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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1903

Page

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Rain of bullets marks Leavenworth trial start

The Leavenworth penitentiary mutiny trial opens with jury selection and intense testimony. Jurors from multiple counties are questioned by Judge Pines as witnesses reveal prison riots, escape attempts, and the fatal shooting of guard Waldrup. The case centers on the mutineers from the Not vember uprising and the fate awaiting them under federal law.

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Lanked by guards five convicts appear in federal court

In Leavenworth the five accused murderers, still under heavy guard, stand before the federal court. The proceedings focus on the case of Ward Waldeupe, with security tight as the defendants face charges related to the killing.

Leavenworth Urd Waldeupe

Water Poisoning Suspected At Camp El Paso

Colorado Springs chemist Maxtin reports poison in drinking water at Camp El Paso last Thursday causing health issues among soldiers. City health officials say testing shows contaminant present and investigation continues into unknown persons likely placing the poison.

Cripple Crk Col Maxtin Colorado Springs Camp EL Paso Examinathon Ho Hanford Nutinpal Guard Sahat Nelson

Train Derailment Report From Missouri Pacific Line

A Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed after a broken rail near a station in Kansas City. Several cars left the tracks, causing injuries to multiple passengers though no fatalities. Rescue teams responded and authorities began an investigation into the incident.

Wreck at Journal Office Shocks Town

Unclear incident reports a mob wrecking a newspaper office in Jamestovin N with violence on the street. Aliens and a purported attacker are mentioned in fragmentary terms as part of the disturbance, with no clear names or dates available.

Ofica Jamestovin N Kensal

Hearst Tour Through West Seeks Statehood and Trusts Debate

Hearst arrives in Topeka en route to Arizona and New Mexico on a special train joined by Kansas Senator Burton. He says the statehood issue for western territories is a priority while predicting the tariff and trust control will dominate the next presidential campaign. Campbell and several congressmen accompany the trio as they travel westward via the Santa Fe route.

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Roosevelt's Old Ranch Sells in North Dakota

The old Chimney Matt ranch, long associated with President Theodore Roosevelt, was sold by Northern Pacific to Ferris Ere. Roosevelt drafted some of his entertaining sketches near the site, later establishing another ranch named the Eikhern forty miles south of Medina, from which he launched many of his hunting and excursion trips.

Roosevelt Fismarck N. D Theodore Booeervelt Ferris Sietera Roanevelt Eikhern

Old Town Boxing Talk Sparks Rivalry Between Fighters

Joby Sullivan, former heavyweight champion, weighs in on a clash between Fitzsimons and Gardner. Sullivan argues Fitzsimons’ edge lies in speed and experience, while Gardner’s power and resilience complicate the matchup. He predicts a Cornishman victory, saying Fitz will win by knockout while Gardner stays crafty but can’t prevail.

Baslon Meer Gardner Gardner Fitz Pont Whet

Colorado’s Answer to Federal Water Bill Seen in Supreme Court

Washington reports Colorado files a response to Kansas and Oklahoma water rights disputes over Arkansas River irrigation. State Attorney General N. C. Mike leads with a large counsel team including U S Senator Wolcott and Brent Sustieg Falb. Colorado argues lack of Supreme Court jurisdiction and contesting water allocation claims.

Washington Colorado Fed Katmas Arkansas United States Supreme N. C Mike Brenan Harlet Goodale Rahi Ditch Company Fila

Union Clash At Printing Plant Sparks Labor Tension

Armed deputy marshals sworn in as part of Union No. 2 members guard the Frank kin plant of R Donnelly & Sons against striking workers. Nonunion staff and replacements operate as the workers face a clash between unions, with threats of broader action by the Frank kin and Franklin unions amid tensions over craft opposition and potential solidarity moves.

Rockort Anton Chicago Franklin Union

Supreme court upholds contempt verdict against editor Shepherd

The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed a $500 contempt fine against Edstor Shepherd, Warrensburg newspaper editor, for publishing an article attacking the court. Justice Jum fire Marshall wrote the opinion, ruling the court has inherent power to punish contempt summarily and that Shepherd did violate court authority by challenging its honesty and integrity.

Jefferson City Bmo Het. T Atute Supreme Court Edstor Shepherd Warrensburg Shepherd's Alfies Marshall

Financial notes from the late secretary of state fire case

A report highlights the late secretary of the treasury of BN May & Cen, with a $44,000 item and a salary of $2,000 monthly. The account recalls a fatal fever and a medical examination, plus a postal report noting a big gate. Also mentions Vanderbilt, Crawford, and Washington arrival on the Epworth Wilken liner.

