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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1903

Page

5

Topeka State Journal glimpse of market and politics

The piece reports on economic warning signals amid high material costs and busines sike, notes Washington and Topeka perspectives, and includes a long excerpt praising the gold inflow and its national prosperity. It cites Lincoln, the American Bankers association event, and remarks on gold, prices, and industry.

Feberte Apirican Bankers Association Bax Francisco Evers Valley Nir Bakers Jerria

Soldiers Pay Debate Sparks Recruitment Talk Across States

General Funes cites higher pay for enlisted men and skilled laborers to boost recruiting. He argues cash incentives and longer service pay raise tempt veterans and attract new soldiers, noting many unskilled workers earn more in civilian life. Government reports show savings deposits and pension potential influence enlistment, with figures suggesting wage gaps drive recruitment in multiple regions.

Geocel” Punstona Funes United Sates Winston Wradkiilet Abererre Priston Ming Wong Geroni

Political turmoil over Governor Bailey and ex Confederate ties

A Kansas readers letter questions Governor Bailey's handling of veterans and Confederate ties. It accuses a state Republican organ of spreading misleading claims to undermine the governor, cites legal actions against a soldier, and argues for truthful reporting and loyal citizens despite past affiliations. The piece defends Bailey's record with veterans and discusses appointments and political pressure in Manhattan.

Suattesering Poisor Republican Organ Kansas Kannaz Osawa Ila Jualion Telah Lanyone Treamhrer Kelly Toanty Jerriars Veale A. H Wilfigin Limbecker United States Court United Staes Pont Bailey Woolf Manhattan Meir Kaxmis Kansa United States Senate

JAYHAWKEE JOTs and Small Town Happenings

Forton complains of tramps and若 cents. Horton and Topeka prices drift. Ness City theater adds new curtains for a gush between acts. A Rush County driver draws four horses to a two horse trap. Twenty typos of rural life pepper the week with wagons, mules sold, and fairs. Cimarron typhoid prompts water bottles at school. Sterling potions priced per bushel. Topeka pecks sell variety. Rural life includes church services, fruits, and oddities like pocket books.

Forton Horton Torwka Ness City Fuimone Cimarron Sterling Topeka Great Bend Rice Rive County Rush County Pardens Cape Chapman Worsn Wichita Riley County Lyons Democrat Peters Petoce

Scrofula Linked to Inherited Weakness Promoted Cure

An 19th century advertorial claim states scrofula is commonly inherited and affects pale, weak children with neck swellings infections and debility. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a positive, absolute cure based on thousands of permanent cases including a Parker City testimonial about recovery after taking Hood's remedies.

Hood Wan Bighls Wan J. J. Jones Parker City, Inc

Boy Bitten by Dog Near Meat Market on Fourth Street

Martin McConnell, a boy from Jefferson Street, was bitten by a dog belonging to Justice Genser inside a meat market at Fourth and Monroe streets. The dog sprang at him, biting the arm before a police officer seized it and placed it in the city pound.

Martin McConnell Fou Jefferson Streete Fourth Monroe Streets Justice Genser Aime

White Wings Seek City Buy Of Street Cleaning Gear

City committee plans to purchase street sweepers and a 60 gallon sprinkler for thorough night washing. Officials estimate costs 200 to 370 dollars for sprinklers and 200 to 350 dollars per sweeper. Kansas City visit informs options as town eyes municipal waterworks in future.

Kansas Witter Ways and Means Municipalitier Carrie Wilmsioner Perbion Boxton United States Kaneis City Kansas City

Expect death feared for prominent Des Moines doctor

In Des Moines Oct 2 doctor I D Tood a noted physician inoculated himself with anti tetanic serum while treating a dying child with lockjaw. He announced he expects to die within a week, saying he will know by next Saturday whether he will live. A strand of serum remained in Des Moines and was sent to Detroit to be used for the child. Other doctors reported the inoculation has taken place and results will be known in two or three days.

Toes Moines I. D. Tood Dr. Food de. Roo Des Moines Seholer Rood Seaieh Ued Raust

State oil inspector reports near two thousand in profits

The oil department shows September profits totaling 1886.01 sent to the state treasury. Salary and expense totals for the month reach 1228.05. Inspector M. C. Kelly gains 125 salary and 90.20 expenses, Mrs Helen Kelly 300 as clerk, Fink Minter 76 salary 28.70 expenses, I cs wrines 75 salary 27.32, Duwem ry F. C Raney 75 salary The work group totals 496.29. Fred Jipector in Topeka collected 164.06 in fees and earned 50 salary.

