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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1903

Page

3

Judge Holt Praises Argentinian Relief Effort In Kansas Plea

In Kansas City Judge W G Holt discussed injunction against the Argentian relief committee. He defended the committee, noting three thousand supposed claimants have no vested right to funds and that the relief work should continue without hindrance. The hearing touched on deposition aims and potential receivership if funds misused.

Fansas City Kin Ate W. G. Holt Wimmmon Altororge Tipton New York City Juden Holteain M. Tipton Follet Ee Tipten Bencause

July Weather Highlights From Lawrence Kansas Report

University of Kansas meteorologist H Snow summarizes July in Lawrence. The month featured above average cloudiness, 22 degrees below normal mean temperature, 43 degrees peak, 16 degrees low, 5.5 inches rainfall, and nine days with measurable precipitation including four thunderstorms.

Lawrence Kas H. Snow University of Kansas Riga Ty Uuan

Burton V5 Debate on Race Question in Canker City

In a crowded opening at Canker City Chanteliqua, Burton V5 and Tillman clashed over race policy. Sen Durkin and Sen Benjamin Tillman spoke as Bootstrap era rhetoric and modern rights themes mixed, with Turton and Turton-like figures contributing. The debate highlighted the era’s political tensions and a public call for federal action on civil rights.

Canker City Steator J. Wurich Benjamin Tiiman Durkin Tie Southern Benatne Tillmanite JR Openeh Ope Bouf Biscon Turton Ryan Gurton Die Gothieriig Milleiani

Jury Frees Man in Leavenworth Self Defense Case

A Leavenworth jury acquitted an individual charged with murder after determining self defense. The defendant claimed Newsomett attacked him, prompting a fatal response. The verdict reversed a prior assumption of guilt and highlighted the case as a matter of justified force.

Leavenworth Kan Willant M Comenay Sethe Sith United Ineantey Geren Newser Cithnem

G A B Receives Haskell Band for Event

The article notes G A B arranging for the Haskell Band to provide music at a forthcoming function. Lyons is assigned to oversee the arrangements with J D delivering a welcoming address. The piece mentions committee actions and the event location and date are to be announced.

Big Suit Over Damaged Wall and Oil Field Contract

Chanute Aug 2. One of the biggest damage wall disputes in Neosho county centers on Erie land tied to a drilling deal. Mundy and Hodnett sue G B Hudetin claiming breaches of a contract to organize a company, fund $16000 in stock, pay $10000 in cash, and drill ten wells within 30 days. Hudetin argues he only granted an option and did not breach.

Chanute Neosho County Erie Seil Mundy Jonel Hodnert Illinois G. Bi. Hudetin Belerons Hodnete Organiae Onte Ant Uilempany Uve Mesa Ryder Hodnett Hudson Nule Mundy and Teasts Hodson Treasury Huson

Public safety clash during Alma parade night with injuries

Saturday evening a conflict near Alma involved five bill posters from Howie and Tandon shows and two groups of young Black men. Two Black men were hurt, one badly, amid a gunfire exchange near the Hook Island depot. A sharp object wounded Jim Cruthers and Charles Gordon. Police chased the assailants to a Santa Pe depot car siding as shots were fired.

Alma. Kan Howie & Tandon Negmen Jim Cruthers Charles Gordon Cruthers Tsland M Crucil LE Paters Santa

Two Brothers Reunited After Fifteen Years apart

Herington Kansas reports Jerome Bancroft and Bacrowell Bancroft, once separated for fifteen years, learned of each other’s whereabouts only recently. Jerome had lived in the area quietly, farming vegetables, while a Ne l descendant traced the family to a Nebraska link. A hopeful reunion followed as kin confirmed the brothers’ identities.

Dido Herington Kan Jeroma Banefort Biacauel Bacrott Netraska Neltwe Jerome Bancroft Las Bern Tiancroft Heringtom Merington Mancroft

Flood alarms surge as Haw river rises near Lawrence

In Lawrence Kansas on August 3 a sudden rise in the Haw River sent residents fleeing as water swept over the new channel. Large lant chunks toppled into the flow while authorities warned of an approaching four foot increase risking significant damage to the north approach and transport.

Lawrence Kan

Flood torn ties prompt railroad salvage near Manhattan

In Miley county the sheriff and railroad officials search for railroad ties and debris from the Big Valley area after rising waters scattered material. A large recovery effort continues as property will be returned to the railroad.

