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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1903

Page

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Bristow as Investigator Crowned by New York Herald

The New York Herald lauds Bristow as an investigator of duty and calls him a Lincoln lookalike. The piece traces his career from Kansas politics to serving as fourth assistant attorney general under McKinley, detailing his rise, roles, and probing efforts in the Department.

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Miles Boom Sets Stage For National G A Visit

General Nelson A Miles, en route to a national event, halted at Croorade Springs for several hours. A large crowd of Vererund residents and city officials greeted him with cheers. Discussion covered whether Miles would consent to any movement toward placing his premarital plans before a larger audience, with Miles declining to comment on the subject. Norman T. Mats led the reception, and local figures including Mrs Black hosted later events at a nearby hotel with Colorado officials in attendance.

Celonith Springs Cote Nelson A. Miles G. A. Roeroamypment Croorade Springs Vererund Qutesson Norman T. Mats Talltanel Democratic Abe Summier Mra Black Thera General Milee al Hotel

Cuban Reciprocity and Finance Legislation Seen at Sagamore Hill

A Washington dispatch reports the Senate Finance Sub-Committee completed a long conference on Cuban reciprocity and upcoming financial legislation. No draft of currency reform was offered to President Roosevelt, but discussions aimed to set procedural steps and prepare for an extraordinary session likely in November or October.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Congress Aldrich Pratt Connecticut Allison Spooner Sagamore Hill Providence Senate Democrats

Marshall's Free Concert Sixth in Series Friday

Marshall's band continues its free Friday evening series at the corner of Eighth and Harrison streets. The program includes Maren's Topeka State Journal Constitution selection Something Doing Beyer Chiliae dance Manna Missud March and Topeka Eilke Marshall.

Marshall Eighth Harrison Streets I. Maren Topeka State Journal Ms Maren Seininger Beyer Biarshall

Poisoning scare at Virginia farm sale sickens many

In Ashburn Virginia near Washington a large crowd at Senator Stewart of Nevatin’s dairy farm sale fell ill after a luncheon of coffee ham and beef sandwiches. About thirty suffered severe cramps and vomiting from a suspected meat contamination. Doctors say most patients are out of danger pending probe. Beef kept in cold storage in Washington is blamed.

Washington Ashburn Stewart Nevatin

Lords Pass Land Bill as Commons Accepts Amendments

London August 13 The House of Lords signed the land reform bill and sent it to the Commons where amendments were approved by a 5 to 2 margin. The measure now awaits the royal assent to become law. Four Crushed to Death in New Jersey Mine

London Aus House of Lords House of Commons Lords New York Franklin Furnace N. J Willis Stevens

Floods batter Kansas City region and central Kansas

A fierce rainstorm drenched western Missouri and eastern central Kansas last night. Floodwaters rose rapidly with the Smoky River jumping ten feet in six hours, still rising at two feet per hour early today. Central Kansas saw nearly four inches of rainfall as tracks and bridges were damaged between Junction City and Chapman and the Union Pacific line near Junction City was washed out of alignment.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Kaneis Junction City Chapman Union Pacific

Roads Face Downpour Disruptions Across Rail Lines

Widespread rain last night disrupted rail traffic in Kansas and neighboring states. Washouts near McFarland and between Junction City and Chapmann delayed service. repairs at McFarland and a planned temporary bridge aim to restore lines by afternoon. Union Pacific operations tied to Santa Fe routes between Kalina and Kansas City were affected. heavy rain caused isolated washouts and track softening along multiple feeders.

Tooeka Warhott Bridge No Galles McFarland Vatonca McFar Trafic Taion Pacific Tx Santa Fe Kalina Kansas City Kansas Dodge City

Washington pension clash over Dr Frank Norman case

Washington reports reveal conflict over pension adjustments involving Dr Frank A Norman a Civil War veteran and medical examiner in the pension office Commissioner Ware allegedly pressured Norman by tying any increase to his salary reduction, obscuring the net gain of the pension change. The dispute centers on whether Norman was treated to protect broader pension policy and avoid increasing government outlays.

Washington Poersons Persion Ware Frank A. Norman de. Norman Catorade Norman der. Narman

Have Texas Fever In Carbondale Area Threatens Cattle

Anxiety grips Carbondale and vicinity as Texas fever fever ticks threaten local milk cows. A cow owned by Mr Berry died, two others owned by Sy Miller and Wr Curry are past help. Frank Norton closed his pasture to protect remaining cattle. Officials hope prompt measures stamp out the outbreak after a train of Texas cattle lingered and ticks spread the disease.

