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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1903
Page
1
Cardinal Gibbons joins other church leaders in Rome as he celebrates an early Mass at a private chapel. A note to the powers reports ongoing discussions among cardinals about propriety and dissatisfaction with the church’s current situation.
Rome July 27 Vatican workers prepare the conclave area as cardinals and officials gather for the conclave process. The three Vatican suites surround the famous St. Damano court with the papal chapel and Belvedere courtyard slated for housing and ceremonial use. Aimed at preserving secrecy work proceeds, with transportation and arrangements described and a ceremonial setup for the pontiff's election planned amid cautious security.
Four persons were wounded in a Sunday shooting at Arlington twelve miles south of Reila. The clash stemmed from an old grudge and involved several locals including Deery Andres and J. McDowell. Physicians report at least two may die, with details filtering in from Philadelphia and Chicago police and revenue offices.
Memorial service was held July 27 in nine Roman Catholic churches across the diocese. A pontifical Mass of requiem was celebrated in the cathedral by Archbishop Tyan. The sermon was delivered by Right Rev. D. J. Dourh orty, recently consecrated as bishop of Neuve Segovia.
A west bound Santa Fe train derailed at the Princeville interlocking, killing engineer Gus Vogt of Fort Madison and fireman O'Brien of Madison, Iowa, as several others were injured. A relief train transported the dead and injured, and the line slowly reopened after wrecking crews cleared the tracks. An investigation was announced to determine derailment causes and signal status.
Mrs Blanche Kelsey travels to Jefferson City to challenge letters linked to a bribery case involving former lieutenant governor John A Lee tied to the baking powder scandal. Judge Hinsell orders grand jury for Monday to pursue a thorough investigation as trials proceed amid heat.
A Kansas editor defends the Gazette against bribery charges in the legislature. The piece argues investigations could reveal crooked transactions and urges lawful proof. It asserts the Gazette will stand firm amid criticism and political pressure.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina travels toward Madison Wisconsin for a sequence of debates with Senator Burton of Kansas. At the Aut Fortum hotel in Chicago he discusses southern approaches to the race question and notes northern methods. He claims the South has long used harsher methods and predicts northern residents will decide the issue differently as populations rise.
Senator Purton travels through Chicago declaring a calm, reasoned case on the race problem and predicting continued improvement under Republican policy and the Fifteenth Amendment. He asserts northern cities show progress and cites incidents in Tulsa andBV anellie-like places as examples amid national tension.
Hutchinson Kansas July 51 serious results likely after a collision between Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific trains. G E Lonnecker a 30 year old hardware merchant from Wardent died at Welsh hospital. An inquest will probe fault and possible manslaughter prosecution. Officials discuss crossing rules and right of way at the junction.
Topeka showcased interest as Vinewood park opened east of town with the suburban line carrying about 7,000 people during the day. Cars ran belatedly, power supply lagged, lights failed at times, and passengers endured hours of waiting while crowds at Vinewood enjoyed the park’s facilities and refreshments amid growing anticipation for more cars and service.
A mob in Shreveport Louisiana lynched Jennie Steer alias Lizzie Dolan after she allegedly poisoned lemonade harming ten year old Dolan. Authorities pursued the suspect who hid in a hayloft and was dragged out before being hanged at a nearby tree amid gunfire.
A flood and drought worry the region as Kansas and Missouri report no rain for 48 hours and three weeks with only Topeka seeing an inch and a fraction. Temperatures rise statewide, with highs near 82 to 88 and forecasts calling for warm, humid weather tonight and Tuesday. Local weather notes include 54 in Baker and 82 in Concordia with 72 at Hourly stations, while Chicago forecast shows generally fair and warm conditions with southerly winds.
Thousands faced long waits as Vinewood Park crowds overwhelmed the line. Officials announce no more ramming of trailer cars on the stretch and promise heavier cars for future service. Derailments at Eighth and Madison blocks continued trips into town, with crowds climbing into cars and conductors struggling to manage the overflow.
Eighteen or twenty prisoners escape Folsom between 7 and 8 am taking the warden and his grandson Harry Wilkinson, Captain Murphy, and two officers. Guard Cotton seized rifles from the armory as fugitives fled. Authorities pursue. reports say Wilkinson and Murphy returned to the prison while convicts held others.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow was summoned to Oyster Bay by the president to discuss the postal department inquiry. Bristow complied, but Roosevelt is displeased by the slow progress of the investigation and the scattered removals that have prolonged the inquiry.
Martin Deeginger aged between H and years, son of George Deeginger of 327 Jackson Street, drowned in the Kaw river Sunday afternoon near the asylum. Several other boys were bathing nearby when he vanished. Police sent men with boats and grapples to search but found no trace. continued efforts were made today with no results.
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