River Going Down Was Almost Stationary During Night
The river level remained nearly fixed throughout the night causing concern for nearby residents and prompting slow monitoring by officials as waters appeared to edge down slowly by morning.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
1
Relieved crowds amid disaster as floods strike town
Eyewitness accounts describe residents escaping rising waters and perilous conditions. Food shortages and boats rescue civilians while authorities assess damage and missing persons after a catastrophe.
MAR. WINTOSH STORY OF A NORTHWEST TOWN TALE
Fragmentary OCR depicts a narrative about a man named Metarheh Wy North Thpekie and references to a building, a partition, and various townspeople. The text hints at community events, detainees, and local figures such as Madame and Mrs. Lee, but the page is severely garbled with missing words and unclear structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrolann & T
Metarheh
Wien
Clini
Rescue on North Topeka river shows brave crew effort
Foreman of the Stat ee Brees relates a dramatic Sunday morning rescue along the North Topeka watercourse. A group including Van Natie and Hartman aided by several locals saved multiple men from a boat, with danger from the river and weather. The narrative recalls dramatic struggle and gratitude toward rescuers, where names like Powell Lut, B Hartman, and G Campsands appear amid a tense, chaotic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nara
Brees
Havindr Kd
Petro
Nis
Mack
Udine
de Powell
Riene
B. Hartman
Poprest
Parrest
Jing Beter
G.C Eampands
Lacrapton
Etimeet
Teo
Petro Dyas
Harvey
Rescue on the River Amid Floods After Crash and Fire
Eyewitness accounts describe a perilous rescue as boats collided with a wire and people screamed. Mrs Keating and her children, Mrs Miner and her baby, plus others clung to a tree and were saved by rescuers including Forrest Hartman and a reporter. They found a house with a flooded parlor and a kitchen stove with fried eggs, then moved toward the pickle factory to seek help before being swept toward the city park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die Roorter
Ha & Pink
Baum
Hurman
Forrest Sift
Ball
Mra de. Miner
Ios
Hartman
Pickie
Abe Harrel
Edmond
Hastinar
Bridea
Thad
Aeroes
Sardou Saves Dozens in Topeka Disaster Heroic Ferry Runs
In Topeka the wealthy Freememan Sardou of Oakland led rescue efforts after a disaster. He toiled all day ferrying victims, supplying provisions, and directing others to safety. Though some refused aid, many were saved, including children, as the riverfront wreckage and shifting waters challenged responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeke
Neobi
Carey Felef
Mian
North Topeka
Shea
Thipaar
Sardou
Hamed Anderson
Sardi
Kuneas Avenue
Qaisland
Trier
Serio
Lewis
Ty River
Charis Sarde
Saniou
Banta Fe
Winikin of & Hosee
Serdou
Pat Devil
Santa He
Basie
Saribow
Bardo Avenue
Tells His Story From North Topeka Fire Station
A. G. Parsons reports suffering at the North Topeka fire station where crowds crowd the sick as rescue work continues. Mrs. Frazier is safe. a reporter saved a shocked woman. Firemen and volunteers endure strain as the second floor fills and fear an epidemic. Amid debris and burning timber, courage and aid from local residents and police persist despite danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
G. W. Garrett
Mra
Frealer
Inc
Chester Paulevix
Christian Church
Bt Nirth Topeka
Felégragh
Davis Levator
Wedian Mills
Atte Ory
Genoa
King
Acurphine
Materes
Nolgate
Thomas Pees
Ite
Mr. Billard
Henry Steleast
Capron
Louis French
Wilem
Rochester
Tythuin
Arthur Woolan
Emerson McGraw
Charles Careoi
Andy Efforta
Bourn
TJ. Parrish
AJ. Berry
Munoke
Aurelia Rupa
Ana
Stitt
Davis
Rey
A.C. Beatte
Lepe
Reparty
Preble
Harrison
George M. Story
Louise Seahaven
Miss Seahaven
Gabriel Jumber Yard
Kansas Avenue
Gordon Street
Ghl
Garrett
Lees
North Topeka
Ida A.montgomery
Citixenw” Bank
Curtis Street
Fock
Alice Bishop
Oakland
Christ Hospital
Kirle Buterd
Nesto Worma
Adams Street
River tragedy over dispatch from western avenue
