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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text from a 19th century newspaper shows a report labeled as a lease or free association note. Mentions Chicago vice, New York, and a water tower. Text is garbled with repeated phrases and unclear dates or names.
The scan lists stray notes from the State Journal about home delivery and pricing, plus assorted snippets from Omaha World-Herald and other papers. It mentions a presidential session postponed, market quotes, Turkish naval activity near Beirut, and political commentary on banks, debt, and public policy with scattered references to figures like Shaw and Tom Johnson.
A Topeka newspaper preview describes next week's state fair revival as a public spectacle worth watching amid debate over fairs' relevance. The piece defends the traditional rural showcase, noting it could influence future fair planning and sale board decisions, with Topeka residents urged to support the event.
The Santa Fe announces it will make no further improvements this year, praising its own progress. It highlights strong equipment, roadbed, and depot facilities, claims Topeka shops rank high, notes contented workers, and mentions wage increases for all labor. It suggests the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe can afford to wait for rivals to catch up.
A Chicago physician Dr H C Carpenter warns against playful baby handling like tossing him in the air and making him laugh. He says such actions injure the infant’s nervous system and can cause long term health harm, criticizing parental pride and display over the child’s well being.
George Klauer, a long-time Topeia resident, is repeatedly arrested for selling vile and fermented liquors. Despite multiple trials and occasional convictions, he continues operating, undeterred by jail threats and law enforcement visits.
The article describes Kidusi’s supposed luck and the courts’ efforts to pursue him, while he remains unconcerned and oblivious to the jailer’s key sounds, suggesting a risky chase amid legal proceedings.
Roosevelt says no serious trouble with Turkey and most Americans agree. He notes Turks know America and would avoid a disastrous clash. He mentions the Brooklyn being in Turkish waters may jog memory but finds the sultan not foul in conduct.
A jumbled column of quirky notes and local trivia from Kansas, including sketches of quirks in towns like Wellington Ottawa and Hutchinson, remarks on neighbors and society, odd measurements and weather clues, and a dab of humorous gossip. It highlights local names, places, and small town happenings, ending with a slice of community sentiment and domestic anecdotes.
A garbled collection of aphorisms and social remarks touching on subscriptions money actresses doctors pickpockets reformers and market fables. The text weaves humor cynicism and advice without a central narrative or clear event. It reads like a noisy column of unrelated opinions and wry maxims.
A jumble of lines reflects on words about kicking and despair. It mentions a man famed for kicking and a metaphorical image of a wet blanket dulling enthusiasm. The piece touches on poetry, money, and aging with fragmented phrases.
A humorous snatch from reflections on bachelor life and marriage. It notes the arrogance of self serious men and mocks the fuss at weddings. The piece contrasts temper with restraint and comments on a woman's early marriage experience.
City Attorney Spencer and Sheriff Lucas dispute how witnesses in Aquor cases should be served in police court. With 50 or more cases, Spencer wants police to serve subpoenas to save cost while Lucas insists on serving papers himself to claim fees. Curtis, the district clerk, was instructed to deliver subpoenas to police but Lucas demanded direct delivery. He then warned of mandamus proceedings against Curtis to fix service method.
Berlin Sept 1 The court before which Count Minotti formerly of the Italian diplomatic service sues Agnes Sorma for divorce alleging misconduct with Harry Wealden connected to Prince Karl Henry Heiders. Custody of their young son is sought. the mother remains in a sanitarium after four months away. Sorma was wealthy at marriage but claims he squandered her fortune by gambling, and her health is broken with no return to the stage.
The passage proclaims a resolution that the time of labor should be limited to eight hours per day in all trades and occupations in the United Kingdom. It urges this be a central issue at upcoming parliamentary and local elections and instructs committees to introduce a bill to enshrine the eight hour day into law.
The district court jury found Fred Boutwell guilty of most charges after a second trial, with L A Stebbins and Willousney defending Boutwell and Karnes and Stebbins contributing. The Bank of Willoughby faces a suspension tied to the Mexican Clay Manufacturing company’s debts and a late receiver appointment in Cleveland. A separate report notes the shooting death of Uncle A Finney, a 90 year old ex slave, by three unknown men, and a fatal electric cable accident at St Ly nn’s Catholic church in Nanticoke where Gilbert Brown, 23, was killed repairing a live wire.
London reports the Westminster Gazette says an American syndicate offered more than 60 million dollars for the pottery clay mines of Dorsetshire and Devonshire. The owners reportedly refused to sell.
An old ad copy asserts Salt Rheum is caused by humors in the system and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla expels them, promising relief from patches itch and discharge. It touts a radical, permanent cure, urging readers to try the remedy.
Pianist Bert Lewis, formerly with Franklin Hunt, leaves for Chicago to accompany George Hamlin. M. A. gym classes start September 14 with junior at 4 8, business men at 5 and young men at six. T. S. Williams returns from Colorado planning a possible return visit. City Clerk Sauires takes a Colorado trip for a three week outing to join his son and relatives at Green Mountain Falls.
Miss Winwood narrowly escapes a stalker under streetlights. A young man appears, speaks reassuringly, and guides her to safety to No 48. He introduces himself as a protector before fading into the night. The encounter ends with Miss Winwood thanking her mysterious savior.
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