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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1903

Page

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Two Hundred Houses Flooded as Paterson City Submerged

Paterson New Jersey endures severe floods with the Delaware River reaching record levels. Walls of water inundate streets, forcing evacuations and washing away homes and even graves at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Police and volunteers race to assist residents as the city reports extensive property damage and widespread displacement.

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Rising Rivers Flood North Atlantic Towns

New York and Philadelphia report severe flooding as the Delaware and other rivers swell. Bridges fail at Reston and Belvidere, with towns like Newark and Manayunk inundated. Two children drown amid widespread destruction to factories, hotels, and rail lines along riverfronts.

Reston Bowth AN Maraig Houss Euston Philline Dure New York Philadriphix Pennsylvania Erle Railway Paeseic Paterson N. J

Big Mill Closure Hits Homestead Steel Works

Despoudled workers at Homestead steel works lose jobs as the 2 and 40 Disc departments shut during an indeterminate period. About 2000 employees are affected after the Bessemer department closed weeks earlier for winter, with open hearth production halted and furnaces at risk of further shutdowns if the 20 and neighboring mills do not reopen. No formal notice was given.

Homestead Homestead Steel Works Bessemer

Morrow Indicted In Fraudulent Naturalization Case

A federal grand jury returned indictments against W. A. Morrow, a private secretary to Governor A. S. Dockery, and Thomas J. Terrett for aiding and abetting fraudulent naturalization of aliens in St. Louis. It alleges they procured ten alien naturalization papers and passed them to the government, with one defendant to be tried soon. Barrett faces earlier indictments involving fraudulent naturalization in the court of appeals.

St. Louis Federal Grand Jury W. A. Morrow A. 38 Dockery Thomas J. Terrett Galt Shale Stone Stephens Dockery Barrett

Parmer Victories Highlight Northwest County Railroad Damages

The report details farmer wins amid county commissioners’ dispute with railroad construction through northwest lands. Attorneys push attempts to settle differences as trials loom. Chas. Golton faces county officials over land damage fees, with Rogers Brothers also cited. Damages awarded reach four dollars and one cent, exceeding commissioners’ prior allowances.

Wollimeum Oreat Tarns Eine Chas Golton Gainal Eccarteiestonere Uae Rogers Brogers

Soldiers at Home Given Right to Cast Ballots in Learg enworth

Soldiers at home in Learg enworth County may vote in upcoming elections. The law ensures their ballots are counted, underscoring equal rights for servicemen and veterans. Local officials remind eligible voters to follow registration deadlines and casting procedures.

Reversal on Soldiers Home Voting Case Unveils Residency Rule

The court reversed a prior ruling and held that inmates at the Leavenworth Soldiers Home do not lose voting residency by residing there. The controversy centered on whether home residents could vote in county contests, with Cary declared elected after counting that included many home residents. The decision emphasizes the distinction between alms houses and state homes for voting rights and notes prior cases like Lawrence vs Ledien.

Leavenworth Suntyme Supreme Court Asylame Jie Drake Leavenworth Fouts Cary Content Court District Court Thie Sucksioy Mang Lawrence Leichele Rowe Enalelnae Ledien Thasancluston Cme

Supreme court decision on challanging city regulations

A fragmentary report recalls a Supreme Court case Williams Tame v Larabee about a ruling that voids many local statutes drawn for large city classes. It notes statewide impact and hints at future uniform application across jurisdictions with Kansas City as an example. Weather forecast for Chicago indicates fair to be steady, with southerly winds and variable temperatures.

Supreme Court William Tame Jos Larabee Kansan Ken Ruarter Kansas City

Biavell’s Body Cremated After Funeral Service

The funeral of Wh son S. Disell, former pointmanter, was held yesterday in the city. The ceremony adjourned as a mark of respect. the body was cremated. Honorary pallbearers included Grover Cleveland, John C. Cariith, and Hoke Fitch.

Supreme court reverses Wyandotte transcript law ruling

The Kansas Supreme Court rules Section two of a 1900s general law on criminal appeals in counties over sixty five a bid to provide transcripts for poor defendants is unconstitutional unless applied uniformly across the state. The decision reverses a Wyandotte county case where a court stenographer refused to prepare a transcript, affecting county costs. The ruling clarifies that classification must be natural and uniform throughout the state and that a general law may be tailored by the legislature only if not arbitrary. There is also coverage of related Santa Fe Orient case rulings and Brownfield perjury verdicts. The decision includes multiple opinions by Justices Johnston Smith Cunningham and Green.

