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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
6
Mrs Kampelman of 2617 Rutger Street St Louis Missouri describes long suffering from smothering sensations and joint soreness. She credits Paine's Celery Compound with curing her after finishing one bottle, saying she feels well again and her housework is easier.
New York officials face a threatened general strike as Wonunton workmen on school buildings discuss immediate discharge. Unions demand verified compliance after July delays, jeopardizing roughly 70,000 students' access to classrooms. About fifty jobs at stake, with many workers poised to quit if demands are unmet.
The article reviews a New Crawford production featuring Herrmann and Carle, praising the conjuror's son as he learns from his father’s craft. It highlights Mr Carle's entertaining display, the ensemble's talent, and the troupe’s cohesive performance in the show The Tendermom at the New Crawford Friday night.
The New Crawford presents a Sunday night draw for the drama show and a Monday night Tiger Lilies company performance. A vaudeville act and two act musical comedy are listed with Howe, Herry and Walters billed as extra features in the program.
The Maronic building will receive a modern fire escape to be installed by October 20 for the Spotted Tite reunion. A rear stairway will connect all floors with landings. the bottom is raised only when needed. Steel shutters on outside windows will be operable from the bottom, and a standpipe with hose connections will serve each floor for rapid fire reach.
Washburn college trustees completed the purchase of the J C Cooper mineral collection on Tuesday. The items will be displayed on the second floor of the library building with the entire wing dedicated to minerals. Experts compare the Cooper collection with a Colorado University set costing 15000 and deem it equally valuable, assembled by J C Cooper of the Rockland Land Department over many years.
The New York Botanical Garden totals its world ranking after ten expeditions to the West Indies and nearby regions. About 6,000 new specimens and several hundred new species were gathered, boosting the collection to fourth in world botanical exhibits. An agent is in the Philippines, while another expedition works with the insular forestry and agriculture bureau to secure island plant material.
A 30-A committee of the stockholders of the American Malt Ing company sent out circulars to 1,200 shareholders seeking proxies for the annual meeting in Darney City on November 12. The request is endorsed by holders claiming to represent nearly 75,000 shares, with 19 voting against a reorganization proposal.
West SideHeading club hosts a war party for Clement Smiths tenth wedding anniversary at their Polk home. Wedding guests and society figures, including Miss Harriet Jones and various regional socialites, gather for rehearsals and upcoming ceremonies. Continues with engagements, travel, openings, and club events across town.
Bethany College attends a Thursday afternoon meeting at the Episcopal diocese school for young ladies with George Willett of 1622 Went Street.
A new plan at the New Crawford theater allows patrons to reserve seats for any performance by sending a written order with cash. Orders are numbered and tickets are mailed or held for pickup three days before each show. The system, already used at the Oliver theater, improves speed and avoids long overnight lineups.
County Attorney Ole Hungate holds the record for a pelican shot at Lake View. The bird measured eight feet six inches from tip to tip of the wings and Hungate plans to have it mounted. He says the hit looked like a snow drift and he was badly scared during the shot.
Dr A Magaw challenges Dr McParland’s claim that he is a poor lawyer, saying he will enter the ministry only when convinced the statement is true. Also notes YMCA appeal for Macedonian relief and prayers, a Saratoga fire report disclaims incen diary motive, a Byron bank robbery yields $2000, and Washiney College appoints a new matron after a death.
North Topeka column notes items for Kimball Printings at 13 West North Kansas Avenue. Nicholson to arrange coal with See See Nicholson. J F McAfee travels to Kansas City for repairs on the Methodist parsonage begins. Mrs Txsne Sheete will shop in Eanes City Thursday. City crew works on alleys west of Kansas Avenue. Charles Alexander home from brief visit to mother in Bolton. George Baird to leave for Gimmtock Kan for tin work. Mr and Mrs A B Hodge and children return from visit to Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs David Roller back from Illinois and Indiana. Dr Plummer at 14 Quincy Street says next house shall be built with pulp on Biles. W C to host social this evening at Kansas Avenue ME church with good program. Malt Carrier Swearenger granted long-service increase. Carl Sedan takes vacation from Arnold Drug. he stepped on a nail at work and today cannot come downtown. M C Moore left for Inxie and Leavenworth to visit relatives. On return Topeka will have Mrs Hon end danger again with Frank Heyden family at 1107 Jackson Street for winter stay.
Kansas City September convention of the International Association of Structural Iron and Bridge Workers votes unanimously to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. Secretary ordered to apply for charter. Proceedings hint at factional strife between Parks and anti Parks, with key resolutions postponed. A rejected split across New York locals and a plan to pressure Western roads on wages are also noted.
Richards ex deputy United States marshal was today sentenced to 18 years in the penitentiary for robbing the home of Mrs Sarah Sullivan at Hamilton Ta The case highlights crime in the region with Richards identified as the defendant in a major burglary.
A gas explosion at an off well in Monticallo Kentucky today burned two men, John Adams and Thomas Marsh, to death, while Joseph Marsh was fatally injured. The incident occurred as workers were present at the site, authorities reported.
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