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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1903

Page

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Turkiye governor restored order in Beirut reports

Washington dispatch cites cable from Admiral Cotton noting the Turkish governor's arrival in Beirut restored control and warned authorities that disturbances would be blamed on them. The governor general promised action as business resumed after nightly clashes.

Macedonia Washington Rrat Cotton Beirut Dutosecus Cetion Mathaney Elease Secur Warblizwes

Endorse Low at fusion conference in New York

A fusion conference in New York endorsed Leti Low as the feague candidate to prevent the Tusioniet Convention loss. Representatives from Citizens Union Greater New York Democracy Kings County Democrats and allied groups attended.

New York Leti Low Feague Fsion Areier New York Democracy Kings County Citizens” Union Fusion Citizens' Unl Greater News Democracy Kinks Queena Richmond Counties Fee Democricy Municipal League of Brooklyn Minntest League of Manhattan Dtallae American League

Kansas farmer foresees record corn if dry weather holds

In a Kansas speech Secretary Burrow says the state faces a favorable corn outlook if winds stay dry and a late frost arrives after maturity. He notes past droughts and praises the warm, dry conditions that ripen corn, with Smith County reporting broadly strong fields and hopes for a large harvest this year.

Kansas Brute J. R. Burrow Smith County

Oldfield's car explodes at track injures spectator

Detroit Sept 10 Barney Oldfield's rectus automobile ran near 40 miles an hour in a ten mile event at Grosse Point track when a front tire exploded throwing the car fifty feet into a fence. Spectator Frank Shearer was fatally injured and died en route to a hospital. Oldfield escaped with severe cuts and a broken rib.

Detroit Mich Barney Oldfield

Thomas L. Ross Dies At 79 In Topeka Real Estate Figure

Thomas J. Ross aged 79 died at Christ hospital after kidney trouble. He lived in Topeka for years, worked in real estate, and was associated with B. Hed at 1824 Polk Street. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral from Mrs A D Robbing residence at 1234 Taylor Street Friday at 4 0. Friends invited.

Thomas J. Ross Christ Hospital Topeka Ture B. Hed Polk Street Mr. Rose

Boyle Telegraphist Held as Vagrant After Mayetta Incident

Avat Boyle, a Telegrapher by trade, went to Mayetta and claimed a green operator at the station fired a pistol after being told he was sent to take a life. The operator did not comply, Boyle allegedly took cash for a test, and left on the next train to Pipetin. Boyle denies being the man.

Gardiner Iecm Boyle Tim Avat Boyle Mayetta Tikes Coneller Tumpett Mole Bogle

Storrs Neglect Ignoring Typhoid Threat In Topeka

Editor blasts City Physician Storrs for failing to report typhoid cases and inspect sanitary conditions and water purity. Ordinances require monthly written reports on contagious diseases and five day notices from treating physicians. The piece accuses Storrs of contempt for law, public health, and citizens, urging action to locate and curb outbreak.

Storrs Fie Buc Bae Khall Topeka Penton Storr Starr Dr. Storrs Sfootor Patersity Hiei Haw

Heavy rains flood Guthrie area causing damage and drownings

Severe storms drenched Guthrie Oklahoma with record rainfall for the season. Flash floods and lightning damaged several buildings while rapid weather changes contributed to drownings and property losses. Authorities report multiple cases and ongoing emergency responses.

Halpinch of Rain Recorded Last Night

The northern district reports a fall in temperatures with notable drops in the Kuna, Mircourt, Omana, and Des Moines regions. 3 hour readings ended at 7 am show varied highs and lows across towns including Concordia, Dodge City, Fort Scott, Manhattan, and Wichita. Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with slowly rising temperatures and light southerly winds.

Ditineix Kuneas Mircourt Omana Des Moines Minneapolis Dir Haken Concordia Dodge City Deacons Fort Scott Bas Hass Mackicite Enerson TA Manhattan Gaage Gly Bedan Py Kay Toranto Wichita Kannen Corbertere Welock Weinek Evetock

Man leaps into Kaw river after erratic acts in Cedar Point

JP Ryu believes he was intoxicated when a traveler followed the riverbank at night. The man, wearing a sun- core bracelet given by a dying sister, swam 400 feet to the Argentine shore. He was found incoherent near Armourdale and taken to city hall. A bracelet seizure and family tragedy tied to Des Moines and a Cedar Point employer emerge in the ensuing statements.

