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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1903

Page

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Rostov's Murder Not To Be Atoned By Regret Or Visits

A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports military moves and diplomatic exchanges over the Rostov murder case and Turkish actions. It notes Count Lamardan and British officials pressing for strong punishment, with evidence of imperial dissatisfaction and calls for security measures in the Ottoman provinces. The piece mentions Monastir, Salonica, and the Dardanelles, and reports on the Turkish government’s response and allied positions.

St Petersburg Ehis Frynecht Coun Lamadertt ML Zeperio Husedian Crt Pianeinopis Prine Wullan Lynne Grays Wister Ani Cor Yersen Rostov Stanastir Iuselan Lukah Keewave Lambe Salonica Tahiti Beate Macellonia Laredart Lenperth Porte Conan Ana Roesta Aeleurvet Allites Pasha Monastir Tripeill

They Reached the Peak Puntaction Topeka Group Climbs Pikes Peak

A large Topeka party from Shawnee Camp at Manitou Colorado climbed Pikes Peak on a August night. The group included Birdie Brown Mamie Morrow Mist ie Stewart Bessle Kets Hester Harmil ton Mrs Tomlinson Grace Tomlinson Lena Davis Mabel Tulloch Verna McLatehey Jennie Cook Roscoe Manley Clyde Manley and others.

Moeustain Topeka Manitou Colorado Pikes Peak Birdie Brown Mamie Morrow Mistie Stewart Bessle Kets Hester Harmilton Mrs Tomlinson Grace ‘Tomlinson Lena Davis Mabel Tulloch Verna McLatehey Jennie Cook Mr Venter J. & Barks Roscoe Manley Jennne Garter Clyde Manley Jno. P

Austria Says Veto Right Used At Conclave

An official communique from Vienna explains Austria exercised its veto at the recent conclave to help secure the election of a capable and conciliatory pope. It notes Pius X, seen as conciliatory yet firm, has been welcomed with broad approval and hopes for smooth church state relations. The Austro-Hungarian government states its actions were not influenced by any foreign power.

Vienna Austria Pius X Wielal Tomer

May Lynch Two In Cheyenne Lynching Plot

Advices from Lander indicate a possible double lynching of James Keffer and James Tollard by an excited crowd at the Lander Jail. The crowd armed with rifles and ropes gathered at night but dispersed after a brief council. a mob attack was expected. William Bromat, convicted of murder, was to be hanged but granted a stay, with an appeal awaiting the Supreme Court.

Wyo Lander James Keffer James Tollard William Marin Lander Fourlins

Printers Adjourn In Flat Hour Meeting At Anfield

Washington reports the forty ninth annual session of the International Typographical Union adjourned after approving committee reports on allied trades and the eight hour question. The convention elected J. Hracken as fourth vice president and PB Narberger as member. A resolution instructed inquiry into taxation relations with trusts and monopolies, to be reported to the Typographical Journal.

Washington Thternattobel Typographical Union Coend Tvlay Hickinhee Committee Econventiae Comentiipe J. Hracken Narberger American Federation of m

Kansas River Levels Rise Amid Heavy Rains Across State

Telegraphed reports say the Kansas River remains high since June, with heavy rains east of Manhattan increasing danger downstream. The Delaware River near Topeka overflowed its banks after four feet of rise, threatening lowlands while Topeka observes a modest fall in water levels. Further west, rainfall could push river heights higher, but exact effects are uncertain.

Kansas River Manhattan Kansas Delaware River Topeka Shorey Rochester Kansua

Flood Threatens Bridges Across Kansas City

Traffic between Kansas Citys suspended as the Kansas River rises after two weeks of heavy rain. Officials warn the river could rise another four feet, endangering temporary bridges built after June floods. Armouerdale sees levels about fourteen feet above low water, with swift current complicating rescues and boat crossings.

Kansas City Kansas Citys Healy Kansas River Sollie Siyer Yee Armourdale Met

Indianapolis Bride Seeks Past Ties In Greencastle Ceremony

Leonard Sargent of Indianapolis, a wealthy young businessman, wed Maude May Reece of Cloverdale in Greencastle after his failed engagement to Dolly Douglas of St Louis. Douglas vanished in St Louis after arranging the ceremony. Sargent pursued but found no resolution.

