16 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
1
A destructive southeast storm devastates Atlantic City and New Jersey shore towns. Widespread flooding wrecks hotels, apartments, and boardwalks amid soaring winds. Casualties and precise damage tallies are reported as officials warn of continued danger while rescue and communication lines struggle.
Report describes a severe gale impacting vessels near Staten Island and Key details of wrecked ships. The Staunton and other yachts suffered, cleaving waves and high winds caused marine hazards and tethered lines to snap. Electric lines and trolley poles damaged, shore facilities affected, and multiple hotels noted as weather-impacted.
About 1 200 Filipinos are expected to come with the world's fair exhibit. The treasury department notes an exhibit of Philippine arts crafts education and industry at St Louis. The display aims to show miscellany items including entertainment and manufactured goods with shipping logistics planned and supported by government officials.
President Roosevelt departs Bugamore Hill for a two day tour including a visit to Ellie Island area and memory ceremonies for fallen soldiers. Mrs Roosevelt and guests accompany him aboard the yacht Sylph as dismal weather and rain greet the morning.
In New York a 20 story building on 23rd Street near Broadway sent a huge block of stone crashing onto Fifth Avenue and the avenue below. A car and pedestrians were struck, many windows were shattered, and several people were injured. The masonry damaged nearby shops and a nearby science described the Matiron building as a new sky scraper with peculiar tilth.
A tram stolen Monday afternoon near Meviden by a young man, with four horses and gear found the next morning. The owner pursued to North Topelo. officers and Sheriff Lucas chased the suspect through dark holes but could not capture him. The thief, riding a horse, vanished as daylight broke.
The article reports record killing frost across Kansas and western Missouri with temperatures from 40 to 48 degrees. Denison and Hays Kansas show frost, Concordia 54 degrees, and Davenport City 48 degrees. Officials warn frost will continue tonight and into Missouri as experts note a need for sun to ripen crops.
Tom Angeles, Sept. 9. Sam Mevey knocked out "Beaver" Ea Martin in the beet round last night. Continued cold with portly clouds and fresh northerly winds reported along the coast.
A string of reports from Nebraska and neighboring states describe widespread frost this week. Two thirds of the corn crop suffered frost damage in western and northern areas, with some regions seeing light effects and others heavy injury. Weather across Iowa, Minnesota, and nearby states hints at continued cold snaps, threatening yields and farm conditions as stock fairs proceed.
Gen Hardy visits Guthrie aged 89 while discussing Kaw allotments and Curtis family ownership of lands in the Kaw reservation. Curtis, a Kaw with one quarter Indian blood, has secured land for his family and supported Indian affairs in Congress. Deeds for reservation allotments are ready for delivery as white homesteads loom. Frost damages melons in Pueblo signaling brief cold snap and impact on Arkansas Valley melon industry.
Mayor Bergundthal spoke to attendees in a welcome address highlighting civic unity and mutual aid. The gathering showcased community leaders and residents emphasizing cooperation and shared goals for local development.
More than 5500 members from Kansas mutual fire and hail insurers gather at the National hotel for the fourth annual state association meeting. Delegates discuss cooperative firms, premiums, and proposed by law changes to broaden membership and standardize risk classification across 15 to 20 farm mutual companies.
Thursday reports indicate continued leadership for the current officer team after three years in service. President W. J. Gardhe of Marttora, Vice President ROM. Scott of Pintstur, Secretary and Treasurer A. J. Sha Methernon, and long-standing committee members J. Darrah McPher son W. D. Gil Topeka J. M. Bechtel Peabody. Major convention attendees include national president W. D. Forbes of Des Moines, without a defined role.
Private dispatches from Morocco report that Ben Juxst and 600 of his imperial detachment were killed in a recent clash with insurgents. The mission, aimed at relieving the besieged forces, narrowly escaped annihilation, as insurgents overwhelmed the imperial unit on August 28.
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived in Chicago with a serious illness. Doctors Homer Thome, Nicholas Senn, and George W. Webster attended a conference. After evaluation the condition was identified as acute inflammation of the stomach and bowels. Physicians hoped to avoid surgical intervention. Lipton's supporters expect he may remain in bed for several days and consider an early departure for Europe.
Reports from Harvey county note farmers delaying full wheat crops, sowing for pasture then plowing in spring to plant corn or oats. Early-sown wheat seen as valuable for pasture. Hessian fly remains a long standing pest, with new practice of sowing after the first frost to avoid damage.
Lincoln lodges unite to stage a two day carnival October 1 and 2 with multiple bands and attractions. Governor W. J. Batley and Bob Turner headline speeches while Lincoln churches host summer meetings in a tent for up to 600. Evangelist Major Cole leads a revival. Frank Chase of Fiverside, California won the last Lincoln Cribbage club tournament.
Kansas university introduces faculty advisers in every department to assist students in selecting courses and planning life work. Seniors receive four advisers, juniors five, sophomores all, and freshmen elect advisers. Advisers appointed by department deans aim to improve social contact with faculty and guide career paths.
The Concordia press and Populist organ present a new version of a year old deal between the Republican state central committee and Gomer Davies of the Concordia Karwan. It claims $1200 was agreed for shifting influence but says George A. Clark blocked it. Davies defends his actions as principled and accusations of selling influence are called malicious. The dispute centers on Albaugh Leland and Crum, with Crum described as the go-between and Davies accused of underhand tactics to gain party advantage.
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