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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1903

Page

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City Bond and Tax Votes Reported in Bergondthal Election

Readable lines describe city bonds carried by large margins and partial results for school, waterworks, and street projects. Officials like city attorney Spencer and treasurer Hale appear with vote tallies, while precincts list candidates for clerk, judge, and other posts amid discussion of ballot provisions and legal questions.

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Newly Elected Mayors Sweep Statewide Returns

Across Kansas cities the Republican tide produced easy mayoral wins in Leavenworth Emporia Junction City Parsons Lawrence and Pittsburg with Belleville Hiawatha and McPherson also reporting Republican gains while Topeka and nearby races drew heavy turnout Thousands cast ballots with results showing party strength, aldermanic wins, and school board contests noted in many cities, including defeats for some incumbents and victories for reform-minded candidates

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Harrison Wins Chicago Mayor Election In Bitter Vote

Harrison defeated Graeme Stewart by about 6,070 votes to become Chicago mayor for a fourth term. The result followed a sharp, contentious campaign with issues over municipal ownership of utilities and franchise reforms. Democats held most city offices, while Republicans claimed no fraud in the polling.

Chicago Carter Harrison Graeme Stewart Stewart Crolet Brecker Hanes Prohibition Gerivau Hartiain Vicier Castruben Ultinabe Muinickaal Serece Stewie Pouabhie Cots Park Anayor Deni Chih Cartee Han Carter H. Harrison Eas Bern i Tse Baxe-Altenbrirg St. Tenattas Rolleke Hitler Yale Preston Hirertson Hartson Roe Fuaardowe Aldermen Penton Bf Tee Stroms Tireciien Len Anid Elty Curlars

Democratic Victory Across St Lonin Races

Democratic candidates in St Lonin won by large majorities, with returns showing margins from thousands to ten thousand in the April election. Reported from St Laut that the party carried strong wins in Feeday’s city as the vote totals tallied.

St Lonin St. Laut Feeday

Tornado Kills 13 Near Haspein And Cullman Counties

A tornado struck northern Alabama early this morning killing 13 and injuring many as it passed north of Haspein toward Cullman. News lists deaths including Henry B McCoy and family, plus others in Gear, Ky and Decatur rail segments, with wreckage and destroyed homes reported along the path.

Alin Haspein Alu Biomill Cullman Leulaville Nashville Decatue Henry B McCoy Dover Amiatis McCoy Chelloti Tornada Dewa Acooy Griffin Wits Mtre C . Oaen Brent Mrs. Mettay Jess

Edlybureh April Angers Over Reparations Visit

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a protest surrounding a royal visit by King Edward to SOSL and tensions in Scotland. Officials reportedly refused calls to hire or respond, with unclear outcomes and lingering dissatisfaction with the arrangements.

Edward Sosl England Mately

Executive Council Meets Hut Postpones Action

Executive council session ends without action as questions linger over a railway commissioner. Governor Bailey and Auditor Wells expected tomorrow while politicians flock to the city. Key candidates Wheatley, Royce, Leidy and others are in town, with Senator Hays White due back from Minnesota today.

Bailey Auditor Wells Halley Comametz Campbell Wim Gampbell Ower Wheatley John Q Royce Phillipsburg W. HB. Neleann Arkansas City Fremont Leidy Butler County Richter Council Grove Hays B. White Minhuto John Thomas Phillipeburg W. Ward Sharon Springs LM Mahle South Center Otto I Saturn

GOFF FOR CHIEF OF POLICE IN FORMER ADMINISTRATION

The piece advocates Carl Goff for chief of police citing his exemplary service and reputation for cool headed efficiency. It notes Donovan may stay on as detective and credits Goff with long service in the city police department, dating to 1885, with a Klondike absence in 1899. Supporters believe Goff would enforce laws actively under the current administration.

Carboar Magovel Galt Donovan i Omeer Ant Carl Goff Police Man of Hk Stahl Tor Lass Klondike Titt

Unclear OCR fragment hints President plans two weeks rest in Montana

Fragmentary text from an April report mentions President Toorevelt in Livingstone Montana and Gardner with references to a party, treats, and a plan to meet with a member of the party at Cinnabar. The article is garbled and many names and actions are unreadable.

Livingstone Mont Toorevelt Sian Truttt Oreiock Lara Gardner

Swift Will Filed In Probate For Swift & Co Will

The will of Gikste vis Swett, president of Swift & Co, was filed in probate today. The estate is valued at 12 500000 with a major charity bequest of 7 1000. The remainder is divided among the heirs, with both white and other heirs receiving shares. Temperatures of large cities listed for Chicago and national readings accompany the report.

Chicago Gikstevis Swett Swift & Co

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