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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1903

Page

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Chief Arthur Dies Sudden at Winnipeg Banquet

A sudden death struck Chief Arthur during a banquet in Winnipeg Manitoba while responding to a toast. Reports detail a long career as head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a life devoted to union leadership and labor reform.

Mon Joly P.M. Arether Gound Brotherhood of Talcinmintte Igiseerem Drogybert Mernertund Betty Seeaing Arthur Jontarimon Wien Arthur

Died At Some Point After Hobbyist Cigars Twelve Years

An oblique notice reports a death linked to a long term cigar smoking habit, with unclear details and fragmented wording. Mentions Kenlaamacege Mitch, Pitino Puttin, and Hy sie in a garbled passage.

Wiirestisrati Mitch Mater Pitino Puttin Wien Mischestoph

Died of Grief Over Ola Friend Pellowhie Farewell

The text records a funeral scene dated July 1 for Ola Friend Pellowhie. It notes grief at the death during a service at the Acadols church and mentions Philp Hetinger of Minnesota with kin present. A family member Wiley Bettine is cited in sorrow. The document reflects a local obituary style with names and a religious rite.

Pellowhie P Philp Hetinger Miinereettbes & Heneymartan Ee Pomeleo Ask Melbyrert aCihols Wiley Bettine Tate

Pope Lingers In Grave Condition Amid Death Rumors

Rome July 17 The pope remains gravely ill with no signs of improvement yet not worse, doctors say he may linger for days or weeks. He has brief moments of lucidity, asks for companionship, and is attended by Monsignor Mazzolini and his confessor Monsignor Piffers as staff adapt his seating to comfort.

Bremerton Arthur Seitertwbdnes Fecme Tadoi Ty Cleveland, Chin Internet Whier Critically Cleennd Geet Cilet AO Youngnam Chet Arthur Partin Arthur Ross Lacomoty Brgtreere Mbt Tts Toll L Lodge Arthur Beeme Jaber Gale Brotherhood Opus Althenric Arthur Order Ion Anronctia Veteram Brotherhood of Ainter Arthurs Tader Mao Rome Lappelek St Lo Anline Mazzolini Monsignor Piffers Pontition

Ambassador Hay Reports China Tunisian Port Openings

London July 17 Ambassador Ceater informed Secretary Hay of assurances from China and Tunisia on port openings at Manitruria. He believes the envoy relayed the information to foreign officials at a conference that lasted half an hour. Choate later sent the report to Washington, while the ambassador declined to publicize details. Foreign officials would not comment.

London Ceater Hay China Tunssia Manitruria Jnhamador Fomien Leanenowne Choate Waterington Lon Lonstewne

Treaties Ratified and Remaining Pact Details

A fragmented report notes most treaties with the United States ratified excepting the Platt amendment treaty. It mentions ongoing naval station negotiations and partial provisions of the Pate amendment, with references to Pine Island and county stations, and the impact on Pins treaty terms. The wording reflects a cautious, period-voice update on diplomatic standings and remaining obligations.

Hiveattin United States Rati Omane Gusniepaine Tus Val Ajcord Pines Eta

Schwab Takes Recure Head of Steel Trust Visits Philadelphia

The article reports Charles Schwab’s visit to Philadelphia amid speculation about his role in the steel trust. It notes a reporter’s interaction, mentions a hotel sighting, and references discussions with a New York physician and others, all amid unclear details and names. Also included is sports news about Shamrock II winning a race near Sandy Hook, with timing glimpses and sailing conditions affecting the outcome.

Head of Steel Trust Philadelphia Philidelphia Charles Schwaty Ander New York Jane Tle Company Hie Behwith Alfred Stengey Wren Eteet Behwath Xow Charlee Lee Ae Lee

Weather Summary For Kansas And Surrounding States

Saturday cooler and fair in most areas with a tendency toward thunder storms tonight. Last night’s rainfall reported in Tu-Peku totalsUM. Temperature changes noted with widespread rain areas extending into southwestern Minnesota Nebraska, southwestern Indiana and Kentucky. Peak readings include Fort Scott 96, Dodge City 70, Manhattan 74, Topeka 85 and 71, Wichita 72, Sedalia 72. Hourly government readings list temperatures from 75 at 11 o’clock to 71 at 1 o’clock.

Kansas Kuimis Corn and Witsat Reeion Antey Minnesota Nebraska Indiana Kentuck Goveriment Thermometer

Epworth Leaguers at Sixth International Convention Meet In Detroit

Detroit July 17 Epworth Leaguers opened the sixth international convention with an early watch at 8:30 and a morning session featuring four departmental conferences at the Detroit opera house and nearby churches. Rev Towne of Greencastle Indiana led the service and speaker V ALF McKenzie of Toronto urged separate classes for boys and girls ages 14 to 18, favoring interman date leagues and stressing athletics and home economics to engage youth in church work. Both groups emphasized careful teacher selection and early conversion to curb drifting into doubt and sin.

Detroit Mich Epworth Inagum Rev. & &. Towne Greencastle Indiana Wevick Uie Real Central M Detroiet Opera House Central Presbyterian Church Central Presbyterian Jonarch First Street Presbyterian Church Alf McKenzie Toronto Girin McBenal Renson

East Against West Match Race At Brighton Beach Track

McChesney to meet Water Boy in a match race at Brighton Beach park. Owners and handlers arrange a one mile race with weights and conditions set by track secretary Bo den. Various horses including The Wrights, Selititiant, and Savable feature in the lineup with weights around 119 to 15 pounds. plans include timely decisions on entries and a potential field limit.

