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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
2
A reader letter criticizes Topeka Daily Capital for overemphasizing out of town migration into Topeka, arguing the paper inflates outsiders and crime to paint the city poorly. The writer urges balanced coverage and defends local effort to attract investment and residents.
Sept 1 1908 Topeka journal recounts that Robert Emmet will be honored on Sept 2 with a public gathering on Thomas Street and Ridgeway Street. The article describes a controversial execution deed and notes locals gathering in the town to remember Emmet and discuss the causes of his fate. The piece reflects on the town’s memory and the emotional significance of the event.
A letter urges Catholics and Protestants in Topeka to honor Robert Emmet and other Irish patriots on the 100th anniversary of his execution. The writer argues unity across faiths, condemns British rule, and calls for a public remembrance by both communities with American support.
The World and Materiel American Stork troupe showcases at the Crawford with acts including “Work and Wares” and “The World’s” women’s tree hat. Zeal and Don C. Hell present religious drama “Randolph the Crip pie” at New Crawford Friday night, followed by “The Village Parson” Sunday. Lou Dillon arrives in Cleveland with a trotting mare in the stable, and a wind shield dispute surrounds a race record claim.
Samsons state fair automobile tour begins today carrying tickets and premium lists for farmers and stockmen within a 15 mile radius of Topeka. Advance sales occur at Topeka stores with two ticket styles: family tickets admitting six uses for a set price and general admission tickets valid any day. Prices: family tickets two dollars. general admission forty cents in advance, sixty cents at fair week. Advance sale ends September 19. after that tickets sold only at the fair grounds office.
New York September 1 The initial step toward presenting Sir Thomas Lipton with a memento from the American people in the form of a subscription was taken at a Waldorf gathering. A committee was named to arrange the gift and a national subscription is urged, with the Western National Bank to receive funds. Notables on the committee include General Joseph Wheeler Colonel Henry Watterson Mayor Patrick Collins Senator Kearns and others. A telegram from Mayor Collins expresses readiness to serve with pleasure.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin Sept after clashes between federal and state authorities United States Marshal Thomas B Reid of Milwaukee was judged in contempt by Court Commissioner W W Walterhouse and ordered to appear before Judge Burnell to show cause why he should not be punished. Harry Devitt and Harry Fawards were bound over in the U S court on charges of robbing a post office in Spearfish Ford County. A writ of habeas corpus was denied as federal authorities were ordered to present the prisoner for hearing. Howard faces indictment here for robbing a post office in Speartille Ford County. Flo broke a job at Dodge City and escaped to Michigan where he robbed a bank. Lower had been held in Shawnee county jail pending his trial on the post office robbery charge.
In St Paul Minnesota a fourth annual convention of the Area of the Philippines heard business sessions led by General Irv Nate of the state house. A plan was advanced to promote federation with veteran groups while preserving separate Army identity. A resolution to adopt a uniform ritual for initiations was considered. General Hale might again seek the presidency, and Colonel Metcalf of Lawrence Kansas spoke on a candidate for vice president.
A notice seeking a six day rental for a furnished house. The advertiser offers to pay a reasonable rent and asks for a suitable address near Washington Street area as indicated by FG Kelley.
Chicago audiences packed Powers' theater for Orin Johnson's debut as a star in the dramatization of Hallie Ermine River novel Hearts Courageous. The performance, adapting a Ram say Morris and Franklin Fyles work, drew a capacity crowd and strong notices.
An elderly testimonial from Tex about Chamberlains Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The speaker cites quick relief after one day of use and full cure after the third dose, praising the remedy's efficacy and health benefits.
A patchwork of items from Topeka includes weather notes, traffic and train updates, and civic notices. Mentions Ernest Crawford vacation, judge Guthrie return, Sheriff plans, building permits, and railroad developments. Also reports on local economy, sewer issues, and legal inquiries with several names and places cited.
The Chicago Tribune notes lace painting as a popular fad for girls with art ideas. It describes selecting lace motifs, light color application, and careful touch to enhance parasols fans and gowns. Indelible dyes and gasoline mixes are used to create stable, washable colors for wash gowns.
Francis J. Lynch urges the editor to expose milk dealers using formaldehyde to preserve milk. He blames Food Inspector Farnsworth for shielding wrongdoers and demands public explanation or removal from office for not disclosing names and actions.
Real estate transfers show J Hayes and wife selling parcels to Daniel Wide and others. multiple deeds recorded with various parties and street addresses in Quinton & Quinton add, Throop’s 24 add, and Jewell avenues. Tax deeds issued for properties in Woodhull Street, Riley Street, and related blocks. Wheat per capita in Rush County reaches 700 bushels, highest in state. nearly all residents harvested wheat this year, with plans to increase next year.
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