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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

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Yellow Fever Strikes San Antonio Portending City Exodus

Reports confirm yellow fever in San Antonio with three deaths since 4 p.m. and thousands fleeing the stricken city. Government warns troops at Port Sam Houston are at risk while implementing safeguards. a girl at a local school is reported convalescing amid evacuations and public health efforts continue in Texas.

Bar Antonio Texas San Antonio Bt. Mary's Hall Whibineton Oet War Department bin Antonio Surgeon General Office Port Sam Houstqy

Annexation Talk Sparks Bitter Vancouver Debate On Boundary

The interview with local figures discusses Alaska boundary awards and Canadian interests. Citizens and officials debate Britain versus the United States, with tensions rising over dominion autonomy and future alignment amid mistrust and calls for firm national stance.

Vancouver E. C Willabe Baten Elliott Tiowe Chiat Duscie Britain Canada United States Republic of

Monster at Large Preys on Topeka Schoolgirls

A tall, repulsive man about 20 years at war stalks West Tenth Avenue near Topeka, contacting and pursuing girls aged 12 to 16 near Tepens High School. He reportedly stands at entrances in daylight and has attempted improper advances and dragging attempts. Police are urged to act promptly as fear spreads among local students and residents.

West Tenth Avenue Vitik Topeka Avenue Tyler Hireem Hr Wolice Beloery Girie Tepens High School Lone Che Polien

Killed by Football in City Tragedy Claims Local Player

A football related accident ends the life of local player Jona Keiths after an operation. The incident involves the Bt. Louis university team and Northern Pacific dividends listed in local notices. The article notes primary declarations and a per cent rate expected in the year.

Tamikn Wieltes Eltmese Dodage Wiveo Jona Keiths Louis Uni Verte Olmein Illes Northern Pacific Norther Partie Routway Bas Deejeret le Wien Dev

Death in Navy College Game As Man Killed On Field

In Annapolis on October 22, Robert Lewin of Plainfield New Jersey, a right guard for Baltimore Medical College, was fatally injured during a Navy versus Baltimore Medical College football game. Lewin collapsed after a tackle near the 10 yard line and died shortly after at the Naval Academy Hospital. The incident halted play as medical staff treated him.

Mick Lewin Henning Baltimore Naval Academy Hospital

Resignation of Post Office Official Over Conflicted Employment

Washington reports chief of the registry division Landvoight has submitted his resignation to Postmaster General Payne. The move follows an investigation into employment by the General Printing Works of Franklin P.S. involving a son hired by the company. Landvoight, in service about 23 years, cited the principle involved and said the action arose from the employment ethics issue.

Washington Opt Willam J. Landvoight Post Office Postmentor Payne Landvaight General Menifolding Company Franklin Ps Landvoight En Arnoldi Tandvoight New Lurke Landey

State Treasurers Stamp Warrants as Funds Run Dry

State Treasurer T. T. Kelly will stamp unpaid warrants for lands as the treasury nears zero funds. About 44,900 in warrants await stamping until January when finances improve. Warrants will bear interest until paid, previously higher rates cut by recent legislature.

T. T. Kelly Bex al~ Bough Ube

Troop ships to stop in Honolulu and Guam on Orient trips

San Francisco dispatch reports orders from Mejor Geyell, head of the Interport Service, to this effect with calls likely at Nagasaki for coal on some trips. Philippine exhibit goods aboard the Coptic include logs and farm implements, with rest arriving via army transports. Pacific squadron ships Morblehead Mohican Wyoming Concord Boston prepare coastal and Acapulco mobilization.

San Francisco Cal Mejor Geyell Iretnpert Honolulu Guam Orient Nagasaki Philippine Morblehead Mohican Mexico Wyoming Concord Boston Pacific Squadron Acapulco

Where Is F. W. Bramley in Topeka Letters

A letter received at the Topeka post office mentions Francis Williams Bramley. Postmarked Chinese Camp Tuotumat County California it is written by John Al Bramley of that place. The letter asks about Bramley’s whereabouts and the source of funds, suggesting he left Topeka recently. Meanwhile Washburn College cannot secure a football game this Saturday and efforts shift to Midland College for a Dell game. Kansas University plans for next week include the Haakel Inteleos contest and other heavy fixtures.

