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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1903

Page

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Topeka Choral Society The Creation Tonight with Chicago Orchestra

The Topeka Choral Society presents The Creation with a famous Chicago orchestra arrival in Topeka. Performers include Theodore Thomas and Leopold Kramer with Prof Gowrie T. Perky directing. Tickets selling fast as out of town attendees gather for the event at the theatre tonight.

Topeka Kansas City Uetyuvicians Jude Karns Oty Theodore “Thoms America Chicago Chiral Aeciety Bam Gowrie T. Perky Tegeie Husén Jenmy Frank Croton Theta Teesday Sodassi Tarbelie Bronvkner Ee Exer Watson Omphache Prem Soto St Ian Savina Marionetta Cage Cates Ata Rayine Frank Oroxtom Ccs

Mas and Woman Drowned Reported After Stormy Day

May 11 reports Alfred Ble and Mry Bengry of 516 South Sixth were drowned after a boat incident. Local rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the succession of events during a windy Sunday on the river.

Alfred Ble Mry Bengry Ielors Sunday Fchearaschild & Ruletwrger

Secret Pacific Conference Aims to Forestall Pacine Strike

Reported meeting between Pacific and Southern Pacific representatives and advisers to discuss preemptive action amid rising tensions. The conference focused on avoiding a strike and coordinating responses with key officials, though details remain unclear.

Ueloo Pacific Southern Pacific Paccine Terre Wiflen Beuther Paciic Cniop Cnet Kent Tany Dipnar Burt Mr Subbe Otter

City Swept By Flames In Ont May 91 A Fire

A major blaze ripped through a Ontario city on a Sunday, destroying hundreds of bonder and millions in lumber. Fire started in a stone shed, spread quickly toward Ottawa street, gutted a lumber yard and several houses, with 15 million feet of lumber burned and two blocks of homes damaged. Firefighters faced water shortages and near cliffside dangers. casualties reported none, with the fire under control by night.

Bonder Jon White Ang Diane Great Hutt Ottawa Fare Sound Railway Margaret Preston Mitnes Tor Proverty Wiglington Pueitie Gannda

Lockout Tensions Rise In Philadelphia Trades

May Day reports show the labor movement mobilizing with a strike threat and union decisions. The Central Labor into Diedette and allied locals plan coordinated actions to pressure employers while officials seek rapid talks and contingencies.

Fraud Scheme Aimed at Government Funds Recounted

The report details arrests in Alabama related to fictitious accounts and forged documents used to drain government funds. A suspect, Frank M. Hattett, allegedly oversaw mock withdrawals and altered checks, with Barnett named as an intermediary in processing altered payments. Edward leaves for Scotland. King Howard and Queen accompany the royal party leaving London for Extroburch amid large crowds.

Frank M. Hattett Cingk Buréau Alabama Satuday Barnett

Thargea Preferred Against President Don Carlos Quarrel

In a heated dispute, Thargea lodges a formal complaint against President Don Carlos alleging serious conflicts. Details remain scarce as officials review the quarrel’s scope and potential implications for governance.

Thargea Don Carlos

National Aid association to meet in Topeka and Lawrence

The biennial session opens in Topeka with General President H E Don Caries and General Secretary M D Greenlee leading the charges. Officials discuss mismanagement claims, proposed salary cuts, and a plan to reorganize finances amid a Kansas City visit and Lawrence building preparations.

J. G. Hoshaw Chanste Rj.norman Kansas City Kasa Dee C. Corwin Ctrawn Dow Camp Ww. W. Minnick T. 3 Egmond Tuieite Lawrence Kus Kanady Don Care General Prechien National Aid Aenoctution Igenera! Council Toombe H. E. Don Caries MD, Greenlee Laownence Gon Catlie Gon- Mier Seare Jebter Green Orsunixs Piaturlad Sevi Dewit

Untitled Challenge Report From Local Federated Group

Fragmentary text describes a local Federated group meeting with delegates present and discussion of selecting a speaker. It notes initial caution to confine discussion to Yonkers but shift toward supporting a distinguished figure for a public event, with hints of wealthy supporters and broader national backing.

