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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1903

Page

2

Salina State Firemen Tourney Attracts 200 Competitors

The Saline Salina Salina state firemen tournament drew over 200 entrants with more than seventeen teams represented by delegates. Abilene captured the top prize a trumpet worth 25, with times 24 2 3 seconds. Clay Center tied for second, Concordia and Wartime also noted. The event continues with championships to be decided today.

Kak Tept W. T. Short Janetion City Perean Anor Eames Chaysconter ReSretary Tremburer Howe Judie Cine Concordia

Local rural mail carriers elect officers and delegate

Entperm siti reports the Kanken Rural Post Office association electing C. Collin H. B. Smith wife Moore and Q. Chaucer as officers for the year with J. Ko Hursh Twit chosen as delegate to the Chicago postal convention. Postmaster Unmer and several others addressed the assembly praising standard free delivery and instructing the delegate to push better services at the convention.

Entperm Sour Siti Kanken Rural Pree Dexvery Association A C. Collin Argunia Promident H. B. Smith Emporia View Provident Moore Wichm Q. Chaucer Leavenworth Semriars J. Ko Hursh- Twit Predonia Chicago Unmer Hovsevelt Inter

Trusty Sneaks Away From State Prison

Frank Myers in Lan Kan state prison yard escaped while a trusty. Three other trusties also fled last night, prompting a manhunt. Officials say the escape hinges on the penitentiary gates being left open as authorities pursue the fugitives and review security procedures.

Leavenworth Was Frank Myers Lan Wetheniay Trewan

Will Trest Directly With Washington for New Treaty

Direct talks with the Washington government are planned to secure a treaty considered equitable by the negotiating party. The move signals a push toward formalized terms and mutual concessions in the upcoming diplomatic engagement.

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Wanted Men Who Work in Kare States Demand

A big demand for labor across Kare, with the state free employment bureau flooded by applications. Coffeyville vitrified brick plant seeks ten workers earning 1.60 to 3.75 daily. Hill City seeks threshing hands at $2 per day. Large harvest left many employed elsewhere, proving prosperity and ongoing need for able bodied men.

Kare Burma Almont Daily Coffeyville City Moyers Hill City Graham County Han Gerow Garow Karene le

Pharmacists Certificated in Concordia City

In Concordia Kun on Sept 10, twenty applicants sat the examination for pharmacist certificates. Ten passed, including R P Briggs Garnett RG Draper Greely G B Grimes Bowery J H Hilton Cottonwood Falls C I Hamilton F J Potter J M Reynolds Pitvons Ernestiee Emporia Gc Betlman Morganville A L Welty Neodewha.

Pharmacista Concordia Kun RP. Briggs Garnett RG. Draper Greely G. BE. Grimes Bowery J. H. Hilton Cottonwood Falta Hamilton Tole F. J. Potter Able Citt J. M. Reynolds Pitvons Ernecstiee Emporia Gc Btliman Morganville A. L. Welly Neodewha

Injured Victims Plan Lawsuit Against Government

Leavenworth Kan Sept 10 Victims of the Great Tind collapse are recovering and doctors say no deaths will result. About fifty people were injured today, many sustaining self inflicted damages against the government due to carnival committee permission to erect the stand on the separation.

Sam Leavenworth Kan Jore Tess

Lands Under Bonds in New York Chinatown Departure Case

Sam Hosung, a wealthy Chinese merchant from Demeretta, landed under bond after immigration officers detained Hokage, a British subject born on the island, for nearly a week aboard a ship under the Chinese exclusion act.

New York Sam Hosung Demeretta Hokage

Topeka Daily Notices and Local Happenings

District court opens, Judge McClintock returns from Colorado, and trust prices rise. Mra St John sick in Chicago. Turners consider buying property. Griswold recovering from stroke. Lukenbell files divorce petition. Washburn College opens with scarce rooms. weather hoped clear for fair. Philip Zimmerman gravely ill in Chicago. Topeka guests attend mining conference. Wedding noted in Topeka. conundrum posed by MacDonald. Sheldon and Plass return from Colorado with Pressey. trout and grouse caught. City blocks bond issues and contractor claims. several marriage licenses issued. Washburn football manager situation unsettled. car hits dog, animal killed.

