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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1903

Page

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Pope Rallies Amid Delirium and Fragile Recovery

A clipped report describes the pope’s fluctuating condition with delirium, brief lucid intervals, and doctors noting nerve strain on the brain. It also mentions Cardinal Rampotla and Franciscans, plus Leo XIII’s stance toward Germany and clerical politics.

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Smash on Maple Leaf Town Tragedy and Aftermath

A July collision on the Des Moines line near Maple Leaf involved the Westen and others, yielding deaths and injuries. Disturbing reports name medical staff and investigators, including Rex Hot Setters, as railroad workers and witnesses.

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Fragmented OCR Reads on Toy Pistol Victims

Fragmented text mentions a toy pistol incident and a victim named Lee. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, with garbled phrases. The readable bits suggest a minor event involving a toy weapon and potential inquiry.

Wilt Hold Conference On August Topeka Exhibit Plans

Louis S Comming and Will Mert will helm an exhibit in Topeka on August 7 with reps from the State Poultry Association State Beekeepers Association State Dairy Association and others. Officials from the state school for the blind and deaf will discuss offerings and arrangements for the exhibit while the commission reviews possible director appointments set for August 7. The commission notes few applications exist for the open positions.

State School For the Deaf and Dumb Vorisstin

Tent collapse at Denver Christian Endeavor gathering

A large fig tent collapsed in Denver on Monday afternoon during a four day Christian Endeavor event. More than 800 people were inside. nearly 100 were injured, with Mrs. Jessie M. Thornburg among the worst. Rescue workers, police and volunteers helped evacuate the crowd as the wind tore the structure. Many fainted, and a hospital tent quickly filled with those hurt or exhausted.

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New Police Rules Set For Officers With Past Service

Montreal July 14 Daniel J. Kelly sought in St Louis and tied to Taranto case as a new ordinance sets police pay based on prior service plus stipulations for those off duty. The change affects first eight months and second six months pay scales, with detailed allowances for various posts and a provision excluding those without prior police service from certain credits.

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Topeka Water Plant Faces Investigation Over Dirty Supply

City council orders a formal inquiry into the Topeka Water Company pump plant and supply quality after weeks of irregular and unsatisfactory water. Officials aim to identify the source, test domestic water suitability, and review pump and river contamination impacts on hydrants and mains.

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Writs of Habeas Corpus Spark Local Controversy

Julet Hazen opposes issuing habeas corpus writs to lever police actions. Nick Lonergan was arrested at a Sixth Avenue tavern, then released on recognizance after discovery he had not been jailed. Judge Mannen warned police not to detain Lonergan without warrant, criticizing attorney instruction and suggesting habeas practice not a regular rule.

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State board of equalization to hear county assessment changes

The state board of equalization will begin Wednesday at 10 o clock to consider any exceptions to county assessments amid food disaster relief. Shawnee county’s share is debated as unfair if county adjustments shift the burden statewide. Three counties Wilson Summer and Jackson have not yet filed summaries, delaying final action by the auditors. The board includes State Auditor Wells State Treasurer Kelly and Secretary of State Burrow.

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No Pause in Work as Topeka Building Boom Continues

Builders surge amid flood recovery across North and South Topeka with projects totaling well over one hundred thousand dollars. Demand for skilled labor runs high as new homes and repairs outpace supply, while fire marshals note ample crews and mortgage lenders see activity across business and residential construction.

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Destructive hail storm devastates Blue Rapids grain fields

A severe wind and hail storm hit Blue Rapids Kansas on Sunday afternoon. It damaged corn and other grain with one large cornfield reportedly destroyed. In Washington the Treasury reports $77,660,300 in bonds exchanged into 2 percent consols, aimed at reducing notes and increasing circulation by about $33,000,000.

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Leases Invalidated in Creek Lands Court Decision

Muskogee Oklahoma Territory July 14 a decision by Judge C W Raymond United States Judge for the Western District of Indian Territory invalidates leases on 2 000 000 acres of Creek Indian lands. The ruling will disrupt land deals and 1 000 cases are expected to be filed in ten days by holders of leases now nullified.

Muskogee I. T C. W. Raymond United States Western District of Indian Territory

Train in river wreck on Iron Mountain Arkansas

A freight wreck on the Iron Mountain railroad between Mouden and Gordon Arkansas south of Poplar Bluffs killed two brakemen a negro tramp and 25 carloads of horses and mules. A box car jumped the track and the train crashed the Little Missouri river bridge causing stock and men to fall into the stream.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Poplar Bluffs Iron Mountain Mouden Gordon Ark City Little Missouri River

Boy Held Up On Santa Fe Train No. 20 Story From Chanute

A juvenile passenger on a Santa Fe train near Chanute reports a confidence trick in which a smooth stranger talked him into sharing a cash stash. The plot, culminating at Prisco crossing, saw about $60 disappear and a $100 bill placed in an envelope to be tracked later. The victim carried roughly $14 more toward Boston, with the attacker escaping.

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American battleship Kearsarge 급ic voyage to Patro

Rush order issued as the American battleship Kearsarge readies for a rapid cruise from Portsmouth to Pretchman's Bay Main. Capt Hemphill and Rear Admiral Catton inspect the ship while divers clean propellers and coal stocks are aboard for the voyage. The crew prepares for the first peacetime high speed test, with expectations of setting a cruising speed record for its type.

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Weather Outlook for Kansas City Area

Chicago July 14 forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with probable showers. Possible street changes noted and southerly winds expected as prevailing.

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Kansas Crop Report Highlights Strong Wheat and Corn Prospects

The weekly Kansas crop report notes warm weather with some hot days and scattered showers. Wheat harvest nearing completion in several counties, oats and corn progressing, early potatoes small but promising, and alfalfa and hay making well across multiple divisions.

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