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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
7
Fragmentary notes describe a contentious court proceeding with unnamed operators and officials, detailing entanglements with charges of incompetence and alleged improprieties. The text references a discharge decision, the role of a king, and debates over legal interpretations amid ongoing trials and arrests.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a law professor at KU Lawrence and several garbled names. References appear to indicate academic context with possible city and university mentions but lack coherent facts. No verifiable event, date, or outcome is discernible for a concrete summary.
An advertisement lists a sale offering 25¢ overage rewards of a toilet soap, pure maple syrup priced at 5.20 per quart, and dried fruits such as apricots and evaporated peaches with various cents per unit. The wording is garbled but indicates a promotional deal with multiple items and prices.
A fragment notes a 1853 Tweety of Kannas mem bis ue to Fab Duce Ravien Society and a graduation from the school of law in 1900. The readable text is sparse and unclear on full names or locations.
Lebanon marks its sixteenth birthday with a grand town celebration. The event features a flower parade, hoop drill in red white and blue, and a 3200 capacity tent. Secretary of State J. H. Sturrow attends. speakers include John King and Senator Harton. Local attendance reports describe a richly deterred, festive turnout.
Washington September 9 arrangements are under way for the Army of the Potomac annual meeting October 15 and 16 to dedicate the Sherman statue. General Nelson A Miles chairs the committee with many noted officers. The unveiling events are led by the Society of the Army of Tennessee with President Roosevelt to speak and former Speaker Danki Th Henderson among speakers. Dante E Sickles will address the Army of the Potomac and a joint ballonet of all army societies is planned for October 16 with General Jobe I Henke among speakers.
The Kansas University football team hosts Avery, a guest coach, for a week or more to study the players. He will attend evening practices and work with Coach Werks, aiming to improve mastery of rules and team play before likely extended involvement.
At Sea Girt a local rifle team vies for the national trophy and $500 as top contenders arrive from the District of Columbia and Uncle Bam's fighting service. Six teams compete in a multi event match with prizes for first through sixth place, including medals and cash. A protest has been filed by New Jersey asking about eligibility of a Ninth regiment member.
May break up union as only ten Seattle street cars remain in operation in Senttin Washington amid a strike threat. The Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employees pledges to pursue an amicable adjustment while President Furth promises talks. City officials and workers face logistical challenges as services continue under partial operation.
An Everett gathering of the state temperance committee was held at Pine Street. F R Coturn, vice chairman, led the event. W L Deter of Caldwell, a DePauw graduate, was praised for lifelong faithfulness and service. A resolution commending the secretary’s work passed unanimously, and a plan to appoint a campaign treasurer was discussed.
A. Barnes, a cattle buyer for Dirkson & Co. of St Joseph, is wanted in Clark County Kansas for obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly induced Fr. Lee of Englewood to cash a $525 draft that proved worthless. Barnes fled last October, was reported in Lyon County, and a governor’s requisition will bring him back for trial.
A deputation of Pittsburgh Salvationists led by Captain White departs Wednesday for Breathitt County Kentucky to aid feud district work. The party intends to draw on local Army members for volunteer support while facing uncertain reception for their mission. The venture reflects determination amid questions about reception to army work.
The Arar fean Mining Congress transferred sessions to City Lead about four miles from Deadwood. Delegates gathered in Minees' Union Hall but miscommunications delayed the morning welcome. Edward Frown of Denver proposed a petition to form a Department of Mines with similar standing to Commerce and Labor, to be headed by a presidential appointee.
An advertisement extols Schilling’s baking powder as the purest option containing only grape cream of tartar and powder. It argues competing brands use starch, diluting strength, and urges readers to test by dissolving a teaspoon in hot water to see starch whitening the liquid.
Scrambled ad copy claims Schillings Best baking powder guarantees superiority by one third over competitors and urges buyers to use it freely. It touts safer baking with a trustworthy product while accusing rivals of being cheaper but inferior.
Fragmentary notes show a committee referral and by law reading at a mining congress session. Five delegates voted to postpone a curialation, with a special order set for Friday morning. Biatehford of Terry is mentioned amid adjournment.
Mrs Langtry opens in Aire Deering's Divorce at the Savoy theater after a lengthy American engagement. A mocked audience witnesses a divorced heroine still loving her separated man, with Mrs Langtry delivering a deft comic and delicate performance. Fred Arthur provides strong support as her leading man.
A London fashion note surveys the curtailing of the short skirt this season. It notes continued preference for longer, ground-clear designs, with a shift to practical, utilitarian styles and sturdy footwear.
A fragmentary account sketches the Tilton and Dillon families in Ireland, tracing historic landholding paths and titles. It mentions peers like Viscount of Clanbrock and Lords Cranbrock, with references to Dublin courts and historic royal associations. The wording is obscure and appears as a historical commentary on peerage and landowning in Ireland.
In Melbourne the premier announced to the commonwealth house that the compensation bill had been sent yesterday after a labor amendment was adopted. The government maintains the measure remains essential and seeks public support amid opposition.
New Shamrock Linen patterns in Damasks and cloths with Napkins are on display in our window and Linen Section. These goods boast unmatched quality after a century of popularity. Shamrock Linen signifies pure linen with no adulteration and a rich glossy finish.
Special offerings this week in our linen section include bleached and unbleached table linens in all sizes and qualities. Napkins med and large, towels for hotel and home use, by the yard at reduced pricing. Prepare for the influx of visitors for the fair next week and be ready at our counter.
Markets today show cattle steady to firmer with hogs firm around 5.75 to 5.95. Wheat opened weak on frost fears easing and December slipped. corn opened lower as foreseen frost did not appear. Cash oats steady to slightly higher while flax and cotton quotes varied. broad market activity showed cautious trading and mixed futures across grains and equities.
The New York money market shows dull exchange and steady calls for prime mercantile lending with mixed tone across equities. Market chatter notes steady bid levels and modest price moves, while domestic and Mexican dollar notes surface in limited activity as traders watch near term rates and liquidity.
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