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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1903

Page

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Mrs Booth Tucker Killed In Santa Fe Wreck

The wife of the Salvation Army commander in America died in a Santa Fe wreck on California Train No 2. She was returning home from a visit to the Army colony in Colorado. An open switch caused two Pullmans to be demolished and the dining car badly damaged.

Colorado Holland Salvation Amity Wee Fatalis Iieures Ailee Dirk Altib Owen Lake Phuly Byath-Tueer Balik Ce Eplvarhin Hunh-Tuckes Madison Jawarheinn Aoaig Marceline Enoth-Tucker Tur Amity, Cole Kansas City Colonel Holland Acm Ethex Mallinon, Inc Sirsa Booth-Tuckee Pooteh-Tuck AK Chiewite Booth- Ticker Jolie Mew Bost Pucker Ferth Salvation Army Hooth-Facker York Perardie BoathTiecker Somenon Wey Festa Tucker Ramet Tury Commane Gerthy Crionet Spwtie Booth-Tucker Pilcuy Energa Demme New

Booth Tucker Weds In Eastbound California Train Incident

A Salvation Army official Mrs Emma Booth Tucker wife of Commander Booth Tucker and her daughter were injured in a crash on California train No 4 near Deana KE east of Kansas City. The article details her background, marriage to Frederick Tucker and her father General William Booth, with notes on Colonel Holland and the Army’s leadership in America.

Kansas City Emma Booth-Tucker America Fir Salvation Army Booth-Tucker Willem, Hooth California Deana KE Kaman City Trormy F

Urgent Calls for Speedy Return of Cars from the West

New York reports urgent calls for returning western cars amid heavy rail traffic. Officials consider delaying November reductions in train crews as congestion eases by eastward shipments, with shipments of merchandise and machinery to the West continuing despite some slowdowns.

New York

Re Enter Mukden

St Petersburg dispatch reports Russian detachment entering Mukden Manchuria and recruiting guard homes due to Chinese weakness. Rumors of Japanese fortifications on the Yalu and in Korea are said to be exaggerated. only a rampart protects Russians against Chinese. Reports of Japanese troops in Korea remain unconfirmed and anti Russian demonstrations in Manchuria said to be declining.

St. Petersburg Mukden Manchuria Yalu Korea Han

Secession talk in Halifax urged full Canadian independence

Halifax dispatch reports the Halifax Chronicle urging immediate legislative independence for Canada within the Empire after the Alaska boundary award. The editorial argues Canada’s subordinate position is intolerable and proposes two options for complete sovereignty, citing relief from U S entanglements and continued Empire protection under the Monroe Doctrine.

Halifax Canaan Great Britain Halifax Chronicle Laditur Tewepsper Wagporter Maritime Provinces Liberal Party Chronicle Alaska Canada Chunda United States Monroe Hockline

Money coming west boosts currency transfers to St Louis

New York reports heavy cash shipments to the west with transfers to St Louis totaling 325000 up to noon and further funds to Chicago and New Orleans. Banks in St Louis see the movement as crop money flow while some worry the volume signals unsettled conditions in the center region.

New York St. Louis St. Louty Chico New Orleaman Rensfere Chicago New Orleans St Louie Tocal ‘Banks

Clung to the Ball as Teammate Fell in Training Fight

A training incident described as a football eleven scene shows a player clinging to the ball and being carried off after a pileup on the field. The report notes the team’s effort and the ball carrier’s determined drive as medics tended to the injured player. Nearby weather updates cover temperatures in major cities and a forecast for the region.

Suspected Bechtel kinheld without bail in murder case

Allentown dispatch reports Thomas Bechtel and a exiled acquaintance held on murder charges in the death of Mabel Bechtel Isccbogh. Bail not offered. $1,000 bonds set for two suspects. Mayor Lewis notes circumstantial yet strong evidence guiding police toward coroner and grand jury. Coroner's inquest to determine funeral plans for the slain girl.

Mabel Bechtel Allentown Thomas Bechtel Mabel Isccbogh Lewis Gulde Theuistelet

Restoration of North Topeka Fire Alarm Service

Restoration of the fire alarm system for North Topeka will be completed within a few days at a total cost under 2140. Repairs include rewiring about ten miles of new wire, replacing damaged poles and boxes, and restoring service across North Topeka and the Hoodoo district after the flood. Chief Wilmarth notes expenses set and predicts the system will be back to normal with the flood’s impact largely repaired.

North Topeky Schh Jannan City Toveke Kansas Avenue Garfield Street North Topeka Hoode Wilmarth Topeka Mapensos Tonka

Explosives Found Near Interurban Depot District

In Seattle area on Oct 31 a 12 pound package of dynamite with wired fuses was recovered behind a wash stand near the interurban depot. A second blast occurred at First and Jackson near Capitol Hotel. Detectives investigated a prior arrest of Will Shannon for dynamite sticks and a later discovery of two sticks hidden in pilings at Arlington Wharf.

Wilson First Jackson Streets Capitol Hotel Jepot Will Shannon Lim Fort Lawton Shanmon Hobinson Ariington

SHIFT IN WIND DRAMATIC FIRE SCENE IN PADUCAH KY

A large wholesale grocery fire in Paducah spread from Migelock to multiple nearby buildings including Livingston Son Lang Brothers Drug Store and the Western Union office. Losses total about 310000 with insurance covering the damage as wind shifts helped gain control by 3 pm.

