14 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
1
Champion favorite and betting odds build to a title bout as Jeffries and Corbett prepare. Pugilists send $10,000 each to gaterooms while immense crowd expectations rise for the Kingside fight. May contain garbled early text and date.
A garbled report from ringside describes rival boxers as the State Journal prints notes on a forthcoming bout. It mentions a weigh in, timing, and a concert nearby, with spectators urged to attend and report results to the office.
A Monastir court martial sentenced Halim to death for killing M Rostkovski the Russian consul. Another soldier got 1 year in penal servitude. Turkish troops hold Krushevo as insurgents bombarded Monastir. Bulgaria seeks to memorialize oppression in Macedonia while consular protection is pledged. Massive San Francisco welcome planned for veterans encampment with public holiday hopes and large crowds.
San Francisco August 14 crowds pour into the city for the national encampment of the G A R as visitors converge from across the country. The city dresses in gala attire with national colors flying and expectations of record attendance over the next ten days. Local hotels and streets brace for a surge of visitors unseen in the history of the event.
A garbled stream of names, dates, and places describes a political event with accusations and counterclaims. The text references Solon, Corbett, and Jeffrhon among others, mentioning preparation for a signing test and police oversight, with uncertain claims about outcomes and motives.
G C Clemens objects to arresting youths and points to a Kansas statute that bars imprisoning children under sixteen in city jail and requires trials outside usual police courts unless impracticable. The law, stated as general statute paragraph 4210 of 101, guides juvenile handling and trial timing.
W F Schell of Wichita urged action as superintendent choice for the Kansas exhibit at St Louis. The State Horticultural Society executive Board met with members from Topeka El Dorado Norton Lyons and other districts to arrange display cases and support for Schell. Tensions rose over Missouri buyers seeking Kansas and neighboring state fruits for Missouri’s display. The Kansas contingent urged Missouri to limit purchases to Missouri products.
The Chicago naval group completed a 2050 mile, twelve day passage from Lisbon. The vessel anchored in its home bay near New York, with fog delaying part of the voyage. Captain Cornwall spoke of encounters with Emperor William and King Edward, noting greetings with King Carlos and Queen Amelie of Portugal and a celebrated yacht race fellowship.
Manila August 14 Veterans of the Army of the Philippines held an Occupation Day parade with about 50 men in old blue and khaki uniforms. A banquet followed where the campaign’s early fighting was recounted and Commissioner Smith gave the main address. Two thirds of veterans now serve under civil government roles.
In Cynthiana Kentucky Curtis Jett and Thermas White were found guilty of the Jackson murder of James B. Marcum. Each received a life imprisonment verdict after a court room tense deliberation. Defense plans a motion for a new trial while the case likely advances to the court of appeals.
Mrs BM E Radcliff files suit in 12th district court for divorce from Willan J Radcliff on abandonment grounds. Former Crosby mill bookkeeper, he left for Oklahoma then Missouri. Radcliff daughter of D Crane, in Topeka. One child mentioned.
California Academy of Sciences expeditions report 400 miles by schooner Mary Sadie to Sao Benedicto Socorro and Clarion islands 250 miles off Mexico. About 1009 bird specimens and many botanical samples collected. no mammals on Socorro. red billed tropic bird found far north near San Diego. volcanic activity noted on Socorro. wild sheep on land. water scarce on all islands. Guadalupe described as teeming with giants.
Judge Hamilton ruled Thursday that a beverage with about two percent alcohol cannot intoxicate a person under state law. The decision dismissed charges against Mite Andersen and William Woods on a liquor sale case at 222 Kanye Avenue after expert chemists for both sides testified the drink held under two percent alcohol. The ruling concluded no statutory standard defines intoxicating alcohol content and that intoxication should be judged by effect rather than fixed percent.
Chicago August 14 forecast partly cloudy with local showers tonight and Saturday. Variable winds noted as Kan mas rains and temperatures hinted for large cities including Boston Philadelphia Washington and Chicago with shifts in conditions.
Weather bulletin from Observer Jennings notes general cloudiness and warmer inland Kansas with fog in central counties. scattered showers in southeastern Kansas and southwestern Missouri. Reports show recent rains in Fort Scott and Sedan, with several other towns recording showers. Temperatures across multiple towns range from the upper 40s to mid 80s in the past 24 hours. Wind from the south at noon.
Denver Aug 14 The National Building Trades council endorsed William Randolph Hearst of New York for the presidency by a 23 to vote. Resolutions backed strict trade autonomy and the right of each trade to its own organizations without interference. The constitution was amended to require local unions allied with national or international bodies to affiliate with nearby building trades councils.
Oyster Bay August 1 President's callers including Shaw Hitchcock Cullom and Ridgley discussed personal legislation and other work for an extraordinary session. Opposition grows to October calling the session as many lawmakers face campaigns and would be away from their states. No definite conclusion on the date yet reached.
On August 24 Charles M Sheldon and President Norman Plass depart for a fishing trip to the Gunnison river in Colorado. They meet Sumner Pressey in Canon City to serve as guide, with Pressey familiar with the country and taking them to a location called Jack's cabin. Plass enjoys the trip, while Sheldon seeks rest and recreation and dislikes eating fish.
William D Kinglish of Oakland California dies aged after months of appendicitis with two operations. Born in Jefferson County Virginia 1842 he fought with Stonewall Brigade in the Civil War then moved west and held posts including chairman of the Democratic state committee surveyor of customs and secretary at the state barber commission before becoming president of the Contra Costa Water Company.
Rome August 14 Rev Thomas Hendrick bishop of Cebu visited the Vatican and met Cardinals Gibbons and Satolli. He was accompanied by his brother Rev Joseph Hendrick. They will attend tomorrow's consecration of the new archbishop of Mantin.
Fire that began in the Armour Parking Company stables endangered the entire plant before crews gained control at 8:30. Names were gathered as authorities confined the fire to the stables. In Saratoga, John W. Javen showed signs of improvement after another restful night.
Gilbert Twigg, called crazy, killed four and wounded many as he fired a double barrel shotgun into a 5000 strong audience on Winfield main street during Carman's band concert. He was wounded by an officer, then shot himself. panic and mass injuries followed amid chaotic street scenes.
Rome reports fresh lava streams from Vesuvius opening at the back of the crater. A breach drives toward Ortajana village as eruptions intensify. Meanwhile mutiny threats in Chicago firemen’s union fail to gain traction. new crew replaces held men. News from Salina Kansas mentions the death of Nellie Bristol, daughter of ex mayor Bristol. Cornelius Vanderbilt arrives aboard Union Pacific Tea Co. offerings in Kansas avenue advertise sugar and baking powders.
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