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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1903

Page

7

Cool Wave Lingers Over Kansas and Missouri

Readings show a cool wave persisting in southeastern Kansas and extending into Missouri toward Harriman and Horton with warmer southeast trends elsewhere. Temperature data from Kansas stations for the past 24 hours report highs mid 80s to low 90s in several cities while others show cooler 60s and 70s. winds from the south at noon.

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Two Republicans Vie For County Superintendent Post

The race for county superintendent in the coming election features C. Ho Kuts, principal of State Street School, and John Carter, principal of Oakland School, as Republican candidates. The current county superintendent may seek a third term, though that seems unlikely.

Begus C. Ho Kuts Primcipal State Street John Carter Oakland

At the Play Last Night Labour Theme at Crawford

The American Stock Company presented Work and Wastes at the Crawford, with a capable cast and well costumed performances. The labor question is explored from the workers’ viewpoint, and William Dosen delivers a notably strong star turn. The troupe also staged The Metin of Minn Tennura Aidaworth and Hone de Truuviie with solid reception.

Crawford Venus Phim Americin Ceipkrate of Aeveral Rodily Willian

State Auditor Wells backs up Kelly affidavit on appropriations

In a sworn affidavit dated September 1, 1908, Seth G. Wells, auditor of Kansas, confirms 1901 and 1903 legislative appropriations differ by about $555,762.59, noting 1904 totals and a partial reappropriation exception. The document accompanies Kelly’s reply to Albaugh’s statements on tax levy and state finances, highlighting discrepancies and fiscal year versus calendar year interpretations.

Kelly Morton Alugh Republcan Karak 1Wol Tmi Segialaure Parsons Seth G. Wells Ate Kelly Thorouich Floto Saylus Hoo Sanaetus Albaugh Treasury Friendly Alaugh State Board of Equalization

New Route to Health Through Diet Change

A woman credits Postum Food Coffee with lifting years of sickness and nervous headaches after quitting coffee. She reports no headaches for two years and says she performs all family duties, praising Postum as a coffee substitute and remedy.

Sime Cain Mick Sam Tome Postum Co Battle Creek

Mathematical accusations pinged by Albany official in 1908

The debate centers on state appropriations for 1908 and 1905 with figures showing revenue and deficits. Controversy targets Mr Albaugh and Mr Kelly over direct taxation, unexpended funds, and alleged mathematical miscalculations. The exchange questions competency and truthfulness in fiscal estimates and budgeting.

Labor Union Questions Sent to Manufacturers' Chief

Indianapolis reports labor union president Barry R. Parry of the Central Labor Union submitting a list of pointed questions to national Manufacturers' Association president D. M. Parry. He asks about the legitimate purpose of unions, political use, laws on child labor, and whether unions threaten workers' rights or promote feudal conditions. The response defends lawful union activity but condemns unlawful acts and expresses concerns over coercive practices and strikes.

Indianapolis Harry Central Labor Union of Indianapolis D. M. Parry Manufacturers’ Association Cape Nabsre Parry Barry Eise Organized Labor

Father Murphy Resigns Amid Prolonged Controversy in New York

The Rev Patrick J Murphy P J of the Paulist order resigns from the New York archdiocese with permission from Father Deshon and Archbishop Farley. He reportedly scattered to Davenport Imboden and Bishop Congreve, becoming professor in the diocese and theology. The resignation ends more than a year of dispute tied to the Morris will case and alleged pressure on relatives to reclaim property.

New York Patricks J. Murphy New York Archdiocese Father Deshon Farley Father Murphy Davenport Dhoome Congreve Jet Ben Nne Are

Bell Home from Washington to Leavenworth Kansas

General J Prasklin Bell returns from Washington where he conferred with the war department about Major Ben son’s appointment as military attache to London. His principal mission related to Sherman Bell and a noted improvement in a ducted project.

Beacom Venworth Kas Stator Jean Sixth United States Infantry Port Leavenworth United States Military London Ens Fort Leavenworth Mastor Bencem Béscom Famdod Ned Washington Thief Statf

Grand Circuit Opener At Providence Draws Large Crowd

Perfect weather drew about 9 000 fans to Narragansett Park for the Grand Circuit’s Providence meet opening. Four races produced tight finishes with Diablito upset as favorites faltered. accidents marred the 2 05 pace with Kenny injured. favoritos suffered though Mary Anita led the 2 20 pace, while Coronel Direct won a tight 2 18 trot.

Providence Narragansett Park Diablito Derees Kenny Prince Dipect Prince Direct Nervale Guy Fortune Nayidad Colonel Direct See Renda Rameres Bettie Coronel Direct Navidad Mary Anita Lonig Diablite New York Rowellan James Golden Medford Mass Dillon Hoy Questor Ben

Labor market boom with diverse jobs in Topeka area

Strong demand for labor across sectors. Listings include women cooks at Campbell University dormitory Holton and Topeka salaries from 4 to 28 dollars monthly. Farm help near Topeka offers 10 dollars monthly plus use of buildings. Army lieutenant cook at Port Riley pays 14 dollars monthly. Also haymakers near Topeka at daily wages and Pickle works seeks men at 1.65 dollars per day with 3 dollars weekly. Compiler notes cement stone works by PH Forbes seeking more workers.

Boeing Tope Emmt Campbell University Holton Topeka Worman Port Riley

WANTS HIS CHILDREN James Shepherd seeks writ for custody

James Shepherd petitions the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus to gain custody of his two children, Glen 12 and Emil, arguing the mother Maud Gobnon hid them since 1898 after their split. He says the probate judge of Harvey county refused aid, prompting this supreme court move. The court had ordered temporary custody to Sheri Mus tera of Harvey county while proceedings continue. Meanwhile the Mississippi River at a high stage since the Jane Road era rises six feet with swift current, threatening Rollie downstream.

James Shepherd Supreme Court Glen Emil Bien Maud Gobnon Agar Murvey County Shepherd Harvey County Sheri Mustera Minsouis Jane Road Nebraska

Indictment Appears in Fraud Case Involving Congressman

New York counsel for former Congressman Edmund Brigas filed a brief in the United States Circuit Court, arguing constitutional questions around the indictments. Brooklyn action centers on the legality and under which the indictments were found.

New York Edmund Bdrigas United Brawer Circuit Brooklyn

Statute of limitations argued for Kinebene case

The case contends the statute should be liberally construed in Kinebene's favor. It asserts Drigge did not qualify as a congress member until December 4, 1840, while a May 1840 cash receipt from Cash Register Company cited in the case is referenced.

Ts Mide Kinebene Drigge Congress Cash Register Company

Beet Sugar Trust Expands Holdings in Michigan Factories

Detroit sept 7 the free press reports the American Sugar Refining company has been quietly purchasing stock in numerous Michigan beet sugar factories. It now holds controlling interests in several plants and plans to consolidate management under one board with a total capitalization around 6.36 million dollars. The names listed include the Stiewaing refinery sibecaing sanilve crosswell peninsular alma saginaw and bay city factories among others, signaling a major consolidation in the Michigan beet sugar industry.

Michigan Detroit American Sugar Renning Company Brmyis Company Bio Stiewaing Super Itenning Company Sebegaing Sanilve Sugar Refining Company Croswell Penincular Sugar Company Cardawass Sugar Company

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