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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1903
Page
5
The Topeka daily reflects on the city bonds vote and mayoral race. Bergundthal's decisive mayoral win signals a stable, fiscally minded administration with support for waterworks expansion and new civic projects.
United States Attorney J. B. Dean visited St Louis amid reports he aimed to halt an indictment against Senator Burton over ties with a so called get rich company. Dean denied aims, stating the trip concerned a felony case in federal court, and he had no involvement with Burton or any indictment.
Chicago Mayor Harrison plans to ask the city council to authorize a ten aldermen private citizen mission to Springfield to press for municipal ownership enabling act and for the initiative and referendum. He also telegraphed Governor Yates seeking aid for the legislation while noting no ordinance will pass before legislature grants Chicago the right to pursue the street gains.
Indictment of former Lieutenant Governor Tillman for the Crengaive editor’s January murder leads to a continuation. Defense cites two witnesses captains White and others. Miss Roper unavailable. Judge Lickren grants a continuance to July as key testimonies are contested.
Death notices list EH Parrish of Moehexten Montana died yesterday from brain congestion at age 42. The funeral for Mes L TL Pechoer will be held at Third Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. A funeral for B A Palmer is scheduled for 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at 1417 West Sixth Avenue residence.
A note announces a dance at Ariens on April 11 with Allan Welcome and Dre's Full Orchestra providing music. The text also includes a clipped editorial railing against reform and a critical take on women in politics, reflecting paraphrased opinions from the Chicago News and assorted opinions on social roles.
A charter is granted for the Nebraska Kanede and Golt Hillioad company to build a north south line from Salina to Fort Smith, linking with major systems. Incorporators include James A. Kimball Salina J C Gtford Minneapolis and John Stewart Concordia. Officers from Joliet and Kansas City represent various trusts and steel interests. The line would pass through multiple Kansas counties and extend to Fort Smith Arkansas, connecting with systems that serve Omaha and the wheat belt, with surveys already underway and a meeting planned to discuss state bonuses.
A family tragedy and ensuing events unfold as investigators work on a complex case involving a post office clerk. Witnesses and local officials discuss motives and the community’s response while labor actions and broader tensions are noted in nearby towns.
Stockholders of the Southern Pacific company convened this morning at 1 o clock at the residence of J. Weaver, the resident secretary, for a formal meeting. The session was purely formal with no action taken and witnesses described the gathering as uneventful despite some minority stockholders pushing for action.
The article notes Bergundthal secured a decisive win driven by women voters. It reports he led by 2800 votes over Lewis at primaries, then gained 2971 as his overall margin with Wards tallying strong female majorities while men contributed fewer votes. Details on specific wards and totals are partially fragmented.
A local ad lists very low prices and urges customers to place orders tomorrow. Items include extra large Evap. peaches, plums, corn flakes, Malin Cere, Per-Fos, pineapple cans, sardines, ginger snaps, Santos coffee, Grape Nuts, Young Hyson tea, peas, olives, bulk starch, flour, table syrup, and white lard in various sizes and packages.
The complete council vote tally is presented by precincts with several wards listed. Bergunathal and Kute gain support in multiple wards while Parlor Har and Gamlowski show notable margins. several precincts report shifts in leadership as the vote totals are compiled.
The Allegheny from Port Simon Costa Rica struck by the Joseph Merryweather near New York harbor. The hull pierced and bow under water while passengers were rescued by lifeboats and ferried to the city. Crew remained aboard to shore up the vessel as weather delay awaited to tow to pier. The ship’s water tight compartments helped avert total sinking as the vessel listed and settled in the harbor.
A garbled page reports a fire at Fort Lesverworth in Port Lesverworth Kas with scattered names and events. It mentions injuries, poisonings at St Louis, a social greeting by Mrs J B McCartney, court actions in district court, and various notices including funerals and a soprano event. The fragmentary text includes references to Fort Scott, St Joan of Arc, and local addresses.
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