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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
8
A meeting of furnace potato interests in the northern district favors a 420 percent reduction in production to curb pletron overage. Authorities expect adoption and full enforcement across Pittodh Cleveland and nearby states, with nationwide impact discussed at a forthcoming weekly gathering.
Disjointed OCR text reports MESS ANTHONY PLAYS and Western favorite in a golf contest on Wheaton Links with references to Merion Creche, ten-day events, and weather portents. It also mentions Anthony as a top contender for national honors and various parish and archdiocese notes tied to Catholic education centennial celebrations and a large student body.
A fragmented Wichita item notes deaths including Mac Burns and Wikie Bate in a September fire. It mentions Dr Bims and W G Careey, Annie Etreble hurt, Mrs Davis improving, and Kent 28 noting a person named Quinn died while Teran Davin rested and improved.
A society dinner honored Miss Harriet Jones and Mr. Dick Alden as they prepare for nuptials. Guests included prominent locals and out of town visitors with yellow and white decorations planned for the church and reception venues.
City officials clash as the Board of Health refuses to fund water analysis at schools and calls for a full revision of city health laws. Dr Storrs pushes secrecy and control, while the Board of Education and Finance chair criticise lack of transparency and demand accountability, including public reporting of disease cases.
Chicago Sept 24 hotel thieves were surprised at work in the Shermur House Inday. One thief was captured after a rolling bout in the corridor. Clerk Herring reported a well dressed man from Fort Wayne grappled with a suspect as they fled rooms. Jewelry worth 2500 and 250 in money were found on Worth, a coal merchant. second thief Charles Foster of Windsor is sought.
Fragmentary text from Menasha Wisconsin references several men including John Gamb sui William Gembeki and John Pred Prick weed, mentioning trials from one to twenty years. It notes Lad y afternons in eastbest for whe lmer county ten gather hickory Sau bad and that no further word has been heard.
Paris dispatches report General Sakharov may succeed Kuropatkin as war minister in Russia as military policy shifts in the Far East and Europe. Rumors in St Petersburg link Kuropatkin to a Caucasus post while Hobrickoff, Finland’s governor, could become war minister. Meanwhile a local burglary case unfolds as Kart Fonts faces district court after alleged theft from Mrs. Foutz in Crawford Flats. Felix faces burglary charges for stealing items during the family’s absence. Special notice mentions Mr. George Mayer and actions by Mayer & Kerns amid a fever outbreak affecting operations and service.
Fragmentary ad style note stating sale of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mentions satisfaction and a few incoherent phrases. Dates and ticket references appear, with unclear timelines spanning September to October. No clear individuals or organizations fully identifiable from the readable text.
Kansas City dispatch reports a tense session of the Structural Iron and Bridge Workers convention with President Frank Buchanan’s followers claiming momentum for re election. factions led by Samuel Parks and ‘Helles’ assert the contest will be decided by Friday or Saturday as Buchanan contemplates stepping down to let the majority rule.
Grand Master A. M. Johnson of the Odd Fellows plans a Hutchinson visit to confer with Pastor D. W. Kene about a defalcation case from nearly two years ago. Kent, living quietly in Hutchinson for a year after Costa Rica, faced a $6,600 shortfall plus costs over book checks. Mrs. Kent forfeited horses and a farm to settle matters, with limited recovery from a bond and no aid from the security company.
County Attorney Hungate will attempt to prosecute Wawer cases in district court next week. The docket includes Bronte W. A. Vierman versus Jonken and W Liaythe charged with perjury in connection with a matter near Vinewood. The judge has set hearings as the city proceeds with cases involving the Cossack system in military drill context.
Salt Lake City council approves unanimous vote for terminal facilities. The plan outlines a one million expenditure affecting city infrastructure and public works. In related notes, Emporia Normals defeat St. Marys 45 to 0 in a rival contest.
Lemuel Forsha of Reno County travels from Kanara City on his fat cattle market run. He notes prices are two dollars per hundred lower than a year ago as supply grows and buyers dwindle, blaming no single packer but a broad market squeeze. Forsha expects further declines next year and warns many feeders hold stock awaiting lower prices.
North Topeka column notes C French from Silver Lake and William Brandon of Kansas City visiting, Mrs J Haynes improving, Rev and Mrs J J away visiting children in Herington, baker Gaonies Mayer recovering from typhoid, Bremby church event set for Thursday at Mrs A J Arnold’s home, Y W C A reception planned, Byron Steward dies near his home, Frank Steward and C D Myers linked relatives, Antity lodge K of P discusses furnishing costs for Philippines trip, A B R Rose dry goods stock arrives via Santa Fe and store to open in Barnatsby building after brief Abilene trip.
Colonel George W Veale and A J Nooney prepare to leave their offices as the executive council elected replacements. Captain J C Colland will succeed Veale in Miami county and A P Malthy will replace Nooney in another county. Veale cites Kelly’s renomination efforts and county support as factors influencing transfers.
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