02 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
1
Anti Smith forces rate I Will Go to him in the race for Great Rond nomination. Rumors center on Murdock as the favored choice with party leaders cautious but hopeful about the outcome. Local observers note tension as campaigns intensify ahead of the decision.
Report from a heated convention where Judge Lobdell chaired and Tim Murdock's supporters pressed for control. Alliances formed around Ward lines, with talks of votes, temporary chairs, and possible late shifts as candidates sought to lock in county backing.
Mr Ware, pension commissioner, returns to Topeka today after leaving earlier this afternoon for Lawrence and Fort Scott.
The article praises Mr Wars Ware for exemplary work at the pension bureau. It notes his arrival home for a week of rest, then his swift return to Washington to continue handling pension cases with diligence. It highlights his long hours, focus on duties, and commitment amid national service pressures.
Reported from Washington the balloon voyage ended tragically as three aeronauts were fatally injured when a balloon broke away and the car descended violently. Captain Tolkeny and Lieutenant Kralpure sustained severe wounds. M. Kubik and another crewman were injured.
Partial OCR text reports a Trenton New Jersey April notice involving a railway and light company and an SRO authorization. The legible portion indicates regulatory action by the SRO with potential company names and dates but lacks full context or definitive actions.
Washington reports a 25 percent rise in monthly circulation for last year based on a comptroller’s statement. The data shows totals in the millions, with notes on deposits, bank shares, and the overall national circulation growth.
Report of a disturbance in Louiminle Kentucky where nine inmates and two others were involved. Inmates cried for help as guards intervened. One inmate, Sagdor the insther, was found severely injured while others were scattered or tossed.
A fragmentary report describes the shooting of the Russian consul in Mitrovites as part of fighting nearby. An Albanian sentry allegedly fired after the consul and Turkish escort, with guards tending to the wounded and a courier report reaching Albanian forces.
A gunman shot and killed Afonso Horton during a bank attack in Senta Mas on April 2. Cunmauhiy Robinson fired first, triggering a pursuit that ended with Horton’s death before police could intervene. Investigators seek a motive and any accomplices in this violent case.
Damaged by frost in Oklahoma and Texas limits peach yields. Weather reports indicate a colder pattern across the region, with possible continued effects on ripening fruit and farm readiness. Officials note late-season cold snaps disrupted growth, threatening early harvests in several counties.
Disjointed text contains references to a Spain Mexico protocol signed in Washington, April, and mentions of intergovernmental talks with officials like a Spaniel minister. Also notes telegraphic communications cut off and a New Jersey legislature adjournment. Contexts include U.S. actions in Central America and Woodmen convention planning in Leavenworth.
President Roosevelt steps from his train in Evanston and meets Mayor Patten amid cheering crowds. He addresses students at Northwestern and later receives an honorary degree at the University of Chicago before continuing his tour with a lunch and a planned visit to Morgan Park.
Secretary Root will deliver a prepared tariff address to the Home Market club of Boston to support administration policy ahead of Congress. The speech aims to justify protective tariffs, outline plans for revision two years hence, and contrast with Democratic opposition while stressing national prosperity and industrial growth.
A fragmentary report describes Pittehote Ps examining the scenery around a locomotive attached to a special train. The president, after about 50 minutes, alighted and walked briskly in front of the train as Rasheed noted his experience during the event.
President Roosevelt faces a choice in Iowa between Hull and Cummins for seating in the presidential party car. The dispute centers on which rival should occupy the remaining seat, with party factions pressing for advantage as the president travels to Des Moines.
Stockmen from eastern Colorado schedule a morning event in Hugo on May 4 to greet President Roosevelt. A 5 minute interlude and a camp-style breakfast are planned, with officials coordinating from Denver and Hugo as well as a benefit for boys and families unable to travel.
Madison Wis April 2 The legislative body city and county officials state icons and supreme court members will attend a presidential appearance with strict entry controls. Only privileged holders with proper credentials may enter through the east approach as the inaugural ceremony is strictly limited to official figures and high officials. Continuous coverage to follow on page six.
New Orleans reports the Angolan island nearly submerged as the crevasse closing plan stalls progress and workers withdraw to base. The river remains stationary, with the island under 2 to 35 feet of water and a new levee proposed to protect camps. Convict force is tasked with containment as tides threaten upstream facilities.
An interstate committee plans sessions in Los Angeles next Tuesday to probe alleged pacts between the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe lines and their impact on California traffic. The inquiry targets major shippers and a Consolidated Forwarding Company link, with power to influence freight routing and pricing.
Reports from Ann Arbor Michigan on April 5 describe Professor Finkey’s demonstration where a man endured a half million volt alternating current through his body. The account details sensations and effects, including warmth, tingling, and rare danger notes, with debate on practical uses and safety. Weather and crime items accompany the page.
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