Federated Tela Yonkers Havemeier Hiss

Stage Dog Dead in New York Funeral

The stage dog Tyr is mourned by about forty attendees as his bearer carries him to the grave in Scarsdale. He was a celebrated impersonator with a long stage career praised for globe spanning roles and a loyal following.

New York Mary Renewond Alowere Tyrus Scarsdale Brockesiol Miles Tyr Lelie Ceelt Nichys Fis Msmarck Bismarck Paiprars Australia New York Mid of Brights Irene & Inree Sranita Mosament Tyran

Strike Staved Off In New York Amid Union Tensions

Confused, partially legible report from New York describes strikes and union actions. References to Mie yee re ati and Tl-Malph Strousley suggest a secretary figure, threats, and a possible demonstration. Boilermakers on the Southern Pal eliije are noted, with sympathy wavering amid federation concerns.

New York Max Tl Malph Strousley Aarti Deeg Sothern Paleliije Seine Hanna Cic Federation Furien

Marshall's Season Opens at Garfiuid Park Concert

The Sundey concert season at Garfiuid park opened with a Marshsail band. An audience attended as Led Coments performed, marking the first event of the season amid a lively outdoor setting.

Deal Approved In Fea Prison Stock Exchange

Directors of the Fea Prison deal approved a contract exchanging Rock Faun stock worth 29,060 for 81,000,000 of St Towle stock. The Turck Inland Samet was ordered to tame 018,000,000 worth of 3 percent sa Donat in connection with the Frisea deal.

Dee Moines Spacets Lng Ie Fea Howls Takand & Parific Ara Lea Jedile Rock Faun Bio Wenth St Towle & Ban Prascisca Eyetora Turck

NOTHING BUT WAR Clash Between Turkey and Bulgaria

Foreign war ships are reported near Saloniea with ten foreign fighters in the harbor. Turkey proclaims a state of siege in Salphice as troops guard the town. Bulgarian revolutionary plans may fail, and recent explosions are alleged to be the work of Bulgarian royal engineers. Consular dispatches describe Turkish and Mussulmane killings in the outskirts of Constantinople. General Zonteher’s reported death near Florina is confirmed by official sources.

Bulonica Times Salphice Royal Engineers Bulgaria Constantinople Momistir Turkey Mussulmane Christan Housis Zonteher Macdonian Tather Florina

A Hint to Turkey Paris May 11

A terse European note circulated in Paris Vienna and St Petersburg outlines the Bulgarian crisis. It argues the conflict is not only between Turkey and Bulgaria but between Turkey and the powers, with Berlin signatories, urging reform of the Macedonian defense and punishment of Albanian agitators while warning against Turkish diversionary threats to Bulgaria. The message stresses no power will permit Bulgaria to be held responsible for Salonica outrages.

Paris Vienna St. Petersburg St. Petershers Turkey Bulgaria Salonica Berlin Austria St Peteraburs Batlearie Albatslen Londom Porsian Soc Lord Crewborne House of Commons Beitiak Gonant New Chwang Amther Lord Cranborne United States Great Geval Ieet

Buried Alive on Wall Street Mason Vanishes in Carriage Hijack

A Mason working on a wall near a central Wall Street courtyard is abducted by masked men who bundle him into a carriage. After a harrowing half hour of driving, he is dragged through doors into a corridor and restrained. A terrified woman is also seized as revolvers menace witnesses. Police search for suspects as the victim seeks to recount the attack.

New York Miyu Baku Herald Wenn Shane Ts Wourre Lewis Rimecif

Sham battle staged by disguised pirates on river police boat

A mock river clash near Formpitheville featured police in a gunboat and pirates posing as raiders. Shots fired from a two five pounder, rubber prop reels, and revolvers, while the fireboat New Yorker stood by. The staged scene aimed to film moving pictures for a New York University anniversary event.

Chicago Gevan New Fork Gmlire Policrete Formpitheville Saw Ridge New Yorker Antic Parke To Two Hundred Stilethe University New York Uned

Presidential train voyage through Pajaro and Santa Cruz

May 11 reports describe President Roosevelt traveling by train from DeMonte, with Captain Swett leading a detachment of the Fifteenth Infantry in escort. He spoke to crowds at Pajaro station and Santa Cruz, praising good Americans and urging national unity, with stops amid cheers and a stop at Wabonville en route.

