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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1903
Page
5
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Topeka spate journal item mentioning a permanent home at a cottage corner in New York near Frick and a Jules Tick reference. The garbled text names Associated Press and Vera van anid Proviven with unclear local action or date.
The Topeka Labor Day remarks celebrate worker dignity and organized labor. Speakers argue unions defend laborers from exploitation, urging a demonstration reflecting full employment and fair pay. The city acknowledges more work than workers and calls for action to secure better conditions for all.
Readers abroad during summer can receive the State Journal daily by mail with a monthly rate of thirty cents. Change of address requests are welcome. A Milwaukee writer reports the death of an Mtocutionist. Speculation grows about John’s upcoming election and reforms sweeping the country. Hearings this week reveal excess expenditures compared with Wichita, showing a gain of about one percent. The British government forms a commission to study war crime deteriorations and growing strain among the upper classes.
The article discusses a dispute over state funds and taxes, highlighting Morton Albaugh's claim that taxes were incurred without justification and Treasurer Kelly's response. It notes partisan tensions, calls for accountability, and the potential impact on party unity as financial issues unfold. It also mentions broader economic figures, press influence, and public concerns about taxation and governance.
The article argues that both soft coal and anthracite trusts drive up winter heating costs. It cites The New York World noting oversupply signals and production cuts while prices rise. Overproduction fears fade as under consumption grows and calls to lower coal prices to restore demand intensify.
G C Clemens comments on a county legal decision denying a liquor permit to his client. He alleges that Shawnes County officials Hungate and Flayden acted beyond duty, citing past attorney connections for Jointints accused of violating the quern line. The piece portrays Clemens’ shock at the public affair and questions public officials’ fidelity to the law.
A crop of local oddities and brief notes includes remarks on oath taking by officials, a tobacco store purchase at Stennins Keats, and rapidity of dwellings at Hil City. Reports cover a rich poor farm in Independence, an Ells citizen selling stock, a Sells and Dewis circus in Ellawatha, a lightning claim in Sherman county, a 15 cent church social at Molton, and various travels, trades, and small curiosities from Kansas towns.
A selection of humorous maxims and social misperceptions from Atchison, touching widowers, letter boxes, dances, and local fashions in behavior. The excerpts poke gentle fun at manners, gossip, and the quirks of daily life, with quips on marriages, work, and propriety.
A fragmentary column asserts that men are shaped by their deeds while a woman’s tongue remains powerful and untamable. It notes the burden of reputation, money, and social standing, warning that some men struggle to meet their fame and should forget unneeded ties.
A fragment from Quaker reflections discusses hobbies, usefulness versus ornament, and social reputation. It satirizes the idea of status without deeds, noting money can speak louder than words while alluding to a reed bird season and a fugitive from justice.
Disease description describes general debility with tiredness and weakness. It recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to improve vitality and support body organs and digestion continuing with claims of restoring strength.
The readable text presents garbled phrases and broken quotes about weather and manners. It mentions a rain Beau and tallweather friend, vague references to rotting, diet, love, and an assortment of unclear names and phrases. No coherent event or clear entities emerge from the fragment.
Judge Haren weighs a motion on coal mine operators testimony as RO operators prepare to be examined. Local coal dealers are questioned with Topeka trader John Sanderson saying he cannot buy coal due to nonmembership in a regional dealers group linked to Kansas City. He cites monthly operator meetings and price advance notices, while A M Kent of North Topeka confirms notices from Southwestern Fuel Co and local dealer meetings called by Vincent Kaczynski. Kent did not attend.
Washington hosted the Middle States Regatta under the Potomac River Regatta Association with a large crowd, favorable weather, and notable officials in attendance. The event featured fifty eight gold medals and silken banners for winners, a patrol to manage crowds, and races across multiple boat classes led by Harlem’s Dauntites and Nassau Heat Club entrants with times ranging from 6:04 to 6:27.
Lincoln dispatch says Mrs W J Bryan debunks reports that Captain R P Hobson and Ruth Bryan were engaged to the munret. The tale grew from Waynesville Pa and centers on murders row at the state penitentiary where two dozen birds allegedly influence inmates.
