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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1903

Page

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Party Slogan Event at Elliott's Park Draws Bryan Presence

A large political rally titled Party Slogan is planned in Elliott's Park with national committee men traveling nationwide. Mayor Harrison will preside at the event on July 1, with a formal schedule to host the party gathering and address supporters, aiming to mobilize rank and file for the upcoming campaign.

Curaca Harrison Dem Billiott Inu Care Tilly Mle Party Veritas Gripsicherttel

Bevan to Attend Rally Amid Political Turmoil

The article describes Wilkes J. Bevan planning attendance at a rally amid tensions with the mayor and party factions. It notes expected speeches reflecting diverse views within the Democratic party, with emphasis on loyalty to ideals and critique of current leadership. Local observers anticipate a defining event shaping the party’s direction in New England.

Wilkes J. Bevan Bern Han Wetlins New Enegland Seul Anil Ut Chera Athebos

Ex-Mayor Parker and shipbuilders arrive in Idaho valley

The article reports that ex-mayor Parker and associates including T Sim, WG Grown, Carl Brown of Whitfield, and others arrived in the city after a voyage along the Atlantic coast. They came to inspect timber resources and consider a large timber purchase, aided by capitalists from Idaho, with plans to advance northern western development.

Parker T. Sim WG. Grown Carl Brown Whitfial Pwitehell Hutchinson Pwrkile Hort Bevin Sim Tih Muncng Atlantic Flere Nirth Rome Whitter Idaho Resam Han Akiduwes

Senator Burton to Bpoax Lacne Kah July 6

The article reports on farmers preparing for the end of wheat cutting and a gathering near Medicine Laiga Medicis Lotte tenn. It notes a man, described as a farmer and raoviiman, who allegedly committed violence by injuring himself in a rural area.

Burton Kah Osborne Mike Stiletda Laiga Medicis Lotte Tenn Bieres Raoviiman Newton Garde Soong Moan Ottawa

Prosperous Restaurant in Topeka Earns Noted Trade

Clarence Scott continues a seven year steady patronage at his Topeka restaurant. He maintains a clean kitchen and employs skilled chefs including Charley from Cremerie and Brett from Pad Hick hotel, with good wages and a steady staff to meet patrons’ demands.

Clarence Scott Topeka Ventiatioe Charley Cremerie Hinmelä Okla Brett Pad Hick Beatfiee Tet Scott

Siege Ordered as Venezuelan Forces Attack Ciudad Bolivar

Across Roletid Venezuela the government press claims the assault on Ciudad Bolivar paused by U S and diplomatic urging. A US Consul, German and religious leaders urged mercy toward revolutionaries seeking surrender as Castro reportedly weighs tactics to spare inhabitants. The stormline of the city looms amid fear of wider bloodshed.

Roletid Venezuela Ciudad Bolivar Treops Associated Press Inn Diats United States Mendelson Herr Brokjoan Germain Prame Cepvral Gores Erment Tors Peres Gernne Rolindé Associated Presse Iind Castro Ciudad Tuiker Bolivar Abencteff Ishend

Controversy Over General Wood Promotions in Army

Widespread debate rages in army circles over General Wood and the recent promotion and retirement shifts. Allegations accuse leaders of favoritism while critics call for objective moves and accountability amid shifts shaping Wood’s influence and the future of military leadership.

Waslington Juto Milles LBA Shain Ani Raven Cris Lawton Lamin Ne Ory

Soldiers and Sailors to Hold Reunions at Forest Park

Pittsburgh July 27 Pitteburg Kan July 16 The soldiers and sailors reunion opens at Forest Park Dear Pittsburgh on Monday July 26 for one week. The park is connected with Pittsburgh by an electric line and is a good camp site. Prominent attendees include Senators Chester J Lung J B Barton Congressmen Calenderhead Cureis Judge J West Col Dick Blue Heteon Crew and A W Bullth. Tuesday marks Southeastern Kansas Old Settlers reunion and Wednesday spans Spaniel American and the Twentieth reunion with Gen Metcalf Capt Clair Hamilton presiding. Temperatures reported for major cities follow.

Pittavurg Pitteburg Kan Saliors Forest Park Pitteiure Monntay Pittebure Penkens Chester J. Lung Congresman Calleerhead Cureis J. West

Epworth hosts opening of sixth international convention

Epworth League hosts in Detroit as the sixth International Convention opens with three simultaneous sessions at Tent Ontario, Detroit Opera House, and Central Methodist, featuring welcome addresses, responses, and keynote talks on the themes Waiting Witnessing and Working. About 15,400 Leaguers attend as the program unfolds under church leaders from Toronto and Brooklyn. The events mark a strong start with a large chorus performing across venues.

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Harvest near the wheat belt shows near finish across counties

Harvest winds down across Hatchinern and nearby counties with Ernest Myers reporting nearing completion. Weather and spring delays kept crops on track, yielding potential top county averages around twenty bushels per acre. The piece notes strong wheat quality, scattered field conditions, and ongoing threshing as crews complete work.