Tees M. C. Kelly Atate Helen Kelly Fink Minter Cs Wrines Duwem Ry F.C Raney Fred Jipector Topeka

Local notes and events fade in a scattered town column

Emily C. Mrteger named notary public in an obscure notice. A marriage license granted to FLL Zinghelm of San Jose and Eugenia Yango of Topeka. J K Pratt and KT Mumlock seen in the city for days. Miss Kihelyn Powers reported returning. Amasa Akers and family of Kansas City visited Topeka, with Polk School crowds tallying 10 to 6 for Polk. A small cottage at 328 Lake Street burned. loss $400, alarm at 11:245. Councilman Howe’s condition noted.

Emily C. Mrteger Zinghelm San Jose Cat Eugenia Yango Topeka J. K. Pratt Emporia KT Mumlock el Doravo Ken Mal Miss Kihelyn Powers Stama Viste St Baron Amasa Akers Kansan Polk School Polk Lake Street EU Burrell J. Bousley Conncilman Howe

Deaths And Funerals In North Yorke Area Include Several Names

Death notices list George Te Raymond aged years who died Saturday night from heart disease at 615 Pairchild Street North Yorke. Funeral arrangements follow. Henry M. Snead died Sunday at 408 Cranesirest. he served in the Thirteenth Indiana infantry. Jane Hie of led Harel died in London Friday. a cantaloupe feature is noted. Canteloupe and fruit commentary fills the page with reminiscences of seasonal fruit quality and an Inquirer reference.

George Te Raymond Henry M. Snead Mr. Shras Washington County Indiana Infantry Jane Hie Harel Ison Street London Burlingame Palladelphia Inquirer

Hammer Attack Sues for 5000 In District Court

In Topeka district court Thomas Cooney sues Alfeed Hill for 5000 in damages over a hammer assault near North Topeka. The case follows a long feud between families and recalls an 1902 incident. Meanwhile Shawnee County commissioners grant clemency to Fred Boutwell, jailed after a previous fine for assault. He may be freed upon a $150 bond and a monthly payment plan of 35 until fines and costs are settled.

Thomas Cooney Irving North Topeke Alfeed Hill Cooney Apest Tilitip Varney Boutwell Shawnee County Fred Boutwell Aasaulrn Wanamaker Boutweil

Not A Good Plan For College Football Classic

Discussion of a football game between Washburn Medics and Collegiants, aiming to revive old rivalries. The Medics would field Caldwell Lakin Stewart Hill Page Kiene while the collegians name Dadisman Mehl Millice Delay Anderson Biehler Cunningham Brnxwell Arniek Carrothers, signaling tentative match interest and faculty permission concerns.

Collegians Medica Washburn Avery Caldwell Lakin Stewart Hill Page Kiene Dadisman Mehl Millice Delay Anderson Biehler Cunnigham Brnxwell Arniek Carrothers

Mrs Schwab Ill With Appendicitis at Almona

Almona, Pa. Oct 26 Mrs Charles M Schwab wife of the steel magnate was reported dying of appendicitis at the Schwab home Loretta with physicians from New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh summoned to her bedside and in constant attendance Latest advices say she is progressing favorably Mr Schwab remained in near constant communication with the sick room by long distance telephone All relatives have gone to the summer home to be in attendance

Steel Magnate Almona Charles M. Schwab Steel New York Haurisie Mr. Schwab

Washburn Academy to Organize Football Team

Principal W W Silver announced at chapel that Washburn academy will form an academy football team at 4 pm to play games with state high schools and academy squads. Only one academy member, Brown the tackle, is on the current first team while the rest may be organized from the student body.

Washburn W. W. Silver Washburn Academy Bedok Brown Seutierny

Phones deemed as necessary as railways in court ruling

In Norristown on October 26 Judge Weand refused a permanent injunction sought by Limecoin Swrike against Keystone Telephone Company. He ruled telephone service is a necessity on par with railroads and telegraphs. The turnpike company had requested removal of poles from the highway.

Norristown Keystone Telephone Company Limeleiin Surnbike Company Weand Tuenpike Company

Despondent Quincy Mill Owner Found Hanged

In Chambersburg Pennsylvania on October 26 Andrew S Moon nearly 70, once regarded Quincy township’s wealthiest man, was found hanging from a joist in his mill. He had told his wife he could not bear to live after losing the means to buy their home. A passerby near the mill bridge heard him murmur This is the last time I crown this brides.

