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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
1
Visit by business leaders to northern Topeka districts reveals few buildings with beer license or selling beer. Damaged OCR notes limit details but indicates sparse alcohol availability in surveyed areas.
Amid widespread flood damage the Shawnee area storefronts report broken windows, ruined stock, and stopped water service. Hardware stores face supply disruptions and water lines strain, while the Now Era department store and nearby retailers contend with soaked floors, shattered displays, and precautionary closures. Local banks remain open, but safety concerns keep some streets quiet as residents assess damage and insurers prepare.
Inadequate water conditions prompt warnings as authorities plan preventive measures. Officials cite potential contamination risks and necessary steps to safeguard public health while districts assess street and utility impacts. CHARLES LOWRY, Secretary and Executive Officer State Board of Health.
A chaotic report describes damaged buildings and a halted repair effort along an avenue near Lawrence and Renan streets. It notes smashed windows, gaping walls, shrouded facades, and a ruined yard, with authorities investigating a wall collapse and missing items. The piece also mentions a stray-tentant cleanup and lingering hazards throughout the block.
Water remains three feet deep around Union Depot as the flood drains slowly. Five miles square district is submerged with wreckage, railroads suffer multi million losses. Kaw and Missouri rivers recede, depot area still heavily flooded. estimated damages reach tens of millions with open public piles and post-disaster relief efforts underway.
Fragmented report outlines dangerous river conditions with high water, structural risks and potential closure of bridges. Numerous garbled terms and names obscure specifics, but it references an impending large scale effort and investigations by authorities and engineers.
Curt Beogmann reports river Vikinga Tepekiktevenue swept away hogs cattle and horses from multiple farms. Neighbors say several outbuildings lost furniture as floodwaters rose rapidly. A dead woman was found, with authorities unsure if it was murder or accident. Many farmers in the area report near total losses and missing livestock.
Local report describes the fatal shooting of Danity WL Jane, with details about her father John Roe and the surrounding aftermath. The account mentions a fierce confrontation in town, an attorney connection, and a chaotic scene as law enforcement and witnesses responded to the event.
OCR text describes odor and river water smell, animal tins, and limited Chirciaes of me tals. It notes most rarcissex in burns and potential removal, with bail evap and sand formation. Mentions virrent hay washed out and sand to be cut into the oles me non Ge Ht tries at thetout the eccine.
Topeka relief committee seeks furniture and household items for seventy hundred homeless families aided by the fund. Donated beds, bedding, chairs, tables, stoves, cookware, and utensils are requested. items should be delivered to the committee or local auditors. Chairman M Philids urges donations and thanks contributors.
J W Houser was drowned after being dragged by a current while clearing away debris near a bridge. Friends and rescuers wrestled to help but could not reach him as the river swept him downstream for about a quarter of a mile. A search party continued for his body near the water, while witnesses recalled his last seen direction toward Toncki’s area. He lived at GTi East Kitcenth Street with a wife and two children.
In St Francis Kus on June 4 a mob attacked the Berry family, injuring four and killing a teacher and three of the Obbsising family’s cows herd. Alleged feud between Sterrys and Demay over disputed tracts culminates in the deadly attack.
A fragmented report mentions Western Avenue station cases and local names such as Harry Lang Bry Rivers and Maria P Heck. It describes quartering at Frerum Devine and multiple residents involved, with references to a public watch and various trips and activities near the Western Avenue area.
Fires rage along the coast and inland in Maine from Portland to Tan everyection as drought dries ground and woodland. Fire crews report wounds to property and several towns affected with many buildings and farms threatened.
A chaotic list of victims and survivors emerges from a river flood scene. Names include Edward Grafstrom J W Houser Forrest Katz Henry Jordan and others, many colored, with locations Oakland Ur hospital and Union Parish. Bodies found near Gordon street and multiple sites west of Ottawa bridges. searchers recover unidentified whites and several women. As waters recede, authorities fear more deaths and report captains and crews aiding boat rescues. coffins and remains transported to the Union Pacific depot.
TF Gormley of the Otta ire senate reported at 10 20 today that the bodies of six men and three women were recovered from wrecked houses on Karmae avenue one woman was found tied to her bed they were taken from the ruins after the disaster reported by officials in charge of rescue operations
A garbled report describes a judge involvement in a probate matter and a defendant labeled insane tied to flood distress. It references a Sircan aged individual and a town conflict with police and county actions. The text evokes chaotic scenes of fear, migration, and legal steps.
A garbled report references Bert Parks and Jones Lillard arriving in Topeka after a long journey and a search at sea. It mentions a failed voyage to Sizacat, a boat mishap, and a rescue effort near Momeville involving two men, Jann Mestwire and Shite, with unclear outcomes.
A fragmented June report from Rutlineton describes flooding along the Hunt fever south of Warraw and erosion along the Corthigne branch of the Jurllieton Bellroed lane. It notes freight delays, alternate routes via Furnieton to St Tavis and Bt. Lege from Ie ee Palonturs, plus concerns over river Lorewide and local water levels affecting stock and toll arrangements.
A garbled report describes a nine foot rise and forecasted danger at the highest point. Weather notes mention rainfall reaching eight to nine inches in extreme northern counties and a flood threat along river gullies.
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