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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1903

Page

8

Political scramble for Supreme Bench vacancy and district races

The Third district eyes Justice Mollock for the federal bench, aiming to shift the Supreme Court vacancy to that district. Major candidates include Allen, Bowertock, Funston, Crider, and Crider. Wyandotte County contest looms and the field tightens across Bourbon, Linn, and Ande rsons. Governor Batley faces a crowded, factional fight as July to next year’s primaries approach. Senator Long and Mrs Long head to Colorado Springs then Wagon Wheel Gap, with travel plans into September and October. Major J. G. Rowland’s successor at Leavenworth National Military Home remains unsettled as candidates push for the post.

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Thousands Walked After New York Strike Near Long Island

Thousands of men women and children walked home from Long Island resorts to New York City after a strike disrupted the electric line near Queens. Police were on duty overnight to prevent violence as workers and managers clashed over orders to return. A union meeting drew about 190 people and a plan to call out employers was discussed amid broader Queens county railroad disruptions tied to a trust company purchase worth millions.

Dann Pottawatomie County Freeh Man New York Alto New York and Queens County Rubies Company Union Ja Sy Tfeer Queens County New York Trust Company

Terre Haute Trade Sparks Baseball Ban Controversy

In Terre Haute unsettled basketball style rumors swirl as Aus. 10-Terre Fiatte sells Shortetop Bling to Col orado Springs Second Bakéman Walters who is bound for Pine Fluff. Both men allegedly jumped Terre Haute contract weeks ago and were to be blacklisted for California league play, but Secretary Terrell says they have not been placed on the blacklist.

Terre Haute Tad Aus Terre Fiatte Colorado Springs

Bigger Than Ever Reports Show a Healthy Increase in Membership

The International Typographical Union opened its annual session in Washington with nearly all delegates present. President Lynch predicted growth to 100000 members, praising labor strength, noting gains in organization, and urging methods to unite isolated printers. The report highlights arbi tration with the American Federation of Labor affiliates and calls for education and better workplace conditions while stressing the union’s peaceful stance amidst industry changes.

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Publication of Union Reports Highlights Growth and Finances

New York August 10 Twenty killed and wounded in a Santa Huerte factory explosion in Lima Peru reported by Herald’s Lima correspondent. Union finances show rising receipts and stable balances. per capita tax records mark historic highs. Reports cover strikes, copyright matters, and updates from various cities including Peru, Naples, Nutley, and Ogden with brief notices on deaths and local events.

New York Santa Hute Herald Lima Peru

Buffalo Man Shoots Wife and Himself in Feud Tragedy

Kent Stowe, son of F and Stowe, general manager of Merchants Dispatch and Transportation, shot his wife at their Richmond Avenue home in Buffalo early today, killing her then wounding himself. The infant child was left with grandparents. Father suspects fever induced insanity.

Buffalo Buffalo, N.Y Kent Stowe F. & Stowe Merchants Dispatch and Transportation Company Richmond Avenue Stone Stowe Mr. Stowe

King of Sprinters Chuctanunds Retired After Breakdown

The New York report says Chuctanunds, famed as the King of Sprinters, sustained a severe foreleg breakdown during a track workout and will be retired. Owned by Millionaire Sanford of Amsterdam, he collapsed after stepping in a hole on a muddy track amid postrace parade by Amsterdam residents and women bearing flowers.

New York Chuctanunds Suratesa Millionaire Sanford Armterdam Armsterdam

National Building Trades Council Holds sixth Annual Convention

More than 100 delegates gathered in Denver for the sixth annual convention of the National Building Trades Council. President E L Smith opened proceedings as Secretary Treasurer H W Steinbiss noted proxy votes for 50 voters. Key sessions focused on organizational business, with welcomes from Chamber of Commerce head Friedman and National Association President Allison Stocker.

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Miners Called Out at Cripple Creek District

A Western Federation of Miners committee toured the Cripple Creek district calling out miners employed at properties shipping ore to United States Reduction and Refining mills, which refused to pay union scale. Stratton's Independence closed early as part of the strike actions. London Call reports a London ministerial update.

Cripple Creek Col Western Federation of Miners United States Reduction and Refining Company Wegen Stratton

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