Francis Williams Bramley Topeka Tuotumat County California John’ al Bramley Manes Trramsey Poneki Dostoflige Europe Washburn College Eteworth Mersies Frank Lynch Midland College Dell Alrieulty sam je _Warhburn Kansas

Crowds at Dowie meeting clog Madison Square Garden

New York reports describe chaos as about thirty thousand people sought entry to John Alexander Dowie's Madison Square Garden meeting. Police, 400 strong, struggled to control the crush. Grace George was knocked down and Brady and Winter were arrested for disorderly conduct.

New York John Tlexnder Dowie New Zion Merchante Chicase Adstone Wiliam A. Brady Lorenzo Winter Siewke Madison Square Newcourt Poin Winter Uns Madison Square Garden John Alexander Dowie Grelock Dowie Otter Waieh Grace George Herromette William S. Buckley Newark Wan Inspector Walsh William A. Brady Clanning Pollock Madson Avenue Twenty-sixth Twenty Seventi Columbia Donte Sabkeels Iate Zion Dowle Dovwie

Health inspectors invade Madison Square Garden over Dowie sect

An army of health department inspectors vacated quarters at Madison Square Garden, ordering changes to rooming, ventilation, and sleeping limits for Zion followers. Commissioner Leite and officials cited hygiene concerns as 4 percent of Dowie followers arrived with questionable warrants, and Mrs Angeline Jewett sold a farm to fund Dowie activities amid religious consolidation.

Health Department Madison Square Garden Mes Dewle Leite Giffard N. Ho Get Angeline Jewett Fontus John al Dowle Slaw Dowle Jewett Sys Goa

Attorney General Knox Opinion on Littaeur Cash Claim

Washington report outlines Knox opinion on whether money paid for gloves and a fur purchase to the government falls under a repayable advance. It analyzes the meaning of advanced in revised statutes and whether further action by the government is warranted, noting no decisive benefit from further determinations.

Washington Uta Knox Cape Department For Justice Patri Neal Jiar Petind Tveiiutsor Cjres

Grain Car Shortage Eases as Railroads Reassign Cars

Railroads report relief in wheat shipment delays after Santa Fe orders for over four million cars and widespread use of available engines. LaCrosse Grain & Live Stock Association complains Missouri Pacific fails to provide cars for 95 members. 310,100 bushels sit on the ground as farmers ship via Hays City 23 miles away. Stagnation in LaCrosse business persisted for three months.

Railroad Commission Santa Pe Santa Fe Raiload Commission LaCrosse Grain & Live Brick Assopiation LaCrosse Missouri Pacific Hays City

Auto excursion to Lawrence for K U football game

A Topeka group plans an automobile excursion to Lawrence on Saturday for the K U Heskell football game. Vehicles include a 20 horsepower Packard, a 43 horsepower Toledo touring car, and a 20 horsepower Winter owned by D and Martin, with several friends. The party departs in the morning, follows a preferred route to avoid sand, and plans time for lunch and sightseeing before the game. The return run will occur after the game with a margin for delays.

Lawrence K. U.heskell Hi. Pattison King Mrs. Pattison Ned Osborn D. & Martin

Topeka Milk Fight Escalates With Formaldehyde Proposals

In Topeka a heated debate over milk safety continues as Mr. Nissley declines to discuss preservatives while W F Jensen of Continental Creamery denies taking sides. Curran suggests testing formaldehyde impacts and Howard questions the preservative's safety. Contending parties assert commitment to pure milk, with plans for a modern pasteurizing plant and public lab analyses amid threats and rival claims.

W. PF. Jensen Continental Creamery Company Toany Sergundthal Farnsworth J. S. Parks C. Hi Smalley Bergunathal J. B Nissley N. Topeka Pennsworth Topéke Tovekan Bergundthal Cnreer Nissley Mn Topeka Topeka C. B. Gray Hited States Agricultural Department Tam Niasley Topexa J. H. Curran Comremy Bergunilthal Sterr Laem B. Howard Mr. Howard Ster Mose

Milk adulteration fines rise amid dairy warnings

In Denver, Frank A Good faced a $100 fine for interfering with the milk inspector. Jon A Good was fined $320 for selling cream doped with formaldehyde. P Beatty paid $59 for selling cream mixed with water and $350 for cream with less than 12 percent butter fat. Theodore Rustes was fined $100 for selling skimmed milk adulterated with water. Officials vow to press on until food laws are enforced.

