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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1903
Page
5
This Topeka State Journal page, attributed to Frank & Maclenman, mixes traffic woes with labor strife and political notes. It reports a Furks worker quarrel being settled, rail track work on streetcars, and city council hires tied to the railway. It also mentions arrests, court cases, and editorials on national issues, including Macedonia and public life in Kansas.
A controversial critique argues Mayor Gilbert tolerates gambling houses and lawbreaking. The piece compares his stance to law contempt, warning that police inaction would erode public welfare and legal order in Kansas City.
A Tacoma Ledger report recounts a case where a Mexican father faced a fine for employing a child beyond legal hours. The court rejected his defense and upheld the law’s protection, warning against exploiting household help. The piece includes broader commentary on child labor laws and social conduct.
Fragmented excerpt from a 19th century column discussing autumn mood and happiness. It touches on reputation, plagiarism, and moral reflections with garbled phrases and mixed references likely from a Detroit press wire. The tone mimics literary reflections rather than a clear news item.
An American traveler recalls a five week voyage aboard a grand ocean liner. He describes ship life from bustling decks to the captain’s role, cabin classes, onboard customs, dining, music, and crowded public rooms, noting the ship as a moving city with 2024 aboard, a record baggage load, and interactions with staff and fellow travelers before docking in an old harbor tied to historic voyages.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Wood's Sarsaparilla as a radical, permanent remedy boosting strength peace and health. It promises relief from suffering, claiming the product clears the system and delivers dramatic overall wellness.
A fragmentary column mocks social pretensions and daily habits through aphorisms on money, marriage, work, and public life. It parodies quotes about fares, wives, tailors, and political harmony, mentioning figures like Morrill and Blanton and alluding to reform era behavior.
The fragmentary text recalls Mr Grland and Mr Strmneen with scattered quotes and memory. It includes garbled notes on a pickle and spice preparation, bottle labeling, and a reference to Frank Dasiela and a Monday night event. The passage contains many misspellings and unclear context.
The readable fragments suggest anticipation of a football or similar game with possible lineup details. Names and positions are unclear, but the item indicates an expected formation or expected players to start. The text references a coach or team, with phrases about halves and lineups, though specifics are obscured.
The Exceledor Coke and Gas company filed with the city clerk a six month net earnings for MX owners from January 1 to July 1 19 percent totaling $2404.67. The document includes a detailed income and expenditures statement with items such as repairs meters and purifying material.
A Detroit dispatch reports rioters bombarding the militia at the works in Sault Ste Marie. Soldiers, under bombardment with stones and missiles, had not fired as of the latest dispatch.
A garbled digest of social quips and old adage snippets about trust, appearance, bargaining, and gender roles. It hints at caution in relationships and self awareness, with clipped phrases and misheard lines from a Chicago print.
The Topeka High football team scheduled a key season game against Central High School of Kansas City at Washburn Park this Saturday. Last year Kansas City defeated Topeka, and local circles view the upcoming matchup as a prime test for both programs. The article praises the leadership and efforts of a long-serving coach credited with building a strong squad at Topeka.
Fragmented contest for the county board vacancy unfolds with commissioners Har fon Haynes and Clerk Newman circling a successor to Silas Rain all three vying for favor. Rumors swirl around Charles Curt day, Stellary town, and talks of Sterne as a compromise candidate while hearings delay the vote amid scattered support and party maneuvering.
In Peoria on September 25 two trespass suits were filed by the American Spirits Manufacturing Company against the Glucose Trust and another entity. The cases seek damages of 500 and 20,000 dollars respectively over alleged property interference and building use.
Dr Tda Barnes is away on a short trip. Miss Elia Dale of Kansas City visiting, J M Snell in town visiting friends. Brighorm to Wichite Weane May on short business. Ceramic club to meet with Men Knowles at 230 pc. J W Robinson of Tebt pot de Marshall went to Chicago. Deputy US Marshal FB Plenniken returned from court in Oregon. Edith Boyce and H Keith of Kansas took Brown from First Christian church.
Fragmentary obituary item notes the death of Jann La Starr of Uscue Street with a funeral set for Tuesday at 3 o'clock.
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