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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1903
Page
2
The Topeka school board presents an expansion policy to close a long standing deficit. Improvements include reconstruction after a fire and new building projects raising capacity. Enrollment grew from about 7,000 to nearly 7,900 as facilities were expanded and heating plants replaced.
Beginning Oct 1 we will receive freeh oysters directly from shuckers in Baltimore. We will supply customers with the finest Chesapeake Bay stock stored in a patent oyster box that keeps them cold without contact with ice, preserving purity and flavor. The universal dilution talk does not apply to us or our oysters.
The unsent death of W. S. Smith is reported with details of his career from New York to Topeka. He worked with Wilder on insurance and publishing ventures, later joining Paul Hudson in the Modern Mexican office. His illness lasted about three weeks, with no burial arrangements yet announced. The report notes surviving relatives including brother Harry Smith and Supreme Court Justice J. W. KR. Smith.
Coram official Haynes estimates that windout of tax rebates on damaged property will total about 800,008 in valuation and reduce the general revenue fund by roughly 1500. He cautions figures are rough as applications and allowances are not yet extended and the exact loss across funds is not determinable.
The Chicago Great Western Railway will on October sell the one third fare for a trip from Indianapolis to Sept into, Dayton, Toledo, Sandusky, Springfield, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Indianapolis and all intermediate points in Ohio and Indiana. For information apply at the agency. Also note a remedy claim for summer camp, Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry.
Two men were involved in a street fight that ended with both parties arrested. Police report a brawl broke out, resulting in injuries and subsequent detention of the two combatants by local authorities.
In Topeka a prisoner named Dit and the jailer Morgan sought a doctor after a search for Storrs. John Patterson, a Black man, left the jail as officers watched. A doctor arrived, the prisoner had bromidia not poison, and the episode stalled on a Sunday.
A chaotic courtroom scene centers on John Patterson, linked to the late William Patterson, described as a professional homicidist. The piece notes police and press targets, a patrol wager, and renewed emphasis on circuit court rulings shaping joint parking enforcement. The city council appears to be pushing a broader crackdown.
A Bis content marketing note proclaims Mi-o-na’s cure for dyspepsia and describes Bowley & Snow selling the product under a bond promising a refund if customers report relief. The text touts freedom from stomach troubles, increased energy, and restored health as proof.
Guarantee bond states refund policy for a purchase, asserting if the buyer confirms no price increase and freedom from stomach troubles, a refund will be issued. Signed by Rowley and Snow.
An unreadable OCR fragment portrays a personal letter discussing love for another, a move to a new job, and messages of friendship. It references Ed Wiles, Ken Mey, and a neighbor, with thanks and apologies scattered amid garbled text about writing, seeing, and future plans.
Low rates advertised from Kansas City toward Chicago via the Great Western Railway with IAS to Billings Montana and connections to Livingston Hinsdal Helena Butte Portland Seattle and Washington. Tickets on sale through November 29 inclusive, with superior service and modern equipment. Apply Geo We Lincoln TP A ut West ti St Kansas City Mo.
Six council members led by Weber urge City Engineer to issue a permit for excavating a double track on Thirteenth Street from Jackson to Fillmore with single track to Fillmore. The move spares west block but alarms residents fearing devaluation of property and wider plans. Work to start Tuesday, with bids to rush installation amid possible injunctions.
Citizens discuss widening Thirteenth Street to allow more space for car tracks while balancing parking and shade trees. A compromise would authorize double tracking to Fillmore and single tracking onward, aiming to avert lawsuits from residents and determine the validity of the company's blanket franchise.
Members of Walnut Grove Methodist church joined a service at the First M. and church yesterday morning to celebrate relocating remodeling and funding their new site about three blocks northeast of the fair grounds The project cost about 24000 with Walnut Grove contributing all but 10s The First church yesterday gave about 700 toward the balance Dr Wilcox of Colorado Springs preached at the Walnut Grove church in the morning and again at night and will lecture there to aid the church fundraiser
Merlin G. Cook of Kansas completes graduation from the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. A native of Ingaya county, he is the first from the district to graduate and son of A. Cook, a government office employee. He earned his appointment through a competitive exam and will enter service as a naval officer.
The W. A. L. Thompson hardware store last week sold thirty five Majestic ranges due to unusually active advertising. Store management noted strong customer turnout and a brisk sales pace, with coffee served to shoppers and a distinct dining emphasis amid the display.
Illinois Central reports a net income of 2,000,780 after interest and fund adjustments. Revenue from lands and investments totals yield 3,405,217 with total income over expenses at 13,068,121. Available funds carry 11,561,560 with dividends increased to 1,702,400 and betterments planned to balance bond costs.
The article notes river water levels allow soundings for rebuilding four bridges. County commissioners will hire a bridge expert to work with the county surveyor to determine the old bridge locations. Once plans are done, bids will be invited, aiming to start work next month and complete all by spring.
Rear Admiral Casper commanding the northern Asiatic squadron has joined the navy department after the death yesterday at the hospital of Commander E M Hughes. He had been assigned to the Asiatic station last November in command of the gunboat Annapolis. He entered service in 1865 and received an increase in grade for commendable service.
Bids for 1200 feet of macadam on West Sixth Avenue are to be received October 1 by commissioners as the original contractor Wey will finish all but 1200 feet within a week or ten days if weather permits A special term of the United States district court may be held in November to dispose of secondary criminal cases New Haven appoints a receiver for a company connected with the Crescent State line details incomplete
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