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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1903
Page
1
A gossip-column item outlines a notable figure making a detailed public statement about an ailment. The piece notes the timing and venue, cites who attended, and hints at possible political implications while underscoring sensitivity around personal health disclosures.
The report outlines Senator Lang’s fragile condition and the plan for him to return to Washington in roughly ten days. Aides indicate the rest is helping, with doctors noting improvements though cautioning a full return depends on continued steadiness and the mid month travel schedule.
The report cites Bent Murdock and Governor Halley amid Kansas Republican tensions. It notes calls for purging machine politics, endorses Curtis by Colonel Major Jelts, and mentions shifts from El Dorado to Manhattan as the party seeks a new leadership path. The piece frames broader debates over reform, appointments, and party integrity.
Washington reports Major General Corbin, adjutant general, is assigned to command the Department of the East at Governor's Island New York. The transfer aims to honor his Spanish War Chinese Philippine service and to ensure coordinated implementation of new military methods with officers and troops for the largest U S department.
Thiesters from the agricultural college were arrested in Topeka on a charge of breaking into a sealed car during a raid. They gave names James Morrison H White and B Webster and claimed they were traveling to attend a football game at St Lawrence. Officers say the car was damaged by tram. They deny the break in and will be released but miss the game.
London Oct 2 Joseph Chamberlain issues a red covered manifesto arguing for reciprocal trade with colonies and protective policy benefits. He targets Cobden era free trade and warns of wealth and growth in self governing colonies while opposing blind obstructionism. He emphasizes working class gains from protected industry and questions unilateral free imports.
In Wheaton Illinois Miss Bessie Anthony of Glen View defeats Johnny Carpenter of Westward-Ho to win the national women’s golf championship in windy conditions. Anthony led from the fourth hole, finishing 7 up with 12 to play, despite rough weather and tough play from Carpenter. Anthony plans marriage soon and may not defend her title next year.
New York City factions including Citizens Union and Republican organizations clash over eliminating Edward M. Grout and Charles Fores from the municipal ticket. A convention of party bodies is called for Wednesday to nominate candidates while disputes flare between Fusion and Democratic groups led by John C. Sheehan and Jacob A. Center.
Vienna October 2 M Sawinek secretary to Lamedorff says the conference shows all powers agree no Balkan war and reforms for Macedonia will be extended. Russia’s demand for passage of her ships is deemed incorrect. except Albania the conference includes eastern Mediterranean powers. accord between Count Lanstert and Count Goluchowski supports no war between Turkey and Bulgaria. Meanwhile in Boston the Maglin soldiers finish an entertainment programme overnight and set to entertain at Providence with Ancient and Honorable Company of Boston hosting the First Light Infantry.
A Kansas man from Hutchinson, 70, identified as Robert B. Simsom, was reported near Union despite signs of illness. He had been visiting relatives in Kentucky and was on his way home when relatives were notified of his condition.
A boiler and cooker explosion at the Corning Distilling plant in Peoria injures and kills several workers. The fire was contained as crews aided in rescues. The plant, built to process 6,000 bushels per day, suffered extensive structural damage and stand by pending repairs.
H J Bone secretary to Governor Bullies suffers nerve collapse and travels to Exceusior Springs for treatment. He has battled recurring nervous prostration for months, with recent muscle rheumatism and hospital care in Ashland. His absence raises questions about the governor’s staff and Bone’s future with his lucrative law practice serving southwest cattlemen. Temperatures and weather notes accompany the item.
The report notes cooler weather Sunday with a need for overcoats. A Kansas dispatch says tonight and Sunday will bring lower temperatures to the northwest. Winds near noon reached 16 to 20 mph, with trace rainfall by noon and low readings recorded by the government thermometer around 10 am.
Washington October 3 monthly report from the chief of the bureau of mistics notes cotton condition at 65.1 on September 25, down from 81.2 a month earlier and well below 1902 83 and the 10 year average of 674. Drought and pests like rust shedding worms and weevils affect Texas especially, with many observers noting two to four weeks late crops and possible no top crop. The record includes a state by state table through September 4 over three years and the ten year average.
New York dispatch reports Grout and Aldermanic President Pournes may withdraw from the fusion ticket as B Fulton Cutting of the Citizens Union questions Grout’s fitness. Cutting asserts Grout’s letter shows unfit leadership and warns of disastrous effects on good government in electing a Tamany mayor.
Coal in Osage County is set for another price increase expected before next Saturday. Operators failed to meet on September 28, but authorities predict rises across all coal mines in Osage County, moving from 4.25 per ton since September 1. A 23 cent per ton increase on Leavenworth unity coal took effect today, the third rise since September 1.
At Ninth and Jackson streets a stone wall near the Baptist church partially collapsed in high wind. Cushman and two others were nearby. Cushman suffered cuts from debris while the men narrowly escaped serious harm. The incident followed undermining and washing of the wall during restoration.
State and national banks report deposits near one hundred million with a six million three month rise. Per capita holdings reach sixty six dollars while wheat prospects boost loan activity and reserves. Bank Commissioner Albaugh touts continued growth and imminent milestone as new banks start and grain inspection debates unfold.
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