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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1903

Page

7

Higher court vacancies spark jockeying for seats

The piece outlines a crowded field of lawyers and judges in multiple districts vying for openings on the state courts and the supreme bench. It notes favored candidates, potential appointments by the governor, and ongoing political maneuvering across districts including Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties with names such as Welch and Garver among discussed contenders.

Dieteres Eweh Katoets Jodecanos Supreme Bench Justine Johnstadie Stronk Judee West Genérel A. A. Andari Govertur Hourbeus Crawfor de Lion Weamdotte Tim Jude Case Briderick Jackson Pounty Waereimn Fom Brown Atchison and Leavenworth Eile Jude Clark Brith Cinker City Claen Udae J Doetiethwaite Jewell City Lee Monroe Topeka Ewin Neal Strath

Gasoline Explosion Destroys Factory in South Boston

Breton August 12 A gasoline blast in the basement of a four story factory on Wormwood Street South Boston tears through a building housing several manufacturing concerns. The explosion wounds workers and destroys the structure. Insurance quickly covers losses while smoke chokes the area. Many escape via the ground and stairways as exits clogged and panic ensues.

Ita Breton Wormwood Boston

Wild Man Captured in Woods Near Prairie Dogs

Deputies drove a man described as half-wild from the woods after a weeklong chase. The resident, Hayes, has lived near the area and reportedly avoided human contact. He had been living off the land, refused tools, and showed no recognition of modern life or its comforts. Authorities, noting his severe isolation, plan to study his condition before any return to civilization.

Feet Scott Kas Ang Tourbon Shevit Hayes Thas Adam

Miles for Governor Nomination Hinted in Bretton Aug

The Globe reports in Bretton Aug 1 that Democratic leaders propose Miles a native of the state as possible governor candidate. Some party politicians favor Miles while others push for an official nomination at the convention and debate continues over the best choice for Marinette.

Tramp Narrow Escape Story From Rock Island Wreck

Senator Hurrel from Jocks on county denies political stake as a humorous tale spreads about the Roth Island freight wreck near Hollam Hill. Seven fatal and several injured as melons and freight tumble. two tramps among the survivors share a wry line amid the chaos while onlookers gather.

Rock Taland Hurrel Jocks Hollam Multey Jackson-Jefferson Senatur Hurrel Roth Island Hulton Melont

Weather and relief notes from Kansas city region

Light rains in Kansas with showers in western counties. Temperatures listed for multiple towns from seven o'clock, with eastern warmth and central to western cooler. A relief fund for tornado victims in Pittsburg shows about 90 dollars raised, funds to aid sufferers from the disaster. Local officials report rain and wind patterns across the state.

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Nicaragua Route Seen as Panama Treaty Dead

Washington reports indicate ex Senator Harris of Kansas argues the Nicaragua route is the practical alternative to Panama. Editors cite Colombian rejection of the treaty, shifting momentum toward Nicaragua and Costa Rica, with supporters urging quick ratification and public agitation.

Washington Harris Kanear Morgan Nicaragua Eure Nickragud Panama Colombia Nick Faso Minch Hytwron New York Seo Francisco Mitin Lees Panda Colon Niviragua Enue Heeran Wweki Br. Herman Colombban Cemethine State Department Panchat Canal Pasar Ptgte wiErprine Oogeveit Spooner Costa Rica Congress Iispatches Ttta Sen~ Atora Arriy Eiapial Wihie Vate Vorima Teller Chabois Democratic Wide Seretor Manan Hes Bogote Canal Cottin

Linton plans reunion event in Lebanor amid crops talk

Linton of Smith county reports a September reunion in Lebanor with celebrations and old soldiers. He says Governor Bailey and Senators Long and Burton assured attendance if in state. He met Ninth artillery band at Fort Riley and notes exceptionally good crops in South County with high yields and harvests.

Linton Smitty Tupeka Biv Lebanor Bailey Long Burton Litton Fort Riley Lebanon Tudarter Cine Mr. Linton Tang

Duel claims life of officer in Chihuahua

An attempted duel in Chihuahua yesterday left Lieutenant Curios J. Extrade dead after a shooting in a bull pen fight. Joseph Searcy, a traveling man, invited Extrade to the combat and the two men rode to a western countryside spot where pistols were drawn. The fatal shot pierced Extrade’s head as Searcy fired and left him dead. reports vary on what happened next but both agree the men had been paying marked attention to the same person.

