mint with President and officials. Medals and carved curios were gifted, and a later reception at Hotel de Ville drew crowds and remarks by dignitaries. A shooting incident in Byigewoot injured William A. Stegner and others. Garrett remains in critical condition.
A young people’s convention of the Luther League of the Kurume conference opens tonight at the Swedish Lutheran church corner Fourth and Tyler Streets. Dr J Ehbeim of Bethany calls the opening, with sessions through Sunday, visits to the state house, and addresses by Rev G A Dorf Rev C A Engstrand Rev M P Oden Rev S Glad. The plan includes music, a permanent organization, and a Sunday program of sermons and activities.
Unclear OCR text references shooting incidents, jail jailbreaks, and deaths including a doctor. Mentions Wicklime Ke, Prockes, Chidriss, and Dr. Tat. Describes jail break at Ker i and fears of further violence. Names and places are garbled, with many incomplete words.
The state medical board approved licenses for numerous physicians following examinations held over three days. Names and hometowns of licensees include A. Williams Kansas City G. P. Rome Marion P. Riggs Caldwell M. L. Perry Parsons R. K. McClymonds Walton M. Korer Nebraska City Neb c Kinley Kansas City Karnodle Ashland M. K. Ingraham Neosho Falls B. R. Beyiman Rich Hill Mo G. P. Gillmore Lawrence E. B. Fisher Lyons TM Desmond Labette A. A. Dickenson Pittsburg J. E. Denney Stockton L. Creel Parsons W. L. Carlyle Sapetha R. M. Henrick Mound Valley B. Balls Syracuse G. R. Rice Plainville Brown Chaney W. Burghton Topeka B. D. Burley Wichita Adams St. Teba P. S. Ayers Bartlesville L. T. Joseph Welsh Tampa M. D. Brown Tebo J. S. Hitler Wichita O'Brien Beloit H. Reynolds Winfield H. Johnson Garden City The board also denied a rehearing for Dr. BR KK Gray of area City over charges of bad character linked to license revocation.
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds including Adam to Shaw Building and Loan for 490 dollars at Monroe Street North Park addition First Ward. Several transfers involve KG Strives 2000 dollars and lots in Steele's, Goulds, Parkdale, Bonaventure, Cory, and Highland Park areas. Names include A Von Wolff W Grote J McClmentn Thomas Newman Cory Cross Strouse Willard Cal vin and guardian H W Calvin.
Special railroad fares to Fort Riley due to military maneuvers. Tickets on October 19 to 25, return by October 26, round trip fare 12.0. Special train leaves Topeka at 9:15 am and returns from Fort Riley at 6 pm. Czar's Cousin to Wed. Vie: Oct. K-A ne?
Shoe sale offers heavy and light sole styles for ladies with prices from 2.50 to 1.65 per pair. Four lines of ladies shoes priced under five dollars on sale. Men and boys shoes advertised at values down to two dollars with various leather and style options. Odds and ends include children’s and misses styles from 1.00 to 2.50.
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