06 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1903
Page
1
In a garbled fragment, a stand and a man connected to a deal are implied. The text mentions an arrangement for sales and an unverified claim about a person named Hemen. Overall details are unclear and rely on uncertain OCR.
Details of a 36 hour battle near Rittker Bulgaria describe heavy fighting between opposing forces in a trench area. Casualties and confusion hinder clear counts as fighters exchanged fire across river lines and hills. Turkish positions faced persistent assaults amid a shifting political backdrop.
Formal notice from New York reports Senator Platt set to wed, with details of the engagement and wedding plans. The 70 year old statesman, long a widower, will move to Washington after the ceremony where he and his wife will reside. The record notes a daughter and the senator’s career prior to the marriage.
Reports from the Philippines describe insurrection in Albay Luzon as General Ola’s forces continue operations against American authorities. About 100 insurgents killed and 70 captured. leaders Tulenp and Laria sought by authorities as relief ships pursue fugitives.
London reports a cabinet shakeup with Austen Chamberlain advancing to postmaster general and the exchequer seat vacated by Him. Brodrick moves to secretary for India, while Chamberlain replaces Hitchey as chancellor of the exchequer alongside other shifts. Old soldiers recall preferential claims amid January supreme court sittings. Temperature readings across major cities show varied urban conditions.
Corn crops reached safe status as late varieties ripened quickly over the past week. Farmers report favorable conditions with strong yields and timely harvest prospects across the region.
Weather summary reports warm spell early in week with cool downs later. frost risk varying by county. Farmers report wheat seeding ongoing or completed in many counties, early corn up and growing, haying near finish, pastures in good condition, alfalfa crops through fifth cut, and crop prospects largely favorable though ground remains dry in several districts.
About ten percent of the corn crop remains exposed to frost in Iowa while 18 to 40 percent shows injury in Wisconsin Minnesota and South Dakota. Nebraska Kansas Missouri Michigan and Ohio report smaller exposures. Rains hindered cotton reseeding in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas and early wheat stands are good in Nebraska and Kansas.
Oscar Hatfine, 15, was accidentally shot in the mouth by Florence Ive, 16, on a Kansas street after church. The bullet damaged his tongue and neck. he may recover. Florence threatened, frightened, and may die herself. The pistol was a barefighth caliber when fired. Weather notes show Chicago forecast for Kansas with showers and cooler winds.
A lengthy political exposé details Kelly’s alleged control over Miami county to shore up support for his renomination. It cites federal patronage, a list of Miami county appointees, and plans to influence state senate races and the congress race against Henry Allen. It mentions Burton and Johnson counties, and notes Kelly’s push to place allies in posts across federal and state offices.
Rhode Island Republicans pledge renomination of current state officers and name Colonel Samuel F P Colt of Bristol as gubernatorial candidate. Alphonse Gaulin Jr. of Woonsocket chosen chairman. platform endorses Theodore Roosevelt and national party principles, focusing on currency reform, labor relations, and immigration limits.
The document condemns rival practices and states no party is free from criticism while praising executive leadership. It details the slate of three monthly nominees including Governor, Colonel Senge Pottery Colt, and Lieutenant Governor George H. Hutter with state officials Charles P. Bennett Attorney General Charles F. Stearns and General Treasurer Walter A. Read.
A westbound extra freight on the Northern Pacific was wrecked near Bird's Eye eight miles west of Helena when dynamiters exploded a blast that blew off the engine pilot and headlight. The engineer halted the train before it derailed. no injuries were reported. Detec tives and sheriffs searched the area as six bloodhounds tracked the scene. Authorities sent a special train to the site as the roadbed lay torn and freight service was disrupted.
Joseph Chamberlain set out from Birmingham this morning to begin his general campaign touring amid warm greetings. Crowds gathered at the station singing and cheering while Chamberlain spoke of difficulties but confidence in solving them. Mrs Chamberlain and Austen Chamberlain accompany him to Liverpool and on to Glasgow for speaking engagements.
St Louis reports Judge Ebner Bo Adams urged the federal grand jury to investigate naturalization frauds and get rich quick schemes run as legitimate brokerages and games of chance. He pressed for action to reach the fountain head of these offenses and ensure reports on all suspects regardless of status.
The Daily Mail reports Labaddy aims to found an African empire named the United States of Liberte in Rhodesia. The French heir plans to recruit African and American blacks, with control over minerals and resources, to form a new nation in northwest Africa.
At a morning session in Ottawa Kansas on October 6 the Ottawa Woodmen denounced the appointment of ex Head Conti Northcott as historian. They passed resolutions condemning the action and the $4,000 yearly salary.
A Mayoral policy debate at City Hall involving Mayor Bergundthal City Attorney Spencer and councilmen Hows Neil and Welf focused on whether police should continue arresting joint keepers or seek stronger evidence before arrests The dispute highlighted divisions over who controls police action and how aggressively to pursue licenses and gambling houses with the issue likely influencing upcoming city campaigns and police leadership.
Cleveland Oct 6 W J Bryan spoke three times for the state Democratic ticket at Harris, Savin Harbor, and Sandusky. He addressed the Senate race for two hours before leaving for New York. Crowds filled the venues as the Democratic effort moved forward.
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