Chihuanua Ates Joseph Searcy Curios J. Extrade Beave Platole Eatrade Searcy

Mountain girl bitten by rattlesnake near English Center

A girl walking to camp after picking berries was bitten on the foot by a rattlesnake and, in agony, was taken to White Pier ten miles away. She received treatment after the attack, with details of the incident and location noted from Aug. 19.

Whdanspott English Center Sirs AL Wanda Paleon Harty Manila Rome Thomas A. Hentick Cebu

Untitled fragment hints at a yellow way prize event

A garbled note describes a drawing scene and a prize bar recap at a location referenced as the Yellow Way. The readable fragments suggest an entertainment or contest moment with attendees and a result but lack clear names, dates, or places.

Oulent Is All Right Edward Dickinson Accounts Financing Head

Edward Dickinson reports on financing for the head and Inter national Orient railroad project. The piece notes contracts with the International Construction and Union Construction companies, plans to extend service to Australia and other ports, aiding expansion of the Orient line and shipping routes via Europe and the Gulf of Mexico.

Edward Dickinson Omaha Howard Dickinson Secon View Tahagor Katie City Orient Railroad Irenicus Fhanes al Cormryellen Rorya Ee’ Somfilgive Rengt de Dektit Tickinson Recelvst Catilegrian Tram Sutwell Mdelitiomal Wy Ale Foady Fay Bern Piweed Nturnational Construction Company Union Construction Company Huey Orient Company Eawlemens Rithead Company Orient Road Mhekineom Lonéon Gulf of Coufer Mexico Mieamiaiho Ceylin Caserta Japan Orient Australia

Truxton Beale in Maine at Hillowell House Stay

Augusta reports Truxton Beale of the Union Reais in Maine has rented the Hillowell House for two weeks starting Thursday. The hotel sits near the Maine homestead of the late Jamon G. Maine, where his wife and child were taken, causing alarm amid locals. Harriet Blaine Beale is visiting Senator Eugene Hale in Eneworth.

Augusta Union Reais Commersun Jamon G. Maine Hillowell House Maine Beales

Love for cat causes costly fine for baker

Philadelphia August 19 a bakery owner Auschlag in Neet Market faced a $20 fine after inspectors found three cats in the shop. A warrant issued for his arrest was resolved when he paid the fine in Magistrate Stratton's court. The case centered on whether cats in a bakery violated the health code. In Dushore Pennsylvania a boy aged 14 was killed when a breaker gear crushed him after a fall from a workers’ platform.

Auschlag Philadelphia Willinen Ett Merket Breithath Straton Cate M Bakers. Ie

Exclusion of Range Cattle Sparks Exposition Controversy

Coburn of the Uvestock department faced protests from state men’s associations and cattlemen over admitting range cattle to the World’s Fair exhibit. Editorials question his nerve and whether doomsday timing reflects responsibility as petitions and committees press for a reversal.

F. D. Coburn Uvestock Histate Mture Lvestock Journal Inet Coburr Texas New Meaton Colorado Utah Nebraska Dakota Wyomiitt Minnesota Idaho Louis Calmirn Reagan

Dog Full of Dynamite Warns City Police

A stray yellow dog with a white tipped tail reportedly swallowed four small sticks of explosive found in a vacant cellar. Police warned the public and feared a fatal incident as crowds urged caution and attempted to avoid the animal.

Noches N.Y

Bars Up To Negro Boys Chinas Aug In Five Cororea

In August five Chinese boys, employed as machinists, entered the city line department’s ninth floor. They aimed to obstruct operations and provoke officials. A tense scene followed as workers protested and the chief operator warned them to leave. The incident highlighted racial tensions among operators and staff.

Chinas Cororea Miedke Weatveunian Tie Boys Ashenieryol Keven Chett Genta Iidignaal Tinpulee Ani Lek Witram Sngea Altuna Wwinitcomb

Markets Today and Livestock Trade Report Summary

Commodity markets show corn rallying and retreating with mixed tones as buyers and sellers move. Cattle stay steady to higher in Kansas City and Chicago sessions with hogs weaker. grain notes reference September contracts and harvest weather. Livestock receipts in Kansas City and St. Louis indicate steady to lower demand for cattle, with further notes on stock movements and price ranges across regions.

Produce Market Prices and Livestock Notes from Aug 9

Fragmented OCR summarizes prices and conditions for livestock and dairy. Cattle and calves near 20s to 25 dollars a head with varied weights and grades. Sheep and lambs steady to lower. hay and feed prices listed. butter eggs and grain shows mixed market activity.

Siaerag Mulee Choles Wathhers

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