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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1903

Page

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Voters' Verdict on Election Day Across Cities

Weather cooperates in New York and other cities as voters stream to polls. Mayer Low votes early near Park Avenue while polls run smoothly with police at every precinct. Reports from Baltimore New York Nev and other states indicate heavy turnout, scattered incidents in Troy, and heavy early voting despite rain and clouds.

New York Nev Democratie Mayer Low Bhd Mehbors Mimte Ney Phillip J. Riley Dudgerous Willam Devery Batee MaCiellan Notiwe Teottona Mar Jean Une la White Bet Sonati John C. Fitswerald Timothy D. Sullivan Miccesor Algany Finth Fittecraft Himis Namtréit Tomorcan Manhittan Fie Fay St Weluck Ben Loch Sheamre Hnl Isestient Werhington Cymer Lone Island City Krno Oyster Bay Long Bland City Frank Dp. Travers Oyster Fay Jarud Rijs Har Towson Mtution Aes Humber M Beatty Dtr Rootevelt Roosevelt Stretary Oeenm Merce Inbor Washington Mineola Hempstead Jersey City Cheveland Nav Neve Oeater Youngstown Toledo Cuycinnate Macionatt Workiwemen Iowa Des Molins Central Republican Davenport Iowe City Datwique Fort Dodge Hull Des Moines J. Alt. Hill Council Blufes Council Bluffs Heokuk Keokuk Sastine Front i Ottumwa Jad Esac Marshalltown Maranelltown Clen Maryland Baltimore Wenthar Orden

Philadelphia Sees Quiet Election Amid Strong Republican Lead

Voter turnout appears subdued as Democrats acknowledge a nearly 190000 Republican margin in the state while Republican leaders claim lower losses than expected. Philadelphia estimates put Lota votes near 208000 with ward activity centered in Fourth Congressional District. Efforts by Independence party supporters, and a push to back Rueben O Moon for Congress, shape a tense local scene as coverage notes a continued party split.

Philadelphia Philadelpha Lota Congreedonis T Yhilvana Rueben O. Moon Congress Als Intependence Party Rewuler Democratic Pelity Witch Cy

Wheat fares poorly on acreage this year and reports

October reports from Kansas county boards show wheat coming up in good shape overall except in the northwest where drought hurt. Acreage will be smaller than last fall. Corn husking underway, forage crops excellent, cattle feeding down due to higher feed costs, and stock of all kinds generally good across Barton, Jewell, Mitchell, Marshall, Nemaha, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Norton counties with varied grain conditions and moisture effects.

State Board of Agriculture County Agricultural Societiee Barton Deine Binck Jewell Ralna Bishlin Kafe Mitchell County Sterly Estouk - Nemaha Chevranges Cowley Elk County Norton County

Anti death by own action clause upheld in insurance policy

In Kansas City a federal judge ruled insurers may enforce anti suicide clauses in policies if the insured agreed to them. The case of James Whittle, a newspaper writer who killed himself, sparked the decision. The suit concerned recovery limits, with the court finding the insured could be limited to $308.

Kansas City United States District Court John F. Paulioa Suranes James Whittle SOUIL Judes Phillipe

Rob White Sent to the Poor House in Blaine County

Dighton Kansas November 2 Naval gunner’s attendant Rob White was ordered to the poor house by Trustee Eamondson at Blaine county. After service in the navy he traveled the country, fell ill and sought a better life in the poor house.

Eix-Seilort Dighton Kan Rob" White Olympia Eamondson Blaine Teenrhin White Attam

Jump by Widow After Abandonment Ends in Tragic Death

Mrs Susie Abrahams 10 year old daughter witnessed the tragedy as the mother, said to be crazed by anxiety after her husband left ten days earlier, leaped from a fourth story window in East Fourth Street. The child clung to the woman's skirts in a vain attempt to stop her before both fell to the sidewalk. Neighbors found the girl beside the dead mother.

New York Susie Abrahams East Fourth Street

Revolt on Foot in Colon as Troop Movements Shown

Reports from Colon Colombia on November 2 indicate ongoing independence developments with gunboat Nashville arriving yesterday and the Colombian gun boat Curturena docking at Collon today with several hundred troops aboard, suggesting heightened activity amid a quiet scene.