A roughOCR report details a river incident near Western Avenue where several men planned a rescue after a woman fell into the water. One man offered money to aid, and the party reached a boat at Rock Island Bridge. The woman, exhausted and unnamed, was rescued and transported ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertern
McAdam
Rocke Island
Abe
List of Dead and Missing After Topeka Disaster
Names and statuses surface from the Topeka flood and shipwreck aftermath. Louise Berhaven, George Story's baby, Henry Jordan, and others are listed as dead or missing. Rescue efforts continue as families await confirmation while several survivors recount near drownings and peril aboard capsized boats and flooded streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Berhaven
Westra Woolen Milla
George M Story
G. H B. Garrety
Henry Jordan
Roosevelt Telegram From Cheyenne About Federal Aid
President Roosevelt telegraphs Governor Batley from Cheyenne seeking federal aid and offering cooperation. The dispatch notes Roosevelt’s shock at reports of a disaster near Topeka and mentions North Topeka station where a train was halted by a ten foot flood, with Governor West sending a reply in Roosevelt’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troosevelt
Cheyenne
Wye
Batley
Chevenne
W. J. Halsey
Topeka
Kas
Knoe
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
North Topeka
Todge
West
Hoosereite Taedunes
Roosevett
Carters
Must Keep Out Disease Dr Grubbs Takes Charge
Dr L Y Grubbs is placed in charge of the disease control effort. The appointment signals a focused campaign to stem outbreaks and coordinate local health responses with public officials and medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. L. Y. Grubbs
Emergency Camp Planned Amid North Topeka Flood Health Crisis
The emergency board of health and city physician Dr Storrs coordinate response as Topeka faces flood fallout. A sanitation plan assigns relief stations at the Auditorium German Catholic church courthouse and old court house with Dr Grubbs leading. The effort aims to prevent typhoid and other diseases, with tents and sanitation measures proposed for the North Topeka area and ongoing meetings with county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Board of Health
Gnemabers
Wich
de. Storrs
Slootad
Beard
Millitera
Thy Court House
Old Court
Dr. Grubbs
Topeka
Tovd
Dr. Gribbs
Fiat Cressizeti
Rams
Grabba
Meelub
Graphe
Grittis
Commercial
Dr. Grumbean
Dy CA. McGuire
Te St. Powell
We S. Eindans
Stewart
CF. Preentnner
J. W. Plummer
Robert Stones Story in a Dingle Boat Rescue Scene
Fragmented OCR recounts Robert Stone and Ruth in a small boat incident near Dingle. They navigate a perilous Trent voyage, get stranded, climb a tree, and are later rescued as others arrive by boat. Stone speaks of dangers faced and a rough journey ending with survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ture
The
Law
Stans
Dingle
Ruth
North Topeka
Ritchett
Marburg
Ieee
Wan
Mass Meeting of North Topeka Men at J J Schenck’s
A mass meeting of the North Topeka men is called for 4:00 this afternoon at area room 34 in the Columbian building. The primary aim is to organize protection of the business portion of Kansas avenue from robbers. Plans include a general meeting of North Topeka residents on Tuesday at a hall on this side of the river to coordinate patrols and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Topri¢h
J J. Schenck
Columbian Building
Kansas Avenue
Hutchinson Flood Report Renders City Under Water
Water from the Arkansas River floods Hutchinson causing widespread inundation by midnight. Officials report overflow affected central districts and several streets, with residents evacuated and emergency crews mobilized to manage the rising water and potential damage.
Distress At Tecumseh In Rodona Message
A fragment reports a distress message sent to Tecumseh through a person identified as J A Reed. The note expresses fear for safety and requests help on both sides of an unnamed line. Authorities or aides were summoned in response to the urgent plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Reed
Ahentte
Cs Sane
Tor
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