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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1903

Page

11

Labor Day Parade and Picnic in Topeka Totals Five Hundred From Emporia

Labor Day will be observed with a big parade in Topeka. Five hundred union men from Emporia will participate, marching from Quincy street and proceeding west to Kendus avenue and Gordon, ending at Toland Depot. A post-parade picnic at Markham's Grove is planned with prizes for those who perform. Local unions and various trades are listed among organizers and speakers.

Tabor Iber Aar Ees Hilemen Quincy Street Yoltee Hown Hugle Corps Chine Marstial Buusrafeld Mayer Borgundthal Ee Ae Menivere Benartarat Aue A. F Lawrence Brick and Stonemarons Internationaal Brotherteed Manowta Io Charterers Journeymen Jourcevien Clearmakers Thing Disister Jarkeon Twenty-third Regiment Rad Hasehall Calform Loreal Koern Tite Aloat Eulerminers Macalgarmatel Soest Setal Rage PinLerer

Emporia excursion plans and celebratory events announced

An annual union notice in Emporia states an Excursion to Topeka on Monday September 2 with 100 men expected to participate. Names of local sponsors and merchants, including Goode Croby Cash Dey Goode Co Forbin Marehall M. Chaim Satin Drewbiel Herron Middaugh and others are listed in the published notice.

Goode Croeby Cash

Denial Entered in Lawrence Building and Loan Complaint

The case involves a complaint against a Lawrence Building and Loan Association. George Lamb, once a state senator from Yates Center, and associates are linked to contracts and investments. Officials dispute the allegations, claiming the company is in good condition despite the charge and an ongoing bank commission investigation.

Lawrence Ad¢ Loan Association George Lamb Yates Center People Poonit Invest Pany FM. Dorking Save Gnly Ges Imaging Saya Yates Walter Arithmete Bank Commissionat Albargh

Lightning in the Rockies Splinters the Books It Strikes

A Rocky Mountain storm near 7008 feet height unleashes continuous lightning and thunder that shreds rocks, shakes a tent, and terrifies hikers. One powerful bolt reportedly caused over 108000 dollars in valley damage as rumblings echo from canyon to plains.

Rocky Mountains Eaperisiig Yyirf Marresh Valley Ana Tom Edison Through & Canon Pittebure Chronicle-Telegraph

Deaths and Funerals Notice Fragment

Deaths and funerals notice reports Ree Model Rine daughter of Mr and Mrs Willem L Micedniaht died at a hospital on December 1 at age. Interment planned in Topeka. Funeral was held at the residence of her grandfather at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Several family members named with addresses in Topeka and Denver. Local funeral arrangements listed with times and places.

Willem L Micedniaht Atwater Denver Fred Loss Topeka ECS Dare Mary A. Elinton Georat Pine Street

Second Church of Christ Scient ist services and notices

Church notes from a local paper list Second Church of Christ Scient ist at 168 West Ninth Street with services at 11:30 a m, subject Substance, Sunday school at 12 m, a testimonial meeting, and a public reading room daily 1 to 5 p m reading room open afternoons. Parkdale Methodist Episcopal Church at Seventh and Lime hosts Rev RE McBride with 8 events weekly. First United Presbyterian church at Seventh and Kansas avenue lists Rev J A Renwick preaching at 11 a m and Christ Possession for the topic, with Christian Endeavor Tour at the parsonage. First Methodist Mchenry church and Walnut Grove church entries follow with Sunday school and preaching times. Additional notes mention a deadly incident in Springfield, Missouri, involving Mrs Anna Bellew who killed her stepdaughter and herself, leaving a note about marital distress.

Second Church of Christ Scientint West Ninth Street Parkdale Methodist Episcopal Church Seventh Lime RE. McBride Claes Epworth League Springfield Anna Bellew Iereelf Thomas Tellew First United Presbyterian Church Kansas Avenue Reek J. A. Renwick Eeath P.m Christian Endeavor Tyler

Jealous Indian Murder Arrest in Towa Fox Territory

In Tarna on the Towa Bac and Fox reservation area, a man named John Bee po was murdered near the river. Frank East of Winnebeso was arrested on the scene today charged with jealousy tied to Cem Oh Pap Ha and a firearms incident. The girl involved is held but claims no involvement.

Marshalltown John Beepo Towa Bac and Fox Reservation Tarna Frank East Winnebeso Wee Nee Tows River Rae

Chancellor Strong Chosen To Head Exhibit Commission

The commission selects Chancellor Strong for executive ability to lead the exhibit. He will appoint staff without salary, while Ex-Superintendent Mathers of Butler County was a candidate for superintendent. Rottwale comments on a potential candidate, and the exhibit space is under Summer Scellor Slow in the discussion.

