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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1903

Page

9

Curtis Targeted by Veterans Over Pension Stance

In Severance county a veterans group denounces Congressman Curtis for advocating broad pension measures while urging tough policing amid a Monday night incident when armed men loitered in the city. The report notes resolutions condemning Curtis and endorsing a rival candidate WL Stuart for Congress.

Torre Ie Curtis Severance Doniphin Congress Boni- Phen Charles Curtis Nord Elf Veterana Thin Grand_Army of the Republic Revoluton United States Conarces Fethve Dart W. J. Bailey T. Long Baehim Stuart i Standine

War on Weapons: City Targets Concealed Weapons

The chief of police mayor and police judge decide that wearing concealed weapons is a vagrant offense to abate. Henceforth it will be the custom to fine a person caught with a knife or stute.

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Hobart Defeats Trust In Abilena Water Fight

Hobart's Drug Store in Topeka continues selling Abilena purgative water at cut prices despite a Kansas Trust driven boycott. Abilene Company officials urged Brunt to curb Hobart, citing high prices and trust control, yet Hobart asserts steady supply and broad customer demand from all city areas.

Retail Druggists’ Association Frank Hobart Abilena Kansas Hobart’s J. M. Brunt Abilene H. E. Ellison Abilene Company Kan J.M. Brunt Cave Hobart Topeka John Hobart Abilena Company Trust

Halloween Police Court Notes Warn Local Youth

Police say extra officers will patrol Halloween to curb property damage. Small pranks by youngsters may be tolerated, but older groups that wreck wagons overturn coal houses or paint surfaces crimson will face strict action. James Dwyer and Mrs Jones Dwarf were fined in police court last night for keeping wine in their home.

James Dwyer Mrs. Jones Dwarf Ewine

City Split Over Hogs in Topeka Threatens Charter Validity

Mr Dwyer argued his hogs were not in Topeka city limits, citing an ordinance and charter act as invalid. HM attorney Hiram Root contended the old charter lacked legislative power behind it. The court ruled the Dwyers lived in the city, settling the dispute.

Dwyer Topeka Hiram Root Diwyer

Black prisoners returned to Topeka jail after Lawrence capture

Sheriff A T Lucas brought back DeMoss and Mason two urgent prisoners from Lawrence for safe keeping. They arrived in Topeka at 10 30 am and were moved to the county jail. Preliminary hearing set for November 2 with chance for examination this afternoon or tomorrow. Both waived preliminary examination and were held without bond.

A. T. Lucas Lawrence DeMoss Mason Topeka DeMons Lucas Siasen

New Santa Fe Time Card Nearing Publication For Topeka

Limited Every Day reports a near completion of the division superintendent’s work on a new Santa Fe time card No 21. Changes affect Topeka with daily through service for California Limited, No 108 and No 106 schedules adjusted. a possible Kansas City westbound train is anticipated but not detailed.

Santa Fe California Limited Topeka St Joe Sine Branch St. Joe

City to exam plumbers for licenses in Topeka

Monday night the plumbing board will examine candidates for a Topeka plumbing license. Exams include oral and written parts and a practical test showing soldering and pipe joints. Tests continue most evenings next week, except Thursday and Friday when the chairman is unavailable.

Plumbing Board Topeka

Plumbers to be notifi ed for evening courses in Topeka

The plan calls for three plumbers to be notified to appear each evening and undergo treatment. Plumbers with a board certificate cannot perform plumbing work. The aim is sanitary plumbing with the plumbing inspector ensuring proper work. Secretary Wilson informed Coburn he will attend the Kansas state board of agriculture meeting in December.

Plumbing Board Topeka Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson F. D Coburn Kansas State Board of Agriculture

Texas Quarantined Order Shuts San Antonio Freight Links

A restricted edict blocks all freight and passenger movement to and from San Antonio. The quarantine aims to control spread and limits cross city commerce and travel until further notice. Local authorities enforce the measure and advise residents to comply.

Austin Tex Antonio San Antonio Uri City

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