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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1903

Page

5

Full Leased Wire Report of the Associated Frese

The report discusses wartime diplomatic and political notes with references to President Roosevelt and other officials. It covers anticipated hearings, proposed bills, and international concerns including migration, naval matters, and economic costs. The text is fragmented and appears to mix figures on European relief and U.S. military matters with speculative projections for foreign and domestic policy.

Associated Frese

Wall Street and Wale Iveron in Political Forecasts

A garbled Albany Times fragment discusses Roosevelt nomination prospects and political prophets. It notes financiers and politicians shaping predictions, cites Washington correspondents, and hints at party forecasts, with references to Blaine and Cleveland era hopes and the influence of sentiment on the upcoming political year.

Albany Roosevelt Washington Somme Ewedin Cleve Mars

Leland Por Smith Indicted Amid Political Turmoil

A garbled OCR passage follows Leland Por Smith amid a political campaign. It mentions Captain Coney and a Caled Stakes event linked to an indictment for misusing a mule in a letter. References to votes, candidates for department council member, and varied names suggest a contentious election with shifting alliances and possible legal action.

Coney Gedt ATE

Rathbone Sisters and Court Proceedings Fray Over Family Title

Fragmented report outlines a dispute among the Rathbone sisters and associates over a title or secret matter. It names several individuals and places including Osage City Colby and Brown, with references to a supreme presentative and a late afternoon session. The text is garbled but signals a formal family or legal contention involving多个 named parties.

Trarbbane Maokblnet Adeccany Medteine Leder Grend Trivers Beztngion Srand Cora ‘Kaye Ies Peete Eran Karper Tahari Mins KC Ginte Grand Moltires Arnuta Toren Osage City Arand Mt

Kaleher 6¢ Epthing tana and local notes headline

Fragmented local item reports on Kaleher 6¢ Epthing tana from Kanaan Ok and mentions of teachers examinating at Wieb Mirtum Steel and Quins stroete. It notes Crystal steam Imantry business, new corporate leadership, and a chapel exercise address by Prof George B Penny, with club elections and marblin tet night leadership listings.

Kanaan Eaem Myers Ransme Avenue Amitrnas Kaliowtiee Sane Wieb- Mirtum Steel Fradentan Chara Phopames Bunie Lasanidar Coma Imantry C. H. Matthews Crystal Tani Ary New Cormassy George B. Penny Washhurn Chiapel Thutadiey Tole

King Buys 17 Americas Horses for King’s Stable

May King Kitwart VII orders seventeen American horses for Edwards Stables. Animals shipped from New York to London via the Denton Transport line aboard the Black Belle. Purpose stated as breeding and improving strain for future registry and breeding programs.

King Americas New York Kitwart VII America Shiphe Adanto Trdmepert Company London Caine Edwards Stables

Egg Eating Incident at Wurdser Township

A report from May 20 details Titus Greve camping near Wurdser township and a forthcoming event. A large bierhama was seen, and a creature described as an egg eating biackanaka has been unsettling residents. The emake was killed and the sags were imanelessed, with local observers cautious about further sightings.

Biackanakawk Titus Greve Wurdser Township

Militia Armory Burned Amid Unclear OCR Report

An OCR fragment reports a militia armory fire dated May 5 and mentions unclear lines about fines, payments, and unidentified names. The text is garbled, with phrases like Readed by tee ines and Une vegaeaiaetins, lacking coherent details or verifiable facts.

Tee Ines

Deaths and Funerals Notice Improvised Entry

Fragmentary obituary notice records a death at age 73 with funeral arrangements and family locations. The readable text references a service at the deceased’s home and mentions a maternal relative, though details are incomplete and several words are garbled.

Grare Sars

Reflections on a Bachslob Eve and Women’s Dress

Fragmented excerpt discusses women and dress in social scenes with implied actions and perceptions. The readable phrases reference attire, judgment, and a sense of natural consent, set in a reflective and observational tone. The text remains unclear but centers on women's appearance and social interpretation.

