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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
5
The edition covers full Associated Press wire reports with economic and political analysis. It cites statements on Turkey and China, Lipton, and domestic fiscal issues, including railroad commissions, tariffs, consumer prices, and crop values. It notes New York and Chicago offices, and mentions Kansas topics like taxes and city council costs.
City officials weigh a dog tax to fundneeded city finances with a suggested annual fee of one dollar per dog. Proponents argue dogs are a city luxury and all dogs deserve equal taxation, while critics warn of fiscal strain on residents and officials.
Fragmented remarks recount how coal confiscation policy emerged and failed in the senate and house. Officials argue railroads cannot seize coal and warn of winter hardship from shortages. They note a ban proposal died after conference and that legal remedies remained unsettled amid public strain from coal shortages.
A newspaper voice laments the case of a Topeka youth nicknamed Smoke Williams. The piece condemns his rise from idle years to serious offenses and notes his likely penitentiary sentence. It reflects on family neglect and warns other youths to work. The author argues the boy might have become a useful citizen with proper guidance.
A western Kansas farmer in Graham County reports earnings of 1,000 from this year's wheat crop. The story highlights decades of drought, persistence, and eventual prosperity as families stayed, farmed through hardship, and rebuilt with better yields and improved herds and cattle.
A partial OCR fragment mentions the Lehigh Valley railroad and travel terms with unclear names. It references New York and possibly Mount Fort term variants, but provides no complete facts or events to describe.
A jumble of small town notes from Chanute, Clay Center, Cherryvale, Leavenworth and other cities recounts fair weather, crowds, fights, thefts, and curiosities. Stories mention a Burlington firm’s compressed air device, a two year old Atchison child, corn ears in Cloud county, a six month old in Leavenworth, and a silk hat wearing citizen in Arkansas City.
A jumbled excerpt discusses social pretensions and moral judgments across gender roles and class. It critiques illusions of perfection, warns against excessive restraint, and reflects on the burdens of domestic life and status in a controversial, era-tinged voice.
A Philadelphia Record fragment presents Quaker reflections on women jewelry and social folly. It moves to a New York Press bachelor sketch detailing finances fashion and the gendered view of loss and sympathy in everyday life.
A Sept 1 fire at the Broadway National Bank Building on Notthroad Way near Park Place caused a basement explosion and a rapid blaze that climbed to the roof. Fire crews confined the seven story interior to prevent spread to nearby structures. The bank had recently moved to new quarters and the building is among the oldest in the area. For rent notice follows.
A damaged ad copy touts Dr Fenner’s Kidney and Backache Cure as a solution for back pain kidney ache and scalding urine. It cites customer G Wagoner of Knokeville praising relief after years of suffering and urges readers to ask druggists for the Cook Book including mention of St. Vitus’s Dance and a one dollar price.
A brief query asks for the source of typhoid disease and how it is transmitted. It highlights concern over causes and urges public understanding of infection pathways and prevention.
A citywide typhoid and malaria response is shaped by the Christian Endeavor societies of First Congregational Church. They call for a systematic inquiry into water, dairies, ice cream, fountains, and food sources, demanding public notification of sanitation gaps and urging boiled water use while awaiting expert help.
Fragmentary OCR text references Chicago and appendicitis with disjoint phrases about individuals named Thomas and Nicholas. The passage lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable events, offering only scattered mentions of medical conditions and unnamed statements.
Unclear OCR text references Dickey Dunn linked to state fair management and others. Mentions Mrs Dun and Knights of Columbus affiliation. disjointed phrases suggest a peripheral report on local figures and community groups with unclear actions or outcomes.
Dunn offered to sell advertising space on the fair programme and collected advances from merchants but failed to pay for contracts. He solicited more ads, borrowed money, and sold a programme page to fund travel and fled to Chicago after two months, leaving debts and unreturned funds.
A five story telephone building at Sixth and Wyandotts in Kansas City caught fire and burned completely. Toll boards and the main switchboard were damaged disabling local service for at least 30 days and likely two to three months. Loss to building and apparatus about 150,000 dollars, insured. Origin of the fire unknown.
The government forecast reports partly cloudy skies with frost overnight and continued cold daytime conditions for Kansas. Morning clouds persist except in the northwest with temperatures 4 to 12 degrees lower than yesterday. light frosts in central counties and northwest highs around 82 degrees in one locale, with varied daily readings across the state.
In district court today Judge Hazen sentenced Homer Woodcock, a youth farmer near Pauline, to one year in jail and a fine of IG for killing or mutilating livestock. The judge lamented the defective law and warned of further actions after his sentence. Also found guilty was Anthony Peacher for firing at a Union Pacific train near North Topeka, with sentencing pending. Tom Davis and Lennie Williams were on trial for burglary and larceny after a store break-in near North Topeka, with one suspect caught by a watchman and the other fleeing.
Cripple Creek reports Col Sept H Adjutant General Bell will appear in the grand court on Friday to answer a habeas corpus writ. The case revolves around four prisoners and asserts the governor’s troops govern the militia system in Colorado. Hell argues inhabitants are subject to articles of war and militia control.
Tickets priced 14.00 cover travel via Rock Island System with final return limit on October 5 from Chicago. Tickets available September 26 and 27 through Rock Island agents. Balira tickets bought and sold at Dutton House.
New York reports the Sylph arriving at Helix Island after a gale off Cutter Wey and Hell Gate. Rain, high winds and rough seas forced passengers below deck. A tow boat sank a three masted schooner near Willetts Point. Despite plans to continue to Bills Inland, officers advised against further voyage. landing at Hilix Island proved impossible due to rough conditions.
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrived at Sofia from Euxinograd. A semi official statement notes Turkish atrocities prompt hopes Adrianople will be depopulated by Christians. Beirut reports say Macendonian insurgents hold their own, inflicting Turkish defeats near Morihova and Melnik. Monastir authorities bar foreign correspondents citing safety. Sultan reportedly annoyed by Albanian troops being sent to Adrianople.
A collection of sermon excerpts from Rev. Ei t Ph Fullerton Rev. Dr. Geo. Dr. Larimer Rev. Frank G. Tyrell Rev. J. F. Mietz and others, urging faith through the cross, fireproof manhood, hope as an agency of victory, Sabbath rest, American religious unity, and the role of science in faith, with calls for church unity, moral endurance, and practical Christian living.
Cited sermons from Rev. Charles R. Malay Rev. Dr. E R Donehoo and others discuss using opportunities under divine decrees and the spirit of calm as paths to victory. They emphasize God guiding outcomes and the need to keep hearts open to divine influence for a righteous and successful life.
Local notes show Mrs Joe Schelowke of St Marys visiting daughter Mrs W Anderson. Enos and Harry Schebowke of St Marys visiting the Anderson family. Knight of Markesan visiting his brother, a commission clerk. Sante Fe train service offered in mid September with round trip fares and dates listed.
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