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Russia Prepares for War as Czar’s Plans Emerge

New York reports from Che Foo that the Russian fleet left Port Arthur with sealed orders likely headed for Korea. Vienna dispatches claim Russia is preparing for war with Japan within weeks, crippling trans-Caspian rail traffic and moving troops toward Manchuria as diplomatic efforts stall.

New York Port Arthur Che Foo Korea trans-Canpian Semarcans trans-Cuap Faela Pacific Neve Nevuria Arawal Alei New Chwang Russia Fenind & House Manchuria Fort Arthur Rrussia Yokoham Teklo Doput Bopsur Suron Te Koken Rashot Komiura Ruskin Jabun Komura Keteuria Navy Yamagata Antiqussian Union Jacquinet Manchuri Berlin Colonial Gazette Today St. Petersburg Japan

Christiancy Resignation Accepted by General Payne

The resignation of Christiancy as assistant attorney in the Justice Department is announced and accepted by General Payne at Kingston. Temperature readings from large cities include New York 58 and Boston 52 with other values noted for Oct 10.

Payne Kington To Christiancy Atorn Y i pontoMice

Armed men in court over 1801 prison mutiny trial

Gilbert Mullins and fellow convicts who escaped from the federal prison at Leavenworth in 1801 face murder charges at the October term of the United States district court. Fret Robinson Turner Barnes Bob Clark and Gus Parker are likely to stand trial. others await action.

Gilbert Mullins Iverry 1Eevenworth Guanl Wi United States District Court Mouaus Fret Robinson Turner Barnes Bob Clark Gus Parker Arthur Hewitt Tom Kating W. G. Sturry Hewitt Texas Lkely Malling Junction City Irons United States Mackey Bert Lucas

Political Gossip Says He Isn’t Opposed to Salley

A local political rumor claims the candidate is not opposing Salley in the upcoming race. The chatter centers on alliances, potential endorsements, and maneuvering within the party. Officials have not confirmed any formal stance or timetable.

Salley

Senator Smiths Talk Revives Francis Amendment Debate

A Topeka based spirited editorial by John Q. Royce in the Philipbur Disnated defends Hoch for governor, deflects anti Bailey charges, and notes state printer contest linkages. Royce praises Hoch as a potential chief executive, while labeling Bailey a clean, honest leader. observers link the anti Bailey faction to Dobbs and Clark allies with ongoing intra party strife.

Hoch Haliy Royce Marlon Lias Gomer Davies Royce Seays J. W. Goch Marion Wentlcman Tran Hey Ed Hoch Ile Bailey Halley Batley Etate Kansans Aeine Thas H Wichita Kansas Fieet Golne United States Benater Long Ask Ted Bern Smith Center Topeka Hoch Helpel MM Burrow Teginnature Chicago Marshall Hoch

Record Crowd Attends Shankiln Memorial Session

Lexington hosts a historic programme with a large crowd for the Shankiln memorial honoring Kentucky’s first secretary. The event features a notable track show and a college football game in the infield. Detmar and Ditton set time challenges as records loom with Dan Patch possible start.

Lexington Satan Kentucky Ise Worms Dacodern Detmar Lou Ditton Prince Alert Dan Patch

May Be Bad Men Arrests On Wanted List

Policeman Frank Asher, on day duty, arrested W. Fr. Lewis and Frank Heintz after they tried to coerce him with a razor. Lewis carried over $70, skeleton keys, and a sheriff star hidden in his vest. Heintz had a Colt revolver, extra ridges, and Mexican coins. Both were held on vergncy charges and to be investigated for possible gang links.

Mr. Asher Frank Asher W. Fr. Lewis Frank Heintz Denver Asher

Weather forecast shows warm temperatures and light wind

The government thermometer did not drop for frost. tonight and Sunday remain generally fair. Forecaster notes warm trend with southerly wind around 14 miles per hour and hourly readings near 48 to 18 degrees at different times.

Free Band Concerts at Auditorium by Marshall’s Frireator

A garbled notice from Marshall’s band announces free concerts at the Auditorium this winter to help cover expenses. John Marshall states they hope to offer some free performances while seeking funds from other sources to sustain the band’s activities.

Marshall John Marshall Marshalls Otier

Study of American Farming Education Contact

Prof. of the department of farm machinery at the Town State College has received a request from G. F. Rush of Kent, Georgia seeking information. Rush is organizing a party of enthusiasts planning to visit America to study farm mechanics and will travel to Ames to take work in farm mechanics as students.

Department of Farm Town State College G. F. Rush Kent

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