A brief report describes an incident on a trolley car heading to Germantown last week. Two young men sat together when two policemen entered the car at opposite ends. One man was observed leaning toward the window as the craft neared its destination. City officials, Union Posts Railroad, 635 Kansas Avenue.
D W Mulvane plans to run again to succeed himself as Kansas Republican national committeeman. Rumors claim rival factions oppose him, but Mulvane and allies deny any other candidates exist. Delegates to the national convention will elect the committeeman from among state and district selections, needing eleven votes.
In Deadwood South Dakota delegates to the American mining congress began to arrive in large numbers. Secretary Mahan of the mining congress opened registration. Notable arrivals include Secretary Shaw Governor Herried and staff. John L Webster E W Parker and Dr B Todd among speakers. Theodore Roosevelt Jr accompanied by Captain Sethlock observed the festivities in a yellow slicker amid rain. A reception for delegates and speakers will be held at 8 o clock tonight with Franklin present.
The mayor directs the old treasurer to settle paying contracts with bonds rather than cash. Bonds worth about 40 thousand dollars will be sold to raise funds while remaining cash covers shortfalls. The move aims to manage finances but could threaten city credit and faces political opposition. payouts via bonds are planned for next Wednesday when contractors present checks.
Holton candidate Walker announces intent to run in the next Republican state convention for railroad commissioner to succeed himself. He faces W. A. Thoms as a rival, with millers and shipping interests expected to back the contest.
J P Griswold president of the Shawnee Milling company suffered an early morning stroke and was found unconscious in his room. One side of his body is affected though doctors expect a rapid recovery. Mrs Griswold was away and summoned home by telegraph.
The state house offices were nearly all closed with most rooms locked though the state board of agriculture remained mostly open. Assistant Secretary Mohler and clerical staff have been working on department preparations due soon, while Indianapolis and Louisville totals appear in the damaged text.
The Democratic state convention convened in Denver to nominate and set guidance for the party. Milton Smith was chosen as temporary and permanent chairman, leading the proceedings with support anchored in southern regions.
A Topeka relief committee met at Thomas Page’s office to classify 350 aid applicants for a $10,000 distribution. Expecting a late report, they will not reveal beneficiaries. Class A will receive equal amounts, with grades B to G. Class G may get $10. Rejected 310 applicants had earners in the family. widows and sick families will receive favored consideration.
Bogota Colombia September 2 via Buena Ventura Sunday September 6 The senate committee presented a plat to form the basis of law Providing for 4 eer ee eet government is authorized to negotiate with the United Billates Telecumaic the project will take place Monday Jeander stetel believed that congress will clone Its menisiona September 2.
A Topeka youth named Kinies 12 MeGI studied typing and stenography at Baker University in Hardwishee with a chance at work in Prescott Arizona. He later served as an instructor at Palmer University in Indiana.
Wordy item notes Walter Howe, son of Councilman Samuel T. Howe, is ill with typhoid at his home. It also references Grace Cathedral, Kansas Avenue exhibition, and a Passion Play photographed by peasants in Moritz with Ludwig Deutsch's direction, mentioning Bavarian imagery and accompanying musical pieces.
Henry A. Bishop who had that distinction is dead after the transcontinental test. The death occurred Sunday evening on Borin Avenue at o’clock. The obituary notes the test’s endurance value and compares the motor car’s progress to earlier attempts, praising the American-made vehicle and the drivers for steady progress across mountains and diverse roads.
Labor Day ball games listed for New York at Philadelphia National League at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn with sparse readable fragments indicating matchups and locations.
The obituary notes the death of Miss Mabel Fica, described as a cheerful and pleasant classmate and a favorite mother in the June class. It conveys sympathy to her bereaved family and references the funeral arrangements in a somber tone.
Fred Parks of Helton was arrested by Detectives Henderson and Reeder for theft in Helton. He faced court today for a varanese act and was taken to Helton to answer to the charges.
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