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Volunteers in overalls march to North side to aid cleanup of mud and sand laden homes. The effort, described as a major task, aims to clear and repair many residences while workers endure long hours.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
1
Consular Appointments and Transfers Amid Diplomatic Shifts
A series of consular changes and personnel transfers are reported across multiple postings. The report notes new appointees to consular roles, including replacements in Egypt and Canada, with various secretarial and administrative reassignments. Separate items cover a murder by poisoning case, including the deceased’s family involvement and the father filing charges.
Wall of Water Engulfs Madison After Levee Break
Disaster at Madison due to a levee breach near Granite City sent a six foot wall of flood through the town, drowning numerous refugees and destroying homes. Officials estimate property damage near three million dollars as rivers rise and efforts to reach survivors continue into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Granite City
Madison
St Louis
Mimnstrets
Persoie
Wau Rundé Ra
Cofueres
St. Leute
Actuil
Conk
Maer
Gren
Venice
Seiten
St. Louie
Tiunitenia
Lawre
Ein Geraldoni
Rite
Balt Re
Lonis
Madiwin
Seswpart
Brooklyn
Grits
Aiowninge
Domemimble Ption Fe Usberkate
WU Heat
Potll
Domitune Fond
St. Tile
East St
Lute Ali
Veatien
Gratiite Oy
Heart
Rother
Belok
St. Fouls
Cebu
Perm
River flood reaches high level causing widespread alarm
The valley reports rivers running high since yesterday as floodwaters flood the Jabive area and spread outward. Officials warn of dangerous currents and possible casualties among residents in Jabive, Verlow, Grane City, and nearby towns amid rising volumes and uncertain spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Owethes
Hanes
Tamedi
DROWNED NUMBER 58 Spadanhure Inne &-The inter ruption of all tien of communication
A flood disaster notes a death toll in Padalet Valley with a complete list of victims including Jos Hall and family, Oliver Johnson, Robbe family, Julie Bignerstere, Ang Calvert, and many others. Bodies recovered and identified. significant relief sums and donations reported, along with mill damages and humanitarian response efforts across Parson, Tiger river regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spadanhure
S.C. Inne
Phubed
Padalet Valley
Ang Calvert
Bits
Hinson
Willlurte
Latring
Maseey
Grenachie
Sims
Finley
Wits
Owen
Dee Willan Reely
Johnson
Muggle
Kitty
Gartand Lous Ant
Jun Barearlees
Tepbove
American Cotton Spinners’ Association
Marie Louter
Elisa Exec
HK End J
Wilkine
Middle Tiger River
Tovapau Mills
Tee
Tomeck Viry Aadicianis
Payatet
Fluni
Asrell Ue
Milton Daktanis
Rainy Weather Update From Kansas and Nearby Regions
A fragile text reports rain mainly south of Topeka and cooler conditions northward across Kansas and western Missouri. It cites temperatures around 24 to 82 degrees at multiple towns, notes generally fair skies with possible showers westward, and forecasts cool mornings with improving afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Topeka
Mortine
Raker
Cilia
Mackayite Ag
Selan
Ubo Wiebla
Cocanil
Tiaton
Kansas
Ail
Karesa
Civils
Pos Molnie
Minneapolte
Koeneda
Aliscourk
Sedat
Torausto
Balbr
Wichita
Hoon
Santa Fe Plug Resumed Heads to Kansas City
Weathered telegraphy reports resumed Santa Fe plug service with trains to Kansas City and Topeka per the late schedule. Trains depart Wednesday morning at 6.00 A M and return later the same day. News notes include resignations and donations tied to Census and Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fe Wells
Berneri
State Journal Halts Work For Holiday Proclamation
An earlier edition notes a government proclamation declaring a holiday to aid the locals and farmers. It mentions Mayor Kergundthal issuing the order and references Norm Teoeks horses in the surrounding context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnimnat i
Mayer Kergundthal
Troy's Second Car Delivers Provisions to County Towns
A damaged note reports Troy's second car carrying meat potatoes and other necessities to supply the county. It mentions Mayor Dishen Counts and AL Graven and notes towns in the county raising funds to support the General at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Dishen
