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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1903

Page

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New York Close and Mayoralty Contest Outcome Sought

Mayoral race in New York shows strong interest with Tammany and McClellan supporters predicting varied borough outcomes. Analysts expect Brooklyn and Manhattan to largely favor Law and Devery, while Queens and the Bronx may tilt toward McClellan, as statewide figures and city polls fluctuate amid uncertain turnout.

Chavien Murphy Cillen J. J. Delaney McClellan Pervonnt Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Kiehmebd Lowe Manhatter Bronx Devery Tammany

Indian Fight Near Pine Ridge Silent on Death Toll

Cheyenne Wyoming Nov 2 Sheriff Miller and three deputies reported slain with one wounded after a battle with a roving band of Sioux or Crow Indians suspected of slaughtering game. Several on both sides killed or wounded as posses pursue the retreating tribe toward Pine Ridge and Rosebud agencies in South Dakota.

Cheyenne Wyo Miller Bad Hand Crek Link Wom Lightings Creek Anedgie Chatteron Cheveone River Bud Lamis Pine Ruge Pine Ridge Agency Montana Reservation Newcastle Sherif W. HM. Miller Weston County Fossenburg Beaver Dam Lightning Creek Converse County Pine Ridge Rose Bud South Dakota Redwkind Forsenturg Sherif Miller Posse Eagie Feather Diane Coantra Denver Colo Dougles Cook W. H. Miller Fackenbure United States Ingiane Rosebud

Will Meet Tuesday At 19.4 Miles From Topeka

A public meeting is scheduled Tuesday to discuss plans for an electric railroad from Topeka to Council Grove. The gathering, open to Topeka residents, will present a list of council members and candidates including W. A Whith, A. Miller, Shanleffer, Mf. Leaath erwooth, MC Net, MF Amrine and Fristman.

Soames Grove Topeka Council Grove W. A Whith A. Miller Shanleffer Leaatherwooth MC Net MF Amrine Foe Fristman

Diphtheria Outbreak Spreads in City

Donald Pattison aged six, and his family, moved to quarantine at Advottal ward after Pattison contracted diphtheria. The city reports sporadic cases across town, with delays in official notification and continued formaldehyde fumigation as authorities monitor the outbreak. Dr. Lowry notes diphtheria is more prevalent statewide, aided by damp weather.

Donald Pattison Pattison Christ Hospital Mud Aire Iter Bloise Copeland Hotel Donald Sox Donald Partion Harrison Pridky Davidson Storrs Dougines Health’ Department Chas. Lowry Heaith

Fourteen Blocks Burned In Coney Island Fire Fallout

New York Navy district reports fourteen blocks destroyed by a fire described as caused by drunken acts. One life lost, forty plus injured, and around five hundred homeless amid food shortages. Suspects Frank Connolly and Peter Skelly, both 25 to 27, are jailed on arson charges after proprietor Barny Wolf testified to two fires at a Raines law hotel on Coney Island. Wolf says fires began Friday and again Saturday. he saved his own hotel once, while another fire left his brother-in-law with a fractured skull. Island residents face food scarcity as investigations unfold.

New York Navy Ruies Coney Island Yenter Tay Frank Connolly Peter Skelly Walters Ie Altross Sheepshead Walk The Bowery Barney Wolf Raines Law Wolf Friay Connolly Skelly Fieés Albert Rubin Suit Company T el Dames

Massive Swindle Allegations Hit United States Shipbuilding

sensational report by Receiver James Smith Jr. alleges willful misstatement and fraud in the United States Shipbuilding Company, with claims of stock deception, withholding Bethlehem Steel earnings, and a plan to wreck the firm. It recommends legal action, receivership, and asset seizures to satisfy debts, naming Schwab and related entities. Also featured is a local profile of Will Kaley, a 20 year central shop foreman in Atchison, praising his pivotal role in keeping locomotives safe and on track.

New York United States Shipbuilding Company Bethlehem Steel Company James Smith, Jr Charles M. Schwab Comany Smith Seale Crescent New Jersey Harlan & Hollingsworth Wilmington Del Beth- Neher Shipbuilding Company Mway Will Kaley Central Branch Atchison Atchivon Missouri Pacific Kaley Ranmon Katey

Robbery in Cumberland Telephone office shocks city

Assistant cashier Melwile Wheeler at Cumberland Telephone Company office attacked with a billy by two men as he opened the safe. Wheeler escaped injury though the robbers rifled the safe of funds and fled. Witnesses describe the assault and quick exit by the perpetrators. Local police launch investigation into the daylight heist.

Ashy Melwile Wheeler Cumberland Telephone Company Wheeler Dave

Mills Reopen as Work Returns in Pittsburg District

After six weeks idle, about 2900 workers resume at the McKeesport area plants. DeWees Wood plant of American Sheet Steel reopens with full day and night crews. Pittsburg Steel Hoop at Glassport restarts with 300 men back to regular hours. Demmier Tin plant resumes full operation. In Braddock, five foundries linked to eleven blast furnaces of Carnegie Steel report full activity, including roll foundry and mold plants.

Pittsburg McKeesport Dewees Wood American Sheet Steel Company Pittsburg Steel Hoop Company Glassport Demmier Braddock District Blinet Esa. Thompson Carnegie Steel Company Roll Severs Gayn

Miss Layton Faints as Larceny Guilty Sentence Given

Marie Layton pleaded guilty to two counts of larceny from the United States Playing Card Company office in Cincinnati. She received an intermediate sentence of one to five years at Albany. She fainted when the sentence was pronounced. The company loss was about $35,000.

