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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1903

Page

5

Fragmented OCR Newsmasthead and delivery details

The readable text shows a newspaper masthead Jopera State Journal with author Pranse P. Mac Lena and references to a daily edition, delivery terms, home office address, and Associated Press leased wire. It reads like production notes rather than a complete article.

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Home News While Away Daily Letter From Home

Subertters of the State Journal offer regular home delivery while travelers are away at thirty cents a month. The item notes various political and social snippets, oddities, and local references, including mentions of figures and events, with a broad collage of opinions and rumors.

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Pure Milk Adulteration Concerns Prompt Action

A Topeka report warns of widespread milk adulteration including formaldehyde use to preserve milk. Citizens demand central protection and vigilant oversight to prevent sickness and potential deaths among children, urging prompt public warnings and enforcement.

Gray Topeka

Albaugh Kelly quarrel seen over state finances

The dispute between Chairman Morton Albaugh and State Treasurer Thomas T. Kelly centers on an alleged state tax increase. Albaugh proposes resignations to reveal who is right, arguing the burden should be shared by the responsible official and the people of Kansas are to decide.

Morton Albaugh Republicas State Central Committee Thomas T. Kelly Kahnas State Board of Equalization Al‘vatugh Kelly Inser Mr. Albaugh Keily St Ie Mr. Alvaugh Bhime

Kansas editors spark wild tale of courts in contracts

Fragmented clipping critiques Kansas school boards for inserting a courtship clause in women's contracts, calling the tale a freak story from a Kansas writer. The piece mocks sensationalism, cites New York World commentary, and notes local editors overreact to such sensational claims.

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Will Davies Explain His Political Shift in Concordia Kin

Goer Davies, once a Populist leader and reformer, faces scrutiny over a reported deal with the Republican state central committee. Critics say a switch to a Republican editor role should be explained as it casts doubt on his past loyalty and motives.

Goer Davies Concordia Kinfan Davies Populium Mr. Davies

Local Oddities and Happenings From Various Kansas Towns

Reports from Cawker City Seaton and nearby towns note unusual events including a first obvest fad at Cawker City and a noisy box visitor at Jeaningx. Abilene faces a bitter whisky dispute while Selden townsfolk mock turmoil with circus rumors. Caffeyville’s bottle factory gears up September 1 with strong orders. Rex editor in Washington county expands sales pages. A Salina exhibitor presents a silent violin made by himself, Bilson’s turber resheaths a rasor and mocks threshing, and locals prepare with mowers and knives as toad weights in McPherson are discussed.

Cawker City Jeaningx Dircus Abilene Selden Boya Caffeyville Corkina Washington County Rexletor el Sales Salina Bilson Turber Tne

Dyspeptic Sow and Early Attention to Digestion

Impaired digestion and lingering stomach discomfort are described as early warning signs of worsening dyspepsia. The note warns that neglect will intensify symptoms like nervous headaches sourness and disagreeable itching, urging timely attention to stomach strength and health.

Fight at Pekin Sparks American French Clash

Pekin, Sept 3. In today’s action between fifteen French soldiers and four Americans the French used bayonets and two Americans were seriously wounded. A Dietic Journal note praises a new fresh air tablet that releases pure oxygen when dropped in water, promising benefits for submarines, ventilation, and public spaces, and urging low cost for general use.

Pekin Dietic Journal

Local Notes and Court Actions Highlight City Report

Dr L R Goodwin is sick at home Archdeacon Crawford returns from Colorado Maud Cowdrey visits Tecumseh Martha McCabe returns to Emporia In city court Claud Smith bound over for grand larceny Sam Hayden in re arrest over Santa Fe brass Moore finds missing relatives in Kansas City reports T Lammin vice president United Mine Workers sends to 69 striking miners in northeastern district Novinger district today Frenigant antebell wired Bembie to it would be im- to district person-

L. R. Goodwin Archdeacon Crawford Colorado Maude Cowdrey Winnie Kearney Tecumseh Martha McCabe College of Emporia Emporia Claud Smith Upton Pacific Sam Hayden Santa Fe Hayden Uwyer Donald Moore Moore Ang Huron Kansas State Journal Kansas City T. Laminn United Mine Workers Sean Mitchell Chicago Novinger Frenigant Antebell Bembie

Blossom Suffering Mental Trouble Threatens Council Seat

Topeka councilman J W Blossom of the First ward is seriously ill with mental trouble believed caused by sickness and worry. He may resign his seat. Doctors and relatives offer no recovery outlook. Blossom, a longtime Democrat and former house mover, faced multiple elections, with a noted flood loss and hard fighting spirit.

