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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
2
Lawrence reports a clash over impartial officials for the Satire game, naming Nedgers of Iola Boom of Abilene and others as contenders. K U officials and boosters spar over fairness while tickets sell fast and crowd control plans form ahead of the big event.
An advertising fragment promotes White Ribbon Remedy as a cure for drunkenness, claiming safe, simple use by others and endorsement by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. It urges readers to give the remedy to relatives and asserts restoration of drinkers to families and friends. The text cites locations and names but remains promotional in tone.
A young woman faces bigamy charges claiming she wed Frederick Kirkham and Edward Roche within days. The article blends her defense with KU football prep notes, detailing team condition, planned midweek games, and betting chatter around Washburn versus KU.
A man from Missouri aided a friend with a $40 loan and later arrived in Leavenworth seeking funds. He traveled toward the Indian Territory, left his team at a cook’s place, and mentioned telegraphing DeKalb for money while staying overnight in Leavenworth.
Oct 2 19 not specified a young man 20 years old McGuire residing south of the old race track was taken to the county jail after terrorizing neighbors with threats and an axe He chased his mother through the home rocks were thrown at nearby residences and he wandered naked through the road until overpowered by relatives and deputies Bound with clothes to a truck bed he begged to die While en route he raved and swore His condition later stabilized but doctors fear recovery will take time
A Leavenworth man George Peck aged 8 years reports his hair and eyebrows color shifting from gray to black over months without treatment. Doctors offer no explanation and deem health good. Also a diphtheria alert emerges as a new case appears in Leavenworth city, 587 North Fourth Street, amid sporadic city cases and reports of two cages in the same area.
Bargain notes from Friday and Saturday sales highlight damask table cloths fifty to sixty inches wide and table squares 36 by 36 in five color prints, plus fleece-backed shirt waists in sizes 32 to 44, tailored suits, ribbed fleece-lined hose, kid gloves, silk glacé peau de cygne yardage, and all-wool knit mittens. Prices range from 49 to 98 cents in many items, with emphasis on limited quantities and sale durations.
Meritorious merchandise at popular prices features men suits overcoats in Vitals and other fine makes with worsted cassimere serge and melton fabrics. A $10 suit and overcoat line is highlighted. Youths 12 to 20 offer knee pants suits and overcoats up to $10.00 with patterns matching the men's lines. There is a strong boys department with knee pants and odd pants in cassimere and fancy worsteds. Call to see fall and winter materials.
James Le La’r reports Blair's son showing improvement after Sunday accident. Blair mansion furnishings at Kirkwood are being sold and shipped to St Louis, with neighbors purchasing items. Grand jury continues the Hisir case, summoning recorder Paul Younes and former clerk Alfred Hahn. In Oregon, Dr. H. S. Sorry reports Mount Rantun discovery, a carved stone fort, and Lewis and Clark inscription on a fallen tree, traced to late 19th century exploration.
Harrisburg, Oct. 29 A Pennsylvania railroad worker Thomas was fatally injured after being struck on tracks and beaten by robbers who failed to seize $1. He died in Harrisburg hospital with references to the incident and partial quotes from Moore before dying. Corpse reports describe confusion as remains were mixed and a separate note from Sioux City recalls a Lipton yacht cup offer withdrawal in London.
A funeral procession reports a body mistakenly identified as Mr Rogers after the casket was opened and the mother-in-law notes the deceased is not Mr Rogers. The body was sent from Independence and labels likely swapped during transport.
Chester Pa February 20. Rex a French greyhound owned by Fields Theads a newsdealer died in a ditch after a week’s absence. The dog served many customers on his master’s rounds carrying papers and sometimes collecting a penny by returning to the correct doorstep.
New York reports Dowie urged followers to return to Zion City to save funds for another crusade. James M. Peters arranged transport saying the group would depart soon after, with a special train returning as they came. Dowdle to remain for meetings at Carneet hall on Wednesday Friday and Sunday.
North Topeka round up shows postings from Kimball Printing and James picture framing, office moves on Kansas Avenue, visits from relatives, and hotel social events. It notes barbers’ itch epidemic measures, a Rochester cemetery burial, and a machine shop sale in Independence to Rabinovits of Marietta. Local social items mix with business updates and a Topeka judge event notice.
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