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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
5
Foreign consuls seek protection as serious street fighting erupts between troops and strikers in Bilbao. A rioter fired from a window as an Infantry regiment passed, wounding and killing several, including a woman, with many others injured.
A fragmented Te Pauline era record from Topeka notes Associated Press content and cheery press on national and local topics. It cites reflections on immigration, municipal ownership debates, and a broad North American prosperity mood with mentions of legislators, banks, railroads, and farm wealth.
A fragmented review of economic and social observations notes rising money in circulation, speculative values, and notable misgivings about growth. It mentions tax debates, mob violence history, railroad development, and the uneasy impact on business, industry, and daily life across counties and cities.
A British or Western era report notes people in the west appear financially confident with farm families showing reduced debt and growing bank balances. The piece cites observers who have traveled the region and describe signs of economic improvement despite fragmented text.
Readable goods include beans corn tomatoes olives peaches berries jams syrups and other pantry staples with scattered prices and brands. The list mentions Reed Murdock's Jams Japan Fittings and Multa Vita among assorted items though many entries are garbled and uncertain.
The text presents a humorous social commentary on gender roles and finances in a dated tone. It discusses women focusing on themselves, men supporting rainy days, and streetcar stopping duties, all wrapped in a colloquial style with examples and idioms. It evokes a lively urban voice and era-specific humor.
A garbled excerpt reports on social themes and mock proverbs. It mentions marriage expectations, religious interference in business, high interest rates, and a character named Harduppt with a following.
The Washington Star reports corrections by Natal South Africa’s statistical bureau on export and import figures. Deputy Consul Simon W. Hanauer notes errors misattributing English and American goods incl. cheese and furniture. He urges stating country of original production to avoid misleading trade data.
A garbled report notes Bowen and the state and county treasurers handling a payment to state treasurer Kelly for about 5100s. It mentions Heine the tax amount from Shawnee county due to the state treasurer and a Tuesday audit by Welly confirming a double erroneous assessment credited to Shawnee county before Bowen acted.
Local mentions include Ds and Mrs McDonald of Severy visiting their son 1 Dy. Priest McDonald, LL W Beebe of Kansas City in the city for a few days, and John W Breidenthal from Kansas City staying in Topeka. Elisabeth Tharp of Polk school operated for appendicitis, Rev Snelson notes cantata Queen Esther tickets available, Chief Wilmerth's aerial truck drills at Office station, Albert Sidwell wedding to Miss Boxick of Oakland with departure to Kansas City and Texas, D P Paxton returns from Colorado Springs with Mrs Paxton slowly recovering, Meesster of State Journal Chicago office visiting Topeka.
Josiah Hargent, 72, died Tuesday at the Highland Park home of J. M. Jones. An old settler and Civil War veteran, he leaves a wife and six children. Funeral planned Thursday morning at 30 Renue from 1417 Toveka Avenue, with services at Siteed San Saneon Avenue and the City Ticket office noted.
Alexander Young of La Porte Indiana reports further discoveries about the sun his self made nolurcope and solarscope observations challenge prevailing ideas about the sun’s composition and sunspots. He plans to reveal more findings and donates his instrument for public use amid his partial blindness and solitary observations.
Authorities at the reform school begin returning boys to their home counties after a Supreme Court decision declared no authority to commit them. Eight sent to Bedgutch, one to Bourbon, one to McPherron, two to Reno, two to Dickinson, with more awaiting. Only two of the sixteen so far returned have come back after release.
Erma Hegert sues I. M. Drew in Pittsburg Kansas for $5000 damages alleging intoxication by liquor from the defendant led to her husband James Negers squandering earnings and abusive conduct. She seeks $9000 total including $1000 for health and $1000 exemplary damages.
Secretary of State Burrow has taken farming at Copeland for the winter and will bring Mrs. Burrow and the children to Topeka to spend the season. He tires of Galax bark and split returns between Topeka and Smith Center. The family came east last week after spending summer in New Hampshire and two months in St. Elias for the children's health.
The Van Dyke company presented Miss Hureey from Jersey at the Crawford last night. Critics note surprisingly good performance and lively vaudeville between acts led by James McCoy and Basie Jackson. Kent's Pacing the Music praised despite price comparisons. Topeka audience felt they got more value than the 1 or 1.50 attractions. Mr. Van ee delivered a memorable speech. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup is advertised as a remedy for coughs and pulmonary diseases.
A city railway accident on the Oakland line near the Santa Fe bridge occurred when an eastbound car drifted downhill after attempting to pass. The撞 car slid on water-pumped tracks but caused only minor injuries. Ira Hoover suffered a broken window and a bruised shoulder, with rest advised.
Secretary Hitchcock announced the Pacific coast land fraud inquiry is nearly complete and a report will be sent to the justice department by week’s end. He declined to publish details but warned against exaggeration of the fraud total, noting land prices and government values and suggesting some officials may be involved while stopping short of implicating senators.
Mee Big Ghent sued Mrs Irene Frisbie for damages claiming alienation of her husband Byron W. Ghent. The district court dismissed the damages suit as divorce was granted earlier that day. Friction over a second trial ended with the case being dropped Tuesday afternoon.
Memphis report notes Lou Dillon breaking the Waris folding record in the mile. The caption cites a decisive pace and a landmark time, highlighting Dillon’s speed and the historic context of the performance.
Springfeld Oct. reports a reprieve hearing for John Mocren, a colored man, for the murder of Police Officer Murphy. The petition claims new witnesses will testify in Mocren’s favor at Beorkt next day.
The store announces a shipment of new items including Red Jacket Sweet Cider, Boston Brown Bread mix, Monarch Maple Syrup, extra pickles, large olives, cane syrup, Sweet Clover creamery butter, salt fish, smoked halibut, cod, bloaters, pat mackerel, and small white fish. Customers are invited to come in and shop.
A New York Herald dispatch from Mexico City reports Old Popocatapetl is for sale for five million dollars. The crater holds vast sulphur deposits with speculative total tons. modernizing would cost about $900,000 for a gondola railroad system. Gen. Gaspar Ochoa owns the rights after a long military and engineering career.
The article recounts editor Stacker’s boycott of local rulers over water mismanagement and cow losses, while gambling thrives in Linares Mexico. It notes illegal games in town halls and schools, and mentions a capital building fund, monthly payments for exclusive gambling hours, and officials punished for dice throwing. The piece also cites Monterey officials and a Tresploo exclusive license sold for $8,000 yearly.
Sweet cider made from fine apples in Michigan orchards delivers crisp flavor with snap. Pure and delicious, it tempts a second glass and pairs well with mince pies. Aimed at home enjoyment, it promises a superior autumn beverage.
A fragmented listing mentions bulk pickles and related condiments including sweet picks, dill pickles, mangos, burr pickler, mixed pickles, India relishes, chow chow, song cucumbers and hing kraut. No clear event or context.
A Hartford Courant account describes Prof Andres Posy’s remarkable photography series. Images capture a tree struck by lightning, birds and branches, a man’s chest inscription, a horseshoe on a mariner, and a lady’s scarf imprint within a brick wall.
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