10 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
1
A chaotic flood engulfs streets and homes, forcing families from cottages to higher ground. The scene centers on the Water Street area as residents flee, with officials racing to marshal sandbags and muster relief while the river rises and public warnings spread.
A eight foot high wall of water swept down Chase Creek Valley near Heber Arizona on June 19. The flood engulfed residents, many Mexicans employed in mines, with twenty drowned and several bodies recovered. The Arizona Copper Company area suffered heavy damage as miners fled and officials report the number may rise.
Reported drowning at a city waterside near the depot on Port Street. Police and medical staff investigated the scene and two youths were recovered unconscious with fluids and debris seen in the water. Witnesses described effort to save them and authorities cited a likely accidental death.
A telegram to the president from Acting Governor Stoddart of Arkansas reveals a plan to quell a strike, detailing costs for foremen and stele 1, and showing the government’s response to labor unrest with figures cited in the note.
The forecast mentions cloudy periods with possible showers and light rain and wind. A forecast update notes several misread figures but indicates overall clearer conditions later, with a director and local observers reporting mixed weather details.
Weather and scores brief lists city temperatures and wind. Reports show hourly readings and scores for Baker Concordia Port Scott Wichita and others, with north wind at midday and temperatures near historic readings.
The article details the marriage of Miss Hannaweos Clewstind to Robert Netherick and notes Benator aid Sy Mal Kania and Joseph Medi McCormick as prominent figures. The ceremony occurred at Pw Epis church with Miss Bucks McCurdy of Chevelmad as maid of honor and President Mire Foosevett among celebrants. guests included local officials and family.
A garbled report details chaotic events and injuries during a city match. It mentions teams, venues, and people including officers and sponsors, with unclear scores and outcomes. The piece references security concerns and contentious plays, yielding a chaotic sports moment with no clear result.
A fire today destroyed the Breakers Barred area at Pale Beach and damaged the power house Cory's gate and nearby rollers. The total loss is estimated at $200,000 with furniture uninsured. Local authorities and Cassin County report the incident as a major blaze affecting the dune complex and hotel area.
Fragmentary text from Thnvain Nebraska and Kansas wire reports describe a dawn confrontation involving Dewey forces advancing toward Reeuts and Merrit with armed actors in tension. No clear fatalities list or full context available.
A fragmented item reports New York awarding $10,000 amid mixed transit references. Names such as Neer Yori and Blayne Low appear with scattered figures including $4,000 in Kansas City and $1,000 in Spat inbaira, leaving theCentral details ambiguous and the overall outcome uncertain.
Amid heavy floods in North Topeka workers endure extreme cleanup costs. Piles of mud and charred debris are hauled from stores and homes as residents, including women in trousers, join men in shovels and pumps. Officials report at least ten pigs found and hundreds of animals cremated or buried, with extensive damage to property and a rough total cost running into thousands.
Amid rising waters citizens debate if pumping out cellar spaces is profitable. A Nashua Street scene shows pumps removing water from basements as rivers flood streets, wetting walls and furniture while businesses seek safe exits and residents assess costs.
Governor Willis J. Halley of Kansas and Mrs. TGF Ward of Kansas City were united in matrimony in the First Congregational Church of Rations Cite. The bridal couple left Hankin City for Topekt at two o'clock this morning and are due to reach the state shortly after four this afternoon.
In Kankes City on June 19, officials report a wart cleanup in the Mood district slowed by conditions. Hundreds of workers were mobilized to assist as a heavy water flow is set to be released through the district. The Missouri Pacific line entered Union Station today as the sole change in the railway status.
Partly cloudy today with a cooler afternoon and a chance of showers in the south and west. Northeast wind expected. five day outlook shows unsettled conditions, with lingering showers possible in southern and western portions.
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