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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1903
Page
3
Severe weather swept Cottenwoot and Neosha Valleya as strong winds toppled trees and caused localized damage. Authorities report scattered outages and urges residents to stay indoors while crews assess downed lines and secure affected areas.
Reports describe cloudburst flooding across Florence county and a Saturday night wind storm causing extensive farm and home damage. West of Hers, several structures were wrecked and cattle killed. telegraph wires, trees, and windows were blown out in Edporta and nearby towns. Rescue and relief efforts followed as communities sought safety and repairs after the severe weather battered the region.
A bankruptcy proceeding in Tasvenworth involves Ed gar A Siediey and other parties as the court orders sale of stock and real estate to satisfy claims. Judge Hook oversees the disposition with a timeline for creditors to respond, while various figures and names appear in the fragmented transcript of the legal action.
An unstable, garbled OCR fragment describes events in a Kansas area with mentions of Neusha Chatopa and Chanute. It references a river, a strike in medicines, gas prospecting, and a wage figure of $236 per day. Details are incomplete and hard to verify.
In a tense meet, Musyeville Turnverein edges St Joseph Hurtsenin Society as Mesity and Keilierian deliver strong leaps and wire points. The competition features close scoring and notable performances across events.
Coffeyville Kansas May 3 floods from the Verdigris River flooded much of the city damaging the Vitrified Brick and Tile works, North Star Manufacturing and other plants. Estimated losses top 386,900 with major factory closures and tracks washed out. Santa Fe and Katy rail lines blocked, Missouri Pacific limited travel east as floodwaters advance. Dozens displaced as homes and stock ruined. May 3 1903.
Turbulent reports from Kansan City indicate a surge in activity within the poker department as Chief Zlomer acts to calm suspicious activity. Eight days remain to resolve the unfolding incident while Armour-Hake Chacpeste figures prominently in initial actions.
The misspelled item notes Chank Treight to be sworn in as city clerk, with plans to visit friends and complete duties by Tuesday. Payne expected to return to remain in the office after Wetlossday, as the city moves forward with the appointment.
A damaged section of the tracks near Fredonia caused a derailment scare on a north bound Santa Fe train. The Frisco line was used for westward points while crews cleared the line late Saturday. No serious injuries reported.
A guide to summer season retreats high in the mountains with country hotels by alpine lakes and streams. It notes reachable routes, resorts in Colorado or Utah, and emphasizes convenient access via an issuer called the Union Pier. Information and application details are available through Fultog, epot, r A Lewis, CTA, 85 Kansas Ave.
New York May 25 crowd of 35,000 watched August Selmont's Magistrate win the sixth National Stallion race at Morris Park. Palmbearer, with Leonidia, chased the favorite but Magistrate prevailed by a length. The day featured long races and steeplechases, with Clover and Layatat among outsiders and Girdle in a tight finish for the later stakes.
Lawrence Kansas May h The score shows Nebraska 57 Kansas 46 in a Kansas Nebraska track meet at Lawrence. Nebraska set several records as many events were contested including the 100 yard dash mile run and discus throw. Whipple led Kansas while Benedict and Tobin starred for Nebraska with multiple firsts and records set.
J Sudee Himes, Derby winner and American Derby hopeful, headed to Chicago after an easy Hawthorne handicap victory where Pavonius led early then Lindh Scout finished third. Gregor K faded to fourth as recent strong races boosted public support for Himes in the mile and an eighth race.
Kansas City Americans defeat Indiana Hoosiers 20 10 behind Hutt Durham's stellar pitching and a strong batting display as fans witness an action packed game. Milwaukee beats St Louis with Elliott allowing three hits and nine strikeouts, while Minneapolis handles Columbus 4 2 aided by Stimmel and Yeager. Fort Riley defeats Chapman 29 to 4 as deadly errors widen the gap. Attendance figures noted for several games and the American Association standings referenced.
A new Ohio public utilities merger forms to consolidate municipal concerns. Plans call for a single corporation with capitalization from 400 to 500 million dollars, uniting electric, street railway, and interurban lines as tributary connectors. The Debary Morgan Elkinsa interests are noted as part of the consolidation.
The Paris public shows craze over a proposed entertainment to teach young men the art of “fett” with a plan to fund a school. The promoter Tre Thefealty was killed, promoter Tre Promoter of the enterprise arrested for manslaughter through contributory negligence. The school suspends Mrs Thorpe as president while authorities and promoters weigh next steps.
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