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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
1
Dispatches report quiet restored after a disruptive assault, with Consul Magelssen noting improved business and returning audience. Imperial troops recaptured Vaziiko as events unfold around Constantinople and naval operations in the Levant press on.
A detailed description outlines an early motor car intended for government use, highlighting its size, construction, and anticipated department adoption. The text notes the design was inspired by artillery and infantry needs, with heavy equipment and a large box-like wagon on wheels.
A fiery freight collision near Beaumont caused an explosion that killed Milton Pennefoock the Enid fireman and Holt of Enid Oklahoma. Injured include A H Merrill of Atlanta Kansas and Fred Orr of Atlanta Kansas as tremors and debris struck towns nearby.
Waushington Sept 2 United States today announced that six to eight named individuals face indictment in Cheston case. George W Beavers August W Machen James W Eiswin George H Huntington Jane S McGinhan Burene Tr Suheble among those charged in conspiracies to defraud the United States over the Free Delivery System and related postal device schemes.
George We Reivers, ex head of the department of sal arions and alliances in the naive department, was arraigned before Judge Jones Dittcock in the floral building on a bench warrant issued in Wall Street charging him with possible peace offense. The case was set for arraignment by the federal grand jury in Brooklyn.
Col J Gh Gora completes transfer at the Well Kn Hotel turning over the property to Jamies cs pelie who leases the building and purchases furnishings and fittings.
Col Gordon retires after more than 40 years in hotel business in Copeland county. James Chappelle from Kansas City takes over furnishings and five year lease of the Copeland hotel, with no major changes planned initially. Gordon’s long tenure as head of Copeland reflects his prominence in Topeka politics and local business.
Special to the Post-Dixpatch reports William Hoffman, accused of murdering his father in law William Eirstidt at Mees town Nas, refused pleas from family to surrender or flee. Sheriff Ruch vows pursuit, difficulty securing witnesses, and possible protective measures amid a tense standoff. Weather: Chicago area forecast shows mostly clear tonight, with possible showers tomorrow and southerly winds shifting northerly.
Fragments describe showers east of a system with Kansas City Omaha and Des Moines spared. Temperatures ranged from the 60s to 80s at various stations such as Fort Scott Macksville McPherson and Garden City. Winds were southerly near noon while hourly readings show a cooling trend through the afternoon.
Information from the attorney general’s office reveals Kansas probate judges have issued marriage licenses and witnessed marriages by notaries, sheriffs, and justices of the peace, prompting legal questions. The attorney general condemns the practice as illegal and notes notaries public lack authority to perform marriages, except as directed by statute.
The Comptroller of the Currency in Washington issued a call for reports on the condition of all banks as of close of business on a date. The state banks are also requested to report to the Tank Commissioner, Albaugh. Widespread doubt about bank strength suggests a likely big increase in lending by the time the reports are filed.
Rise Tanbella Clark died by self harm yesterday during nervous treatment at Dr McNutt Keepltel. She leaves almost all property to sister Grace Strohie of Chicago. Will names Dr McNutt as executor. contents unknown except to executor. Clark family long held extensive California real estate. The will was drafted Wednesday night and is set for probate.
The Kansas Supreme Court has formed a commission to examine bar applicants under a new law shifting admissions from the district courts. Only four applicants, listed as Frank G. Walting Wichita, William Franklin Jackson Fort Scott, Edgar C. Warfel Mound City, Sanya Webster Finley Chanuy, have filed. Rules require petitions, character affidavits, education proof, and a public examination to be held on the second Monday in October, with a 20 day posting period and multi-member board review.
In Concordia Kansas Judge Alexander rules against the city prohibition ordinance in a case arising from a move to dismiss and an appeal. Frank Johnson fined for violating the city law, with an appeal noted. Charles Steckhouse accused in a near fatal incident involving a stone fence while a related case proceeds in district court.
The Meriden shop on Kareena Street reports a safe blown open by two men described as about three feet seven inches tall. They escaped with a cash haul including two one thousand dollar bills. No clues identify the robbers. two nearby men last week are considered possible suspects.
The article opens with a critical look at Hansan of today, examining his methods and impact. It analyzes public perceptions, early career milestones, and the evolving role within the university setting.
At the Kansas University ceremony in Lawrence, Charles Moreau Harget of Abilene spoke on "The Kansan of Tomorrow." He urged students to pursue wisdom, warned about materialism, and stressed that the state must value education and character over mere economic measures. The address foreshadowed future leadership, calling for higher ideals and public virtue.
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