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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1903

Page

2

Turbulent Chicago strike and court case unfold

Fragmented report describes a chaotic scene with racial tensions and a court matter. It mentions a trial involving Silas and a target of violence, a white youth, and warnings about hanging. A Kohlanat Chicago lockout at H H Koninat & Co closes bakeries and a restaurant, leaving many workers unemployed amid labor unrest.

Ninand Mrraleput Tiliby Robert Silas Questitin Khim Willem Turpin Ciy Snes Aarp Teannis Kohlanat's Chicago Walters H. H. Koninat & Co Mate Tsachi

Fractured Report: Coroner Links Goings On At D…

A garbled police update describes a coroner inquiry into a death near a building site. Witnesses mention a person named Gurcamsa and a bakery figure Clem Wain among scattered details. The fragmentary text references a lab and security, with mentions of an area N37 and Highteray, but the exact events remain unclear.

Iain Boube Dona Anise Weil Clem Wain Flint

Jeffries in California for August bout with Corbett

Clipped dispatch from Oakland notes Jeffries trains in California ahead of an August exhibition against Corbett. Details suggest location and opponents while mentioning unofficial plans for travel and preparation.

Kansas City A C Triumph Over Topeka Ball Team

The Kansas City Athletic Club defeated Topeka yesterday by a score of 12 to 1 in a fast game. Spectators praised the players discipline and clean play while KC A C’s hitting and base running drew praise from observers. Topeka pitchers faced strong KC A C hitting, with notable fielding and a costly error contributing to the lopsided result.

Athletic Kanmap City Sto de A.y Dasnhalt Lewie Toptha Athletice Sme Langety K. UA. CL Gapatrick KC. A.C

Prison sentence for Dr Dorr Kent in manslaughter case

A Rochester judge sentenced Dr Leland Dorr Kent to 20 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter in a 1920s case. Kent, convicted of aiding Ethel Blanche Dingle, received the lengthy term with an interim imprisonment in Auburn.

Leland Dorr Rochester Anne Teland Dorrikent War Auburn Kent Ethel Blanche Dingle

Newly Elected Dean Leads Washburn Law Department Formation

Ernest Bancroft Conant, newly elected dean, outlines the Washburn Law School setup. The three year program will require a preparatory year, with admission at age 21, and aims to offer international law, commerce, taxation, and combined degree paths. Conant plans temporary Chicago travel, returning by August 1 for permanent assignment.

Ernest Bancroft Conant Washburn Law Department Permet Conant Conant Teaver Chicago Topeles

Announcements and Notes From Washburn Region News

Local items report Georges Lanavion returning home from a visit, a baby boy born to John T Morrisey's family, and judge Hazen setting aside a case for district court hearings. City updates include baseball chatter, a debate at Washburn College, a Sunday concert with Marshall’s band, church and fraternal events, and notices of public meetings.

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Washburn Beats Topeka Business College in Spring Baseball

Washburn College defeated Topeka Business College 9 to 4 on Saturday afternoon, marking their first win in three spring meetings. Arthur Griggs hit a left field homer in the first inning, while Tusinens college pitcher McCampbell and Gill for Washburn held the visitors to six runs, three of which were earned. Washburn played steadier defense as the Business College made several sloppy plays.

Washburn College Topeka Business College Washburn Hieiness Collee Arthur Griggs McCampbell Tusinens Gill Business Colinat

Summer Vacation Preview at Union Pacific Office

Fragmented OCR note mentions pleasant invigorating summer, a lake, and travel to the ticket office at Union Pacific Railroad 625 Kansas Avenue. appears to advertise travel or tickets with unclear names and details.

B. Mortier Ity Union Pacific Railroad Kansas Avenue

Sixth District Notes Fight for Beloit Park and Local Growth

The Sixth district notes discuss Beloit tree delivery starting September 1 and upgrades to postal service. They push for Beloit as a parkable resort, note road and telephone improvements, court activity in Rawlins county, and political maneuvering with candidates like John Conway, Norton, and Harris White. The piece highlights local development, irrigation debates, and party shifts impacting Mankato, Smith, and Jewell counties.

Colby Déveral Werse Rede Tstind Marthe Tenings Oll Tim Norton Conwy Wilter Notte Chumunton Beloit Pestmaetar Perdue Foltoreina Eireet Fetter Beloit Tan John Rea Mankato Jewett County Congress Rawlins County Rawlins Smith County Russell Harrison Sraith County Wo Hyatitehet J.D. Young Miten A. G. Mead Resolt John Conway Heaven Sheth D. J. Hanna Gtaham

Political Intrigue In Graham County Election Battle

In Graham County the race for county attorney drew Democrats, Populists and Republicans into a sharp contest. A newcomer faced off against a colored independent candidate with a voter promising to back the Republican favorite, who won the election amid factional tensions and machine politics rumors.

Graham County Frank Lookard Norton Cane Topeka Forthith Hob Smunty Tim Attorne Lng

Short Hose Leads In Fron From Mexican Pisco Race

In New York May 48 at a tor tle park Short Hose captured the first pisco after a dramatic finish. Mexican led early with River Pirate and Fouhall behind. Weather was perfect and the crowd numbered around 0,000 as Short Hose prevailed by a length.

Hendicop New York Withers Tortle Park Coughare Short Hose Pailop Homme Fouhall P. Kepne Rte Simmoe Hin Ameange J. Martin Nee Meamer Gannon

Unclear protest rhetoric surfaces among strikers

Disjointed phrases depict tensions at a strike scene with threats and intimidation alluding to mounting pressure. Readable excerpts show vocal dissent and uneasy atmosphere as workers press demands amid uncertain outcomes.

Dramatic Events Promised for New York Engagement

Dramatic events loom as theater history and tours unfold. A famed French play, popular in Norway and Berlin, arrives in New York with Mary Shaw in the lead role. The production, long awaited, is set to open at the New Crawford on Monday May 25 after a celebrated New York run in 1871.

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