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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1903
Page
6
Four people died in a wreck near the South Cie RAUBAS area, with passengers identified as Fireman Jhelieiy and Engineer her among those injured or killed. Reports mention derailment details and casualties, with limited legible names and roles.
Real estate transfers show F G Jowen to 72M Fenckett for 1700 at Malvane Street WH Waynes nalartionAfA Hintts tonA Wa 40 Jote44 Goa25 luce a Rene Blac pacar and daysan Purves wil erect. Welch's second sy talons eat. Henry and wife at 22 Chandler Street. Skinner to A Elinor 7000 Curtis Street North Topeka. Horton and wife 335 Fowat Jos BTN sun out GS on Van Buren Street. Also notes of ads and medical tonics.
A flurry of invitations and social engagements fills the week in Topeka. Guests include Mrs Halley Mr N H Loomis Frank Mintiennae and Ste De Re thony of Leavenworth plus Misa Knowles and Miss Rath Hayden among others. Theatre parties, club meetings and horse show plans unfold with dinners card parties and visits spanning Topeka Junction and Kansas City.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer quotes a prominent banker near the Pacific coast musing on the bad manners of business men and the distrust of strangers. He notes swindlers flourish in a new country but argues not every newcomer is a crook, urging tempered judgment.
New York reports Enrique Axoliegas of Colombia arrives en route to Washington with dispatches for Minister Herran. He bears amendments to the treaty and outlines conditions including a $25 million payment by the United States and territorial considerations. He notes strong pro canal advocates in Colombia and warns the U.S. may gain more from the deal, urging careful self interest. The State Department notes ambiguity in Bogota talks and awaits a Colombian proposal after next week’s congress debate.
Students including Suzanne Adams and four other attractions can access reduced concert course rates through listed teachers such as Miss Whitese, Miss Tracy, Mrs Thatcher, and several instructors at Hethany and Washburn colleges, with additional names in the staff lineup.
A Georgia woman describes becoming sick from coffee after a serious gripe and stimulant use. She notes coffee worsened her stomach, headaches, and nervousness until trying Postum, which she credits with weight gain, steadier nerves, and improved health. She urges others to switch and praises Postum’s effects.
A daylight robbery occurred at 7 90 Sunday morning when Mrs. Benjamin Dustin of Fort Worth Chandler Street was stripped of $70. A slender black man grabbed her, tore her dress, and searched the money beneath her pillow as she dressed. Neighbors heard her scream. police chased two men toward Grantville but made no arrests. Several suspects remain under examination.
Kansas City October 19 The 1st annual American Royal cattle show opened with about 5000 cattle 250 sheep 200 swine and 200 thoroughbred Angora goats on display The event claims to be the greatest ever held with 1000 cattle from four leading breeds and many feeding cattle from western ranges A group of Ames College students from Iowa is visiting to study the breeds.
A humorous note about the Webster Tulloch coat company moving its office to 108 West Highth Street. A curtain hanger jokes that the florist remains with the coal office to help customers who faint at coal prices, suggesting funeral flowers.
Tim Murphy returns to New Crawford in The Man from Missouri. George Mobert and S. wrote Race the Music and Paring the Music with Miller Kent. Mahara's Operatic minstrel company performs Wednesday. Tickets 10 20 and 2 cents. Friday and Saturday feature In Convict Stripes with Maris Heath as Jo Pemberton. Mothers Win engagement at New Crawford Sunday in Currie Ashbey play.
Memphis trotting meet opens Tuesday at the track of the Trotting Association with two Late Sot trotters expected to lead the feature 400 meeting. Major Delmar, with a mark minutes Mat, and other star horses are listed by owners C. G. Billings et al as contenders for the Memphis cup and purses.
Dense fog shrouded the bay as the Southern Pacific ferries Newark and Oakland collided. The Newark struck the Oakland’s bow causing a twenty degree listing, crowd panic ensued with passengers clinging to decks and many women overreacting. Calm crew restrained passengers as both boats evacuated and reached shore safely.
Chanute Kansas October 19 the school board rescinded July action to separate white and black students and ordered Superintendent Royster to draw boundary lines to separate children by building. No transfers without superintendent permission. The order affects nearly all colored families in town with few exceptions.
Newport Oct 1 Rev Dr Porter preaches at Emmanuel church in the cottage colony area criticizing society’s demons as intemperance impurity dishonesty gambling bribery perjury and divorce. He argues Christ’s reach may not yet purge modern evils and warns of waning influence amid changing times. Also mentions a Saturday class in drawing for children at Washburn College School of Fine Arts with rates listed at $2 per month.
An OCR fragment from a Southwestern Fuel Co advertisement urges buyers to stock up on mesh related fuel items this winter. It cites contact details at 15% Sth and Kes Ave with a phone number 771 and promotes high quality products.
United States Attorney aims to schedule the trial of seven remaining federal mutineers in Topeka for the November term beginning November 2. Judge Hook’s successor to be named, Jim Riner to preside at the Topeka trial. Several indicted men died or were killed while attempting escapes. others await trial.
Judge Hazen ruled in district court that W Kohl cannot be tried on liquor charges when copies of papers were lost and substituted. Police had arrested Kaul for illegal liquor sale. he was convicted in police court and appealed to the Glyeriet court. Papers disappeared after appeal. City Attorney Stoner ordered new copies and a complex motion to legalize fresh papers was announced.
In Southwold Suffolk a three foot tall wooden Jack-in-Armor sits inside the church, moved by a string to strike the bell during services. Once outside on a west arch bracket, weather and time wore him, now preserved within the church screen. Painted dark green with gold, the armor figure has a sword in hand and a helmet studded with nails, a gentle face amid aging wood.
An uptown hoax tale describes a buyer negotiating for a horse he believes is fine and fast, discovering the mare is blind yet still valued. A second seller then tries to profit at 125 dollars, but the buyer completes the purchase, only to learn the mare’s condition was misrepresented.
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