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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1903
Page
5
A Topeka dispatch cites market unrest and labor strife across the United States. It notes talks on Dowie, Tyanmany, and Wall Street jitters, with emphasis on prices, wages, and railroad finances affecting workers and industry. The report mentions Carnegie’s connections, Mark Twain’s jokes, and ongoing political maneuvers shaping public sentiment.
A garbled Globe Sights excerpt satirizes public figures and daily life. It notes political verdicts, Money paid without masquerade, and social norms. The piece comments on aging readers and urban routines with humorous, critical quips about doctors, women, and fashion.
A fragmented reminiscence titled Reflections of a Bachelor explores mistaken proposals and social pretenses. The vignette sketches a playful yet sardonic view of courtship, deceit, and marriage expectations through a comic, domestic lens.
A garbled 19th century paragraph hints at social mores and gender roles. Observations compare flattery, courtship, and money to life’s machinery with pointed, aphoristic phrases. The fragmented text criticizes vanity and the idea that youth fades without wealth.
A fragmentary report laments a general collapse of the system and recalls a man named George Klauer linked to a raid at his tavern. It alleges a quirky pursuit to invent a world famous cocktail called the ahos while detailing unsafe experiments with spirits and drugs. The piece hints at a coroner’s inquiry and broader public discontent over his death and ventures.
Ultimereo Leavitt of this city implicated in an alleged theft of 20000 from the Boston National Union on November 1. He faced a bearing set for November 4, with a bond of 6000. Union Trust Co officials expect a quick resume of business in Baltimore, possibly tomorrow.
A terse telegraph note from Victor Bromansel reports the resignation of theentine abl from the cabinet. The prompt confirms a retirement from public service and signals a broader reshuffle within the premier administration.
Reports claim diphtheria cases at Park Grant Quincy Branner and Enclid schools. The city health officer withholds records, fueling fear as a court reporter’s child contracts the illness and families consider withdrawing children until public facts are released.
A Leavenworth water hydrant rental case heard by Judge Riner was postponed indefinitely. The city attorney, Mr. Shencer, expected a hearing to proceed but the docket remained unclear as court officials and attorneys awaited instructions from Judge Riner.
Howard arrived with case documents after adjournment and plans to present next meeting. He intends to add more signatures to his petition. Mayor Bergundthal declined comment on removing Farnsworth, saying a solid case is needed to remove the long-serving officer.
Fire swept through the old Pacific hotel at Lyons causing total ruin. The building had housed Theming House A Receiver Named. In Dover Delaware on October 2 Timesay Hughes was appointed receiver for the International and Trust Company of America by Chancellor Nicholson.
Milwaukee vice president of the Business Women's Association reports recovery from female troubles using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits three to seven months of use with restored health and hope, noting improvements in her married life and home.
A Wichita Star report quotes C A Irwin opposing claims that Cresceus track was 180 feet short, saying the track is seven feet over a mile long. An official survey and measurement have been ordered for today to settle the discrepancy between the alleged short track and Irwin's figure.
Washburn School of Fine Arts faculty present a unique Topeka program at Washburn college chapel. Only faculty perform, featuring Mrs. George Farkburn, Mr. G. P. Grimsley, Mrs. Geo. E. Stoker, Miss LuCelia B. Clark, and Mr. A. Klugenberg. Admission is free with program at 15 cents.
In Shawnee county district court this afternoon a suit seeks to overturn a deed transferring a $20,000 Topeka cash stake from Fred Pernell to Mrs Eliza Chrisman. The action names Mrs Clara Louis Thayer and others, claiming a breach of trust, with most of the Chrisman estate valued around $300,000 directed to a Methodist university.
The city haymarket proposal by K Holliday competes with Fourth and Jackson lots offered for 10040 to BM Davies. Holliday holds nine dow at Ninth and Jefferson offered for 4900, with Davies closest to town center though site use favors haymarket. A grand jury returned a true bill against Whitaker Wright, the company promoter, on charges.
Local mentions include Dy and Mrs J E Rowe of Belatt as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank McGrath. A marriage license was issued in Kansas City to Guy Cronenberg and Martha Buckingham of Topeka, another to William A Wiekirns and Delta M Doyle of Topeka. William Williams, after surgery at Christ hospital, resumes as traveling salesman for Parkhurst-Davis Co. A prize orator contest is planned for Washburn College November 6 between junior and senior class members. a six dollar prize is offered. The preliminary to the state oratorical contest will be at Washburn College next March, on the first Friday after Thanksgiving. The First Baptist Church ladies meet Wednesday at Mrs Robert Stone's country residence. The Sons of the American Revolution hold afternoon rooms. Florence Simms, national secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association, will address young women Tuesday evening at 8 pm. Washburn branch invited to join the Gartved association at this time.
Betting on McClellan and Low swung as Wall Street reports large sums for the mayoral contest. Tammany odds lengthened while fusion bets fluctuated. several big wagers and withdrawals reflect unsettled prices amid lingering speculation on city results.
The district court jury returned 32.26.16 in favor of Partin & Orendorff hardware merchants of Kansas City against D. P. Elliott, formerly of Elliott & McClintock of Topeka and now in Oklahoma. An attachment on Elliott’s home at Eleventh and Van Buren in Towers secured the claim. The defense argued Partin & Orendorff were foreign and not filing state business statements, but Judge Hazen ruled contracts formed outside Kansas offices were not subject to Buchkav provisions, upholding the Kansas firm’s standing.
Washington October 2 The president commuted the sentences of Mation Marshall Cyrus Rain and Berton Harper three West Virginia coal miners convicted of federal crimes. The trio were sentenced June 1 to terms of imprisonment in Leneh county Jail with Rain serving five months Harper eight months and Marshall ten months.
A McClure's Magazine excerpt recounts a Sullivan County tale of a rattlesnake said to neutralize copperhead venom by mingling the two and notes the late hunter Talmadge who sold snakes to collectors. The piece discusses the alleged antidote, its supposed failure, and public fascination with venom lore.
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