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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1903

Page

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Irrigation Congress Opens at Ogden Utah Presided by Clark

The National Irrigation Congress opened in Ogden Utah with W A Clark presiding. Delegates from eleven western states gather for five days of sessions on irrigation forestry and reclamation as speakers urge rapid surveys and federal action to develop public lands for farming and settlement.

Orden Ulon Mistiesingl National Irrigation Congress Pridiy Ienioegoward Irrigation Congress Amon Spearwin United States Cmacnet Jnts Winder Toe Cinciturion Gale Taser Ition Ciasenas United Suitey Irtmaiine Raneedhie Tomrevelt Inet Burt Fay Thorn Tnmdeen Armericans Abraham Lincoln Uftartie Clark Roose Lacusts Fred J. Bical Errigatlin Reston Theodore Roosmrvelt Theodore Roosmrvelt. Fourethrs Hugheuck Ietler Ghibert Scourg Esa Generel Heme Ogden PetAe

Canadian Argument Opens In Alaskan Boundary Hearing

London Sep 1 The Alaskan boundary commission began oral arguments in the fore court today with Canadian positions stressed by Attorney General Finlay as he argued for adherence to the 1824 treaty terms. American counsel noted the subtle distinctions in the coast trend while both sides clashed over survey reports and treaty interpretation.

London Alaskan Boundary Commission Forelern Tne Finkay Fuller Chowte Genneit Gertral Finlay Portland United States Washington Torfer Finlay Alverstone Lord Alverstone Stich Ieneth Mire Finley Wen Hed Iss

Reaction at Bogota Sparks Treaty Debate

A reaction in favor of the exact treaty has occurred amid divided opinions. Reports note General Pinte haef Fett Caner assigned to ministry of the interior, with General Sara to command the Tafars on the isthmus. Costa Rica’s minister Nas arrived in HoRata to finalize frontier arrangements this week. Stillwell’s partner dead in Kansas City. Moros to be enlisted as part of local government efforts in Maile.

Bogota Colombia Paver Ventura Pinte Hae Fett Caner Ministry of the Interior Sara Ehmomand Tafars Costa Rica Nas HoRata Ann Pirwsent Hin

Goff May 60 Chief Faces City Pressure Over Joint Campaign

Rumors swirl in Topeka politics that Police Chief Goff may be ousted as tensions rise between anti joint campaign factions. Mayor Bergundthal backs Goff, praising his performance while council members remain divided and wary of Swendson-Nellis influence. The fight centers on joint crackdowns, with supporters seeking stronger action and skeptics doubting his continued leadership. Also noted is the city’s push for more robust prosecutions, with the district court seen as receptive to tougher liquor and gambling cases this term.

Goff Ikely Onder P Bergundthal Bergundthal Berwundthal J City Council Jon Goff Bergund Um Goff Vii Aian Betwundihul Bli Berkcunathal Bergandthal Bergantthal Gort Ronree Topeks Seletine Sind Staht Stahl Dist North Topeka Junt Mhout Kansay Avenue Tf It Ik Stati Bn District Court Hanon Unuil

Bulgarian Warning on Turkish Threats and Mobilization

Sofia reports note from Bulgaria warns of Turkish plans and mobilization in Europe. It cites fear of a Turkish attack, urges great powers to act, and mentions Beirut and Constantinople intelligence. Also notes Russian monastery sacking and wider regional tension as of September.

Sofia Bulgaria Turkey Conmal Beirut Cotton Vedi Westing London Dis Sicily Berlin Constantinople Jerssalem Mohammezan

Smothered Himself Chinese Official Ends Life in San Francisco

San Francisco report says Mi-Tom King Yung a Pekin official and military attache to Washington, and secretary to acting consul general Jung How He, killed himself by suffocation at the Chinese consulate after arrest on misdemeanor charges. A letter left mentions the deceased’s ties to the Chinese minister and notes he left a wife and two sons in China.

San Francisco Sept Tom King Yung Pekin Ching

Old Settlers Reunion News Across the Midwest

Washington reports weather bulletins warn of slow corn ripening in Missouri Iowa and Nebraska with frost risks in the northwest and Dakotas. warm temps follow southern plains lifting hopes as crops face delays while an airship sighting in Indianapolis sparks excitement.

