27 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
1
The New York regatta featured Shamrock and Reliance racing under light to moderate wind. As the afternoon progressed Reliance gained on Shamrock with both yachts on windward legs toward the outer mark, the lead shifting amid shifting breeze and slow progress, with the American boat closing a notable gap before noon.
East bound Budapest to Constantinople express wrecked near Kulut Burges about 25 miles south of Adrianople. Dynamite used. every car smashed. Outrage suspected to be revolutionsists who rode the train. Two more notes report a second blast at Kuletl Gurgas, two cars destroyed, dead include two Mustutman women, two children, and three trainmen. Official edicts about Balkan command changes and Albania incursion cited amid censorship.
The Barnum and Bailey circus train section carrying care for the wrecked engine collided with a runaway freight on the north bound track near Wildwood. One sleeper car crashed into another, damaging it and waking about forty people aboard. Tracks were blocked for hours as the stricken car was left behind and the rest continued on after treatment for the injured.
H Marshall of Ellsworth is said to be slated for appointment as superintendent of the Hutchinson reformatory to succeed. Simmons, who ban Paigned, to take office October 1. Frit Kelley of White Cloud, a board member, talked with Governor Batley in Topeka. the governor was at the Twenty Kansas reunion at Inia. Peck of Salting is a candidate, but may stay in current post. The job pays a salary of 2000 a year. Marshall has long been a leader in Ellsworth county and held county office parts of the time. It is rumored he is qualified for the position.
A fragmentary report describes light offshore wind conditions during an America's Cup race. Shamrock, Reliance, and Thames contend near the outer mark with ongoing tacking, wind shifts, and different speeds as they approach the finish. Reliance gains position, while Shamrock trails closely.
Weather bulletin notes general conditions with light morning premiss showers in the northeast and heavy rains in northern Missouri and central western towns. Temperatures varied with a slight rise from yesterday and a south wind at noon. Region readings include Concordia Dresden Fort Scott Manhattan Osage City Wichita and others with hourly figures and 10 AM digits.
Chicago dispatch reports a major blaze at the Hook Island Rail freight house at Polk and Sherman streets with $500000 loss. Fireboats and extra engines responded as flames and smoke overwhelmed the structure, while adjacent buildings including Adams Street storefronts suffered damage. Heavy rain later aided efforts as several smaller fires burned nearby.
Col George W. Veale faces a possible retirement from his post as custodian of the state house. Treasurer Kelly backs a candidate to replace him, while Attorney General Coleman hesitates to vote removal unless Veale resigns. Governor Bailey and Superintendent Dayhott are expected to back Veale, but the decision hinges on Coleman’s stance and council votes. The matter, to be raised at the executive council meeting, was delayed by Bailey’s absence and scheduling issues.
In Newport Alabama on August 27 H K Doherty the English champion defeated W A Taurn ed American in straight sets 6 0 6 3 and 10 8 in the final set to win the United States championship. Doherty displayed steady play and clever returns while Larned struggled with form and fitness as the match progressed.
A news item reports a fatal attack while the subject rode in a carriage. Authorities investigate the incident as a homicide with inquiries into suspects and motive underway. No further names or locations are provided in the readable text.
Framed as the seventh free concert in a city series, the Marshall band performs on the corner of Eighth and Harrison with program items including selections like Olympia overture and Poet and Peasant, plus a later act titled Dance of the Fireflies. The event is announced amid a mix of local notices and naval orders regarding the murder of a U.S. vice consul in Beirut and the U.S. response to secure Turkish authorities.
In Les Rables Oienne France soldiers police and firemen ringed the monastery after monks resisted eviction. The building was besieged for four hours missiles flew from windows injuries occurred before the monks fled to the roof and were dispersed by water. Many arrests followed. Hamlin Garland Visits Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
A fragmented weather item from Hot Springs Virginia dated August 27 notes high temperatures and a comparison to other locations. It references Roane and Cincinnati with unspecified figures and unclear wording due to OCR issues. The readable core reports heat and regional temperature notes without concrete values.
Aug 27 report from Council Bluffs Iowa describes two major cloudbursts causing extensive property damage and flooding in lower districts. Businesses and stocks suffer. rainfall totals reach up to four to five inches with rivers out of banks. Rail service halted on Northwestern Rock Island Milwaukee lines due to washouts. streetcar traffic suspended for six hours as canals and streets flood.
William Selle acquires the Luella Forepaugh Wild West show adding a fleet of Pullman cars tents and 14 animal cages two elephants and 50 horses to the Selle & Downs circus. The herd is to join the main company and travel to Topeka for the next season.
Wholesale grocers from Salina Hutchinson and Wichita join to contest the proposed new freight rates on groceries especially coffee canned goods and beans. The complaint lists several Salina Hutchinson and Wichita firms as plaintiffs against the rate hike effective September 20 and aimed at Missouri river Wichita and Arkansas City points with substantial per hundred weight increases.
A Kansas flour campaign urges millers to hold top prices and gain market share as demand for Kansas wheat grows. Journal discussions warn against underselling rivals in other states and stress maintaining price levels to maximize profit while expanding export opportunities.
Partial text reports five breaks found in the battleship Massachusetts with varying sizes. Others mention A A Bowers resignation at an upcoming meeting, educational figures RB Welch, and a murder case denial from Casimir Perier. Forecast notes showers, cooler south winds in parts.
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