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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1903

Page

10

Scranton Dutch club arrests shock Lyndon residents

Twenty one Scranton citizens including one woman face November trials for allegedly selling liquor unlawfully as Sheriff Huffman seizes booze and records. Arrests span seventeen Dutch club members and outsiders, with rapid detentions, bond requirements, and confiscation of liquor and papers.

Lyndon Kan Scranton Huffroan Thuteh Club Dengerfield James Jab Denewrfeld Martin Strangler Otto Peiman Charles Little Evan Grimths William ‘Kesey Alf Apps John Gabler George Isaacs Willam Telford Stepnes Durkin Daniel Gilchrist Alva Agni Thomas Grimths William Selahman Ernest Young Max Perle Hestites Sheriff Huffman Sherif James Casart

Bids, quarrels mark council meeting on paint contract

A council committee chair and two members clashed over awarding the painting contract for the Melin bridge. Swendson and Griley pressed rival options while vote delays produced a stalemate. Bids from Patent Paint and Mineral Paint were read. next meeting set to press the issue with remaining members absent. Nearby Columbia football notes report Simpson College preparing for a hard game as fans plan attendances and travel discounts.

Ed Mat Moins George A. Swendson Joseph Grikey Swendson Melin J. SM. Dhrain Gritey Swenson Twendeen Cirilev Seeuk Sagen Peneiter Fred Tack Griley Griley Sild Swendson Tanla Aetty Costa Amy Gillesse Grey Eseymittes Deubiucr Phinetiman Howe War Steels Bla Nick Son Nellis Kansas City Blossom Law Ttt Yehleh Chuncilmen

Stole to Buy Library Auctioning Howard Goodwin Collection

Philadelphia on October 23 reports a rare library assembled by Howard T. Goodwin, a confidential clerk who died by his own hand amid a mounting $1 million shortage. His hobby drained more than $109,000 into books, yielding 203 volumes that fetched $4,289 in a slow auction of prized printing and classic authors.

Philadelphia Howard T. Goodwin Banking Frm Goodwin

Less for Pensions in Interior Department Budget

Washington reports the secretary of the interior has prepared the estimated budget for the fiscal year ending June 30 1906. The department seeks 1560000 for all costs with pension and Indian bureaus receiving major cuts. Pensions face a reduction of 1700000 from this year, due to projected deaths of pensioners by the commissioner of pensions. The Five Civilized Tribes affairs budget runs 259699, while the Indian bureau sees a 1300000 cut.

Washington Secretary ‘of the Interior Interior Department Pension Bureau Indian Office Toedian Bureau Five Civilized Tribes of Indians Commissioner of Pensions

Farewell to Mark Twain sails to Florence Italy

New York editors report a farewell dinner for Samuel Clemens by George Harvey of Harper's. Clemens plans indefinite residence in Florence, with prominent literary figures attending. Advertising note offers Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines and second hand units for sale at W P Prost, 712 Kan Ave, upstairs, Ind, phone 1031.

New York George Harvey Harper Samuel Clemens Sall Florence Linky Quenty W. D. Howells J. P. Morrese Jatlerson Coolid Bran Stover Kidweard Fanisterben A. Ditmar Hamiln Garland Joy Kendrick Bangs John Henry Harper Wheeler & Wilson W.P .Prost Kan Ave Ind

Pyramid Pile Cure claim stirs skeptics and testimonial tale

A skeptical reader notes exaggerated claims for cures such as Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Phe Cure. A lengthy testimonial from Mrs F Hury recounts five years of piles, relief after using a 50 cent box, and urging others to try it. The ad targets readers with assurances of genuineness and widespread endorsements.

Deller M Mmeh Pyramid Pile Sam

Wanted To Rent And Buy Various Items In Journal Ad

Classified notices and ads seek To rent a cottage and rooms with furnishings for 16 Clay St and 141 W 10th Ave, plus a two to eight room house. Purchases include hoses, winter potatoes, city property near Suburban Plant, and several farm and garden items. Also listings for sale real estate, 5 room cottages, and suburban land near Union Pacific. prices and contact points vary.

Dawson Crageford Agora Geez Towns Clay St Quincy 10Th Ave Hani Trent Bath Kansas Ave Topeka Kan Baye Endianees Ely Country Weil Pal Mayer PG Moore

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