McChesney Water Boy Brighton Beach Chicago Tory Smothers Washington Park Boden Bub Washington Park Amheedeb Red Biri Rarnfoga Savable Tilinathin Howard Saveble Mernaye Dick Wells

Brooklyn man indicted in federal grand jury action

Washington reports George W. Reavers former chief of the state and allowance divisions of the post office department has been indicted by the federal grand jury probably on two counts. A bench warrant has been issued for his arrest but not served.

Washington The Star Brooklyn George W. Reavers State and Allowance Divistos Post Office Department

State to recover seed loan from counties still owing

Kansas Rural Carrier news: counties that received state seed funds in 1893 and 1895 to buy seed owe a total of $8,017.21 to the state after most repayments. Counties listed include Finney, Seward, Wallace, Pratt, Sherman, Stafford, Stevens, and Wallace again with varying balances. In Washington, July 17, new carriers were appointed including Kanese-tewee0 and others with substitutes named.

Bilin Greesby Mokkell Pratt Rank Sherman Stafford Stevens Wallace Torowt Kansas Washington Kanese

Planning Begun in Shawnee County Campaign Race

Shawnee county political leaders outline next county campaign with a strong slate for district judge and county attorney positions. J B Larimer and A W Dana train for judge, Hazen expected to seek reelection, and hot contests loom over probate and sheriff roles amid temperance debates.

Shawnee County Sheri Truuble J. B. Larimer Z. TF. Hazen Hazen A.W. Dana H. Ward Page Republican City Central Communstiee Danas Dane Lammirs Dana Polles Jude Clad Hanilttoh Otis Hungate Hun= gate Rhawnes Pat Galen Nichol Hayden Wi Charles D. Welch Juden Hayden Pulley Welch Faxon Bolmar GA. Huron Wool Alt. Lucas Spain G. Larimer T. A. McNeat Kens River McNeal House of Representatives Mothe le Amed J. B. Betts North Teneka

Young Moves Up In Shifting Political Race

Fragmentary text shows two men delaying declaration on a matter while watching each other. The article suggests both figures will likely wait before making a public move as the contest evolves.

Promoted General Officers Named as Navy Shuffle

Washington July 17 The president directs army promotions and retirements including Young to be Lieutenant General Mile to retire Sumner to Major General Davin to retire Wood to be Major General and Young promoted. Roosevelt notes no statement on petition to Russia, states further efforts may seek Russia’s reception and maintains cautious stance.

Washington Younes Miles Hirieadier Sumner Davin Leonard Wood Young

Japan Moves Toward Positive Policy in Manchuria and Koreas

Reports from Tokyo via Victoria indicate Japan is adopting a more positive policy toward Manchurian and Korean interests after elder statesmen conference. Naval maneuvers near Massimino proceed toward Chinese waters for a potential remonstrance. American ships Oregon, Kentucky, and others engage in maneuvers in the Gulf of Pechili, while Austrian monitors Monterey and Monitoci join. Diplomatic protests from Peking and a new accord with Ching surface, with ministers urging restraint as dispatches proceed to St Petersburg.

Japan Tokio Innan Victoria Welabya Alexander Hybutiteshiy Caureviteh Anrea Admini Levinthan Princy Ching M. Lasaard St Pitersburg Yuehi Peking

Ard Patrick Wins Eeligete Mikes at Sandown Derby Day

London reports King Edward present as Ard Patrick, last year’s derby winner, wins the Eeligete Mikes at Sandown Park in a tense finish. Rockwand set betting pace but Ard Patrick surged to the lead, Seentre second, with dramatic stretch run drawing cheers. Rockwand ridden by Mastin.

London Ann Patrick Eeligete Mikes Sandown Park Boeptre Rookwend King Edward Atendariey Trin Ard Patrick Count Vor Lehrdorff Rockwand Scentre Strang Ard Patrick Firio Patrick Seentre Pal Rocksamd Mastin

Drop of Ranch 101 Grain Storage Boosts Value Hope

Miller president of JL ranch reports harvest in progress on the minich basis. about 140000 bushels of wheat expected, with ranch storing grain to boost value. Three breeding machines operate on the ranch loading wheat at Elle[e] White Eagle and Hed Rock. elevator at Blies eyed to aid marketing.

Arkansas City Kun Miller JL Ranch Kavisux Oklahoma Walhd

Order Issued to Eradicate Disease in Infected Cattle

An order issued by James Wilton, secretary of the US Department of Agriculture, enforces existing rules to combat mange in cattle nationwide. The department notes mange exists in areas west of the Mississippi River and directs measures to assess and control the illness among livestock.

James Wilton United States Department of Agriculture

Conspire Against King Arrests Reported by Portuguese Officers

Bettin, via dispatch to the Gazette from Liege, reports that a number of Portuguese officers have been arrested in connection with a plot against King Charles. They face court martial as the alleged conspiracy to topple the dynasty is investigated and details are expected to emerge.

Bettin Guaette Lieber Charles Anpiobens Bray Aginmeene

Extra Session Urged For Financial Legislation

A dated report from July 17 outlines President Roosevelt pressing Congress to act on remedial financial legislation at an upcoming extra session to convene after the fall elections. Senator Lodge notes the president’s desire for swift action matching his speeches, while stressing no specific bill was under immediate consideration.

Congress Cwater Hay N.Y Reckenvelt Asm Bellator Lodge Maxenctisnus Conkrese Caturrens Lodge Senator Lodge London Roosevelt Cnurne Senate

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