Chambersburg Andrew S Moon Quincy Township Quincy Thin Moore Mill Bridge

Beer Drinking Heifer Causes Stir In Tamaqua Hotel

In Tamaqua Pennsylvania a cow named Bossy, owned by Sir John Sorber of a Summit county hotel, is described as drinking beer. Bossy reportedly visited the bar, drank a kettle of beer, and returned the next day for more, becoming sleek and frisky.

Bossy Tamaqua John Sorber Summit Young Bossy Sorber

Henry F Brown arraigned on bribery indictment in Powers case

Henry F Brown, noted financier and politician, was arraigned on an indictment alleging he offered Alderman Fred M Powers a $500 bribe in June to influence a vote favoring the Howers Rubber Company of San Francisco. Brown pleaded not guilty. Bail set at 900?

Minnespous Henry FL Brows Fred M. Powers Howers Rubber Company San Francisco Brown Peoria Edward A. Gorrells Samuel Pilat Thomas Hartley Bartonville Theane Maglum Worthington

Delay in Macedonia Crisis Draws German Interest

Constantinople reports that Austro Russian joint control of Macedonia lacks German and Turkish approval and the Porte may exploit splits to delay action. German generals Avet Pashs and Ruedgisch Pasha go to Serves to join inquiry into troop examinations amid Indian case motions. Washington Supreme Court hearing on Chickasaw Freedman versus Choctaw Nation moves to advance.

Constantinople Pri Macedonia Porte Aulet Pashs Ruedgisch Pasha Serés Washington Oct United Bastes Supreme Court Solicitor General Hye Rt OF Clair

Senator Stewart to Wed in Atlanta Hotel Parlor

The Journal reports United States Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada will marry Mrs. M. A. Cone of Madison in Atlanta Georgia. The ceremony will be held in the Piedmont hotel parlors and conducted by Dr. H. L. Bradley of the city.

Stewart Avlanta Ts Authority United States William M. Stewart Nevad M. A. Cone Madison Piedmont Hotel H. L. Bradley

Morgan Wins Denver Case Before Supreme Court

Washington Oct The United States Supreme Court today decided the case City of Denver versus Morgan in Morgan's favor. The dispute involved a park in the city and a trespass claim. The court ruled for Morgan on the key points presented by the defense.

Morgan Washington United States Suprem Court Denver Congrese Park Congres

Leland and Hurrell Reaffirm Longstanding Friendship

Governor Hurrell and Cyrus Leland meet in the morning, stressing that long friendly ties should not be broken by political differences. The exchange signals a preserved personal rapport after years of association.

Cyrus Leland Hurrell Leland Gover

Medicines at Discount and a Runaway Wagon Tale

A patent medicine wagon ran away when confronted by D H Martins big automobile last Saturday. The wagon overturned at a hitching post scattering medicine along the road. Mrs Martin and the doctors wagon were driven to Lane Hooperon. The medicine man demanded payment and the case remains unsettled. The Martins meanwhile finished their trip to Lawrence in two hours in their Winton, beating the next rig by an hour. Ned Osborn’s auto had a tough trip and a blown tire.

D. H. Martin Roma Plecea Martin

Union Pacific Trains Time Card Changes Sunday

Union Pacific announces changes to its diary effective Sunday affecting arrivals and departures. Eastbound trains such as the Atlantic Express No 4 now arrive and depart at 2 50 pm and 2 50 pm respectively. No 2 arrives and leaves at 6 40 am. Kansas City passenger No 6 arrives at 7 65 am and departs at 5 06 am.

Union Pacific Denver Junction Cry Atlantic Kansas City

Telegraph Snippets Tie Up October News From Across Regions

A flood of brief telegraph items reports imperial cabinet changes in Budapest with Count Stephen Tisza, deaths in Albany and Peoria, ship incidents near Southampton and Ogdensburg, and weather and maritime misfortunes from Brest to Buffalo. Also notes a public notice in Kansas and a railroad timetable blurb amid October 26 dispatches.

Fisher Sentenced for Brass Theft in Shawnee County Jail

Fred Fisher faced a six month sentence and a $100 fine after pleading guilty to stealing brass from the Banta in rail yard. The courtroom heard his insistence that he forgot the offense, while Judge Mazen pressed for admissions and noted prior arrest records in the exchange.

Fred Fisher Shawnes Hasan Sher Lucas Missousi

Central Park Chautauqua circle meets Tuesday evening

An item notes the Central Park Chautauqua circle will meet Tuesday evening with MM Eby at 1806 Buchanan street. The program includes roll call answered by quota tions from Irving A Journey through Quebec and the Maritime Provinces Weast solo and a review of a chapter on Irving.

Central Park Chautauqua Central Park Chautauqua Circlé MM Eby Buchanan Street Irving Quebec Maritime Provinces

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