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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1903

Page

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Political Gossip on Kansas Tax Hike Debate in Salina Journal

The Salina Journal reports broad interest in tax increases amid state fiscal policy debates. Editorials and reader commentary center on Albaugh's stance, property valuation terms, and the state board of equalization. Names like Bailey, Pringle, Kelty, and Leidy appear in coverage of political maneuvers, budgets, and upcoming conventions.

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Death by Rope Intrigues Garden City Kansas

A local coroner’s inquest reports that Rowan, a tuemer in eastern county, died by a rope with no clear cause other than possible temporary insanity and suspected domestic trouble. Dr Sabine conducted an autopsy but found no conclusive evidence. Miz Patrick of Santa Fe died at Windsor Hotel after a two minute illness. Her husband, a prominent dealer, abetter, and politician at Santa Fe, is noted.</s>

Garden City Kan Bent Rowan Capdners Dows Sabine Miz. Patrick Santa Fe Windsor Hotel Patrick Nea Aml

New Bank for Downs Faces Second Bank Plan

Downs, in northwestern Kansas, prepares to found the Gillen State Bank with a capital of 310,000. John Schoen, a wealthy German farmer northeast of town, will be elected president and W. H. Haskell of Gaylord will serve as cashier.

Death at Vinewood Well Sparks Park Water Panic

An outbreak of typhoid fever sickens many members of the First Congregational church youth group after a picnic at Vinewood Park. Mabel L. Rice dies at Christ Hospital aged 19. Reports blame Vinewood Park water or city water or milk as possible causes, with physicians and clergy split on the source while families seek answers and remedies.

Mabel L. Rice First Congregational Church Christian Endeavor Society Christ Hospital Vinawond Park Geneva Henderson D. Henderson Martha Holyoke Fannie E. Holyoke Mabel Foucht J. Ho Foucht H.R. Howard Ruth Stout Anna Wii Jennie Marris Mies Graham Arthur Nelson Ralph McEleey Ethel Lacht Vinewood Park Vinewood Ralph McElay Mabel Flee Firat Xigational Teneka State University Iate Board of Health Devine Iriel Ames Mken Stek Mayes Mint Mabel Rice Park Mrmr Holyoke Henderson Turer Ernarpeechie Abi SO Laine Treet Chriat Hospital

Unfit for School In London War Prompt Medical Inspectors

A British report notes sixty thousand degenerate children awaiting in London in a deteriorating system. Sir W Rg presents to the House of Commons a plan to place 70,000 children under the new education board. The army medical service reports one in every recruit is unfit for service.

London House of Commons W Rg Board of Education Army Medical Service

Walkout at La Junta Strikes Santa Fe Shopmen

News from La Junta California reports a strike by Santa Fe shopmen after a nonunion worker was not discharged. The wave began yesterday afternoon and affects mainly boilermakers, with about 200 workers previously involved in a July strike. General Manager Mudge may transfer work to Topesa if tensions persist. The rail line says it will not bow to union pressure and aims to avoid discharging a faithful worker.

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Not In His Class in a Fractured Office Confession

Morten Altmugh notes a newspaper misprint about Tom Kelly and class offers. He contemplates salary contrasts between his own 2000 year pay, state funds, and Tom's higher salary plus investments. He calculates two percent on a million dollars equals twenty thousand, then realizes a miscalculation in the offer.

Morten Altmugh Elias Tom

Lawrence death by own action at hotel room

Reports from London note probate for the late James McNeill's estate valued at 50 000. The record cites a death by own action at a Bidridee hotel with wrist injury and unclear cause. The Whistler Estate is named in the filing dated September 5.

Lawrence Sea Jones Eee Bidridee Wartrand Whistler London James McNell Lather

War Fears and Diplomacy Meet Amid Balkan Tensions

A Constantinople dispatch reports war sentiment high in Turkish circles with rumors of troops crossing the Bulgarian frontier. The Porte warns powers it cannot guarantee legation safety as Brooklyn and San Francisco arrive at Beirut to monitor the crisis.

Berlin Constantinople Mussulman Rhops Jocal Cour Francis Joseph Selechmen United States Havadal Beirut Magelesen Br. Ravndal Magelaeen Gelasen Boa Leischman Porte Foreign Office Associated Press Syria Brooklyn San Francisco Washington Strussérs San Franciscn Admiral Cotton Multan'é Ho

Turbulent Balkan Garrison Actions Reported Across Nevaska

Dispatches describe surrenders and prisoner uses at Nevaska and Klissura as Turkish forces regain control. Reports claim Turks exploited prisoners to recover arms then moved to the mountains, while observers question the accuracy of casualty figures and note ongoing diplomatic tension in Constantinople and Sofia.

Tiberstad Wien Nevaska Klissura Nevaska Wae Paris Constantinople United States Certai Dardanelles Washington Letschman Admiral Cotton Beirut Russia Bulgaria Dnevnik Turkey Buguria

Spreading Rails Wreck Destroys Train Near Clam Tear

A St Paul and Minneapolis Limited passenger train derailed half a mile east of Clam Tear fly eliss after leaving Chicago at 8 30. The fireman was killed instantly. Several cars were derailed or thrown into a ditch, with three of the four ahead cars damaged. Passengers escaped through windows. no women were seen among those in the sleeper cars. One mall clerk was buried in clay but later dug out.

Chicago Tribune Oregon St. Paul Ralph Hobart

President to Visit Syracuse for Labor Day Speech

President departs tomorrow for Syracuse where he will deliver an important Labor Day speech. Secret Service has increased precautions after a recent attempted attack, with no public reception planned in Syracuse.

Gyster Bay Syracuse Secret Service Office Wellbrenner

Afraid of Coal Trust In Topeka Dealers Contract Pressure

Topeka coal dealers discuss contracts for delivery amid pricing fears. Text hints at a plan to control prices and affect consumer costs. Also includes an advertisement for King’s Now Recovery for Consumption and related ailments promising instant relief and testimonials.

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He Is In Earnest Something More Than Theory Will Be Taught

A headline signals a focus on practical instruction over theoretical study. The piece emphasizes hands on learning, applied approach, and real world outcomes expected from the program or movement discussed. It frames education as action oriented and aimed at tangible results.

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Journalistic Course Planned at State University Lectures by Practicing Editors

Chancellor Strong proposes a practical journalism program this fall. It will cover English composition law economics history and related topics plus lectures by active newspaper professionals. The plan aims to recruit a qualified chair holder, but the year may not begin full scale. The course will include study of editorial pages and field visits to city editors managers and printing foremen.

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Federal probe of coal trust ordered by Justice Department

The Department of Justice directs J. Dean United States district attorney to investigate conditions indicating a coal trust. Assistant McKeever leads the probe in Kansas and Missouri with circulars from Kansas City dated September 1. Officials expect possible proceedings before the grand jury as evidence accumulates.

Department Atfice J. Dean United States District Attorney McKeever Kansad Minswuri Department of Justice Kansan City Otter Cron Grand Jury Bulan Kauin

Final Day At Golf Championship Clash In Pine Seenger

Large field in Glen Cov for the royal amateur golf title final 96 holes pits former champion Walter Travis against Rhet M. Hyers. The event honors the Sir Theodore Havemeyer prize with a medal from the US association. Morning play features iron holes and a forecast of fair weather with light winds in Chicago and Porting regions.

Glen Cov Walter 4. Travis Rhet M. Hyers Agronal Pine Seenger Thaodire Havemeyer United States

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