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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
1
A dispatching storm from Beirut outlines a tense Al Turkish boundary with Americans under protection. Vice Consul Magelssen reportedly survived an attack while US authorities seek full details and issued cautious warnings to Turkey.
In Kentucky on August 22, Caleb Powers was found guilty of complicity in the assassination plot against Governor William Goebel. He received a death sentence, later commuted to life, and prosecutors plan to seek a new trial, with appeals and motions ongoing. Fans and family reacted with shock and support as the lengthy case drew to its verdict.
The sixteenth Futurity renewal at Sheepshead Bay draws a 54 000 attendance as heavy mud tests the field of 20 two year olds. Belle, 18 to 2, tops betting with Rain or Shine among other contenders, while weather and track conditions promise a dramatic youth stakes race for colts and fillies.
In Kan nee Noble the three-heat tennis meet drew mixed crowd and puzzled remarks. Players wore varied outfits including a pink and blue shirt, while spectators complained of no coaching from the grandstand. Umpires faced questions as rounds continued with quirky exchanges and long minute counts during saturno forenoon games at Atchiam.
A London cable dispatch reports plans to guarantee expenses for Sir Thomas Tipton’s crew as the Reliance and Shamrock will race in a five race series with exchanged crews. The American cup duel faces postponement due to strong winds and stormy seas at Sandy Hook, delaying the outcome of the contest.
Ava Cyrus Moore and Lavina Willburn of Sego wed in Kingman as a special excursion train was held. Probate Judge John McKenna, Kansas ball club pitcher, halted the trip to license and marry them. The elopement prompted the father to appear later but he forgave the couple after learning the romance.
Aug 28 in Ventura Cal a Salina Kas man Addington on the south bound Overland between Santa Rosa and Fillmore shot himself in the head while en route to Los Angeles. The gunshot was not heard by passengers and the body was found near Fillmore.
Miee Anon Abel of a Salta area farm wins the Bulkley fe Niwekio prize at Yale. She will receive a year’s tuition in the university plus 400 dollars. Temperatures of large cities listed for Aug 29 include Chicago 64 and New York 60.
Medicine Hat causes a cool wave across Kansas with a cold morning as thermometers fall. Kansas stations show 24 hour highs around 84 to 90 and lows near 54 to 58. Northwestern counties report temperature drops and showers in most districts, while the forecast promises generally fair skies and warmer conditions Sunday. Northwest wind shifts from the northwest at about 12 miles per hour.
A man using the alias Tanks approached two Topeka attorneys claiming injury from a Missouri Pacific wreck last March. He presented a forged letter and solicited damages, each lawyer advancing money before realizing the ruse. He remains at large seeking more alleged evidence while another report links him to similar tactics in Emporia.
The Universal Peace Union adopts resolutions condemning lynching as monstrous and urging state and national action. The document calls for suppression of race hatred and perjury in prosecutions and argues for measured, humane remedies to protect society and future generations.
A humorous account from Bourne Massachusetts notes Grover Cleveland at a clambake with Old Colony Club members. He jokes about fishing and protecting Buzzards Bay fisheries, pledging continued advocacy against heavy industry. The piece also mentions a birth in Bumstead Bay and a death note for an acting territorial governor in Nebraska.
Unconfirmed dispatches claim insurgents blow up barracks in Adrianople and shots fired at the Austrian consulate in Uskub. Reports say Turkish troops display enmity toward Austria while Bulgarian presence grows in eastern Macedonia amid looming revolts in Zeros and Strumilan regions.
Missouri and Kansan Telephone absorbs Kansan Distance Telephone and Telegraph, halting Topeka franchise bid. Newark lines to connect with North Topeke toll line via Nora Topeka extension. mayor rallies injunction as merger proceeds. Superintendent Henry Waylon reports actions, while city officials move to block the district line.
General Frederick Funston arrived in Seattle on the return trip and began examining the army's condition. He indicated he would recommend measures to the government, while officials assessed the state of signals corps and telegraph construction amid uncertain assets and readiness.
Governor Bailey received invitation from Ohio committee chairman Dick to come to Ohio and make speeches at state caucuses this fall. Bailey attended a reunion in Helteville and his acceptance remains uncertain as topeka notes. Also reports local regimental meeting in Paola with officers elected and a tornado causing damage in McCalleburg. Bryan plans Stump itinerary to Obie as part of Democratic campaign.
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