Oxig Columbus Indientue United States Forfucer Uhetak Cuyahows Hanna and Clarke Herrick and Johnson Cuyahoga County Senate Hove Franklin Cuyahoga House New York Marie Layton Cincinnati Albany

Heavy Rainfall Totals and Forecast Cautions Readers

Rainfall since Friday totals 201 inches by noon, with 48 Friday 75 Saturday 64 Monday readings. Forecaster warns of lingering showers for Kanear and nearby areas with cloudy, unsettled northeast winds. Temperatures posted by the government thermometer show hourly readings from morning through night, noting wind at six miles per hour.

Bonilay Kanear Noo

Four Days Rain Delights Dodge City Farmers

Rain has fallen here steadily for four days. The cropland looks well and farmers are happy as Washburn receives telegrams of congratulations from President Norman Piasx in Connecticut for the team’s anticipated victory. Morning chapel reads Washburn victory praise. Temperatures listed for major cities show Philadelphia and Washington readings.

Dodge City Kan Ieee Washburn Norman Piasx Connecticut Ubelr College Chapel

Price of iron drop hoped to lower bridge costs

County commissioners await lower iron prices as Kansas river bridges near construction. Sterne reports furnace iron at 1 a ton and bridge iron at 0 a ton. Bid accepted at four cents per pound plus 1 percent of construction cost was rejected. Old settlers of Topeka plan December meeting as Topeka marks 49 years since founding.

Kansas River Thas Sterne Te Jron Iran Eau Tee Midouth Ridge Company Topeka Oid

Farmers to Meet at Indian Creek Week Program

An institute will be held at Indian Creek school for farmers next week. Thursday evening features talks on Small Fruits for Home Use, Should the Farmer Sell Fruit Commercially, and Peaches by J P Stoct and C 3 eenan with Prof Oscar Erf from Kansas State Agricultural College. Dr N S Mayo will speak Friday afternoon on Movements of Our Times and Grasses, followed by a discussion. Friday evening includes English Literature by H G Larimer and School Saturday Culture Center remarks, with music by Washburn College quartet.

Indian ‘Creek Indian Creek

War in Spring Threatens Bulgaria Turkey Clash

London reports Bulgarian diplomatic agent Tokoff warns war between Turkey and Bulgaria is practically inevitable in spring. He says there is no real progress in Macedonia, reform schemes fail, and Bulgaria faces a refugee burden of 160,000. Trade with Bulgaria has ceased, European banks halted credit, and Bulgarian credit is blocked, risking a severe economic crisis next year.

London Tokoff Turkey Bulgaria Macedonia Bungaria

Thousands view body of Salvation Army leader Emma Booth Tucker

New York crowds from all walks of life filled Salvation Army headquarters to mourn Emma Booth Tucker. The body lay in state while flowers framed the casket. A farewell service will be held tomorrow by Salvation Army members and relatives before interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

New York Emma Booth-Tucker Salvation Army Stave Woodlawn Cemetery

Conference at summer palace on Mukden reoccupation

Pekin November 2 A conference of high officials with the dowager empress concerning the reoccupation of Mukden by Russian troops was held at the summer palace today Yuan Shi Kai governor general of CHM province was summoned hastily from Tien Tain and proceeded directly to the palace The Russians have the Tartar general of Mukden province in custody in its yamen

Pekin Mukden Summer Palace Yuan Shi Kai Chm Tien Tain Yamen

Bloody clash in Warsaw as troops clash with Jews

A Tageblatt dispatch from Posen reports a bloody conflict in Warsaw during a Saturday recruitment exercise. About 900 Jews confronted by Russian gendarmes, with over forty killed or wounded. Both sides suffered casualties amid the violence.

Berlin Tageblatt Posen Warsaw Iiches

Shaw Gives Notice On Bond Interest Cessation

Washington reports that Secretary Shaw has given notice that on November 14 interest will cease on per cent bonds of 1994 remaining outstanding on that date. Redemption of these bonds continues with better interest until maturity.

Washington Shaw

Auditorium injunction case argued in city court

The injunction request by LM Crawford to bar auditorium use for any meetings with admission was argued today. Crawford’s attorney Lurmer and G C Clemens spoke for the plaintiff while R W Blair and City Attorney Spencer defended the city. Weather updates note KanSantee forecast cloudy with showers and possible northeast sprinkles.

LM. Crawford Aes Chiemga Kansantee Samuel and Possipls

Wyandotte Grand Jury Probe Involves State Attorney General

Conference between Governor Bailey and Wyandotte County officials led to Coleman taking hand in the investigation. James S. Grush wrote to the governor requesting the attorney general represent the state before the grand jury. Attorney General Coleman plans to visit Kansas City to gather evidence, while a citizens committee led by Myron Waterman holds additional material.

Bailey Filbers Wyandotte County Kay Gerwral Coleman Heodie Wyandotte Ar. Gibson Topeka Halley Giteon Builesse Gtusnn Gibson Batley Xeneral Kansans James 8 Grush Hawan Coleman Kansas City Citizens’ Committee Myron Waterman Co. Moneuigmd Penis Setiiesne Rane Ayn Gibson Gibaan Baley Clay Center Cme Mr. Gibson King Mather Bir Storney Crleran Gthnon Caleman Ja. Gibson W. County Karsan Vandot

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