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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
1
Buffalo police report two women taken to the Police Superintendent’s office after investigators linked a man named Hackman to driving a young woman to the Hunick neighborhood on the night of the murder. Detectives note dropped surveillance on pairs and broaden probe as officers pursue new leads and confirm a key witness.
The record outlines Merriam resigning from his post as censux director amid city tensions. It notes a May 15 deadline and hints at broader political maneuvers involving the T-Governor and international commercial interests.
A Republican convention named Justice Tudee and Hower of Charlotte for the Michigan Supreme Court and re-nominated Governor Biter amid a party platform upholding Jeffersonian principles. The gathering endorsed support for President Roosevelt, discussed a general primary election, and praised state universities and integrity in government.
In St Joseph Missouri Bardh Te Byeanee fired into a crowd striking four men Clyde Christopher Arthur Smith and Philip Metin before being restrained by bystanders. The injured were evacuated as police, led by Green’s relatives, pursued the suspect and began inquiries into motive. Green, a member of a prominent Camiliés family, has been arrested.
Corbett professes confidence in defeating Terry again in a planned March rematch. The text outlines contenders like McGovern and Hartford figures, noting training details, stakes, and a streetcar incident tied to the era. The fragmentary copy references a high profile boxing rivalry and related events with limited readable names.
The court voids a key nuisance provision in the 1887 law, ruling the injunction remedy supersedes the prior statute. The decision, rendered in Wyandotte County, strikes down the two sections governing nuisance abatement by injunction and clarifies penalties under earlier acts.
The text discusses a state abatement context and a remedy to restrain a sub stance alleged as unlawful. It references a court decision, possible trespass, and judicial action for protection, noting section limits and remedies. It mentions melody and publication under a prohibitory tab, plus a touching witness account.
Governor Bailey issues a proclamation for a special election in the Seventh congressional district of Kansas on May 26. Officials order a primary or preliminary meeting and arrange for a removal of obstacles, with candidates and dates to be confirmed, in a formal gubernatorial notice signed by J. R. Burrow.
A freight train derailed on the Missi Pacific line at Boone Station twenty miles east of here at about dawn. The engine and cars toppled, but the engineer and crew escaped. Injured: Thomas Laxmoler mall clerk. Ged Ruhaper news agent. others lightly hurt. rescue teams aided by St. Louis guards.
Forecasters predict a thaw with cooler periods and gale conditions through the period. A fire at the Cocoanut House Barned is noted along with a Belgian protocol signing for settlement obtentions. A theft of palm oil funds in Belgium is reported, with insurance covering losses. Chicago forecast predicts rain, pale tonight and Sunday with variable winds.
Senate Won’t Legalize Interest on State Funds and a tax commission fight dominates the debate. Proposals include governorappointed appointees or elected commissioners, and whether state taxes stay in county treasuries or move to the state treasury. The house and senate clash over composition and valuation methods as amendments and public funds policy unfold.
The Simons bill failed 3 to 4 in the legislature as lawmakers debated protecting game. Supporters urged memory and practicality while opponents argued it interfered with certain rights and traditions. The bill, tied to agent budgets and enforcement, was defeated amid mixed public sentiment and procedural questions.
Governor Hagley discussed patronage and appointments as Sumner and surrounding counties face factional pressure. Haughey is depicted as a central figure with supporters and rivals vying for posts, while talks of votes and influence dominate the scene. The piece outlines tensions within local governance and party dynamics.
Stewart secured a majority of delegates in the Thuibneen mayoral primaries with 471 needed and 268 to rival Stewart. Barkin and Stewart won in the Twenty-first ward with Stewart uniting all delegates. results show unverified details and scattered names from Kent and Barjer counties.
General Frederick Puistoh commands the Colorado U A department and transfers occur with no stated reason. A planned reshuffle would place Funston in charge of the Columbia department with access to Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Rebels oppose the move. Vancouver Washington heads department headquarters. March 10 deadline cited. preparations for Pacific coastal duties continue.
The 68 year old Chaplain John J. McCleery, longtime superintendent of Jefferson County, died after a prolonged illness following hiccoughs and a rapid decline. Special doctors failed to halt the ailment and he passed away at his home after retirement. Surviving relatives include his widow and several children.
A garbled field report describes street scene disturbances near Fifth and Daacist streets. It mentions a patrol, a Home UK area, and references to a girl cleaning or involved in an altercation, with unclear names and actions.
A scrambled article reports Geary County voters rejecting a proposition related to Morrie County. It mentions Dresner Co of New York and individuals such as Charles des Fiutsm, with references to sports figures Matthewann and a bride’s father Ass Broughton.
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