21 May 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
1
Dr William Marty Lyon of Topeka serves as secretary while Hilawatha Roetor heads Kaukas Homedpaths. The brief notice lists key officials and positions within the organization.
The article reports a large medical convention with speeches by De Lowry and President CW,... detailing homeopathic progress, hospital expansion, and educational advances. Notable names include Dr. Hughes, Dr. Swan, and Dr. Talowat, with venues in Kansas City and Topeka.
Mary 2L 5, Mi Petitions of Hophetieville, N T, confessed to suicide by poison after heavy drinking. An alleged incident occurred a week earlier, with witnesses noting altered behavior and a return to the room where he reportedly took the drug. Observable distress followed, with efforts to revive unsuccessful.
Kansas G A R elected Smith of the city department commander on the first ballot amid a heated race. Four other candidates included Sweeney of Dodge City Harris of Ottawa and Ricker of Selina. Vote totals: Smith 583 Sweeney 1 Harris 3 Ricker 44 Pealer 1. Other officers elected include Fishback senior vice commander and Boyle chaplain.
Chicago May 21 receivers took control of the Pyrier Company one of the largest fruit canning houses in the country after insolvency charges by several creditors. Judge Koblenat appointed John C. Laren vice president of the Union National Bank and Henry Le Wilson to oversee assets. Debts are expected to exceed assets. estimates range from 100000 to 200000 dollars. Port Broad Wap era Porter Brothers founded 1808 by Washington Porter, with officers A. Wivide president J. Adams treasurer B E Chapman secretary Stephen G. Palmer vice president.
A chaotic OCR style weather summary reports rain amounts and temperatures across multiple counties. It lists Baker Concordia Topeka and other towns, temperatures around noon, and forecasts of possible thunderstorms tonight with winds from the south.
Mes Nation at Home reports being rested after a back strain and describes her plans to tour Hayans towns in June then head to Berek Springs and Minneapolis before returning for the fall. She notes repairs on a home for drankers wives and pending debt of 2000 dollars, with support from Matton who gifted a Kan City building to Associated Charities.
Boston police report a shooting at a Venetian style residence tied to Mrs Jack's Sauce. The incident occurred as L Gardner accused of assaulting a servant. a bullet hole and flattened pellet were found, leaving statue significantly damaged during the afternoon.
President Roosevelt and party arrived in Salem with three brass bands playing and thousands cheering. He spoke to about 2060 school children at Marion Street, urged workers to value honest effort, praised California and Oregon progress, and pledged support for citizens who work squarely.
The president urged rugged American citizenship and strict, fair enforcement of laws as essential to national progress. He praised Oregon’s welcome crowds and reflected on the need for government, administration, and public virtue across states.
May 20 brought extreme heat with New York posting the hottest May reading since records began. The 2 PM temperature reached 92 degrees, amid a nationwide heat wave. Philadelphia saw a local max of 95 and three heat prostrations, while Baltimore reported 91 degrees and similarly high conditions.
State Auditor Wells exposes an expense voucher by T J ONeil, Hutchinson reformatory board member, lowering charges from 48 to about 40. He disputes per diem, hotel, and fuel fares, noting sessions stayed at the reformatory. ONeil defends hotel and other costs while Wells questions usefulness of the state auditor.
Seven female Normal school students attracted a crowd in Cortland Cortlandt Street by wheel ing Clifford Jones a Normal student in a barrow at the Delaware and Western railroad station John Betts a Pike man with whom they had wagered for the amount The women named Agnes Cabill Ina Hancock Edna Sched Clara Henderson Jessie Doolittle Hortense Long and Helen Corey
Governor Batley will receive and forward contrabutions to a relief fund started by WR Hearst of New York and Kansas sympathizers for the Jewish sufferers in Kisheneff Russia. The effort aims to mobilize local support and collect funds for aid.
May 22 report from XNaisl notes the British Abbey Holme and Atgis- Sxaluanian arrived from Buenow with foot and mouth disease detected aboard. Authorities order slaughter of all live stock on the vessels before harbor entry. Weather forecast for Kan area shows southeast winds under 7 miles per hour.
Judge Hazen instantly appoints C. E. Hungate to fill the vacancy after Nichols exits the bench. Hungate assumes duties today, bringing fresh oversight to the court.
Galen Nichols resigns as county attorney and Judge Hazen appoints Os E Hungate as successor. Hungate starts duties immediately while Nichols moves to Barns City to practice law with D. H. Hite. Nichols will handle finalized business. Hungate will defend pending cases until term ends in 1906.
Ten feet of snow blankets Coutts near the international boundary causing drifting conditions and serious disruption to Great Northern trains. Trains operate only with great difficulty as losses reach around 2000 dollars and stock is damaged. Rain across southern Montana threatens further damage.
Directors of the Flank of England reduced the banks rate of discount amid mixed signals from the market. Induction was aided by offers of American bonds to support shipments from New York to Posts. Temperatures across large cities report New York 12, Boston 72, Philadelphia 72, Washington 7, Chicago 68, Cincinnati 66, St. Louis.
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