Paducah, Ky Pire Migelock M. Livingston Second Broadway Livingston & Son Nares Mread H. Well & Son Whwlessie la Gomarixino Hotel Michaelios Wholesale Saddley Lang Broa! Drug Store Western Union Telegraph Office

Osawatomie G A R post resolutions questioned by locals

Osawatomie friends of Governor Bailey allege that recent resolutions condemning his appointment as justice of the peace in Manhattan were passed by a small minority and not endorsed by the G A R post. They claim the action was influenced by hidden hands to harm Bailey’s political prospects.

Friends of Bailey Os Awatomie Osawatomia G. A. Post W. A. Limbecker Manhattan The State Journal Osawatomie Topeka State Journal Osawatomie Globe Democratic Osawatomi G. A. RR Justice of the Peace Bhat Offic Reuben Smith J. B. Remington Charles Smith Jake Anderson G. L. Ackerly Hatley I. B. Smith

Renomination Support Emphasized for Curtis in First District

The text argues Curtis deserves renomination as a capable congressman in the First district and condemns opponents seeking a fight. It condemns political maneuvering, urged delegates at the state convention to back Curtis, and suggests the effort to attack him was misguided and lacking common sense.

Curtis Bailey Oreantas Wan

Employers Union Conference Opens For National Federation

Chicago October 23. A conference to form a national federation of employers associations opens at Kimball Hall. Delegates from national trade bodies attend as plans for a constitution revenue scheme and permanent officers are set. Participants include D M Parry J W VanCleve John Kirby Jr Marshill Cushing E G Hornbrook J C Craig F W Hodges N Chadwick James T Holle and Job secretary. John Van Cleave elected temporary chairman.

Chicago National Federation of Employers’ Association Kimball Ball Jane D. M. Parry Indianapolis National Manufacturers’ Association James T. Holle New Yor Job Chicago Employers’ Association John van Cleave St. Louis Charman van Cleave

Indictments Grow in Timber and Stone Frauds Across West

A telegraphed report from Portland Oregon lists three more indictions including Kromal L Watson Guy Huff and Norman Williams in timber and stone law conpiracy cases involving frauds across Oregon Idaho Montana and Nevada. Secretary Hitchcock says investigations are broad and ongoing with cases expanding amid fraudulant public lands entries by groups including families and school teachers from the Midwest.

Cork Thegreen Fenny Portland Oregon Bend Haros Kromal L. Watson Guy Huff Norman Williams Mise Ware United States District Court For Oregon Williams Nesbitt Hutt Hitchcock Department Pacific Coast Middle Western Lwmie Feget Suspicius Idaho Montana Nevada

PUTTING MONEY BACK

A St Louis money market update shows trust company offices reopening after nine oclock with crowds dwindling and most customers resuming normal business. Savings withdrawals ease while deposits resume as confidence returns. H J Bone reports the banking scene calms after a historic short run. Bail ey returns from Excelsior Springs to resume duties and says he is fully recovered and ready to work.

Louis Qet Trust Company H. J. Bone No Doy. Bailey Excelsior Springs

Six killed as houses blown apart and tracks damaged

A severe storm tore through the area leaving six people dead. Homes were blown apart and railroad tracks were destroyed, disrupting service and forcing evacuations. Local responders report widespread damage and ongoing search efforts.

Bilbao Riots Rise as Troops Clash with Strikers

Oct 22 Bilbao garrison reinforced amid barricades and clashes with voting strikers. Rioters dynamited Jesuit houses and railroad lines hindering relief and causing bread prices to soar. Dozens killed or wounded. hundreds flee. Madrid orders mine owners summoned as railroad workers threaten to strike.

Bilbao Spain Atrikern Actttur Btudrid Biltao

Parks Trial Admits Bond Forfeiture Amid Extortion Claim

New York jury heard that a $2,008 bail bond for Sam Parks partner Tim McCarthy was forfeited before today’s session. Parks appeared ill and defense attorney Osborne argued the extortion charge against Parks and Tiffany associates arose from a business deal, as the prosecution rested after testimony about payments and initiation fees. The court then recessed.

New York Sam Parks Tim McCarthy Parks J. J. Byrne William & Devery Cieborna Osborne Parka Tiffany Mr. Oxhorne

Fragmented Trial Transcript From County Court Proceedings

A disordered court record references Judge Hanes and Judge Mase in a case about a man named Walker accused of a district crime tied to fishing and a pay dispute at Silver Lake. Witness Andrew White is mentioned, as is City Attorney Usmy Eto Una Wee, with obstruction remarks and questions about how many fish were caught. The narrative also notes an arrest linked to a $29 dispute and references to a pool parlor on East Fourth Street and local police figures.

Judgo Los Andrew White Silver Aly White Finsty White Aseligat Usmy Eto Una Wee The Fink Hare Tin Hanes Judee Mase River Lake Walker Warren Owen Guren East Forth Street Owen Senos Piles Court Distriet Court Gwin Waller Silver Linke Bilver Lake Tynes

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