I Pajaro Cali DeMonte Fifteenth Infantry Swett Addres Sinkini Hin Animet Iifteenth Infantry Talery Wim Dutime Ihb Santa Cruz Las Tene Cal Puriijo Crus Sotanue Elk Senate Monterey Bay Santa Clare Waliey Bante Amdite Gaminbelt Yas Trait Krower Farme Anarchiv Poke m Towehnig Santa Cruz California Dalley

Mr Conant the Man Named for Topeka Law Dean

Ernest B. Conant of Chicago is slated for dean of the Topeka law school at Washburn. A Harvard graduate, he has lived in Chicago for years. The creation will take place tomorrow and he is understood to be elected.

Ernest B. Conant Chicago Neopesia Law School Washburn

Rock Island Washout and Creek Flood Close Routes

Severe washout on Rock Island near Eadih Center halts travel with tents damaged. Beaver Creek waters rise, eroding banks under the ranks and washing out ballots. local reports note delays as repairs begin. Weather and river levels delay completion into afternoon, with ongoing risk along the line.

Eadih Beaver Creek

Temperature Report From Large Cities

A fragmented weather summary lists readings for several cities with numeric values. Entries include New York, Washington, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and others showing varying temperatures or indices. The garbled OCR text preserves city names and some numbers, reflecting a brief temperature snapshot.

Spotted Fever Threat Faces Twelve Hundred Men

A health alert declares that twelve hundred men are in danger from spotted fever. Officials warn of rising cases and urge preventive measures to curb spread among workers and communities. Local clinics prepare isolation spaces and distribution of protective supplies.

Three Recruits Dead Five Others In Critical Condition

Philadelphia May 11 The Pressman reports a deadly cerebro spinal meningitis known as spotted fever has broken out among 2 200 men aboard the receiving ships Minneapolis and Puritan at League Island navy yard. Three have died and two more are critically ill as officials race to separate the sick and move the rest to tents for air and space. Navy doctors warn more may fall and pledge strict observation.

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Manchuria Tangle Persists Amid Conference Report

Pekin dispatches say the French minister reports that Sinister Conger has notified Chinese authorities of Manchuria tensions. Russia denies direct U S involvement via McCartney and Cassini, while assurances ease Chinese concerns. A Washington briefing from Weekington appears to deny joint action by Britain Japan and the United States, quelling fears of a broader entanglement.

Pekin Manchuria Russia United States Weekington Hay Cassini Hay Isa Great Britain Japan

Strikers Warned as Rail Workers Block Intercity Freight

Notices posted by Mott Alm officials claim rail clerks moved dynamite to a pier for Mexico while ten workers from St. Louis were persuaded not to work. Five more reported for duty later, and the company warned that its trains carry United States mail and interstate commerce.

Clark St. Beuje Sertion United States

Miller Wasn't Dead Found Alive in Oakland

A report claiming Miller's death in Oakland was proven false. The origin of the erroneous news remains unclear as authorities verify the hoax or misreport.

Oakland

Shamrocks Have Trial Spin at Gourock Scotland May 41

Shamrocks in a training sprint at Gourock Scotland with two Shamrocks under ebb tide. Weather conditions variable with a northly wind. The lead craft drifted toward the cap, while the other boat started down the channel. A six knot preese off Holy Loop affected the racing as Shamrock II began to overhaul the first craft.

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Topeka Choral Society Canada Evers Aieters Association Tate Baen Central Iebor Diedette Ark Hrotherbord Lerpenters Eintell Frank Duffy Edwani Scotland Lamion Moward Tandon Jenchment Hotmeholé Fraternal Aid Association National Organization Theentee Mavemeyer Hanna Marshall Feapte Frisco Balkans Saloniea Fom Mr. Roosevelt San Francisco MR. Conant Man Washburn Law Department Rock Island Emith Center Amy Sy Wom Nee York Bowtod Eradeta Washington Cincininati Louis Miller
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