Kanes City Sept JP Ryu Tran Cedar Point Kanewan Kaw Rye R. OC Armourdale Ryan John Hunt John Hunt, A Pabway: Finer Hunt, Seeing the Man’s Condition, Step m Oisalah Ninevel Mic « Bukey James Halle Raby Avenue Ore Halle City Hall Th. Rowman Col. Ryanne Des Moines Wholekite Orman Cedar Point Kansas

England objects to US seizure near British Borneo

London reports Britain lodged protests with Washington over the seized two islets off the northeast coast of British North Borneo by the US gunboat Quiros The islands had been under British administration for years and were not connected to the Sandakan area where the American flag was raised Recent crewed visits and movements in Doervel Bay are noted in the inquiry and the matter was referred to the Foreign Office

London Foreign Office Waashington British North Borneo Sandakan Borneo Doervel’ Bay Liportast Bortes

Daylight Robbery in McPherson Lumber Yard

In McPherson Kansas a daylight robbery occurred at McPherson Lumber where bookkeeper Plasket was at work. A thief stole 3.87 dollars placed in the money drawer and left the yard before the return of the bookkeeper.

McPherson Kan Sen W—Wennestay Plasket McPherson Lumber Company Aioe Norte Neusl Mr. Plasket

Fails Again Langley Air Ship Wreck at Wisewater

Serious accident halts Langley air ship as tarboard propeller breaks mid flight. Hinges strike framework causing damage while the Dinde spins near a tug deck. Prof Langley absent. test delayed amid structural concerns and prior failures. Temperatures listed for major cities follow.

Langley Wisewater Manley Profi-Langley

Revolution Next To Secure Isthmian Independence Plan Under Consideration

Representatives of strong interests on the Isthmus of Panama in New York report a plan of action to cooperate with Panamanian and Colon leaders to form an independent government in Panama opposed to that in Bogota. The scheme arises from dissatisfaction with the failed Ciel treaty and aims to negotiate directly with the United States for a new isthmus settlement.

New York Panama Colon Atogotu Hogote Ster

Fatal car crash near Barbe jostles four guests

Sept 10 report from Parks states a party of four guests with J. F. Martin drove a car from New York City toward Barbe when it left the road and plunged into a ditch. One occupant M. Cudvifiler died instantly with a back injury. Martin suffered a shoulder wound. two others were injured.

New York Martin Ir J. F. Martin Cate Martin Twenty-ninth Street Broatway

Hazen as Favorite for Supreme Bench Succession

The Kansas City Star urged Judge Hazen to succeed Judge Hook on the federal bench, while supporters argue Shawnee County deserves a supreme court seat. Judge Hagen denies ambitions for the federal bench, and Hazen is seen as an eligible, though idle, jurist.

Kansas Citystar Hazen Hook Hixen Hagen Kansas Shawnee County

Joint Keeper Shot In Kansas Fatal Shooting

Winfield Kan Sept 10 Mont Sartin joint keeper was shot and fatally killed by William Greenwell a Dexter today Sartin had run ins with officers over his business Greenwell a cattle inspector testified Sartin struck Greenwell with a revolver from behind a struggle followed and Greenwell fired three times Sartin brother of Postmaster Sartin Kantus City Kansas

Winfeld Kan Mont Sartin Tatantry William Greenwell Sartin Greenwell Moe Kantus City

Walls Collapse Kill Doctor in Nashville Fire Damage

In Nashville on September 10 a wall collapse from a wholesale grain house blaze killed Dr. William F. Smith and injured eight others. Assistant Chief Joseph Weaver suffered seven wounds with probable critical condition. Captain Robert Burke had a broken spine. George Farris sustained a broken hip. Isaac McHenery and Samuel McHuel McHenry were injured. Fire started at Culeman Tompkins & Co and spread to Broad Street and Dr Smitty Brothers establishments. After flames were out, the wall collapsed. In Omaha, police hunted an unknown man who assaulted a one year old girl walking to school, seriously injuring her. a large search gathered hundreds of volunteers.