Colon Columbia Nashville Curturena Collon Sayanilia Beird

Mrs Hendricks Dead Widow of Vice President Dies in Indianapolis

Mrs Istlza Hendricks widow of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks died at her Indianapolis home after paralysis that began three weeks earlier. Born in North Bend in 1823, she was granddaughter of Dr Stephen Wood, an early Indiana settler. Known for learning and strong interest in state and national politics.

Indianapolis Ind Istlza Hendricks Thomas A. Herricks North Bend Stephen Wood Ora Thomas A. Hendricks

Waterloo gas chief murdered by tramps

John Rush president of a local gas company was attacked by tramps near his home late last night and died from injuries. Rush, a prominent figure in the state travel industry, was widely known statewide. attackers remain at large.

Waterloo John Rush Loeal Gas Company Rush Towa Travel

Weather Change Blamed On Shifting Storm Center Over Topeka

Director Jennings concludes the storm center has moved away from Topeka and weather continues with no interruption since Monday. Rainfall this morning measured nine hundredths of an inch. total rainfall since weather began remains ongoing. In Paola, Rev. W. Coburn of Boston has accepted a call to lead a local church, while Chicago forecasts indicate generally fair, softer, and variable conditions for the near term.

Jennings Topeka Boston Paola Payla Wo 7 Coburn

Topeka and Council Grove Interurban Railway formed

Representatives from Morris, Wabaunsee and Shawnee counties formed the Topeka and Council Grove Interurban Railway company at the Topeka Commercial Club. Directors from all three counties planned immediate incorporation, route planning, and bond funding to build an electric line from Topeka toward Council Grove with support from Eskridge, Dover, Keene, Auburn, Harveyville, and other towns.

Morris Wabuunsve Shawnes Topeka and Council Grove Shawne Wabaunsee Topeka Txdley Stahl John ‘Tomson Peter Heil Robert Stone Ne Wail Foneget Fleurth State of Kansas Derey Hershberger Eskridge Flr Eskridge Commercial Club J Commercial Club Wetherers & Live Eskringe W. Trusler John ¥. Waugh Security State Bank Harry E Richter Jax A. Troutman F. A. Seaman W. W. Ramey Wabauhae County F. M Btabl E. E. Merriam Marram Mortgage Company Stanel Dolan North Anderson Milie Iing Rapley Hakes J. R More Euktidge Arthur Milas Feed Wellhouse James A. Troutman Cotineil Grove Cue East Epeka & Cownell Grove Eukridge J. R. Moreland W. T. Bekies Fo OM. Meredith F. M. Hartman EH Metrose Wow’ Harney HH McMaster Don Hisenburk H. Hershberger W. A Jognaon Counc Grove H. &. Richter Anson Miller Frank Baker Charlie A. J. Bertie Keene AF Wade Mo Stahl Harrison POM Stout Alma—Frea A. Seaman Harverville T. H. Walton A. E. Konp Brigham J. K. Jones Jas A. ‘Troutman BE. B. Merria Irs Wise Kelley Kelley Doran A. Newman W. i C. Bowen W. W. Mins AL HL Bates W. R. Parkhurst Dolman W. F. Schoch RM. Rieton Peter Heci Bratten Toid Ten M. Crosby F. Widthmise Charles W. Merrum Reismann Charles Holidar G. Rowdebund Dt. Green Walt P. W. Grigus FH. Hei J. Gordon Carl Weulllhe Pi Crawford BE. L. Rohkepf W. J. Reichenbacher Q. F. Worley TJ. Apierson Prost Dover J. W. Whiter Rp, Miller

Topeka City Faces Temporary Injunction Over Pool Hall Tax

Julie Hazen requests a temporary injunction against the city of Topeka to halt enforcement of a yearly license tax on pool and billiard tables. John Walker and others argue the council overstepped by imposing 3 a year per table, threatening pool hall viability. they claim the tax is excessive and not justified by municipal history. The petition cites prior ordinances and seeks relief while noting other tax levels have been deemed beyond limits.