Indianapolis Leonard Sargent Pretty Dolly Douglass St Louis Greencastle Maude May Reece Cloverdale Sargent Reece Mis Douglas Miss Douglas St. Louis Bargent

Father abducts four year old as funeral mourns mother

Alfred Tucker, separated from the child’s mother, allegedly snatched four year old Margaret Tucker from a porch as her funeral procession neared a cemetery near Yorktown Indiana. He fled toward Muncie before abandoning the buggy and horse. authorities vow to recover the girl and pursue adoption claims.

Muncie Ind Brande Daleville Pretty Aitte Maorguerit Tucker Alfred Tucker Adou Bouke Mi! ‘& Posee Warwalt Yorktown Brandon

2000 Arrive in San Francisco for 37th PAC men event

San Francisco hosts the 37th annual pacement as GALR members and allied groups arrive, with delegations from South Dakota and Illinois among about 220, including veteran Spaniard War figures. The city readies arches and receptions for the invasion of veterans and allied organizations.

San Francisco Cal GALR South Dakota Strom John C. Black Alt Quirtere

WENT THROUGH BRIDGE Buena Vista Com Aug 11

An emet rid Deerwent and Fuh Firme flyer rain caused a wreck on a bridge near Nath rop ten miles one tore late Ta at Dieht injuring several passengers. Notables listed include Mrs Hopkins Albin Mr Teather Mr G Kope J P Knapp Fred B Kiser Benning Corydon El Dorado Muscatine J O Nevila and Th BO Brown. The wreck occurred as a tourist sleeper car was tipped on its side.

Buena’ Vista Com Nathrop Yeomt Hopkins Albin Teather G. Koope Moneuker J. P Knapp Milwhaker Fred B Kiser San Francisco

Pierce's Statement On Railway Connections

Nowary Aug. Jor way Pierce, chairman of the Mexican Central Railway Company, issued an official statement denying reports of a connection with American railways. He asserts the Mexican Central is an independent system and not part of any exclusive alliance with the Rock Island, St. Louis, or San Francisco lines.

Nowary Jor Way Pierce Mexican Central Raiway Company Seaboard Ale Line Railway Mexican Central Railway Company Henired Werth Mexican Central Railway Cou My, Limited T Am

Russia and China unlikely to seek US arbitrate Manchuria

In Pekin and across the United States, reports that Russia and China would demand American arbitration over Manchuria are discredited. Observers doubt such a step and note no clear terms have emerged, while the question of American involvement remains unsettled.

United States Pekin Russia China Americas Mancharis Alreddy Ruperts

Oil Wells Hit In City Limits In Rock Island

A Rock Island resident W Poterwy and neighbor Jobs Behenk drilled wells in the city limits. Both finds yield crude petroleum at about eight feet depth. The oil, reportedly used for lamp or fuel, indicates local subsoil petroleum presence as wells reach shallow depth.

Rock Island W.poterwy von Postel Jobs Behenk

Water fraud scandal rocks New York City water department

New York date Aug 15 reports massive fraud in the Water Department with losses near one million dollars. Water Commissioner Monroe allegedly oversaw schemes as three inspectors are suspended and charges may follow. Evidence suggests collusion between consumers and inspectors allowing excess water use for nominal fees.

New York Monroe Water Department Stoss

Dalhart Shooting Ends Life of Noted Local Figure

A fatal shooting occurred on Main Street in Dalhart Texas on Friday morning. Thomas C Black known as Thomas Fogerty, an outspoken local figure tied to past town alcohol and gambling disputes, was shot in the breast with a Winchester. No weapon origin or shooter identified, but arrests expected. The incident shocks the community as railroad workers and citizens hope for a new era of order and peace.

Dalhart Texas Main Street Black Thos Fogerty Hack Winchester Cathart Sity Arresta Thingl Howe Um Fem Tn Brat Lawrence World Funston Reocond Wiwiya Congress Punston Funkion Fowersock Howersnck le Bowerane Touneton Hu Stroul Toweranck Fort Foott Fredonie Citheent J. D. Bawersock Te Cattieh Croesus Bourbon County Postenister Fort Beott Teelen Mowerane Otterb Parc Roosevelt Towersock Pines Huston Helton Baley Victor Murtoete Victor Murdock Seventh District

Four Children Rescued From Cramped Room in Louisville

In Louisville on Aug 15 four children aged five to ten were found starving in a bare room. Mrs Blixa Hart turned them over to agent Julie Bird. father George Cole and mother Mattie Colt are absent. The children were clothed and taken to reform school. mother to be prosecuted for neglect.