Washington Seather Bureau Mieseuri Nebraska Missouri cLrika Ferthers Rocky Mountain Dakotas Kansas Cylocado Oskaloosa Missouri Valley Eding Ribet Oskalooes Kan Rocky Mountains

Election Riot Turns Fifth Avenue Street Scene Violent

A fierce election riot on September 1 in New York left one man likely to die and several others seriously injured near Fifth Avenue and 51st Street. Rival Tammany contenders Ishac A Hopper and Daniel J. Owell sparked pandemonium as sticks and stones flew for over an hour. A former county detective, Robert Cremambi, sustained a fractured skull, and police officer George Leonard was knocked down as the fray spread, with a dozen more hurt and at least one gunshot reported. Several identities were not released in the chaotic notice.

New York Fifth Avenue Sth Street van Dear Isac A. Hopper Daniel J. Owell Tammany Thirty-first Robert Cremabip Jerome Ein George Leonard

Deputy US marshal in chase after killer escapes from jail

In Wister Labor Day incident Deputy United States Marshal J. T. South McAllister killed a coal miner on a Choctaw train. The marshal escaped from Potesu jail and is at large while Short faces murder charges. Judge Lochren convened the September term in Saint Paul. Jurors and docket topics dominated the morning session. assignments pending.

South McAllister J. T F. Wn.sbhert Central District Har Potesu Short Wiens Pepe Lochren United States District of Minpenots Circuit District Courts of the United #inter Federal Bathdine Trink Goth Petit Grawi

Wood contract set for Fort Riley maneuver camp trades

At Capt C B Bakers office tent on Fort Riley reservation bids were opened for supplying one load of wood 740 cords split into about 400 cords sent to the post at 10 cents a foot and 40 cents a foot for another item W Cook of Junction City is the contract for rates The camp site quarters are established with a clerical force at work The first troops arriving will be the Twenty eighth Battery Mountain Army now marching from Fort Leavenworth

Junction City Kas C. B. Baker Fort Riley W. Cook Mothe Contact For Ratenaing The Vibes Costa Waterworks Slavern Tre Baker Establishea Bles Mountain Aga Fort Leavenworth

Wrecks and Damage Reported Along Florida Coast

Hurricane chaos floods Florida coast with numerous wrecks. Ships Inchulva and Martha T. Thomas lost or damaged. nine drowned. Palm Beach to Tampa areas severely hit. Grunder’s opera house and others damaged. Several crew saved, others perished. Tampa losses include two lives and factory damage. orange crop halved near Tampa. Wires down, trains delayed. Punta Gorda and Myers communications disrupted. Havana reports additional wrecks north of Jupiter and along coast.

Jacksonville Fly Palm Beach Tampa Inchulva Liverpool Inch Shipping Company Galveston Hampton Roads Boynton Grunder Lake Worth Ives Louis Baron T. Y. Hunnicutt Punta Gorda Punta Trampa Myers Ut Ie Punta Rasse Weather Bureau Bra J. & Henton New Orleans Mobil

Cabinet Faces Fiscal Decision Amid Downing Street Reverberations

London observers gathered outside Downing Street as cabinet ministers debated the fiscal question. The St Jamies Gazette reports no definite decision emerged yesterday and the cabinet planned further talks. If Mr Chamberlain’s proposals are not accepted, a new plan will be prepared. The cabinet met at 3 PM and adjourned at 4 40 PM with no public demonstrations noted outside the Foreign Office.

London Downing Stron St. Jamies Yeaterihy Chamberlain Foreign Office

The Drumave Profession and the Stage Dream

A Metropolitan Magazine excerpt discusses the uncertain path of pursuing stage acting, highlighting personal sacrifice and ambition. It contrasts the lure of glamour with the harsh daily reality faced by aspiring actors, noting youth and dreams entangled in a demanding craft.

Metropolitan Magazine

Races postponed. fair shows heavy course on opening day

No races today due to a heavy track. races moved to Wednesday with the Kansar Derby slated for Wednesday afternoon. The fair grounds show an excellent live stock section and the track is being groomed for a clearer condition by Wednesday morning. Jockey Johnnie Singleton to ride Kahnwreath for Fred Croft in the Derby. several entries listed for the three year old pace with Wednesday afternoon’s results awaited.

Actre Sameon Johnnie Singleton Kahnwreath Fred Croft St. Fault Singleton Otis St. Louie Barney Scheuber the Holmes Haneywhrrst William Krichier Higginsville C. C. Richards Randet Iowa Emer W. BL Pinyard Indianola Wondermaker Kinsley Kan Ot Ireine Leay Angtebur Nottinghaen J. Creed Kan Holden Bow Col Leomin Star Welkete A Papet Eal Higet Meo Eon Topeka Jennie Brown A. Wilkes Sherbet Ben Lighttse I. A. Daly Nevada Malls Hubriday Seanote

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