Julie Hazen John Walker Agaiiet Topsie Walker Kant Tip J Tapen Topeka Imd Bee Kansas Septemier Oue

Weds Her Lawyer Former Mre Molineux Marries

Chicago dated dispatch reports Blanche Chesebrough and William D Scott, both divorcees, obtaining licenses to wed in Chicago with Scott listed as a Sioux Falls resident. The couple reportedly planned a private ceremony. Mrs Chesebrough’s former husband William Molineux is identified in the item.

Molineux Chicago Scott Blancae Greene W. PD. Scott Sioux Falls Wiliam D. Reolt Chinnga Tarry Blanche Chesebrough Holand Ee Stoltnax New Sore Focal Law Strodge Wisal Netlow Kirredge Sioux Malls Cuttago Mes Mollurux New York Scott Srost

Dowie Endorses Roosevelt Run In Zion City

Zion prophet Alexander Dowie endorses President Roosevelt in an interview in Zion City. The endorsement comes as a Washington group travels from New York to Zion to convey cabinet sentiments. The Zionist reception follows a political current shaping alliance within the party at the White House.

Dowie Racacvest Roosevelt Alexander J. Dowie Zion Theo Theo Sitlees Bowie Turis Hese New York Zion City Anige Cablnen Tar Peneldene

Unclear probate decision in Beanetia case discussed

The report outlines a pending probate ruling in Cleveland involving Philo Beanetia and a 9000 dollar bequest to Mr Bryan and family. The decision, set for Friday, centers on whether a sealed letter to Mrs becomes part of the will and whether its influence swayed the testator.

Bryso Lee Cleveland Philo Beanetia Wii Hsu Bryan

Secret process to make lard butter oils arrestee

Cornelius de la Vergne 75 arraigned on failing to pay a board bill after claiming secret method to manufacture lard butter and oils. He organized Northwestern Industrial Co with $900000 capital and said $90000000 would be set aside for employees. He sought to transfer patent to the company since 1896, while court holds him for further proceedings.

New York Cornelius de la Vergne Bave Incorporated South Dakota Northwestern Industrial Company Ommmeén de la Verne William & Gourcey Greene de la Verene

Poor Chance for Hubbard in Labrador Expedition

St Johns November 22 James Calder a lumberman from Higolet Labrador the last White man to see Leonidas Hubbard of New York assistant editor of Suiting and head of the ae redor Teresion foany warned Hubbard against inland travel Calder and others urged caution before the party set out toward Ungava Bay Hubbard planned northward progress but feared getting into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Calder believed the only chance to save Hubbard and his two companions was to join the expedition and help them reach safety.

St. Johns N. F James Caider Higolet Labrador Leonidas Hubbard Tro New York Aeredor Teresion Foany Cater Widen Ungawa Bay Gulf of Perty Nagsewnee On & Ee

Washington seeks funds to boost naval gun production

Rear Admiral Charles O Nie, chief ordnance, urges Congress to arm twenty five battleships and related vessels with seventy eight guns by boosting gun factories at Waterville and others. He recommends 1 000 000 for expanding the Washington naval gun factory and establishing an ordnance care in the navy. A Cavite storage danger prompt prompts a petition by many Filipinos for a safe distance naval factory, and a call for a sufficient appropriation to meet the need.

Washington Charles 1 O'Nie Chives Ordsants Navy Waterville Sats Comeuone Congress Washingston Cavite

Debt increases as monthly public debt report issued

The November 3 treasury statement shows the close of business debt at 220 602 with a monthly increase of 206. The report lists interest bearing and non interest bearing components and references cash reserves and general funds including certificates and disbursing accounts. A stray line mentions a town event on a January Monday with a local official.

Washington Treasury General Fund National Bank Historien Philippine Islands United State

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Mr. Low Troy Oto. Columbua Eleedlon For Republcan Tate Exomea Mt UK Eo Colonel Berrick Tn Adil Pennsylvania Vis Northwest State Board, of Agriculture Panama Shreveport Joseph Craddock Taylortown Itout Craddock Chambers Dan Washington Waxtington Craddock Degrors Mrs. Hendricks Weather Bureau Interurban Railway Company Hazen Hubbard Chief of Ordnance Colrilant
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