Strong Tts Mathers Butler County Chancelior Strong & Rottwal Gancelion

Melba Visit Dates and Authority Application

A fragmentary report notes Melba and her team planning events in November with Major Ty Anderson applying for use of an authority on that date. It mentions telegrams from Melba’s manager and a possible meeting of the society in the fall, with uncertainty about concert dates and locations. Also brief Paris infirmary note on Mme Humbert.

Melbe Itv Ty de Anderson Anderson Melba Kussac City Mme Humbert Paris Presnent Bieora

Ships and Society Sparks From Sept Telegrams

Sept 5 reports from Shaftenbury and New York Yacht Club events. Commodore Vaneta and Sir Thomas lead a reception at Suit Manas Sfiernjon. Echoes from Geneva concert planned and a preaching at 4:18 pm. Continent Creamery offices board, county bonds for junket, and a horse theft case in New York. Eagles meet final session in New York. Halti more convention to follow. A woman, girl, and young man found dead in Germantown. a man jailed for tax troubles in Racine. Treasury shows available balance $235,142,264. Carnegie party to sail Sept 9. Train wreck near Burlington injures several. adulterated wine shipment refused under the food act.</S:

Shaftenbury Ieter Vaneta A Thomas Toa FW. A Bunday Fell Continental Creamery Company Horn T. J Anderson Beatte James Bradford Sam Ta

Ambiguous text hints at travel plans and moves

Fragmentary OCR mentions Grant Gillett leaving Mexico and heading to New York or Oaxaca, with plans to take over a community grid and seek newer assets. References to Berlin, aviation, and international moves are unclear and partially garbled.

Wong Ai New York Oaxaca

Swallowed a Whistle By Missed Digestion Incident

In Emporia Lebo a boy about eight swallowed a whistle two and a half inches long. It lodged in the upper stomach for several days before Dr Hunt used a probe to dislodge it and push it into the stomach. The event prompted medical attention and a cautious recovery.

Emporia Lebo Srnletia Hunt

Forced tracks across the city halt traffic at East Wirth street

A damaged report notes Missouri Pacific railroad tracks on Hast Fifth street were forced across this fore noon. Railroad officials objected but crossing was made. The City railway sought district court relief this afternoon to temporarily restrain the order and prevent interference with car operations on East Wirth street and across the tracks.

Tts Missouri Pacific Railroad Fifth Street 8 City Railway District Court Aecornd & Temporary Ihe East Wirth Street

Teachers Scarcity Spurs Call for Flexibility in Certificates

County superintendents report a statewide teacher shortage as last session’s rules removed temporary certificate power. Wages lure educated workers away from teaching, risking delayed fall terms. Attorney general’s office urged legal opinion. districts may raise pay or recruit from nearby counties or other regions with approved certificates.

Dayhoff Attorney General's Department

E M Collins Dead In Missouri Railroad Executive

Edward M Collins general superintendent of the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad died from injuries after an accident. He suffered a leg injury and fever followed by complications. Collins, native of St. Louis, was widely known in railroad circles for his long service and leadership.

St. Louis Edward At Collins Misgou Kanshe Texas Railroad Collin

London Comment on Shamrock III Water Line Mistake

London readers learn from a New York dispatch that a misprint about Shamrock III’s water line doomed the race. The note quotes a diplomat’s view that the error altered the outcome and left Sir Thomas Lipton’s supporters puzzled awaiting explanation.

London New York Thomas Lipton Thomas

Mrs McHenry Jailed For Speaking on the Street

Emporia reports Mrs Myra Mc Henry was detained by Marshal Fowler after she spoke on the street and sought a permit from the mayor. She was briefly jailed, released at 4 pm after a bid to test her right to speak in public, with further notes of unrelated hurricane and society items pasted in.

Emporia Myra Mc Henry Deeds Marshal Fowler Gazette Office Myre

State Treasurer Kelly Visits Vault Conference with Philips

Fragmentary report describes State Treasurer Kelly visiting the office of County Treasurer Philips and a vault meeting. Probing notes mention politics, a vault light, and a brief departure toward the state house. Other items list local ads and medical advertisements amid scattered archival text.

Kelly Philips State House

Prohibition License Debate Reflected in 1903 Confusion

A dated 1903 lament shows a businessman lamenting Prohibition hurdles and a strained attempt at reform. He questions the legality of licensing, the role of judges, and the impact on credit while hinting at political maneuvering and potential future actions in his community.

Nhave Bern Richard Otis

Relief apportioned in three aid classes

The reef committee meets in session to allocate relief to 300 plus individuals deemed worthy of aid. Aid will be divided into three classes and distributed according to need to fit the classification.

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