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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
5
The fragmentary text captures chaotic wire service reports on political upheaval. President Roosevelt and other leaders feature in debates on succession and policy, with mentions of Tope, Wall Street, and differing party stances.
Fragmentary text discusses election timing and intra party cooperation. Mentions Senate, elapsed time, appointment issues, and alignment within a party. The readable content is limited and does not provide clear events, names, dates, or outcomes.
The report shows imports of manufacturers materials rising sharply in the year, with 61 percent of total imports in the last ten months from a workload survey. April marked a peak month, and total yearly imports approach record highs, led by iron and steel, textiles, wood, and fiber products.
A garbled season of misplaced names and scattered events paints a picture of chaotic small-town life. Reports include arrests for unidentified charges, strange public happenings, a mistaken barber shop surge, a bath tub incident, weather anomalies, a suspect count, and unrelated vignettes from Maple Tree shop to Pacific depot mishaps, all rendered in a jittery, partial OCR style.
The piece criticizes imperial overreach and forecasts the United States’ role in a shifting world order. It references Britain Ireland Germany Austria Italy France and Japan as powers, notes U S growth, and laments the strain of global ambitions. It recalls political figures and policy debates on protective tariffs and national strength.
The piece notes that by year end a large share of veterans from the Spanish War era had applied for pensions, with about 6 percent on the roll by 12 years after. It questions whether the pension push or sentiment fueled the rise, while many claims faced rejection or acceptance under shifting government allowances.
Probate Judge Hayden revoked a druggist permit following the arrest of W. Kent Kohwiz on a charge of selling liquor. Police testified Kohwiz was in the act of serving whisky when arrested and bystanders were nearby during the incident. Kohwiz offered no evidence in his defense at the hearing held this morning.
Officials report major bridges out following a disrupted route near Kansac River riders in Mapts HL Reseville and Street Lake. Authorities warn of continued outages and missing persons.
At three this afternoon water rose over the deck of the Sandon Avenue bridge across the river. The Oakland and nearby areas reported overflow, reaching its capacity and closing the span temporarily.
Reports say heavy rainfall fell over Tepeqa and other western areas near Dr Mages Kokuret with rising flood risk. A chaotic scene followed when cattle spooked crowds on Kansan bridge, causing injuries and panic as authorities moved to control the situation. Police investigation ongoing. no confirmed suspects named yet.
A Georgia official says the state will compensate Louise Hagley for mental distress. The narrative claims are tied to a broader debate over moral responsibility and financial remedy, with criticism of federal or northern influence and references to Chambermaids and witnesses in the evolving discussion.
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In Salt Lake City on May 21 a grand turnout greets President Theodore Roosevelt as he steps from the train, with Governor Welles, Mayor Thorspaen and officials presenting welcomes. A parade of mounted cowboys, civic groups, and military units winds through downtown, the clamor of cheers echoing along Fifth, South and State streets.
Reports from Ottis at averock Uy aftrroodt indicate Roseville and Crom Creek areas flooded after a dam burst near 10 o clock this morning. Rossville town submerged, hotel basement flooded, streets under water, trains halted since Thursday. Residents navigate submerged main street in boats. meat supply dwindling. hotel guests relocated to upper floors.
Deaths and funerals report services for St oS Lauck with burial likely Sunday at 2 pm from Grace Cathedral officiated by Dean Kern. The piece also notes severe floods in Arkansas City Cloudburst Arkansas and mentions water damage and evacuations around Lest Springs with streets flooded and forced relocations.
Report notes a cloud burst in Durham and a Gottonwood River three-quarters of a mile wide and rising, threatening to inundate the town. Patrolling guards and book section workers describe broken glass cuts and large quantities of Ineq swept from cars as rescue and containment proceed.
Memorial Day events list marching units including the band Pion Veale chief murehnt and Geo. O. Witmarth led groups such as Run of Police and Captain Battery B. The parade features modern woodmen, Old Abe Camp No. 168, Lincoln Post, and Topeka Post units picnicking and gathering flowers to transport to the flower room at 27 Quincy Street.
Nebra ska City reports a breached dike near Hamburg Iowa sending floodwater into farmland. The riverbed undermined fields for miles south of the breach forcing farmers to evacuate and stock losses are expected to be high. Property damage is not yet estimated.
Disaster on the Union Pacific near Lindsboro with 200 feet of track washed out and bridges on Stock Stand and Santa Fe lines destroyed. Severe rain and hail swollen streams. a rural route carrier attempted to cross a washed out bridge, fell over the embankment, and the horse perished. A young man named Heistrom and horse were swept away. he drowned in the flood.
Fort Scott Kansas May 29 police searched the city for two men who boarded the Kitty train yesterday afternoon and fled before officers could catch them. No trace of the suspects was found after an extensive hunt.
A passenger aboard a moving train grabbed a large diamond from another traveler’s shirt front and fled. The train had already left. authorities learned of the theft at the Katy and Frisco junction when a passenger telephoned Agent Gilbert at the Katy depot and asked police to pursue.
High river levels reveal alleged crookedness in Kansas river bridge building. Four spans for the Missouri Valley Bridge Company and others may have been altered from two foot specs after bids, with county officials and surveyors noting deviations and possible mismanagement. An investigation is planned to assign responsibility for the construction irregularities and extra costs.
Executive committee of the State Bar Association plans the winter meeting in Topeka with officers including Stonecker as president and A Valentine as secretary. The banquet date and schedule are to be finalized as part of the program.
An unclear May 2 Ogden item describes an anarchist labor case and a travel offer to Boston with a $19 round trip fare. It mentions tickets, a joint agent, and a September Ist return option, plus lodging and meals on trips. The text is garbled but centers on a custody or parole matter and transport details.
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