07 May 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
1
Mrs Lewis is elected head of the State Federation, winning on the first ballot. The selection places her at the helm of the organization with support from local groups and federation members.
The Topeka federation meeting featured Mrs Aptington of Connell Grove as vice president and Mrs Lewin as district president. Sessions covered federation aims, education, arts in homes, and plans for a journal. debates over publication delayed final action as to reporting proceedings.
Ten Filipino graduates connected with a traveling show appeared in Pittsburgh and took the oath of allegiance to the United States. Captain T. W. GELTH recruited them for the Army. their ages ranged from 16 to 38 years. Proceedings involved debating oath wording and declaring intention to become citizens, amid loyalty doubts to the king of Spain.
The dispatch notes continued balkans tensions with Bulgarian incursions into Macedonian regions and a key Bulgarian explosives import issue tied to the Ottoman core. Turkish forces prepare units and French orders set a Mediterranean fleet division to await further orders as dated in Paris.
Investigators in the Topeka asylum probe faced a stalled session as witnesses failed to appear. Attendants Shoemaker and Welch testified to past practices, while others described orders and restraints. The committee adjourned without decisive action as the attorney general prepared a written opinion on funding questions.
A blind witness, Joseph Weatherhall, swore to a complaint against John Ewing, a former police officer, alleging sale of liquor at his North Topeka residence near Topeka Avenue and Railroad Street. Sheriff Latcas served a warrant and detained Ewing, with district court action to follow. Weatherhall must identify Ewing by voice and gait under questioning. The report notes weather data and scattered city temperatures.
A New York report claims renewed talks between Halluns Teceully and the St. Lee interests over a Ch ace of contra of the St. Lee. No official confirmation was available and market chatter suggested progress, with shares and finance wires noting advances at an arena meeting.
In Medford Massachusetts a 75 year old treasurer Miss Nellie Sturtevant was killed during an attempted robbery at the Medford cooperative bank. The assailant fled after shooting the girl while forcing her to reveal the family watch and valuables. A second arrest followed as police pursued additional leads and statements from Mrs Sturtevant and her husband.
A Port-Dibpaich dispatch reports six arrests in the killing of Sanemite W. J. Moacniihen. Sheriff A. Franklin returned from Lattice River neighborhood with suspects named BA Chills, B.C. Pisher, Bob Godfrey, Jin Pee chtutt Nichole, Init Nichals. Authorities deny knowledge of the affair and plan further action while the accused invoke legal defense and refuse to talk.
Tonight the will hear citizens as ime veeys and means committee of the city council holds an open meeting. The franchise for the uly railway will be debated with Topeka business leaders attending to weigh changes. Chairman Neil is returning for the session. Roy’s raise for police chief and clerk salaries are also on the agenda. Funeral services for Bishop Hurst held at Metropolitan Church with remarks from J P Chase Fowler and Bishop Charles McGahe.
The piece reports disorganized anti Burton movement led by Albaugh with a Topeka meeting planned for tomorrow amid waning enthusiasm. It notes secret GOP talks at the National Hotel and speculation on Burton’s re election prospects, plus local district elections and shifts in Kansas Republican power and Senate prospects.
Captain Pershing's column routs Moros in the Taraca river area east of Lake Lenowlan Mindanao. About 215 Moros killed and 68 taken prisoner, 2 Americans killed and 7 wounded. Several forts shelled and captured. garrison of the ninth fort crushed after a stiff defense. Pershing moves north to survey fortifications. Spanish ships at Velaste and Dewey’s fleet present but subdued.
Montgomery May 7 A Republican conference with referees W F Aldrich Charles H Scott and Joe l Thomphan sought to correct Birmingham convention wrongs The meeting pledged support for Roosevelt and called for a single delegation to the national convention The plan repudiated Birmingham actions and urged state executive committee recognition but the motion failed The row over party control and interracial lines dominated the proceedings
Acting Navy Secretary Twining receives final board report on boilers used in Maine to assess suitability for naval service. The board concludes current boilers are not suitable for port operations and recommends replacing them with Navy standard boilers, with details to be kept private. Weather: May 7 forecast shows showers and easterly winds.
President Roosevelt spends May 7 touring California and the Grand Canyon region. He delivers brief speeches to students and Native Americans, welcomes by officials in Barstow and Redlands, and honors graduates with diplomas. He lauds irrigation efforts and urges preservation of the Grand Canyon, then continues toward California with stops and a luncheon before ending the day at a veterans camp.
Workers at pecking houses face disruptions as stationary engineers, promoted from lower ranks, replace regular staff after a sudden call to duty. Engineers demand an eight hour day and higher pay, while employers seek compliance with arbitration awards.
At the annual meeting of the Central railroad, Detroit, the board of directors elected 5 Morean to succeed B S Winston of Chicago. The annual report for the year ending December 22, 198 had earnings of 412 066.10 and a freight- receipts total of 10 527 2300. Taxes and other figures show a total of 14 915 146 in the period.
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