J. W. Blossom Blomom Nia Hiossom Hirst Fle Blossom Democrats D. Skinner Blossoim bin Oppan Cc A. Starbird S.C. Miller Miller Blos House Topeka North Topeka Wren North ‘Topeka Mr. Blossoms Tom Wilkerson John Wilkerson Wilkerson Nlowsom Walt Ltme Asoon Mr. Blossom Council North Topeks Gritey Sparta Blosvermyer Som Mr. Overman Bergundthal Mr. Bloenom J. F Plassom Ro Kuts Blossoms Jack Bionom Efe Imersbeca

Heat at Washburn Campus to Install Steam System

At a Washburn college executive committee meeting, plans were approved to install steam heat in the library building for use this winter and to extend the system to all campus buildings as funds permit. The plant already serves the observatory and the girls dormitories.

Washburn College Brary

Ex-Senator Harris to Make Lawrence Home After Washington Return

Senator W. A. Harris returned to Kansas from Washington and will reside in Lawrence. The ex-senator, whose term expired last March, declined private gain offers and large salaries, choosing private life. The Lawrence Gazette praised his career, noting he fought railroads and lobbies to save the government about 850 million and left public service with an unblemished character.

W. A. Harris Kansas Washington Lawrence United States Pres—dent ‘Roosevelt Canal Commission Lawrence Gazette Harris Return Mberal Harris Jerusalem Greer

North Topeka councilman Jack Blossom in mental decline

A North Topeka councilman, Jack Blossom, faces severe mental illness with erratic behavior and memory loss. Reports describe indecision over tasks and a desire to harm himself, while doctors and neighbors express concern for his health and future in the city council.

Flood relic note found after high water at Rice Rapids

Amid spring floods at Rice Rapids Kansas a note enclosed in a bottle surfaced. Written in a spirit of adventure by Frances Cooley and Amy Lamb, the message described the river’s height and referenced the Phi Lambda national grand conclave. The note notes the high school society gathering with about forty delegates and planned social events, including a smoker tonight and a banquet Saturday.

Rice Rapids Kan Leslie Lea Apirit of Saventure Bette George Exiep Relyue Frances Cooley Phi Lamb Phi Lambda Tonicht

Trust Formed Amid Pennsylvania Milk Trade Turmoil

Pittsboro Pennsylvania reports a new trust among three hundred milk dealers meeting in convention to form a combine impacting borough and Allegheny markets. In another note, county commissioners face trouble over 200 tax rebate applications tied to flood relief, signaling budget strain and governance worries.

Mix Trust Pittsboro Allegheny

County Officials Estimate Time to Complete Job

County Clerk Newman calculated the project duration at 46 000 minutes, equating to 720 hours or about 72 days at ten hours per day. Commission members continue to work toward their allotted month salary as they push the task forward.

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Train Plunges Through Trestle Near Rock Hill Yorkville

A passenger train on the Southern railway between Rock Hill and Yorkville, N C, went through a trestle this morning. Several deaths are reported and the incident is being investigated by local authorities.

Charlotte N.C Southern Railway Rock Hill Yorkville N. C

Receiver sought for Ecuador company in New Jersey case

In Trenton a vice chancellor granted an order to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed for the Ecuador company, a Jersey City based firm with $5,000,000 authorized capital. Creditors claim $3,600,000 liabilities against $10,000 assets. company formed to build a Guayaquil and Quito railroad in Ecuador. The Ecuadorian Association Limited of Edington, Scotland and London alleges creditor status. In Washington, the agriculture bureau reports cotton condition as of August 25 at 57.7. A man shot himself in a confectionery near a transfer station at 2:20 pm. The wound caused a crowd to rush in seeking the shooter.

Trenton N. J Stevens Ecuador Company Jerves Corporation Jersey City Ecuadorian Association Limited Edington Scotland London England Ecuador Guayaquil and Quito Republic of Ecuador South America

Will of Emma B. Roseburg Granted Probate In Topeka

The will of the late Emma B. Roseburg of Topeka was opened for probate. Estate valued around 38000 dollars with 28,000 reportedly going to nephews and nieces. Bequests include 100 dollars to several organizations and individuals including The Woman's Home Missionary Society and Topeka City Library, plus named nephews and other relatives. The estate will transfer household goods to the decedent’s sister and Laurent Banks named as trustee to manage funds.

Emma B. Roseburg Topeka District Court Misa Roseburg Miantonary Society of the First Concre Gallionat Church Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Florence Crittenden Vinci Annie Hy Banka

Atchison Team to Visit Topeka for Twin Games

The Atchison baseball team travels to Topeka to face the rejuvenated Topeka squad in two games. The first contest will be played tomorrow on Washburn field with a 3 30 p.m. start.

Topeka Atchison Washburn Field

Deaths and Funerals and Pilgrims Dinner Note

The funeral for Theodore Vogelwilt Church is planned for Friday morning at the corner of Second and Van Buren streets. Sir Thomas Lipton's United States Pilgrims dinner is set for Waldorf Astoria tomorrow evening. A fire at the south end of the Santa bridge trestle was quickly quenched by train workers with water buckets. notices call K and No. 50 officers to their annual meeting on September 4 and request attendance.

Theodore O. Vogelwilt Second and van Bure Arch Sir Thomas Lipton New York Pilgrims of the United States Waldor Astorm Thomas Banta Bridge Fee Maeleeran

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