Carbondale Rae Mr. Berry Vane Sy Miller Wr Curry Frank Norton Kew Texas

Wreck of Rock Island Train at Hendricks Creek Near Alma

On the Rock Island line westbound train No. 3 plunged from a bridge at Hendricks Creek near Alma after a freshet. Engineer Job McSteen survived by hanging from a tree. fireman Duke Leggett, of Kansas City, is missing and presumed drowned. Passengers were unhurt. coaches remained on track. Rescue crews from Herington and Kansas City worked through the night to recover the engine and cars.

el Paso Rock Island Imeth Ian Hepdrick Moae Viewhurst Duke Leggett Kansas City Jobim McSteen William Gravesite Kennext City Topeka Hendricks Creek Heeington Mainerintendent W. Graber Herington Freten Rock

Rescuers Race to Save Drowning Men in River

A dramatic river rescue unfolds as rescuers search the bank and swim to the water. Three men are sighted in trees and rescued after daybreak when boats reach the scene two miles upstream, the wreck then towed to shore by wagons.

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Bulgarians Massacre Village as Insurrection Spreads Near Monastir

Reports from Salonica and Silonica describe a large Turkish village Kenatl massacred by Bulgarian insurgents. Insurgents raise banners near Knosko as 4,000 troops bombard Krushevo. Authorities in Constantinople order enrollment of 200 Musselman gendarmes.

Salonica Ang Kenatl Monastir Silonica Constantinople Knosko Glergvell Fuselun

Big Storm Deluges Area As Rain Totals Mount

Last night brought 1.45 inches of rain in the Gays area with August rainfall for the month reaching Thad inches, and a normal 1.91 inches. A heavy electrical storm caused near constant lightning and damaged a chimney at 213 Madlen Street but did not ignite a fire. Fourteen phones briefly out of service. Rainfall reported across multiple Kansas stations with showers in Missouri. temperatures dipped and rose through the night as a unsettled forecast predicted more showers tonight and Friday.

T. Forster Madlen Street Baker Concordia Dodge City Fort Scutt McPherso Manhattan St Osage City Sedan Toronto Wichita Midito Kansas McPherson Maptattan Sb Geage City Seda Wi Topeka Wichita Ki

Silver Spray limps into port after Lake Superior clash

Eric, Pa Aug 13. The Silver Spray a local tithing boat, returned in a badly shattered state after an encounter with the Canadian revenue cutter Petrel on the Canadian side of the lake. The Petrel opened fire as the Silver Spray attempted to escape. Captain Chau and crew avoided heavier loss with two shots hitting the pilot house. Frederick Culver was wounded in the leg and hospitalized. Chau plans to report to Washington.

Eric Ceme Petre Chris Chau Ote Chin Chaw Chad Banat Chau Acros State Department Washington Cansdlen Frederick Culver

Calls It a Mob Makes a Fierce Attack Upon Organized Labor

A dramatic report branding opponents as a mob attacks organized labor with strong rhetoric and charges of coercion and disruption amid growing tensions in the labor movement.

Mob Spirit in Organized Labor Defended by Parry Speech

D. M. Parry president of the National Association of Manufacturers delivered a major address at the Chautauqua conference on The Mob Spirit in America. He denounced organized labor as a standing mob using coercion to override rights, threaten law, and undermine industry. He warned of idle, disruptive actions costing millions and threatening industrial liberty.

Chautauqua D. M. Parry National Association of Manufacturers America Nnle Tered Tay Chicam Federslon Arendubor Java Haa

Corbett Fierce Training and Fight Hopes Rise in City

San Francisco sports notes report a heavy focus on upcoming boxing match readiness. Worker, trainer and public observers discuss Corbett's conditioning and tactical drills as he nears a key bout date while boxing figures weigh him as favorite at roughly 2 to 1.

San Francisco Cal Aus Tal Gunerat

Tom Ryan Becomes Ill at St Louis World’s Fair Grounds

Washington Aug 12 The Kansas postmaster change reports appointing Kaneass Keviville Cherokee county John We McCummin to replace C O Drew who has resigned as postmaster.

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