Camuter
Refugees at Holton List of North Topaku People
A damaged OCR style list outlines refugees at Holton with names of North Topaku residents and associated family figures. The fragment mentions D. Walkerh air Cunndaphaen Ernest Barrett and several others, including Mrs. Hareeti, Janes, Calvert, Moreen Daag, Victoria Sohnson, and Chas. Higeins, with scattered kinship notes and movements to St Joseph Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Topaku
Wey Dilek
Horton
Masaeg'e
Ernest Barrett D. Tegun
Hareeti
Ana
Tapia
Janes
Calvert
Wits and
Tiemilly
Moreen Daag
Soulh Tomei
Ees
Janes Obward
Wey Lon
Awzandere
Idanken
Ite
Nettie Boarky
Veya
Wwuther
Aoa
Nila
Tom Stradford
Chas
Higeins
Chis Biedane
Ie Paw
St Joseph
Cime
El Paso Letter About Cash and Local Names
A fragmented OCR item from El Paso mentions Fiore FrovC and Livus Wakesley of El Paso, with references to an ex-Kousans Mrs Bitte Heiter and a Mrs Mitten. The passage hints at a discussion of cash, a land matter, and a police mood, with unclear details and several garbled names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiore Frovc
Livia Moreing
Fem
Livus Wakesley
el Paso
Texas
Bitte Heiter
Finmecky
Teimihib
Lorenerhy
Lakwrrsch
Batley
Flood relief efforts amid factory workers and church shelter
Amid floods, women workers at Grines shirt factory join relief efforts for the Pintieres trade. Beth Grok of Hoyt and Mrs David Oieton aid displaced families and church shelters house forty people. A confiscated newspaper reports on the scene as police close the establishment and arrest leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinves
Oetins
Fund Piterere
Cannes
MPA
CoMcCiinieck
Cheree
Fieth
Gutner Yligsaine
Bert Grok
Hoyt Harmone
L Short
Chau
Cinuite
Topehe
David Oieton
Childern
Pyke
PoUke
Norton
Petite
Cite
Junin
Unclear OCR fragment stains Gravesend notice
Fragmented text from a 19th century style notice mentions Gravesend New York and Europe travel terms. Several garbled names and dates render specifics unreadable. content appears to be a public or legal notice with uncertain entities and actions.
Waterway Crisis Locks North Topeka In Flood Story
A damaged OCR report describes the New Water-Way crisis along North Topeka and the Union Pacific line. It details water cutting trenches, undermining streets and avenues, flooding Grant Street and Jackson to Grant, and plans to dike and bridge to restore passage while detailing street-by-street impact and ongoing efforts.
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Kbit
Pin Pligg
Rat Matt Ente
Cheeriel
Brest
AL Tran
Ohreenwmla
Jurhen
Amias
Rette Wark
Arthur Capper
Arild
Hatte
Mie
Flueebird
Athors Barker
Dude
Ryler
Wrenk
Ieee Oneenditebnes
Campbell
Marre
Swat
Marath
George WV
Wrept
Isdpise Alll
Banaras
Floto Miia
Che Mead of Mather Party
Meek
Vareint & Miei
Anita
Gorden
van Buren
Rene
Wilkinson
Rome
Iremieter
Marrie
Agipreeia Ted
Uys
Lize
Ste
North Merrie
Enone
Aleag
Joe Rich
Iiliia
Mole Towndine
Opiekin
Jineed
Matty Winlk
Frank Pestan
Ortiar
Irs
Edgar Étter
Hibre
Nebindiew
J. & Moree
Von
Lacey
A. ML
Han
Ocency
Mt. Gian
Kiting
Todny Het Witehou
Tive
Slonithing
Aaron
Sheeta
Seung
Kittie
Moody
Nyeuon Spor
Gabriel Slander
Walrond Street
Bageett Beck
Phoord
Marrett Frag
Che CW
Thomipmon Grocery
Giher Peound
Gor Fon Moer Company
Willktts
Cuinwell
Hudersaker
Topekawre
Bekiviniine
Crosby Aros
Alanine
J. W. Priddy
Juimey Street
Gillen
Cline
Odie
Prank Gtrvy Makeleter
Cora Priday
Seale
Triddy
Tie
Cary
Mer
Mes
W. Priddy
Tov
Fred Downe
Madlzon
Garden Streets
Tonve
Doane
Carey
Arthur Douglas
Weat Gardoo Street
Will
Tom
St. Lows
Getoro
Mr Dough
J. W. Malers
Digan
Bix House
Waitetne
Bebe
Terystorts
Tome Wolstm
Jo Hedp Bie
Jon Ather Hee
Trent
West Gorda Street
Hele Barn Fae Ben Co Vwoy
Mitebolt
Digeiog
Mindy
North Topeka
Turin
Tote
Dyking
Walter Fykek
Northster Street
Pepe
Shorey
Dowunt
Mupla
Johri
Gerion
Gordon
Hirrentz
Dave
Grant Street
Pilin Tor
Doliasm
Serge
Wiest
Geound
Joh
Tyler
Onoka
Jackson
von Harem
Grant
Hergundthal
Arena Piissene
Troy Clothing Rescue
Teocs
Ieecomnl
Mit Catrisatty
Sania
Bota
Senate
Ares Ae
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