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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
2
A valve rupture at the Carnegie works in Douesne early this morning caused a boiler or station valve to blow out. Five men in the area were killed or fatally injured, with others severely damaged by debris and scalding. The incident is under investigation to determine cause and safety violations.
Fragmented OCR recounts political shifts with Gouverner Sumford, Jerom and others, noting a transition period and ceremonial references. The piece also mentions public health concerns at Lake Merve college with related fever cases reducing campus activities and prompting restrictions.
A fragmented Topeka page notes events from theatre to education, with mentions of the Sons of the American Revolution, a midwinter exhibition, local sports, and civic notices. Ernest Waghis, once Levile football coach, shifts to insurance, while new trusts and local business moves appear amid a busy Saturday scene in Topeka.
A Kansas opinion analyzes whether district judges with terms expiring in a future year fall under a hold over rule. It argues that biennial elections and the 1902 concurrent resolution require only county and township officers be elected in odd years, not district judges, and that constitutional amendments and statutes must be harmonized to avoid absurd results.
Topelat police sergeant Morgan Morgan suffers a collapse at his Potwin home after weeks of worry and sleeplessness. Police and physicians report mental strain as cause, noting no clear injury. He remains unconscious to observers, then partially recovers, while colleagues and Mayor Parker seek answers amid stress from ongoing charges.
Incomplete text records a tense police moment hours before a scheduled action. The speaker mentions sleep deprivation and a sense that the town’s future may hinge on a decisive outcome, with phrases suggesting a deep personal resolve and potential long-term consequences.
Enthusiasts gather for a three day cock fighting event in Vicksburg Mississippi drawing cockers from across the United States and Mexico. About 2000 game cocks expected with bets from 90 to 4500 dollars each as seven daily battles unfold in public parks and nearby venues. City visitors extend the festivity with celebratory attire and widespread southern support for the sport despite varied local laws.
The piece paints a chaotic scene of sport and society, with Mexico and the United States shown in a clash of values. It rails against cruelty and violence while naming places such as Hamburg in Germany and stressing the impact of brutality on youths and communities.
A rail crash near Hazelwood injured a dozen people including Gertrude Hansen and David Crnikstrani. The Palmore Ohio bound train collided with another vehicle near the crossing after a flagman’s signals were misunderstood.
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