10 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
1
In a curious turn, Wheatley’s section leaps forward, signaling a shift toward clever work under Seth Wells. Community observers note evolving techniques and collaborative efforts guiding the project’s progress.
The piece outlines Attorney General Coleman's contested position and the political maneuvering around his potential reappointment. It notes Wheatley and Wells figures in local politics, debates over eligibility and salaries, and the pressure from opposing factions to shape the upcoming election outcomes. Community leaders and county alignments are referenced as the struggle unfolds.
A fragmented report describes a 19th century gathering with disputes and missing details. It mentions a parliament, distinguished speakers, and a card of pride from a person named Lawrence. The exact actions and outcomes are unclear due to garbled text but indicate tension and disruption during a meeting.
New York report details a fierce blaze at the Victoria Hotel on Fifth Avenue between Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Streets. About 300 residents flee as smoke fills upper floors. arrests made as authorities quell chaos and search for valuables. Fire damage estimated at thousands. several occupants aided by firefighters and bystanders amid frantic evacuation.
An Indiana bribery case involving Katie Cantrell faced delays as attorneys argued before Squire Ellery. The judge ordered a continuance for Mey and Cantrell’s counsel, with testimony from witnesses expected next week. The defense challenged evidence and rights to confront witnesses in a tense courtroom scene.
Bargaining between railroad workers and company officials ends with a raise agreement. General managers and conductors discuss new terms while a conference with union leaders yields a satisfactory settlement for the men and steadiest wage increase.
Fragmented notice from New York regarding Seth Low and mayoral succession, referencing union, court, and political positions with unclear dates and names. Also advert mentions Easter sale items and farm supplies with discounted prices.
A storm-ravaged Chicago scene erupts in a saloon over an election dispute. Several injured, with more possibly dying. A temporary insane asylum at Parsons is destroyed. Mayor elect Bergundthal issues an announcement. Goff is named chief.
A night of chaos followed an election dispute with shots fired at a saloon. Lieutenant Maurice Moore and four civilians were wounded. officers battered the door, stormed the room, and numerous arrests were made as windows, trees, and buildings suffered damage from a wind and cloudburst aftermath in Topeka.
Victor Murilowick and Thomas Wilein led a campaign stop in Topeka on Thursday night. They vowed a five week push across the district, claiming the GOP will mobilize county by county while urging voters to show up on election day. They accused third party factions of trying to disrupt but expected steady turnout locally.
A chaotic report from Denver details efforts to thwart a Packers style consolidation as executives push a merger plan. Federal authorities in Chicago and several states threaten action while stock officers face scrutiny for fees and competition.
A dispatch reports Governor Murky vetoed the anticigarette measure. He argued cigarettes are used by youths under twenty six and the law would be hard to enforce. The veto follows debate in the state capital.
The Navy Department awarded the Philippine drying project for Tmling dry dock to a United Kingdom contractor. The decision reflects wartime ship repair needs in the Pacific theater and signals international collaboration for base modernization.
April 10 Morritlton Acre releases word of a tornado devastating Morritlton and nearby districts in Van Bure county. The disaster disrupts rail and telegraph lines delaying a full casualty roll. Early reports list injured including an infant child of George Stipp and other Shipp family members, with several homes and outbuildings destroyed.
A brief arbitration session ends with rumors the mills will reopen Monday. An informed textile official confirms a meeting decided to resume operations in all departments if sufficient operatives respond, aiming to avoid wider disruption.
A Central Railroad of New Jersey derailment near Elizabeth causes an engine to plunge down a 20 foot embankment. Engineer Arthur Bogart of South Amboy and brakeman Brooks of Jersey City are reported injured as the crew continued to work under strain.
Lomion April 195 The American magnate William Waldort Astor reportedly purchased a castle near Seven Oaks in Kent for 195000 dollars. The sale is linked to rumored relics and historic associations tied to a figure described in the report. The item mentions London and possible connections to a controversial tale.
In Casa Sedan Kansas the coroner's jury found the constable W. EB Robinson not guilty in the Hamen shooting. The inquiry lasted two days and concluded with the jury accepting self defense and belief that Hamen intended to shoot.
Fragmented text mentions a trial and death with murky references to internal details. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations are readable. The passage appears to be an incomplete archival fragment lacking coherent narrative.
A vivid portrait recalls Roosevelt meeting rugged frontiersmen during Western campaigns, highlighting "Buffalo" Jones and "Hushilo" Jones as iconic figures of the era. The piece ties these figures to Roosevelt’s travels near Fort Yellowstone, describing roundups, corral scenes, and the rugged life that shaped his presidency.
Over half an inch of rain fell in parts of Kansas as cool air moved southeast and a surface wind of two miles per hour shifted. temperatures rose Thursday afternoon while gusts and varying winds were noted in different directions. Statewide readings showed scattered amounts with highs around 50s to 60s in several cities and a mix of cloudy mornings giving way to clearer skies in the far west.
Charles F. Clyne of Stafford wins the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Seventh district on the fourth ballot at Doge City. He is 32, a lawyer educated at the University of Michigan. A split session failed to endorse W. J. Babb from Wichita as a Populist ally, with Babb refusing a Democrat pledge.
Wash bladon April 19 Department of jurnee officials say the appeal in the Northern Securities case will be raised in the supreme court soon. Defendants have days to reply while the government seeks dispatch. The delay stems from cooperation with authorities and aims to expedite the disposition of the case.
A Sham race event set for Saturday offers prizes to winners. Reports from England note plans for a grand course with sham contestants and a crowd expected to watch. The article also hints at potential changes in participants and the event’s timing amid ongoing trials.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Lem Cummings and others, references to Washington and a colonel, with garbled names and terms, lacking coherent events or dates. No clear action, outcome, or identifiable entities beyond a few partial names.
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