Hatchinern Oventy Willem Newlin Erin Waftinen Ernest Myers Myers South Ronotun Stafford County Ube Shahteine Tearhel Sarmern

Nocturnal River Fluctuations Stir Kaw Valley Alarms

Reports of river rise near Manhatan and Junction City spark inquiries from Kansas City and Topeka while officials say flood prospects are uncertain. Manhattan notes river up several feet since Wednesday morning but recedes near noon. rail lines show no flooding risk. Topeka observers report minor rises. Junction City and Manhattan confirm modest increases with no major disruption.

Tavens Kaw Valley Kansas City Lawrence Topeka Manhattan Junction City Dnfarman George W. Martin State Historical Society State Journal Junction Cley Union Pacite Rock Tvinnd Wolff

Ardmore Fire Causes 40000 Losses at West Main Store

A blaze at a Batwinger store on West Main in Ardmore caused about 40000 in damage. Firemen Kendall and Sconvers were injured. Sam Johnson narrowly escaped harm while sleeping above Rogers store. Several locals including Furman, Norman, Hha Weber, Coleman, Ledbetter, Bledsoe, and Mosley suffered losses. origin of the fire remains undetermined.

Ardmore Battwinger West Main HM. Furman Launbrary Thomas Norman Law Ures Hha Weber T. A. Coleman Ledbetter & Bledsoe Roy Mosley Sam Johnson Rogers Horace Kendall Sam Sconvers Sendals Lee Kapwon

Rainy night yields inch of rain in Topeka weather report

Topeka leads Kansas stations with one inch plus rainfall last night as other sites report showers and cool nights. The corn and wheat region bulletin notes warm nights easing as showers occur across eastern Kansas and western Missouri with variable temps and forecasts for cloudy skies and possible local thunderstorms tonight and Friday.

Topeka Kansas Dodge City Fort Scott Osage City Lorenzo Corn and Wheat Region Kanes Missouri Toran Ohio Columbus Chicago Omaha Raker Concordia Dresden Fort Scott AG Jain Duchoeville Aa McPherson Onagi City M Rei Ohs Sect Ta Teagan Toronto Wichita Totay

Jews and President Reach Understanding on Kishineff Partition

Len N. Levy announces the conference with the president and the Jewish committee on Kishineff partition was satisfactory. Public statements will not be issued yet while petitions circulate for signatures within ten days. the effort is presented as an American religious liberty petition, not a protest or remonstrance.

New York Len N. Levy Acrard

Nelson Wins Marblehead Yacht Club Marathon

Vineyard Haven Mass July 1 The Hoosier a schooner of the Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead was first to arrive winning an all night race for Marblehead The Hoosier is owned by Col Nelson editor of the Kannax City Stir She was the last yacht to leave Marblehead.

Vineyard Haven Mass Clob Marblehead Marbleheld Col. Nelson Kannax

Wedding of Miss Atwood at Fort Leavenworth

Front Lieutenant William Alten Austin of the Fourth Cavalry and Miss Helen Atwood wed in Leavenworth Kansas in a military society affair. Episcopal ceremony followed by reception at the bride’s home. Attendants in uniform. bridesmaids in yellow. attended by officers and society.]]>

Leavenworth Kan William Alten Austin Fourth Cavalry Helen Atwood Episcopal Church Atkins Austin Mise Atwood 2H. Atwood Democratic Politico Inne West

Four Die As Bonner Springs Sanitarium Burns

Banner Springs Kan July 14 Four persons die in a suspicious blaze that destroys a sixty room sanitarium in Bonner Springs starting in the laundry. The dead include Captain J A McClure a former Union Pacific attorney Miss Janie Campbell and Mes A A Cook patients and Dr A E Rogers the steward. The fire trapped inmates around dawn with Dr Tingern also perishing while aiding a woman patient. Fire discovered at two o clock and the building leveled within half an hour.

Banner Springs Kan Bonner Springs Kansas Kansas City J. A. McClure Junction City Union Pacific Janie Campbell Zota A. A. Cook Lawrence A. E. Rogers Payne Dr. Rogers Rogers Rome

Fragmentary Crime Note From Dated Report

A garbled OCR fragment notes a shooting incident involving a father and daughter with references to a past event and an attempted escape. The text mentions a musker and a place near Wy with unclear sequencing and names. The readable portions suggest a court or official record surrounding a violent act and related pursuit.

Iron Market Signals Slower Demand and Price Drops

Indications in the iron market point to softer demand and lower prices. Southern furnaces cut output and eastern markets see reduced quotes for pig iron, with buyers delaying purchases as July stock data show a lingering cautious outlook and a shift toward lower basis prices.

Cleveland The Tran Trade Review Indiewoods Rat Bayik Seth Mos Foundry Ows Lawry

Minor Washington Appointments July 16 Postmasters Named

Washington assigns Kilneae Staves in Newton county and M Wilson to replace Henry Mimaley. Indian Territory adds Luke Chadstion and Thomas C. Lilland to replace Grover Conysenigneds Oneuiia Cheroke nar. Waley fills Charlen Frees. Rural Free Delivery route in Kansas Riley county established covering 2 ½ square miles.

Washington Kilneae

New Scheme to Move Freight at Chicago Plant

Unique preparations were made for removal at the Erlinge switchboard plant today. A truck was ordered to quietly assist police with seated orders and the driver warned where to take the freight but told not to open the gate until after the start. A crowd of pickets gathered near the plant facade as detectives arrived.

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