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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
1
Victor Murdock easily distanced his opponents in a recent meet advertised to showcase speed and endurance. The event highlighted Murdock's strong form and momentum heading into the upcoming season.
Charu Henry Setheus of New York City is named as the architect for Jetus T. Treetii etitel awarded for a marble statue to be placed in Statuary Hall in Washington. The figure will stand seven feet high on a four-foot pedestal, with a carved cartara mune from the Cartara mine. The statue cost is not stated, the balance funded by state appropriations and a separate committee. The project includes a public contest and a syllabic detail, with a ceremony planned at White House Hall. Weather notes list temperatures for major cities with forecasts indicating continued mild conditions.
The article reports that Machen is charged with taking bribes totaling 22,000 dollars and endorses the President for nomination in 1104, highlighting a political corruption case linked to Roosevelt.
Washington May 3 a supervisor of the free delivery W M Machen was arrested on bribe charges tied to a contract for patent fasteners on street letter boxes. Bribery totals around 15000 to 5000 dollars, with Groff brothers named in the scheme. Prosecutors plan further arrests as an internal postoffice probe continues.
A large crowd greeted President Roosevelt as his train arrived in Helena on the morning of May 77. Soldiers from Battery A and the 21st Infantry formed a salute as officials including Gov. Toole and Mayor Mawdsley welcomed him. The visit featured a parade, an audience in the capital, and informal receptions before the president addressed attendees. A later short run over the Great Northern line preceded the departure to Butte.
Two freights, including a double-headed engine, collided today near Birmingham on the Southern Railway. Three firemen were fatally hurt, with engines and cars destroyed by fire. Missing engineer and brakeman reported. names uncertain in damaged text.
A historical report compares railway earnings to valuations across Kansas lines and neighboring routes. It notes that net income, operating costs, and taxation valuations vary widely among companies such as the Chicago and Crocut Western and others, with some lines showing high profits relative to assessed value while others report heavy expenses and reduced earnings.
A group of financiers gathered for a notable meeting attracting notable attention from investors. Participants discussed market trends, potential ventures, and the outlook for local business growth.
Chicago banker C C Austin says Kansas has learned and progressed, as bankers from Byneas and Missouri mingle at the state house for the Sixteenth Annual convention of the Kansas Bankers Association in Topeka. Eastern visitors note Kansas City bankers to attend, with discussions on bank growth, deposits, and new enterprise.
Weather observations note light to moderate rainfall in eastern Kansas and western Missouri, with heavy rain in central and northeastern areas. Cooler temperatures predominate, with lingering rain in western Missouri and mixed conditions across the state. forecasts call for generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow.
A lynching occurred last night in Gillette by a mob that hanged Clifton, accused of murdering Mr. and Mrs. John W. Church near New Castle. Church and his wife vanished after March 34. Clifton confessed April 11 to the killings. Clifton, 21, had partnered with Church in a cattle venture in Wyoming while living on a homestead near Clifton's ranch.
A fuse exploded aboard a Fulton street car in Brooklyn last night and a crowd surged, causing multiple men to be thrown from the car. The blaze started as the fuse failed and the car lights went out, with 24 women among the passengers. The fire was quickly extinguished by the motorman and conductor.
The sixty fifth volume of Kansas Supreme Court reports, edited by T. B. Dewey, covers decisions from May 1908 through earlier cases. It lists 147 opinions by Chief Justice Deeter and Justices Jonneaton, Smith, Cunningham, Greene, Pollock, Ellin, and Burch, with multiple dissents. Price changes from $2.50 to $120 are noted but not yet in effect.
A devastating event leaves nine people dead on the scene and seven others injured. Authorities report a violent collapse or crash that caused multiple fatalities and extensive damage across the area. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and identify victims and survivors.
A powerful tornado swept through Blanchield and nearby areas causing 18 confirmed deaths and many injuries. Buildings were destroyed, including the Wabash depot and the Masonic temple, with residents displaced and aid efforts underway as severe flooding and damaged infrastructure compounded the disaster.
Des Moines May 2 A tornado rips interior towns with widespread destruction. Romne in Holby county reports Er war completely demolished and farm houses wrecked near thot 5. In Botha a large church and the Great Western fopet are wrecked. Creston reports towers toppled and Mrs Troop and daughter injured. Ten miles north of Gray two children killed and several others seriously injured.
The report notes Bailey being sought for many commencement addresses following Governor Stennie’s example. He has spoken to several high schools and planned Memorial Day events, with commitments to deliver addresses Saturday in Beinst and Sunday at the Memorial Address. He aims to fulfill as many requests as possible despite a busy schedule.
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