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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
2
Maz Horen and Wagon were nearly buried alive after a collapse on a principal street in Ansletos Pa. They were dining atop an abandoned airway when timbers failed. Rescue by bystanders saved them as fire and water added danger. The horse and wagon vanished in the debris.
Governor Bailey and State Treasurer Kelly engaged in a test of a mechanical pounding device at Osage City on Thursday. The TV style mock machine was used to strike a spike with a heavy rail while a street fall show was staged by a private party in Onaxe City. Several state officers attended the event as soldiers’ flag demonstrations and other public displays occurred nearby.
In a chaotic event before vaudeville acts, Governor Bailey and Senator Burton traded blows at a punching machine contest. Kelly first hit 430 pounds, Bailey under 500, then Kelly earned 750 and Bailey swung to 800 pounds. Bystanders urged restraint as the pair rode the ride.
Lindsborg will host a fall festival at Bethany College on October 21 and November 1. The event features a football match between Glasco Invincibles and the Terrible Swedes, concerts, special attractions, and varied programs. A sermon in English by Dr Swenson is planned Sunday morning with addresses by eminent speakers that afternoon.
Five Cuban brides walked the gangway from the US transport Kilpatrick at Pier 54 East River, followed by four artillery companies. The arrivals drew much attention as the last detachment of troops left Havana, with many Turkish-eyed girls said to be disconsolate.
The Senator from Massachusetts declines to discuss the tribunal’s award on his rival’s boundary issue. He cites his official role with the Aliskan tribunal and notes arbitrators were well treated in London, adding he cannot say whether he is satisfied with the outcome.
Joseph Pope representing Canada voiced disappointment at the Cedric award decision but declined further comment. He focused on gauging reception in Canada while noting the Canadian commissioners did not sign the award.
George W. Afinon of Galeton Pa died October 30 while returning from a hunting trip. He was crossing a bridge over the Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad at Allison when a train approached. He attempted to lift his dog from danger, fell, was thrown 30 feet, and died from injuries. The dog fell 30 feet but escaped unharmed.
The three men who attacked Prince Gelatizin, governor general of the Caucasus, on the outskirts of St. Tiflis while he rode with his wife were captured and identified as Armenians. The incident occurred in Trans-Caucasia on October 2, and authorities moved quickly to detain the suspects. The motive and full details of the attack remain under investigation.
In Easton on October 30, William Parsons founder of Easton in 1748 had his grave opened to lower the grave bottom for a new Carnegie library. Remains from the German Reformed lot were removed. Parsons’ body left as a memorial. Dr. Green and Dr. Field attended. skeleton well preserved after 148 years. George Taylor, signer of the Declaration, lived in the house after Parsons’ death.
Brief dispatches report disputed blows between Register Newton Blanchard and General Leonard Jastremski at a Ponchatoula meeting, a Kentucky tax lawyer burned in his office, and various suicides deaths from yellow fever, accidental falls, and a condemned prison escape. Other items note a British ambassador salary change, a railroad fraud probe, a factory blaze, university chancellorship nomination, convicts found, mine tragedy, and a street carnival controversy over Hiawatha performances hitting the air with crowds cheering.
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