Manhattan Kas Miley County Bue Valley Ralle

Local court fines and sentences in a brief notice

A batch of pretzels and some sma en nich were condemned. A individual named se yarges was fined 100 dollars and jailed for thirty days. The Hanor was destroyed by order of the court.

Se Yarges

Murder In Larned Steals Nervous City Scene

In Larned Kansas a white tailor named Cloke mn was shot and killed by a black man identified as F B Williams after an argument over pressed clothes. The suspect was arrested but a mob formed and feared lynching. Sheriff McCoy moved him to safety on an eastbound train. The incident shocked the town and drew attention from local establishments and residents.

Larned Kas F. B Williams Pegro Cloke Mn Langdon Belo McCoy Banta Fe Nndon Mapes Topeka

Train Kills Two in Split Scots County Route

Two men die in separate railroad incidents near Plymouth and Neondy Rap ide on Saturday as one was struck by an incoming freight near Karta Be tracks while another was mangled on the Santa Fe cut-off. Harvest hands report robbery near Abilene with $400 seized.

John Reed Plymouth Karta Be Here Joe Pill Maguire Parker Street Philadelphia Neondy Rapide Santa Fe Heur Chicago Sccramento Cal Junction City Kansan Abilene Salmon

Williams in Reno jail after Larned homicide

Williams the preacher and tailor who killed Clyde Langdon at Larned Saturday evening was brought to the county jail at midnight and is held in Reno county jail for a preliminary hearing. He claims self defense with three witnesses to testify. Flooding hits Perry and nearby areas with water covering streets and sidewalks.

MuUteniNsen H I Williams Clyde Langdon Larned Reno Williams Langdon Ehdating

Drowning in Paw River Near Great Bend Man Lost

Lanes Aug. a zreq mavoy a young harvest band member drowned in the Paw River at this place Sunday during WWII rescue attempt by companion Fred Ast leugh who tried to save him but failed. The deceased, wingie, had parents near Great Bend Kansas. Also notes an arrest in Argonia Kansas for giving whisky to a minor with bail.

Lanes Aug Zreq Mavoy Rharvest Pawticeiver This Place Fred Astleugh Meade Wingie Great Bend Kan

New Oil Well Near Sedan Reported by Local Rigs

McPherson Kansas reports a new oil well near Sedan with more rigs planned in Chautauqua County. A Saturday storm caused a church lightning strike. the Methodist parsonage was struck causing damage but no serious injuries to the family.

McPherson Kan Methodist

Belle Meade Stock Farm under Whitney bid in Kentucky tale

The auction interest centers on W. C. Whitney possibly buying Belle Meade in Tennessee to keep the historic breeding farm intact. The piece recalls Belle Meade as America’s oldest major breeding establishment, past owners the Jacksons, and famed sires like Tammany and Advance Guard.

Lexington W. C. Whitney Belle Meade Stock Farm Tennessee New York la Belle Farm Helle Meade W. G. Harding Whitney America Jackson Hamburg Tom Belle Meade General Jackson la Belle Wort

McChesney Not to Start at Saratoga Handicap

McChesney will not start in the Saratoga handicap today after a morning examination by trainer Frank Taylor and a veterinary surgeon revealed acute inflammation near the off fore area and a severe stone bruise from the prior day. Rumors spread that Filldreth withdrew him to vent license disputes, but officials confirmed the horse is sidelined. Later baseball results reported in the National League and American Association sections note Chicago, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn games, with Cherryvale listed for a separate local match.

Saratoga Brighton Beach McChesney Filldreth

Atchison Faces KC Maroons In Close Distant Game

A crowded Atchison crowd witnessed the best game of the season as KC and the Atchison Maroons played a tight affair. The home team edged the visitors despite being outbatten, with score by innings showing a close contest and a late rally by both sides. Batteries, pitching, and fielding highlighted the seismic swing between the clubs in a high effort matchup.

St. Louis Frisco Galtonke Cates Schrant Armstrons Cherrysvale Frank Andson Wisco Heath and Cosgrove Atchison Thomas Atchison Maroons RAB Thomas Blues

Kansas State Fairs List and County Events

Fragmented notice lists state fairs with dates and locations including Lincoln and Great Bend. Mentions county fairs and a Foster association row suggests a broader county fair schedule with dates in September. Entities include Nebraska State Fair Lincoln and Great Bend references.

Jebraska Lincoln

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