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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
5
Fragments from the Associated Press report on Roosevelt and Hoover era politics. Roosevelt warned against drawing cards not bettering one’s hand. Debates anticipated with Nominal leaders over Ohio politics. Adirondacks trip rumored for Roosevelt, while unrest in Europe and Japan movements circulate.
A Telegraph like front page item discusses Congressman Curtis proposing in the house a bill to spend a million dollars to protect lands along the Kaw Valley from imitation. The piece mocks Curtis ownership rumors and notes local events and gossip from Topeka and surrounding areas.
The writer describes a Kansas City Oriental & Mexican railway office in London near the Bank of England, noting A. E. Stilwell’s talk of through freight to Fort Stilwell and Hamburg American connections. He tours Hyde Park's Serpentine, Albert Memorial, Parliament, and Cleopatra’s Needle, contrasts British and American press, and recounts meetings with Harmsworth and press operations.
Albany dispatch reports a forged telegraph purporting to delay the Van Wormer brothers’ execution at Dannemora prison. The message claimed a reprieve from the President, prompting Warden Devo to consult witnesses and seek confirmation by personal interview, with authorities intending to prosecute the forger.
At 7 30 this evening the West Sixth street residents meet George J. Stoker to decide on street railway repairs. The company would restore the street using cedar bio th and may install a madiriam navensunt or restore the blocks. Residents weigh concessions after the railway's willingness to fix the street.
Sofia October 2 A Mace donian revolutionary headquarters claims strong evidence that the entire Christian population of Mehomia Razalog in Seers province was massacred on September 4 except ten men who fled with news. Turks surrounded the town after a rising began, fighting lasted five hours, and Bulgarians in the town’s Bulgarian quarter aided insurgents. Bombs and dynamite were used, and Turkish troops massacred Bulgarians encountered. Local note reports Al Coyne ill in Pleasant Valley. Sealed bids sought for a tramline house adjoining Ingleside, Topeka, with occupancy details provided.
Travel and sale notices mix with garbled text. Tickets to Santa Fe offer Wichita return trips for 5.16 and run September 37 to October 7 with a final return October 5. Carnation sale at Rodman’s Florist 112 West Light Street promises 25 cents carnations on Saturdays afternoons. Messages mention Mrs. W. G. Dickie and a relocation of Rodman’s business.
North Topeka and the south side prepare for rapid railway upgrades. Specifications and bills for materials will be sent for a temporary Kansas River bridge near the Melan arches, with completion expected by January 1. A large crew will rebuild the line from Gordon street to Garfield park using heavy eighty pound rail, followed by a permanent iron bridge and extended service if patronage justifies it. The company spends about a thousand dollars daily and plans twenty new modern cars within weeks.
Boston October 2 The Republican state convention nominated Governor John L. Bates for a second term and endorsed Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild Jr. The slate included William N. Olin for Secretary of State, Herbert Parker for Attorney General, and Levi Bates among others. Senator Hoar and Governor Crane spoke in favor. A letter from W Hoch said he cannot run for governor but supports beating Bailey. The convention adjourned after official resolutions.
Traveling men from Kansas City arrive Saturday at 10 45 to face Topeka in a key baseball game at Vinewood park. About 60 drummers expected, 4000 tickets sold, strong crowd anticipated. Topeka lineup includes Eby Anderson Nichols Morris Billard Davis Jef sell Hodgins Stevenson, with W H. A. umpiring. A battle royal poem accompanies the event and Oakland hosts an evening entertainment featuring Millard's musical work.
The Oakland Methodist church hosted a public piano recital by Miss Hva M. Millara’s pupils. Lena V. Ham ter received a certificate for work done, with Miss Towne Schaff to be honored next. The program featured early music and notable performers among Oakland residents.
County commissioners weigh moving Shawnee poor farm closer to city to improve management. Current site 15 north of North Topeka on Central avenue road holds 61 inmates, more than last year. Proposals call for 100 acres of good land near the Kansas river valley to become self supporting. A nearby county hospital could be funded by profits from farming. Old court house sale could fund improvements. appraised value $8,660. Newark, N J trolley workers vote against company system in Essex and neighboring counties.
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