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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1903

Page

12

Police Jottings Noisy Bottoms Stir Dramatic Night

Police report a disturbance during fair week in the Bottoms as cocaine fiends cause trouble. Thomas Cooper tried to kill his partner with a bat but only damaged furniture. he was found with a large cocaine binge by the river and resisted arrest. Abe Henderson chased him to safety. Cooper denies imminent danger.

Abe Henderson Tom Cooper Min Wright Bee Adams Abe Cooper

Low One Way Settlers Rates to the Northwest and California

An old newspaper item discusses low one way settlers rates to the Northwest and California, praising the Burlington route with its main Vinew ard free chair cars. It mentions homesteads, excursions, and travel to ports via Montana and the Pacific Northwest, along with references to police incidents and local events during fair week.

Northwest California Burlington Denver Iilings St. Paul Burlington- Eeeseeen Pacifis Anaes Montana Porst Sound

Bolton Methodist Dedicates New Pipe Organ Worth 3000

A pipe organ concert marks the Bolton Methodist church dedicating a new three thousand dollar instrument. W F Boch presided with speakers and a program featuring sacred pieces, supplied by the W F Roehr Music Company of the city.

Bolton Methodiste Nes W. F Boch Fislen Howe Papper W. F. Roehr ‘Music Company

Danbury Hat Makers Sue Labor Leaders Under Sherman Law

D E Lowe & Co of Danbury has filed suit in the United States district court alleging a nationwide boycott and strike action by American Federation of Labor and United Hatters of North America officers and 539 members after the firm refused union demands in 1901. Damages of 240,000 are sought under Sherman anti trust law.

Bridgeport United States D. E Lowe & Co Danbury American Federation of Labor United Hatters of North America Canade

Tragic Train Death of 17 Year Old Johnson

A seventeen year old named Johnson, son of Gus Johnson the Santa Fe blacksmith, living at 1 Hancock Street, was killed by a passing train near Enth Street. He slipped and fell between the cars, was dragged, and the wheels severed his body. He had a good reputation and was visiting Taylors nursery before the tragedy.

Enth Street The Gus Johnson Santa Fe Hancock Street Taylors Nursery

Society Notes and Relief Efforts Across Kansas

State Mine production rose in Kansas with coal output surpassing five million tons last year. Local charity efforts include flood relief, school book purchases for district pupils, and a clothing drive organized by clubwomen and the social settlement. A series of society events feature fundraisers and social gatherings for young women and notable residents.

State Kansas Huron Davidson C. F. Spencer Mime Troutman Coral Lewis Kinsley State Federation Toveka Mra Horton Federation

Kansas Exposition Building Nearing Completion Plans for Celebration

Kansas commission weighs a celebration for the St Louis exposition as the building nears completion with talks of a public program. Prominent Kansans may attend with speeches by senators and congressmen and other features to follow if interest grows. The initiative parallels other states showcasing their completed facilities at the event.

Kansas St. Louis, Exposition Kansas Commission Homer Topeka

Local residents return from Pacific coast trip and visits

An assortment of townspeople recounts recent travels and visits. Mrs. WJ Reed returns from Los Angeles and Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Morris, from Pasadena Redondo Beach, plan to return by Thursday. Others, including Mrs. Frenl apAmen and Grace, resume daily routines after weeks away in California and Missouri.

Bie Tom Hais Tope State University Helen H. B. Hogeboom Helen Hogeboom Irma Doster Paul D. Boeke W. Ho Reed Beatae Rere Reed Los Angeles Cal W.H. Morris Pasadena Redondo Beach B. Payne Mattie Roy Celia Ron Grace Ee Sae Frenl Tenth Avenue West Carthage Gilse Dilite Todd Kanjsan City Mies Mies Blanche Todd

Women Call for Senate Inquiry on Senator Smoot

Chicago record reports that a group of women urges the senate to investigate charges against Smoot. They argue expulsion if polygamy is proven, while noting grounds for removal exist regardless of the form of polygamy. They cite Mormon church claims of divine authority over members in civil matters.

Chicago Record-Herald Cmt Senate Smoot

No Truant Officers Yet In Topeka And County

No truant officer appointed for Topeka or the city by the school board yet. County Superintendent of Education Wright will appoint the county officer after October. Russell Bast Go and Russell, colored, were convicted in district court Friday of larceny from a son. Russell took two old watches from Potawatomi Indian and has begun serving time at the penitentiary.

Topekst Wright Sussell Bast Russell Colired

Four Baskets of Silver Linked to Papal Heirs

Rome reports that after the death of the brother of the late cardinal, Leo ordered the renunciation of claims to compensation. Now the cardinal’s heirs present a request to the late pope’s apartment, claiming four baskets of silver belonging to Giuseppe, never opened since his death and allegedly forgotten by Pope Leo.

Rome Giuecen Leo Chers Giusseppe

Lipton Party Leaves New York for Adirondacks Camp

Sir Thomas Lipton with the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury and guests depart New York by special car for Camp Kilkarn at Timothy L. Woodruff’s Adirondack camp for four days, then proceed westward visiting Buffalo and ex-Francis’s city on the route, with a return to New York expected late in the month.

New York Thomas Lipton Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury Timothy L. Woodruff Adirondacks Camp Kilkarn Buffalo Francis City

Refused a Lease Over Sold Pictures at Royal Opera House

A lease denial cites an owner who sold pictures of Crown Louise Bertin as the reason. The Testeurent attachment at Dresden's Royal Opera House is noted. a French tutor Giron and her children are mentioned in connection with occupancy. A London dispatch reports the White Star Line over a new twin screw steamer Columbus built at Belfast and inquiry results indicating no new information to communicate.

Louise Bertin Royalopera Dresden Giron London White Star Columbus Belfast White Star Line

Rome sermon favors Catholic University in Washington brief

A fragment from Rome dated September 12 notes a brief in favor of the Catholic University at Washington. The document references the Rev Dennis Ell as rector and mentions an 17 anthracite item connected to the matter.

Rome Dennisell Catholic Univers Cath University At Washington

Charm remedy sold in multiple piles by Joseph Merlminey

Historical note states charm remedy sold in six piles by Joseph Merlminey with uncertain phrasing and recommendations about long-term satisfaction and effectiveness. The fragment mentions buyer confidence and repeated endorsement though text readability is poor.

Deutsche Geschichte challenges makers of history

A review notes the work Deutsche Geschichte breaks from the view that history centers on princes and heroes. It emphasizes studying city and village records to reveal people’s lives and social forces, offering a revolutionary scope that spans all aspects of intellectual and physical activity.

Kulturgeschichte Lamprecht’ Cietm Eedenee Ranke Gras Stadt Dorf Rankinser

Phaseipnia Mint Faces Long Run At One Cent Price

In Phhaseipnia the mint has produced large coin volumes for a year amid rising demand. The plant shipped about 200,000,353 one cent coins over the last five years and produced $9,600 in coinage between July 2 and June 1, 2068.

Phhaseipnia Crate Anes Pla Orly Yarinue

Repair pysara Congress Leicester meeting today

A session of the Trade Union movement gathers in Leicester to attend the election meeting. Delegates from several groups aim to support the Aimertohm Federation and its plans for broader cooperation.

Pysara Congress Leicester Tne Trade i Aimertohm

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