Louinville Board of Children’s Guardians Blixa Hart Julie Bird George , Cole Mattie Colt Mra Eliza Hart Rollins Street Chidren School of Reform

Freight wreck on Pennsylvania line kills two brakemen

Two freight trains collided early today between St Davids and Radnor on the Pennsylvania railroad, killing two brakemen and injuring the engineer of the second train. A tramp, with a broken collar bone, was among those riding the freight. several other men may be buried under wreckage. Dense fog is blamed for the crash.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad St. Davids Radnor

Topeka Property Sells Brother Oversees Estates

Lewis Selix of the Sells brothers, large Topeka property owner, is abroad overseeing holdings. Meantime WW Phillipe had authority at his death to manage the Teens properties. an agent is arranging their placement. Washington report notes civil service examinations will be held at St Louis.

Topeka Lewis Selix Sells Brothers Cirtuits Mr. Sells Phillipe Bette Bt Hawaa St Washington St Louis

Not Bridges Enough in Land for Fall Maneuvers

Major S Leach of the engineer corps arrived at Riley Kansas and began surveying land for fall maneuvers. Flooded areas south of the county have washed out fourteen bridges needing repair. The War Department may seek use of about 60 000 acres north of the reservation after canvassing landowners and renters with Junction City officials optimistic about access.

Riley Kas War Department Millford Smoky Junction City Oon Ag Tt Major Leach

Rain Grips Kansas and Missouri with Varied Amounts

General rain swept northern central and eastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri with amounts from Baker 1.29 inches to Topeka 0.1 inch and Toronto 0.40. Temperatures rose today with many stations reporting in the 60s and 80s. The forecast calls for overnight showers and a generally windy period.

Baker Concordia Dodge City Dresden Fort Scott Lok Bme-Pherson Manhattan Ormac City Sedan Topeka Toronto Wichita Corn and Wheel Region Kansas Missouri Omaha Minneapolis Chicago Douge City Fort Best Macksville McPherson Ooage City

Fight receipts for Corbett Jeffries contest reported

San Francisco on August 15 reports 1 680 attendees saw the Corbett Jeffries fight. Receipts totaled 240 000 with 72 percent to the white audience and 25 percent to the lower, yielding Corbett 10 916 and Jeffries 27 728. Little betting money in local rooms. heavy wagering by Jeffries supporters from Southern California. Public loss of confidence in Corbett cited.

San Francisco Corbett Jeffries Fghtere Lory Jeffries Vehi Corbott Meney California

Jilting Proves Costly as Millionaire Cline Revealed

Mrs. Mary B Ranghley of Baltimore learns that Corporal George T. Cline of Chicago left a multimillion estate. She recalls their engagement eight years ago and notes his eccentric behavior and later refined appearance. She recounts their brief engagement ended by a friend’s interference and her continued correspondence until about two years ago.

Kansas City George B. Evans American Transfer Company Lilli Maude Evans Mount St. Mary's Evans Mar Ted Imanager Evan Rvans Evane Iene Mra Rvand Baltimore George Cline Mary B Ranghley George T. Cline Chicago Raughiey Gore Colonel Cline Raughie Bin Pin Lone Internal Mfe Anit T

Eloper Edward Norton Case Dismissed in Omaha Flight

The case against Edward F Norton, former station man, who eloped with his 15 year old stepdaughter Fe bee Reich to Omaha in June, was dismissed. The young girl was not present at the proceedings. Weather notes forecast unsettled conditions with possible showers and variable winds for Kansas.

Ax Eloper Kansas City Kan Edward F. Norton Sntorman Omaha Fe Bee Reich Ani Na Chicago Kansas

Contenders swirl for judgeship as endorsements flow

Contests center on United States circuit judgeship and impending vacancy on the district bench. Candidates including Judge Hook, Chief Justice Johnston and Justice Brewer line up with petitions and endorsements. Local papers note political maneuvering, shifting district races, and possible early congressional contests as Roosevelt’s scheduling looms.

Roosevelt Congress Hook United States Circuit Senate Federal District Bench Johnston Brewer United States Supreme Court Ware Pollock Charles Statting Smitha Federal Aid Corporation N. J. Looms Ignatura Faders Lewitt Laoom Rockies

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