Denver Frank A Good Jon’ A. Good P. Beatty Theodore Rustes Bere

Strike at Caldwell A disrupts Rock Island Tae Ge men

Workers at Caldwell Kas quit their jobs after a fire roundhouse strike. They cited heavy workload and not wanting further layoffs. Later reports say Caldwell authorities persuaded the men to return to work.

Ais Rock Island Tae Ge Caldwell Kas Rock Island Caldwell Ute Road

Suzanne Adams Arrives for Santa Fe concert in Denver

Raraicie Atume, the soprano, and ler Lmnony arrived to Topoltery in the Santa Ee tran from Denver. She will perform tonight at the Andltertam concert with the Top Chwural society. Madame Adams has performed before and sits on bee deta 19 Buen wits Shag. Gras Grain Oven has earned praise and a place with the great artist of the operatic world. Adams is noted as the youngest prime dopa, with a population equi tntant."}

Raraicie Atume Ler Lmnony Topoltery Denvee Topeka Madame Adams Buen Wits Gras Grain Oven Crampian Adams Tosuka

Servant Girl Problem Pushes State Emploment Office

Supt. Gerow announces efforts to relieve domestic help scarcity by surveying states on manual training and domestic science in schools. He plans to issue a bulletin with best practices for training cooks and housemaids as demand remains high.

Gerow Free Employment Kanens

Bailey orders investigation of Winfield institution case

Governor Bailey orders inquiry into the State institution for the feeble minded at Winfield after Lizsle Snell’s death. Snell, sent from Johnson county five years ago, died October 1. The undertaker’s charges and the handling of her body, including a dirty dress, raise neglect allegations.

Bailey Winfield Lizsle Snell Johnson County

Harvest Hands 30 000 in Kansas Wheat Fields

T B Gerow superintendent of the state free employment bureau reports that during the last wheat harvest more than 36 000 harvest hands were employed outside Kansas and that about 28 000 men from Kansas would be needed. he now believes his earlier estimate was far too low.

Kansas T. B. Gerow State Free Employment Bureau Gerow

Delano Sees Slow Signals on Hillett Appointment

A Kansas City report says F. B. Dolung, railroad official, may replace Hillett soon, though a prompt decision seems unlikely. Bridgeton Prohibitionists nominate city council members to ward fights, aiming to restore licensed saloons amid quiet lobbying by license backers.

Kans Dolung Tendtonardines Railroad Howard Liliott Delano Citcage Hillett Bridgeton N. J Cotmell Wil Dollticiina Lcense

Ben San Miguel Damages $200000 Loss in Town

San Miguel, Cal, Oct 22, Ben San Miguel town of about 1500 in Ban Luis Obispo county suffered losses exceeding 200000 when a visit occurred in the early hours. The report notes the town’s agricultural surroundings and nearby center. The note also lists early October temperatures for large cities, including New York and Philadelphia.

San Miguel Paso Robles Cal Ben San Miguel Iest Ban Luis Oblepo Chicago New Yorke Boston Cincinnati St Eeras

First National Bank of Allegheny Enters Voluntary Liquidation

A late night meeting of officers and directors leads to the First National Bank of Allegheny deciding to pursue voluntary liquidation after a run on deposits linked to fears about the nearby Federal Bank of Pittsburg. President John Thompson cites adverse rumors while regulators review the action. the bank seeks full repayment to depositors and outlines its capital and assets.

Pittsburg R. J. Stoney, Jr First National Bank of Allegheny Clearing House Pittsburg Clearing House Association Allegheny Federal Bank of Pittsburg Lye Bank Anit John Thompson Prat National Bank of Ali i Junkers Jaauoe Th Simmy Irecaunian Ps Keamer John Ite Sonnet Bateresia Fife New York National Park Bank Philadelphia First National Bank Chicago First National aBe teeneghee / EiestariBoks bank of Allegheny Jenn Ux National Bank Washington Federal National Bank of Pittsburg Ana Coe Ace Es Ae

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