04 May 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
1
A lengthy account describes President Theodore Roosevelt visiting Sharon Springs Kansas for a church service. Dr Carter delivered a sermon, the president greeted congregants, and a horse riding excursion followed the ceremony. The narrative emphasizes themes of virtuous citizenship, self discipline, and patriotic duty.
President Roosevelt toured Denver on the Fourth of July with a grand parade and open air reception. Officials proclaimed a city holiday as crowds lined the streets to see the presidential party, with marching bands and a ceremonial escort. Roosevelt reviewed the procession, received greetings from Gov Peabody and Mayor Wright, and paused in Civic Park where a large bell and child gifts were shown.
The piece notes a lively send off as a civic sponsor's daughter leads a crowd in patriotic display when the cruiser swung by the depot. President’s train departed for Colorado Springs on the Denver Rio Grande at 2 TM as planned.
Bishop Fletcher Hurst of the Methodist Episcopal church died here at 12 40 am. His wife and daughter Miller perished with him, and a son Lieut Paul Hurst of the United States infantry arrived shortly before death. Another son John Le Haren was enroute from Denver, and son Carl Maley Hurst resided in Vera. Hurst suffered paralysis in London in September last year during Ecumenical conference and never recovered. He remarried after a long widowhood, with the second marriage ending in separation. Fletcher Hurst had been a bishop since 1880 and leaves works on church histories and Indian studies.
100 cannons boomed as King Edward left Villette station amid ceremonial crowds and marching bands. Officials including President Leubert and Premier Comber attended a grand farewell with guards, banners, and a reception at the Esplanade des Magasins before the train departed for Tours.
Mrs Smith, famed railway evangelist, will address a Topeka meeting organized by railway workers. The event, part of a national tour, features support from local churches and a special committee, with police presence reported for safety.
In San Francisco a naval trial plan outlines Wyoming defense monitor undergoing a 248 hour trial under Captain Cote Man with a board led by Captain W C Whiting. Full speed operation for 48 hours plus a 2 to 4 hour runoff is planned to meet regulations. Separately Edwin C Kelly, a clerk for See Enamel Brick Co, is arrested on a warrant for embezzlement.
Chicago reports May 4 shows laundry workers strike expanding as five Evanston steam laundries close and city eateries print apologies for missing napkins and coiled tablecloths. Strikers press for Chinese laundry workers to join the action, with Evanston shops also joining the walkout.
Washington May 4 Roosevelt notes the Mintle Bay victory anniversary May 1 1838 and sends Admiral Dewey a telegram wishing happiness and long life The message delayed as Dewey toured aboard the North Atlantic squadron during a Mayflower inspection trip.
A strong frost swept across western counties with the coldest readings at dawn. Temperatures from Baker to Wichita ranged from the mid thirties to the mid sixties, wind shifting southwest. Forecasters predict cloudy skies tonight with gradual improvement inland and no rain reported at morning measurements.
In McPherson Kansas on May 4 robbers wrecked the Hank of Assaria safe at Assaria, escaping on a handcar. It is unknown how much money was seized.
A Syracuse sermon recounts President Theodore Roosevelt's faith journey from Dutch Reformed roots to Episcopal service. It notes the uneasy contrast between ritual propriety and personal conviction, detailing how a Harvard-educated student faced church customs and ultimately left the parish to pursue spiritual work beyond strict ceremonial norms.
In Caruthersville Missouri on May 4 a mob in disguise killed Constable WJ Mooneyhon and captured Rev D M Malone and his prisoner wife Mrs Miry Frill. Malone resisted arrest with a pistol, was shot, dragged to the hall, shot again, and his body dumped in the woods. The mob disappeared, leaving the injured constable at the scene. The sheriff J A Franklin led a crew to pursue the assailants amid great local agitation.
A garbled account mentions President Roosevelt being treated to a cowboy breakfast. A mesa boot and a tree setup appear near the track as his train arrives, with cowboys present amid a noisy morning scene.
The article reports the mysterious murder of New York broker Edward M Simonds in Chicago while investigating business dealings. His son Aten J Simona seeks answers to his father's death, detailing scattered clues and lack of progress.
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