Far East tensions ease as powers seek modus vivendi

The Oct 1 to Oct 18 dispatches from London, New York, and Tokyo discuss Japan, Russia, and Britain pursuing a modus vivendi over Korea and Manchuria. Reports cite no confirmed troop moves, emphasize ongoing negotiations, and note cautious optimism from officials in Berlin, London, and Washington about a peaceful settlement and coordinated naval talks.

Berli Japan Russia Korea Manchuria Murata Mazart Pho Foreign Office London ‘Times Germany Reaper London Shanghai Koelutsche Zettung St. Petersburg Port Arthur Miceroy Alexiehan Rome Modena Raccagini Elbark Singapore Far East Fay China Australia New York Gettit Alexieff Baron Hayashi Nas Jagan Europe Fnally Yokohama Det Sianghai Hussia Tlc Takin Marquin Ito Preniers Oel Ma San Pho Berlin Count Thouse Fessia Washington Hay Nance

Silver Price Set At 60 1/2 Cents An Ounce

The birveter at the mint has purchased 100 percent of silver for account of Proleploc eaine age at 60 1/2 cents an ounce. This is the highest price yet, and no further pulps will be made at that figure.

Washington Owl Todd

Notable Krag dynasty figure cited by Herald

A Herald report mentions a prominent Krag family member, described as one of the most distinguished lineages with 127 descendants. The individual is portrayed as a former millionaire and once head of the ministry under Dom Pedro, tying to a notable royal era.

WY York Neren yAscrneabhit Jending Imever Ov Uf Krag Drad Ale Dapeiro Dom Pedro

Wet weather persists in Shawnee county with steady rain

Shawnee county remains wet as rainfall continues from Monday night through today. The weather station logged several hours of precipitation and northeast winds around ten miles per hour. Temperatures varied through the day with readings from morning to early afternoon.

Shawnee Hoon Teday

Dismissals at Insane Asylum Over Testimony Claims

Alma Oberg and Ethel Bone, attendants in ward 5 at the Insane asylum, were dismissed last Saturday by Superintendent Biddie. Officials cite termination of usefulness. Biddie says it was not in the institution’s best interests to retain them. He questions their knowledge related to the Neel Peterson case and states their testimony did not fill gaps about Maxwell’s death.

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Three Die in Kansas City Freight Train Collision

In St Louis Avenue switch yards three men were killed and three others badly hurt when a Missouri Pacific freight train struck a standing Frisco freight, tipping a car onto a crowd beyond the crossing. Injuries included Wilt Austin with a leg fracture and engineer K H Brant among the injured.

Kansas City Drad. A. &. Johnson Missouri Pacite John Murphy Missouri Pactic Geo. Kirkpatrick Austin K. H. Brant Missouri Pactiie J. F. Ward Prizco Missouri Pactil Missouri Pacific Crab Henal Ft In Brant Fe Haw

Two Vessels Lost Off Carolina Coast Amid Hurricane

Norfolk reports early hurricane news from the Carolina coast. two schooners and a barge were lost between Cape Henry and Dan Neck with all hands on the barge. Rescue crews saved crews from the schooners Mabel Rice and T W Holden, while Oracle founder with its captain and three seamen. J B Hatwell and crew were rescued by fire savers. several vessels remain unaccounted for including Habel Stl and Mary Lee Patton. A second item notes a packing house opening in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Feo Fateoume Erate Cape Henry Dan Neck Joseph Lane Oracle Captus Cook Cook A. W. Drinkwater Currituck Norfolk Mabel Rice Holden Sturday Chew Lunther Shire J. B. Hatwel Suffolk Yhe Holden Neavis Fader Schoners Habel Mary Lee Patton Jennie Chomus Baltimore Exsele

Gradual Increase in State Bank Deposits Since 1891

A longhand report shows deposits in state and private Kansas banks nearly trebling since 1891. The state bank department, in existence since 1901, tracks calls from 1896 to 1996, noting deposits rose from about 15 to 17.5 million in the late 1800s and continued growth into December reports, influenced by cattle feeders cashing out for livestock. The tale emphasizes that the deposits reflect prosperity, with seasonal increases from May to June and September tied to marketing grain and wheat.

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Telegraph Test Telegrapher Competitions At Philadelphia

New York reports telegraphers meeting in Philadelphia after October 3 sessions with entries from Dallas and Winnipes. A $399 prize for top sender and receiver is noted, as is ongoing national tournament coordination and weather data placeholders from various cities.

New York

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