District Court F.C. McClintowk Colorado St. John Turners Old Court House J.P. Griswold J . N. Lukenbell Josie Lukenbell Washburn College Topeka Philip Zimmerman O'Neil Chicago Kansas City Journal Peter McCull Antenne John MacDonald New York Anthquum Society Australia Charles M. Shéldon TJ Norman Plass Sherman Pressey Washburn Der Pluk Pressly Tom Mick Hayden Arthurie Lanestrum Nellie 5. Tohnson F. E. Wendell Ethel Meg Hammer Elmont Som Frank Morn Fillmore Street

Me Goodrich Files Suit Against City Electric Superintendent

Former city electric light plant superintendent Hr K Goodrich sues in the Supreme Court to oust successor Porter Mitchell and regain the post under the civil war veterans preference law. He claims the appointment lacked cause and asserts a two year term per ordinance. The case ties to a Geary county appeal and possible joint action with a similar suit.

Hr. K. Goodrich City Electric Light Plant Supreme Court Porter Mitchell Bmitchett Goodrich Bergundthal Geary County

Has Sold a Pile of Chamberlains Cough Remedy

A fragmentary 19th century items note long selling of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The text also references a bankruptcy petition by Tsadore Michel son a New York jewelry maker after 30 years in John Street. A later item mentions an Ingalls Memorial Window in Atchison Kansas with a line from Senator Ingullas tribute.

New York Tsadore Michelson John Street Michelson Ingalls Atchison, Kae Togalis Ly Trenene Aleda Holman Hunt Ingulla’ Evlory Berk Kentucky

Athletic Board Considers KU Nebraska Game Move

Lawrence Kan Wednesday’s initial athletic board meeting set seasonal football planning. Dr Nasemith gains full trainer authority, training quarters move to 120 Oread Ave, and Kansas City hosts the KU Nebraska game under consideration amid split sentiment on home versus away appeal.

Athletic Board K.u-Nebraska Kansas City Lawrence Kan Scotti University of Kansas Nasemith Meretefore Oread Avenue Teld Fearon Admissron Inter Athletic Association Ackermaing and Hart Hibs Brumnmge Pooler Allen Hicks

Cabin Fire and Assault Ties to Incendiary Local Causes

A damaged report details a cabin fire linked to incendiary thefts. Victor Rogers, a minister living at Camera, near Clyde, is suspected in a nearby assault on James Mo Stewart, a carpenter. A second body with a bullet wound was found near Clyde. Patrick Burns, a railroad laborer, is named as the deceased. The motive remains unclear but no connection to military camp activities is evident.

Victor Coin Mike Rogers Rogers jJames Mo Stewart Xen Homers Waseiftoe Ine Anon Fous Clyde Tne Beer Patrick Burns

Baltimore and Ohio Denies Ultimatum From Employes

Officials dispute reports of a strike as the Baltimore and Ohio railroad employees resume talks led by D. F. Cottman. Of 140 demands, 137 are minor. top issues cover overtime pay, extra wage scales for doubleheading, and relief department joining terms. Managers Hass Loree Fitzgerald and Foley attend the discussions.

Baltimore Goverm Sion Baltimore& Ohio Fall Toad Simpur Baltimore & Obio Railroad Committee On Relief Department Aprist~ant Hass Loree Pittsburg Fitzgerald Foley Chienga Alvision

Wanted Furnished House with Reasonable Rent Offer

A terse notice seeking a furnished house with a minimum number of rooms, multiple conveniences, and a desirable location. The advertiser will pay reasonable rent for short terms and provides an address at 1 East Eighth Street for contact via FG Kelley.

Kelley East Eighth Street

Washington Bank Applications for Bond Retirement Action

National banks file requests to retire certain bonds as the Treasury Department notes a rise in bond circulation over months. Banks see higher profits in selling bonds than holding them, with about 1.125 million in refunds to be circulated this month.

Washington Sept Andy Waranal Te Leamiry Banka Cirevlaion

Mrs Hager the third and Hagan family deaths noted

Guthrie Oklahoma resident Mrs Jennie Hager dies at home after a long Hagan family year with three deaths in the clan. Sister of Queene Hagan of Topeka, she joins Horace Hagan and Rev James Hagan as recent losses in the Guthrie area. Also mentions Empress Dowager portrait plans and a separate case involving Miller Bros. at a ranch in Ohio.

Hagan Jennie Hager Guthrie Okla Peking Kate Auilos Carl St. Louis Tiss Dalntiem We Poral Conger Calind Fee Carl Mas Paduce Mies Hal

Marysville and Center Club Basketball Score Report

Marysville faced Smith Center in a contested game with a final score of 31 to 34. The report notes injuries and medical cautions linked to on court incidents and references treatment by Dr. Adam Rupin, a long-time local practitioner, with emphasis on rapid recovery and safety measures.

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