05 May 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1903
Page
1
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a planned Topeka event next Friday featuring a parade and show by "Minslee" and others. It mentions political figures, a committee, and various unclear activities, with garbled names and phrases throughout.
A disrupted scene at Horton involving kite workers and shop pryers as a committee from blacksmiths, clerks, and other shop workers meets to address a labor dispute. The text notes fatigue, wages, and tensions affecting week’s end tasks and local property.
A fragmented report outlines events for a political gathering, including notices about access, seating, and security. It mentions preparations for a May day event with discussions of speakers, schedule changes, and staff roles while naming several officials and venues.
Fragmentary notice reports Mrs Stoker suing regarding a filly and a gelding loan with details obscured. It mentions a 20 year old man and a party at a wine source, plus weather notes and stray names, but the core action concerns a civil dispute over horse ownership and repayment.
A Norfolk to Philadelphia voyage clash between the Dominion liner Saginaw and the Hamilton off Bog Island caused the Saginaw to sink within minutes. About 20 people, including passengers and crew, were reported drowned or missing. Survivors were rescued by the Hamilton and other vessels as fog and darkness hindered rescue efforts. Reports place the incident near Cape Henry with conflicting tallies of the dead and missing.
Fragmented OCR describes heavy rainfall across areas including Canesentin and Se led by central party, with forecasts for continued showers and stronger winds. It notes possible flood risk and municipalities preparing for storms, citing uncertain data and garbled place names.
Citywide notice urges owners to bring automobiles for the University of Toronto parade. Volunteers circulate details for vehicle displays as the grand council plans a Saturday ride through main streets, with meals and prizes for participants. The event aims to boost local business and civic pride, drawing residents to the city center.
New street cars arrived from the Jewett Cay company at Newark and began setup in Topeka. Workers under Superintendent Ward assembled temporary track and prepared cars for operation, with testing equipment and traction details described as crews secure tracks and fittings for the inaugural runs along Jackson Street and the Rock Island siding.
Statewide crop assessment shows corn planting halted by cold waves and frost. Wheat mostly fine in eastern areas but significant damage to fruit trees, garden crops, and alfalfa across multiple counties. Western division sees variable conditions with snow aid and ongoing planting. Many fruits and vegetables killed or damaged. corn and potatoes heavily affected in numerous districts.
President Roosevelt was met by Gov Otero and Major Liewellyn as his special train rolled through New Mexico at midnight. Crowds across Trinidad to Denver cheered, banners waved, and a public procession escorted the president to the Antlers hotel in Colorado Springs for a civic reception.
George Bainter, formerly chief clerk in the Office of Assistant General Passenger Agent EW Thompson, is appointed to head the Portland Passenger business. The transfer shifts the Rock Island official to Oregon, Washington, and nearby districts. Bainter leaves Peoria and plans to report to Portland within a week or ten days.
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