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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1903

Page

11

Statement on postmaster tenure under McKinley era policy

Washington, Repl 12 Poetmaster Gruvrat Payne addresses policy in appointing postmasters with reference to the tenure rule. He notes attempts to prevent removal after four years and discusses customary practice during President Meitnbey’s term, citing opposition to a fixed four-year removal limit.

Washington Gruvrat Payne Fharth Muin Greetwood Del Department Ue Civil Service Commission Olmar Poat McKinkey Meitnbey

New York Botanical Garden to Begin Philippine Flora Study

The New York Botanical Garden plans a long term project this month to study Philippine flora. Dr. Britton and staff will lead fieldwork, with support from multiple donors, exploring numerous islands for rare plants and specimens. Funds come from Vanderbilt and other sources, aiming to map biodiversity and collect data over several years.

Giusy New York Botanical Garden New ‘York Botanics Garden Ae Busnass Wik Mathe Ald Niels Emo Alt Almont Ywaen Milly Britton Elion Coeles Carpeline Vanderbilt Tourest Law Whale Wivereit Aion Fn Howe Bern Wocoe Hines Plorida California Bermudas San Juan Wurf-Benien Howe Mike

Derelict wrecks linked to plant life and drifting bladders

A New York Post report recounts a claim that wrecked derelicts near navigation beacons are tied to a weed whose dark maroon berries and bladders aid buoyancy. The fragment describes how broken fruit yields emery like matter, while the plant uses frustation-like propagation and follows rock-linked conventions.

New York Post

New Orleans Hopes Grain Futures Market Rise

A New Orleans committee plans a fact finding tour to New York and other cities to study establishing grain futures trading. The move aims to boost local grain exports, as the year shows wheat and corn shipments heavily routed through larger ports and New Orleans seeks to become a primary grain market.

New Orleans New York New Orleann New Orleans ix New York Times

Deaths and Funerals Notice for Mrs Nettie Henry of Kansas City

Mrs Nettie Henry of Kansas City dies at home on Topeka Avenue from organic heart trouble. Body sent to Gitson for interment. funeral details pending. Also notes Francis Jett 9, interment in Topeka Cemetery. Clovin Hhle dies of fever with funeral held earlier today.

Mra Nettie Ie Henry Kansas City Topeka Priday Gitson Francis A. Jett Ber Dome Elscoin Mt Selec Clovin Hh Imle O'Chiek

Local Services And Notices In A Town

Local brief itemizes Sunday services at Belvete school house with 4 15 o clock sermon and 3 15 Sunday School. Mentions moves purchases and appointments including Maine of Pratt now in Toreka, Libbie Clary visiting Kansas City, Geo B Peck department, brick contractor talks, Metcalf return to Lawrence, school opens Thursday, teachers meeting, and a Swedish church lecture on The Coming of Christ. Also notes Chicago mayor invitation, Monday school chess, and Topeka tree employment report with August figures.

Belvete School RT. Maine Pratt Toreka Taylor Reat Haine Mim Libbie Clary Huchanan Kansas City Geo. B. Peck Neason Shich James Ram~rey City Broneer Jamis McCabe Tony Mina Helen Metcalf sRer Mra Metcalf Lawrence Christ Mergundthat Satrom Carter Harrison Chicago Besant Hunt Colorado Martindals Tyler Street Cora DeLong Mie Ema Stafford Pearl Raber Mae Carnie J. E Mercer Mira Hazel Reet Fred Walker Georgi Garre

Unsuitable Fragments From Vintage Ad Text This Item

Fragmentary OCR reading shows disjointed phrasing about nervousness sleep trouble and kidneys with questionable archaic medical claims. The text references Hood's Sarsaparilla and phrases like reins in year bodding the fetus but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Hood

Crawford Promises Quiet Theatre Growth in St Louis

L M Crawford, manager of Crawford circuit houses gear for Grant Paynoes ety mrt, discusses a new theater in a growing part of St Louis. He praises the venue as cool, safe, and genteel, promising a splendid year with a big New York attraction for the summer and fair.