Five Are Held Coroner's Jury Finds That Mundin Fired the Shot

A coroner's jury in the Mun din case returns a finding that Mundin fired the fatal shot. The ruling names Mundin as the shooter and details the circumstances of the incident, prompting ongoing legal proceedings and related investigations.

Dary Mundin

Conflicting Stories in Mahanna Murder Case

Claude Mandis finally admits presence while Mahanna identifies all prisoners. Ehmet Mandin may be held for Mary Mahanna’s murder after an inquest in Shitlapar. Attorney Jamon led the investigation, with Mundins to face Market court. jury and evidence cited in the proceeding.

Ehmet Mandin Mary Mahanna Shitlaparger Tay Mary Ma Hanne Jamon

Roadside Robbery Allegedly Strikes Traveller

A distressed report from an unspecified location describes a traveller being robbed by highwaymen who looted gold from his teeth during a roadside encounter. The fragment references a plantation area and May dates but lacks full names or precise places.

Dentio Oiites Plantation Chan Ny Highwaymen

Meyers Robbed in Lewiston by Highwaymen Dentists

The account states Meyers traveled to Lewiston where he was assaulted and chloroformed by highwaymen who looted his pockets and teeth. A dentist among the robbers aided the crime, removing valuables during the attack. Meyers recovered hours later.

Meyers Lewiston Drilker Mr. Meyers

Five in custody in murder case in Tupeks court

An arrest warrant was issued today for Lavy Bl to hold all Avene the parties arrest in E D Twanpend T Hy Devlin Corneling Cullahan Glande Mandin and Rimier Mandin in a murder case. Witnesses testified at a quiet inquest with conflicting statements describing events outside a home and a gun used by Elmer Mundin and other defendants. The testimony included claims of being induced outside and shooting at a man near a creek, with some defendants denying involvement and others providing varying accounts of the sequence of events.

E. D. Twanpend T. Hy Devlin Corneling Cullahan Glande Mandin Rimier Mandin Oll Bokt Tupeks Thanaan Callahan Mundin Devin Elmer Hell Munding Thompson Devlin Kilmer Mundin Sted Rhiner Claude Mamelin Smith Stakianiv Mary Callaheg Thompsn Clue Man Elmer Mundin Claude Mundin Tie White Fone Ft Firet Clint Stety Luther Makangu Elmér Mundinfe Tanti Amos Randal Nedy Marty Gohaonaael Neasees Bluirberry Polk County Marney Frown Randall Hind Heer Brown Capalsa Mulberry Randal

Love Charm Fraud Trial Involving Mme Diamond

Mme Diamond alias Redfern, a palmistrist known as a love charm dealer, was arrested after a Conneaut Ohio woman paid 200 to obtain a charm said to woo a specific man. The case centers on alleged deception as authorities pursue extradition and spell claims while the accused denies intent to defraud.

Trenty Conseil Yinne Eahe Ohio Winchellanya Ayer Mme. Diamond

Fire destroys dozens of houses in St Hyacinth factory blaze

Fire swept the shoe factory of J. A. and M. Cole in St Hyacinth Que on May 2. Within an hour flames spread to Ward Street and the riverfront, rapidly consuming factories and sun stores. By 2 o'clock thirty buildings had been destroyed as Montreat sent aid on its way.

St. Hyacinth, Que St. Autofig Oslock Montreat

Hearst Backed by Ottawa Senator in Democratic Nomination Talk

Senator Harry McMillan of Ottawa County, a long-time Republican figure, endorses W R Hearst for the Democratic presidential nomination. He argues for a broad platform including strong trust and transportation regulation and dismisses Cleveland third-term talk as untenable. He notes personal business duties keep him from Senate reelection, trusting Saline County to choose the next term, and expresses hope for fusion among Kansas Republicans and reform factions in the next campaign.

Harry McMillst Ottawa Somnty W. R. Hearst McMitlanta Topeka Tam W. R Mearst New York McMillan Hearst Cleveland Wis United States Neway Grast Appojattos Washington Dows Nominia Meatltais Ottawa County Dinteret Kansas

Marriages Delayed By Divorce Reform Law

Marriages have been held up for six months as the divorce reform law requires successful petitioners to be present at their hearing or early action, delaying finalization.