Nashville Tenn William F. Smith Joseph Weaver Robert Burke George Farris Inpemuel McHuel McHenry Culeman, Tompkins & Co Omaha Ipiane Briggs Edward Jennet

Women Golf Championship Opens at Maymoor Club

Women’s Western Golf Championship began at Maymoor Country Club Chicago with four first round matches. Mime Congdon defeated Mien Atr 2 up, Lt Mise Higgetot beat Mio cerca 2 up, Wy t to pine, Ads that i Alien Liverete 4 up.

Golf Chicago Sept Secuna Mxe Moor Country Club

Lightning Courtship Ends in Wedding Near Newark

Charles Stewart and Blanche Northrop met in the afternoon in Ontario and married that evening after an Indian show sighting. The bride, then visiting Newark friends, resides there while the couple traveled to Rochester for the Presbyterian ceremony.

Newark Golock Charles Stewart Mint “Blanche Northrop Stewart Sea Breese Ontario Stew Rochester Sea Stewart D. B. Stewart

Kansas Photographers Review At State Convention

A Kansas photography convention shows a strong exhibit from Arist plating and Beatman Kodak, with images from Elbert Hubbard, HL Walt, Chancellor Strong and Washburn President Loomis. Judges like A L Wolf of Manhattan critique work while aiming to create a Kansas photographers salon to travel to future meetings.

A. L. Wolf Manhattan Ramer Eifnois School of Photography Entlety Arist Plating Company United States Beatman Kodak Company Ion Aristo Company Intertate New York Elbert Hubbard Walt Dr. Gray Garden City Lawrence Chancellor Strong The State University Topeka Kansas

Wire Parted Injuring Curtis in Kansas City Trip

A wire parting on Wednesday afternoon caused blesing to Curtis and a Linson brother during a show in Lebanon Rae. Curtis suffered an ankle break and received medical attention before being transported home to Kansas City.

Lebanon Rae Curtis Othlege Linson Brothers Cin Kansas City

Hayden's Close Call in Brass Valves Case

Samuel Hayden, described as the covered rear with evident desire for others brass, avoided penitentiary on a recent trip. He had stolen brass valves from the Santa Fe line, but the valves were old and worn, their value deteriorated. Hayden pleaded guilty in city court this morning and was fined 35 hand cunts.

Samuel Hayden Weny Hayden

Golden Jubilee Held For Very Rev James McGill

Philadelphia observances mark the golden jubilee of Very Rev James McGill M M as provincial of the eastern province of the congregation of missions. Distinguished prelates including Archbishop Falcons papal delegate Archbishop Ryan and others attended the ceremonies at St Louis Cathedral. Father Moi was ordained to the priesthood during the celebration.

Bis Philadelphia James McGill E M Congregation of Missions Father Moi St. Louis Cathedral Archbisney Falcons Ryan Harry Manila

Under the Ban Northwest Inspectors Grade It Rejected

Northwest inspectors assign a rejected status to a measure or item under ban, reflecting regulatory action and ongoing evaluation. Officials note criteria and compliance steps while awaiting further guidance or appeal. The move signals heightened scrutiny by the agency involved.

Macaroni Wheat Debate Sparks Farm Grain Clash

Experts back an experimental macaroni wheat now grown in Kansas and neighboring states. The U S Department of Agriculture and Minnesota researchers push trials, while Duluth inspectors threaten to grade any macaroni blends as rejected. The piece traces origin, spread, and doubts about market viability and impact on mills.

United States Department of Agriculture Northwest Minnesota Dakotas Rain Ang Milling Eral Duluth Kansas Department of Agriculture Kanaan Garmere M. A. Carleton Kansas Agricultural College United States Department of Minettature W. M. Hayg Carleton States Department of Agriculture North Europe United States Texas Arizona North Dakota FF. W Evite Lehter

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