L. M. Crawford Crawford St. Louis New York

Delayed by Rains on Fair Grounds Line Progress

Rain delays hinder street railway work as crews push to complete the fair grounds line before the event. Patten predicts cars may run by Monday morning. Rebuilding may extend along Kansas Avenue but is unlikely to be ballasted for about a week. Work will continue through tomorrow.

Fair Grounds Patten Merow

Farewell Services At First Baptist Church

The First Baptist church holds farewell prayer meeting Thursday and a reception, with Sunday to be the last day in the old building. Communion will follow the morning service. Dr Crimner will speak on Old Things Are Passed Away in the morning and All Things Are Become New in the evening. Tabernacle work at Tenth and Jackson will begin early next week as the temporary home.

First Baptist Church de. Crimner Tabernacle Tenth and Jackson

Washington in London and a statue of Queen Victoria

A chaotic summary of debates in The Saturday Review and Ontario loyalists over erecting a Washington statue in Britain and the implications for Anglo American ties. The piece cites Joseph Choate, Canadian sentiment, and fears of revolutionary symbolism in a provocative cross Atlantic proposal.

Washington London Joseph Hodges Choate Queen Victoria Bowe Wre Ontario Westminster Abbey George Weastington Great Saturday Review Ontario Logatists Wolfe Tone South Amfrica Yengland Haripers Weekly

Hastily Made Citizens and the Immigration Question

A New York Journal of Commerce opinion argues political over economic concerns drive alien immigration. It warns against granting suffrage to rapidly naturalized foreigners lacking language and civic knowledge, noting their alienation from U S institutions and the risk to democratic duties.

New York Journal of Commerce

Five Inches of Rain in St Paul and Statewide

A severe rainstorm swept St Paul and much of the state last night. Officials reported five inches of rain in the 18 hours ending 7 p.m., washing sand across streets and hindering streetcar service. The report notes weather disruption and mentions a rest area for ladies at Best Place and other details at the fair grounds.

St. Paul, Minn St. Paul W. Tv Fair Grounds Sratyueay Ae

Fearful Odds Against Him Bedridden Soldier J J Havens

An old soldier named J J Havens is described as bedridden and destitute, alone and tormented by disease. Doctors and medicine failed to help, and he sought care from a healer who claimed to offer a road to complete recovery. The account portrays his frail condition and the desperate struggle for relief.

Stich J.J. Havens Kireine Enges

Growth of American Schools and Development of Taste

A fragment from American architecture discourse discusses how U K and English models shaped early U S building taste. It notes Washington D C landmarks, White House and city hall, credits English influence and cites the American Institute’s push to preserve historic monuments and secure a permanent Washington home, the New Post site.

Royal Gold Royal Institute of British Ian Hele Christoper Wren White House City Hall City of Washington Casital Jai Hadtfeld England Institute Public Service New Post

Fifty five essays contest at Vinewood park stakes

Forty five essays were submitted for prizes offered by Vinewood park management for best description of Vinewood park. Judges are reading manuscripts to decide the top three. Prizes include gold coins and a Book of street cars.

Nccessys Vinewood Park Pirat

Cold storage hens and egg preservation details

An article discusses cold storage for eggs, noting price controls, future consumption growth, and a 100 year old method using light. It compares outdated lamps to modern electric lighting, explains egg freshness tests by eye, and outlines February storage start and August spoilage. It also describes packing house temperatures near 30 degrees and brine circulation, stressing cleanliness and sorting stale from fresh eggs.

Dresden Emer Middle States New York Tribune

The Thermometer Scale and Its History

A brief overview traces the thermometer’s origins from Newton and Fahrenheit to modern divisions. It notes Newton’s body heat basis, Fahrenheit’s refinements, and the 12, 24, and 4-part divisions leading to the current scale. Also mentions related notes on livestock losses from hydrophobia in Independence Kansas.

Ieee Sir Isaac Newton Harting Newton Etikain

Mad dog kills Kelley’s hound amid cattle scare report

Fragmentary notes recount a dog owned by Mr Kelley going mad and being killed after biting cattle, with mention of returning to a scene. New York dispatch cites United States news and rising casualty counts in the Philippines as bodies are recovered. text references medicines and remedies for minor injuries.

Kelley New York United States Manila Philippine Islands

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