Havana Celebrates Cuban Independence Day with Parades

May 21 in Havana marked the first anniversary of the Cuban republic with a citywide celebration. President Palma and the cabinet reviewed troops at the Punta palace grounds while crowds cheered along the parade routes. A congratulatory telegram from the president was read, praising the administration's strength and urging continued prosperity.

Havana Onbe Palma Amd Orevinsbat oMcinis Punta Zelady Cubgnas Palma Sf Cebu Culma

Battle Over City Electric Plant Boss Sees Force Risk

Mayor Bergundthal faces a clash with Superintendent Goodrich as Porter Mitchell contemplates midnight takeover of the electric light plant. Mitchell and Republican leaders seek possession while Goodrich plans to remain, risking a legal fight over pay and tenure.

Bergumdttial EE. HK. Goodrich Swendson Neil Goodrich Hergusdthal Mr. Goodrich Bergundthal Swine Ik Whe Porter Mitchell Theodrich Haver Hergundthal Bergundthal Stitched Possssson Riy Bob McMaster Mitchell Meroesusly Uae Gordeleh Munem Anit Alt Mt Aden

Governor Bordynovitch Shot in Park Riot Aftermath

In Ute European Russia on May 20 Governor Bordynovitch was assassinated in a city park. A pair of men approached, one offered a packet, then fired nine shots injuring him fatally. The governor had led the province for six years and was popular.

Russia Bordynovitch Slatusk Xeniinrmes Bogdann Bogdanovitch

Sioux Falls Chosen for National Creamery Beemakerm Meet

Sioux Falls selected to host the annual convention of the National Creamery Beermakers. Dates and candidate cities include Kansas City and Buffalo. Also noted is a separate obituary item: Mae Mooney of Sioux Falls dies after a fall. father James Mooney mourns.

National Bioux Falls Ccutiys Sioux Falls Kansas City Rioux Falls Hutalo Geer

Fire destroys Brownell Stock Building in Lincoln

A noon fire in a four story Lincoln office building on Eleventh Street between Q and N streets destroyed the Brownell Stock structure. Loss is estimated at 125000 with the Carl Furke erg noted at 25000. A clerk dropped a lamp in Punke's store cellar igniting straw used for parking.

Lincoln Neb Brownell Stock Eleventh Street N Streets Carl Furke Punke’e Store

Grants 54 Divorces in One Day, Providence

The appellate court today entered 34 Angel ae creea of divorcee under the new hive which took effect last July. It requires six months to lapse before decree becomes effective. A like entry will be made every six months thereafter in every case where a decree is granted, whether the case was connected or not.

Providenss. RT Appéllete Court Trdey Sansa

Theft Case Involving Todd and Wallet Found

A story discusses a theft tied to a $10,000 sum and a recovered wallet valued at $40,000. Peter Jontan of Bricktek is mentioned in relation to compensation for the loss. A suspect, Jordan, reportedly confessed and claimed a desire to take all belongings, referencing an October incident at Brockton High. The report notes a coerced statement and ensuing legal actions.

Hanie Todd Peter Jontan Bricktek Mf Bs Sim Jordon

Meanest Man in Maine Defaces Wife’s Tombstone Inscription

Bangor area court testimony recounts a Cumberland County man who altered a family headstone by erasing his wife’s inscription and replacing it with his parents. The defendant faced questions about motive and the impact on the grave, with references to a prior property claim and the ongoing legal proceedings.

Bangor Maine Portland Cumberland Hike Peretiy Ghinenh Loever Feferetta

Broomstick vs Knife In Norristown A Court Case

Fragmentary report details a stabbing incident involving Mrs Adams and Patrick Driscoll with references to a knife attack and subsequent arrest. The piece mentions travel needs toward Nickel Plate Road and lists various names, addresses, and locations in a chaotic OCR style, noting a blend of personal and transportation details without clear resolution of charges or outcomes.

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