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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
8
The Tracy law enforcers will limit 14 year olds working while schools open next Monday. Enforced by truancy officers, it may halt 14 and under messenger employment and press telegraph and messenger firms to adjust. Older youths still must attend until they meet reading and writing requirements. Public sentiment questions the policy.
In Milwaukee on September 16 a large field of timeworn track stars from the United States and Canada gathered for a three day meet under the National Amateur Athletic Union. Today features junior events for competitors with no national titles or intercollegiate wins, while seniors compete tomorrow at the state fairgrounds. The venue, chosen for optimal conditions, faced rough weather with a soft track after yesterday’s rain. events today begin at 2 PM with uncertainties about later races.
The notice outlines fare details for routes from Kansas City to Ogden Salt Lake City Helena Butte and more. Fares include 20.08 to Ogden 20.00 to Helena and Butte 228 to Huntington and Lamp 25.00 to Portland and 2200 to Vancouver with 24.08 to Avhland and return via Portland to San Francisco. The message mentions several states and cities including Oregon Washington Montana Idaho and California with contact for reformitation.
The advertisement touts Rudolph Schiffmanns Asthma Cure claiming near miraculous relief within two to five minutes. A Toledo, Ohio testimonial from R. M. Spencar cites severe three year battles with asthma and notes relief after using the product sold in two price points.
A stormy case in Atchison County ends with Nutt facing a violent crime charge involving a 15 year term for assault with intent to kill. Testimony alleges a night visit to James Peyton's home led to a drunken altercation and a shooting that wounded Mrs. Peyton. Nutt claims robbery motive and argues the incident arose from a dispute over staying the night. Government petitions for clemency failed twice. Nutt has spent years in prison as governors expressed reluctance.
The Burton Stock Car plant in Wichita changes hands to the A C Randolph Company of Newton Iowa for about twenty five thousand dollars. The firm plans to install operations within thirty days, employing about one hundred workers year round with more during busy seasons. Suburban Frisco service is being arranged, with low fares for workers.
In Cilesgo on September 1 authorities stopped a major sugar theft ring. Six teamsters a receiving clerk and a retail grocer were arrested with more arrests expected. The scheme used drivers carrying sixty bags to accomplices and the rest to others to balance records at the wholesale house.
William A Hoffman, a farm hand near Mayestown Illinois, shot Dr William Brandt dead at his home then fled into the woods after giving his wife $2 and declaring two more killings before he ends his life. A large manhunt with Sheriff Ruch ongoing. motives linked to weekly allowances and alcohol.
Luga Francia, famed barber who defended his world title for decades and cut the hair of dukes and princes, was buried in a Long Island cemetery after a Masonic funeral. Born in Naples, he traveled widely, serving under diverse patrons from a pasha to princes, and claimed a record seven minutes for a haircut.
Sea Girt N J Sept 1 First in order today the Sea Girt range hosted the tyro company team match as teams of three from Wig organization of the national guard naval reserve United States army and marine corps competed each man firing five shots at 200 and five at 500 yards The event opened the Carbine Team match with teams of five from any military arm armed with carbines The distances were 208 and 5 yards An hour later the veteran organization of the National Guard of any state began with each man firing ten shots at 208 yards The interclub rifle team match open to teams of five from a club or association saw ten shots at 200 yards.
Long line formed outside New Crawford for Saturday Florodora performances with enthusiasts braving the cold. Arnle Rowley camped at 62 Last night as the first in line and Reyext, arriving at 8 30, secured only ticket No 4.
At dawn, 50 cents secured 14 tickets after orders. Seven who stayed awake slept in chairs, while others began arriving before sale opens. Sixty numbers distributed, twenty more than last season’s Sultan of Sulu first big sale. Two sales run today for matinee and night performances, with many buying semis for the afternoon show. Seats remain available in both sections.
Four young men detained near Woodside park were released without explanation as detectives comb the area for a large sum of money said to be secreted after the Carter imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth and the Greene and Gaynor escape to Canada. Detectives have watched an old shed on Greene estate as the key lead.
The Floredora chorus, assembled by Fisher and Ryley, will perform at the New Crawford this Saturday with Gwen Hall's book lyric setting by Stuart. The production Human Hearts uses new scenery and a standout acting company, slated for a London tour afterward. Dick Pereic Grace Hayward open week with Gazien of that novel.
Hurtig and Seamon present Bowery Burlesquers at the Grand next Monday and Tuesday. Two people, all new plays, up-to-date specialties between the acts. Prices 10 20 and 3 cents with some 5 cents. Women admitted free Monday night. The show promises lively novelty and elaborate scenery and costuming for a popular price attraction on the road.
Wayne Parthenia is described as a queen among cows having carried off all top honors this year. The article notes her unmatched performance across events and mentions forthcoming competitions for the Kansas Farmer's silver trophy cup, with details of dairy cattle exhibitions and rival entrants.
For over thirty years Chas H Fletcher has personally prepared Castoria, earning mothers and physicians’ trust. The piece condemns druggists who offer imitations or “just as good” substitutes for a few pennies more profit, calling them experiments compared with Fletcher’s trusted formula.
The lineup includes Rick4 and Watson, Edward Lee Wrothe, Bennett and Rich, the Warsaw brothers, Petre LeBeau, Lizzie Freligh, and Nettie Nelson. Prices range to 75 cents. Sale opens at Fiadd's tomorrow.
New York grain managers consented to a rate reduction effective September first. The fees drop 4 cents per bushel on wheat 34 cents on corn 3 cents on oats and 3 cents on barley. The move aims to ease export flow via Gulf ports and Montreal and applies to Boston Philadelphia and New York with Baltimore unchanged at four mills. The reductions are a temporary compromise expiring on June 13.
Bad weather kept the Commercial club from meeting last night with fewer than a dozen members in attendance. An adjournment was taken and, if weather clears, the session may be held Friday at Winewood Park or at the Commercial club rooms with a definite announcement to follow tomorrow.
Grasshoppers have destroyed the crops of the Moentis Indians in Taos county. Officials say relief will be provided and seed will be given next spring to help them recover their losses.
Real estate transfer notices name multiple buyers and sellers across districts including Van Buren Street Huntonians addition West Sixth Avenue Borne’s addition and Sunnyside. Transfers show prices from 22.50 to 1400 with lots and halves conveyed to individuals such as J Chubb H Mee Moore and others, including various additions and street addresses.
Fragmentary notice lists tax deeds for multiple streets including Mandah Forest Avenue Wentworth Place and Riley Street with associated parcels and owners like N C McCarthy Geo Bans and LO Dans. Also mentions reduced Baltimore rates and a Chicago Great Western sale on September dates offering round trip tickets to Baltimore at one fare plus a vacant meeting of an order with tickets good for return.
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