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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
8
Police notes recount a chaotic night with few arrests, a raid on Wheeler's Joint, and a court pledged to try fourteen defendants. A taxi driver and non residents faced drunkenness charges, while a bar tender and other suspects awaited hearings as officers pursued conduct around 724 Kansan Avenue and West Norris Street.
Hotelkeepers of Kansas and Missouri hold their eighth annual meeting in Topeka. About seventy five delegates attend with more expected tonight. Sessions at Hotel Throop, reception by local committee, and evening entertainment planned at Elks club rooms. Next day tours and potential bid to keep convention in Topeka or return to Kansas City.
McCune, Ward & James business manager, discusses a new play written for their company. He claims it is one of the best survivals with refined scenes and sublime moments, promising six male roles and a stormy mountain scene as a key highlight.
Transit updates describe route adjustments for the Saptere orper care and Oakland park lines. Sappere cars reach Santa Fe depot via Fourth street, looping from Adams to Fifth, while Oakland cars divert to Kansas Avenue and Fourth Street before returning toward the transfer station. Regular service to Santa Fe depot remains every 10 minutes, with two Oakland cars added on the return trip from Oakland every hour.
Friction grows between Manhattan electric railway proponents and Topeka city council as talks stall over franchise terms. City demands cash bond and limit on freight, while company insists on blanket franchise and right to run freight anytime. Council opposition grows with several members opposing the form, while a North Side petition supports the terms. Company attorney cites 200 signature backing and promises to push if rejected.
The afternoon program lists Sonata Pushotiqun and Air de Ballet, Polka de la Heine, Etude de Style Ravina, Alegro Appanionata, and other pieces. The public is invited to attend this evening concert at Bom. The venue is on Banas Avenue.
Editor Chosen for Cumberland Presbyterian Education Work. Prof Landrich, editor of the Cumberland Presbyterian, will assume general secretarial duties for religious education on November 15. Born in Texas in 1885, he trained at Lebanon and is active in youth Christian work within the church. Kron Prinz Had Tempestuous Voyage. New York Oct 28 reports a violent sea voyage as heavy seas battered the vessel with damage and injuries to Captain Richter and a seaman.
In Pocatello Idaho on October 25 a local light and power company worker was shocked by a charged wire delivering about 35 000 volts. The accident injured the man and caused melting of nearby structures as the power line arced. Investigations proceed at the plant and local authorities report safety questions.
A social page recounts a surprise at the Harrison Morgans on Fillmore Street hosted by friends. It lists numerous attendees including Mulvane, Hughes, Penfield, Williams, Cole, Vahier, Palmer, Eastman, and others, plus luncheon plans and upcoming Halloween gatherings at several homes and venues.
North Topeka society notes report Kimball Printing at 92 North Kansas, the Coopers visiting, and Mrs J N Henry guests near Auburn. Local moves include Bert Hunt relocating, Rev Call finishing cottages, and a large money order day at station A after the flood. A Shawne council dance and church midweek service are announced along with several travel and family updates.
Mrs J C Wasson returned from Chicago to 119 West Seventh Street. Miss Ursula Bryant of Marion Iowa visits Mrs De Witte C Nellis. Mrs H A Bankead and Miss Bankead of Argentine visit Mrs J B Hurley. The Taka Art Embroidery club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs George L Hughes at 1340 College Avenue.
In North Topeka improvements rise after the May flood with new cottages and bar additions. households relocate with several residents rebuilding homes on Harrison and Topeka avenues. In Rome, October 28 reports from Archbishop Guid related to the Philippine friars land settlement and leaving the archipelago, tied to finances.
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