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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1903

Page

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Chamberlain to Resign and Appeal to Country

The Associated Press reports Colonial Secretary Chamberlain intends to resign from the cabinet over tariff policy. He would urge the nation to support a redistribution of duties fueling Liberal fractures ahead of a possible vote. Tory opposition and Balfour faction worry about party unity without Chamberlain.

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Dutton Holl Sold and Hotel Sold to James F Buseell

The Dutton Holl hotel, long a city landmark near the railway, has been sold to James F. Buseell. The sale transfers ownership from L. Hendold to new management, with plans to continue the property as a historic lodging once a major stop for travelers to Taptica.

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Populist Conference in Topeka Reviews Denver Plan

Edgerton, national Populist reorganizing chair, leads Topeka gathering to name a member to the national committee. The meeting, with key figures like Babb and Curran absent, aims to propel the Denver July convention agenda and unify factions ahead of the Populist state convention.

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Losses and wrecks from Gulf coast storm prompt massive damage

A Gulf storm along New York and Connecticut shores causes $2,000,000 in damage and 18 known deaths. Reports detail wrecked yachts, barques, and vessels at Jamaica Bay and Long Island Sound. The excursion steamer Sprigg and other ships suffer destroys, with passengers rescued amid harrowing scenes and Benedict servants aiding in survival.

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Maine Coast Hit by Gulf Storm Last Night

A Gulf storm lashed the Maine coast last night causing damage along the shoreline. Strong winds and rough seas disrupted coastal towns and prompted emergency crews to respond to several reports of flooding and damaged property. No fatalities are confirmed at this time.

Maine

Fragmented OCR Summary of a War News Item

A garbled police or military report appears to describe a strike or skirmish near a coastal town. It mentions crews, a rescue, and a broader wartime context with places such as Beaton and Poccheet. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Cloudy Omaha Weather Fears Farmland Damage

The Sept 17 weather report from Omaha notes cloudy skies and a slight warm-up in eastern McDrarks hindering frost development. Widespread frost and heavy agricultural damage are feared across Nebraska with crop losses estimated as large. Central Iowa and Wisconsin also report frost risks and cool conditions affecting crops and fruit.

Omaha Mc- Drarks Cave Nebraska Lincoln Dex Moines Tully Kansas City Kannex Matt Frost Muneas Mikcourt Elere St. Joseph Mercure St. Pet Minn St. Paul Springdela Springfield

Town Wiped Out by Turks in Kastorta Massacre Report

The foreign office says reliable information indicates Turkish forces destroyed the town of Kastorta, 34 miles south of Monunur, and massacred its population. Details are unconfirmed and officials warn of possible further verifications.

Sofa Bulgaria Foreign Office Kastorta Monunur

Topeka Weather Gap Reports Frost Elsewhere In Kansas

Weather bureau reports frost in western and central Kansas with temperatures as low as 29 degrees in some counties while Topeka shows no frost. Overnight highs and lows vary, with scattered freezes across the state and a general fair forecast for tonight and Friday.

Topeka Weather Bureau Kimsay Chi Kannas Wenthwest von Mier Omaha Kansas Concordia Fort Scott Micha E Wolock Geoceea Niles

Big Day at Fair Reported with Busy Grounds and Derby Victory

The fair draw saw crowds from early morning as farmers and out-of-town visitors gathered for three running races and two harvest events. G W Rawdon won the Kansas Derby by a length over Kohnwreath, with Jim Ackerson taking the 4:40 trot. The program faced weather delays and rail service provided steady attendance, while a sulky accident near Emma McGregor caused a brief halt before resuming.

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Russian Race War Flares in Gomela Violence Feeds

Report from St Petersburg dated Sept 17 describes clashes in Gomeli between Jews and Christians resulting in several dead and many injured. Police intervened after a peasant Jewish dealer dispute prompted renewed violence. Fire and looting followed with Jewish booths attacked and troops deployed amid exchange of gunfire and casualties.

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May Lose His Job Over Adulteration Accusations

Petition seeks Mayor Farnsworth's dismissal over alleged milk adulteration and embalming practices linked to Continental Creamery. Farnsworth denies motive, cites lack of sufficient evidence, and says actions hinge on concrete proof. Petitions circulate, but vacation schedules may delay any action.

King Ber Gsnathat Dierolka Food Insonctoe Farnsworth Continental, Creamery Company Alexn Min Continenal Creamery Company Peti Creamery Company Suick Omenoay Bergundthal Colorado Lund Themelves Jataire Bert Wolff Joven Tumeica Hisself Perton

Lipton Doing Well After Appendicitis Confinement

Chicago Sept 17 Sir Thomas Lipton remains in the Lipton suite at the Auditorium Annex after a bout of catarrhal appendicitis. A statement from attending physicians says he slept well, is easier, and shows encouraging signs. Dr Revell reports no urgent needs beyond routine sickroom duties and that surgery is not currently planned unless condition worsens.

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Feeling of Insecurity Persists in Feirat Syria

Businesses stay suspended despite a governor change and confidence slowly returns. Daily outrages target foreign and Christian residents as robberies and murders rise. Christian refugees in the Lebanon mountains flee slowly. In Constantinople reports say 4000 Bulgarians and Macedonians prepare to cross near Kostendit, prompting irritation at powers advising Turkey.

Feirat Syria Lebanon Kostendit Softs Turkey

Veterans Open Kateas state reunion in Lawrence

Lawrence Kansas September 17 opening day of the G A R state reunion. Camp Tineain dedicated and the reunion formally begun with Chaplain Kelly presiding. Congressman Mowersock welcomed veterans, praising Kansas and Lawrence for Civil War roles and national healing. State Commander Smits commended arrangements and city efforts. A campfire staged with Father O Leary and W Ped reception.

Lawrence Kan Kateas G A. R Tineain Berta Kelly Mowersock Kansas A.W. Smits GALR Fe Mael Muccens Bimith Cany Lincoln Father O'Leary W. Ped W. Mulliney de Augulixey Anc Strong Yrinrane Tanner Akamander Smith

Dead in His Office Lincoln Nebr Uptown Society Man

Lincoln Nebraska reports the death of Hugh Peete a young society man found dead in his office amid notes suggesting depression. The victim, connected to an insurance business and active in Kansas City society, was known in the community and family members mourn his loss.

Lincoln Hugh Peete Erictad Kedminton Morriege Omaha Eemiston Kansan J. M. Wininton Simin Polsted

Baseball Sunday game between Woodmen of the World team and Topeka club

A Sunday baseball match is planned after the fair at Woodmen of the World in Kansas City against the Topeka Democratic Flunbeau club. Start time 2 30 as part of county fair activities with a large Woodmen excursion and a return match in Kansas City.

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