12 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
1
Disjointed reports indicate Boyd mobilizes aid for Argentine relief with local officials planning distributions to registered individuals. Funds raised range around 12,000 to 120,000 with a goal to allocate roughly 10,080 in cash and a portion for sewer repairs and small provisions for those in need.
In Armourdale tensions rise as Zane confronts Mayor Gilbert over illegal slot machine activity. Citizens demand proof and police orders. council and county attorney weigh enforcement while the mayor faces probing questions about potential wrongdoing and reporting requirements.
A large gathering of veterans and eastern guests gathers in San Francisco for a GAFL encampment events next Wednesday. About 300 attendees signed up locally, with tickets issued. organizers expect 300 special care escorts and a parade route decorated for day and night displays. The Sons of Veterans and parade leaders push registration as arrangements for lodging, police protection, and hospitality are organized. fundraising has reached $23,108 for entertainment.
John K Brown, cashier at the Union Bank in New Holland Ohio, is missing with an estimated shortage near $75,000. An officer from Canton cites the bank’s cash book showing a total depository of $150,000, with Brown’s deficit rising to about $80,042. Brown, a long-time community figure, held roles in Masonic and church circles and had ties to local Democratic activity. The bank’s history and Brown’s background are noted as investigators review the loss and Brown’s speculative activity in grain markets. Local weather forecasts indicate unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with warm seas, then southerly winds in the north portion.
A Second ward Republican meeting at 7 East Biret street discusses a proposed redistricting to favor Republicans by splitting the First and Second precincts along a new north south line. Commissioner Williams recently adjusted boundaries to equalize population and says he has not called a meeting to consider this plan.
A Santa Fe headquarters circular confirms Alfred Lovell, assistant underwriter? motive power, will oversee the motive power department. Officials have not yet chosen a successor to the superintendent and plan to appoint the most capable person. Kendrick indicated the superintendent position will stay vacant until the right candidate is found.
City total levy would be 513 mills if council committee recommendations pass for a 20 mill levy, with school and county levies noted. Officials warn decimals in taxes create work and loss, citing past year figures and protests from county treasurer and mayor about changing the levy.
In Jewell County a case reaches the district court over whether Brant the husband, convicted of first degree murder, can inherit Theraton Brant’s property. The wife’s heirs claim the estate valued around 4108. Brant’s interest was deeded to an attorney before imprisonment. Turner represents the wife’s heirs requesting the court to decide who bears the estate.
Kansas farmer LP Campbell reports from Harper county that Kingman and Harper counties will have a robust corn crop this year. He notes hot dry days hurt some fields near Goddard and Cheney but many stands look strong. Wheat yields range from 16 to 22 bushels, and pastures are in good condition as irrigation and favorable weather support high prospects.
A governor's office report details a forged pardon petition to free a WO 4 convict. A letter signed Your friend Judge Stilwell Eric Kun ens accompanied hundreds of signatures. Judge Stilwell denounces the letter as a base forgery and says the petition is likely forged, routed from a bishop in Mat County through feigned documents.
Chief Wilmarth expects the steam fire engine recovered from Mood in North Topeka to return to active duty after a thorough overhaul at Santa Fe shops. A new boiler coil was installed, a suction hose is on order, and the running gear will be repainted to erase ten days of soaking effects.
Boston customs collected eight thousand dollars from Reginald Vanderbilt on his return from Europe, the largest sum paid by a returning tourist at Boston port. He calmly handed out thousand dollar bills for permission to take back forty trunks. Officials gave no stated reason for rejecting his declared amount.
New York observers linked to the city rapid transit project insist the Paris catastrophe cannot occur here. They cite a shallower subway, better ventilation, larger tunnels, numerous exits, fireproof cars, and automatic power shutoff with standpipes placed throughout for emergencies. Sugar Drops a Notch. Refined sugar grades were cut by one half a cent per pound.
Rain and cool front sweep the area with recorded totals of three hundredths to ten hundredths of an inch in parts of Kansas. Forecasts call for local showers tonight and Thursday with slight warming in the north. Temperatures range from the 60s to around 80 across Concordia to Wichita as winds shift from southeast.
Betting remains light in San Francisco as August crowds wager on the Corbett Fenries match. By last night 32000 had been bet, with Jefttries the favorite as tickets for the 19000 seat hall sell rapidly. Corbett and Aviaries preparations move forward amid health checks, and both camps predict a decisive start to the bout with great public interest and potential sellout crowds.
Rome August 12 The pope left his apartment for the first time since yesterday's fainting fit, taking a two hour walk in the Vatican garden and returning to the palace feeling better. Doctors Lapponi and Davenzi advised rest and abstention from work, though the pope warned that the workload would be crushing later.
District Attorney El D McKeever fled information about the Columbia Drug company of 30 Broadway in a bid to exclude it from use by New York postal authorities. A. E B Hunt of Washington county Kansas supplied details, selling eight boxes of pills with a clock premium then receiving a demand letter from United States Law Collection Agency threatening prosecution. Hunt’s actions aimed to intimidate him into paying two dollars. He seeks recovery of the clock premium and 30 in damages, appealing to the district attorney for action.
Wendell orchestra performances on Tuexéx afternoon and Inet night at Vinewood drew praise as a novelty. Young performers including a drummer and tambourine player aged 10 showcased spirit despite carpenter noise. The Stening per Sera ensemble delivered solid playing, with several encores and bright lighting nearly every number.
Local report details M Neal erupting in anger as Burton machine halts his plans. Officials cite mechanical failure and policy limits ending the bid. Community reactions mixed as authorities review the incident and potential safeguards.
The article outlines D W Mulvane’s decision to seek the lower house rather than the senate. It discusses T A McNeal likely running for the state house from Topeka’s city district and possibly aiming for the speaker’s post, with Burton’s Shawnee County machine influencing choices. It notes other legislators such as Betts and Sins, and the shifting alliances around the Burton and Curtis factions shaping next year’s campaign dynamics.
The Kansas delegation including Department Commander A. W. Smith and staff left Topeka at 12 30 pm aboard an eight car train decorated for the trip to the national encampment in San Francisco. Capt A M Puller led city ticket and passenger service for Track Inland. The train carried eight standard and tourist sleepers a chair car and a baggage coach with about 200 passengers expected to join en route. Dr J Munn and wife CC Baker and daughter were listed among those on board.
A report notes that at U.R Martoe Hospital, Dr. Dh Hianiiion has received antlers from an unspecified source for a Monterey based conversion effort. The piece mentions travelers and a fiendish motif amid a cryptic description of events and locations.
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