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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1903

Page

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Fair Racing Close to a Close-Run Meeting Day

The race programme closes with spirited events on a Friday meeting marked by close finishes and strong attendance. Underwood wins the 3:16 trot as thrill builds. Linn County earns top agri display prize amid weather challenges and lively betting on Glory Quayle in the three-year-old trots. reports note a vibrant, well attended meet with high hopes for next season.

Janes Eimehie Pridag Jamnarine Mie Mt Eneyi Shea Tiray Wits Clare Elork Weelan Kumline Medan Pajiha Brida Kerahar Kowere Incollinton Wacom Fitann Glory Gumyir Beinehiert Pernett Gincy Quayle Kirinie Tlary Jary Quayle Glory Watson Tom Glory Quayle Rome Streich Rome Streich En and On Quarte Wan Lendhee By Thal

Havenor Aims to Take Control of Milwaukee Team

Havenor of the Milwaukee American Association seeks to force former owner Harry Quin from the club by placing the team under court control. Havenor intends Quin to pay part of the deficit from dwindling patronage, possibly forcing Havenor to sell his stake while Quin buys out the associate. The move targets ending a long running legal dispute in Milwaukee courts.

Havenor American Association Milwauken Chas, Havenor Milwaukee Amprinin Association Hary D. Quin Femme Quin Huvenoe Milveaniene

Campaign Opens with Big Meeting and Parade in Chillicothe

Ohio Republican campaign opens with a large parade in Chillicothe followed by a rally at Yocatinge Park presided over by Gov. Nash. Speeches by Senator Foraker, Senator Hanna, Myron T Herrick, and Warren G Harding emphasized taxation as the central issue and unity of the party.

Chillicothe Republian Ohio Yocatenge Park Nash Foraker Hanna Myron T. Herrick Warren G. Harding United States Republican Party Democratic Party Democratic’ Party mSnneqinl Sear Tyes Iim Henry George Oble

Tragic shootout leaves chiefs dead and city shaken

In Evansville a fatal shooting at a tavern unfolds a long standing quarrel between Brenmnecke and Hutchens. Chief Heucke and Captain Brenmnecke die. Patrolman Crow wounded others. Frank Lutz, councilman, seriously hurt. Hutchens fires last shot at ceiling, citizens flee as sworn rivalries flare. Police and citizens react to the violent outbreak amid riots and claims of instigators.

Evansville Tint Haueke Nase Fhe Frank Lutz Couneilman Booneville Boatecatve Hutchens Ibimeell Bren- Werke Lutz Heucke Crow Hatehene Eennece Sth Sino Frank Luts

Four Judges to probe county court chase irregularities

Des Moines officials appoint four judges to investigate alleged irregularities in the county district court race. Promoter and banker Ea Mi Hunter and others named face possible prosecutions as authorities review a recent contest marked by claims of improper ballot handling and tempering of votes.

Des Moines Pale Areveninwee Hunter Michael Doadiry Jallermein Wol White Jer Me Wells HP Cath Fred Cape Susdibor Arate Meninet Sr Welle

New Leadership Named for Daily News and Evening Press

Ht. Simeph. announces male leadership after convalitation of Daily News and Evening Press. IP Golding, late of New York and veteran newspaper man, will head the reorganized company. The Daily News and Presse join the Associated Press and mark Independence in politics with a wide, word centered approach.

Daily News Hag Noid Netire IP Golding New York Evaily News Associated Press Daily News and Presse

Lost diamonds and a school plans amid Topeka theft hints

A disjointed report notes a loss of $700 in diamonds from a Mrs. Durtot with a possible theft near Topeka. It mentions a new Socialist College at Wiehite, low operating costs, and support from local figures Hey. Joees Lowther and Ott o YE Will. The text also references a protracted police pursuit of a teen, and a Professor Clark linked to a university controversy.

New Socialist College Wiehite Navel Opera Hey. Joees Lowther TE. Will Otto YE Will Atttc Sochdlterm College of Economics Political Economy Business

Observatory Dedicated At Washburn College

Crowded dedication of a new observatory building at Washburn College in Lawrence Kansas features Prof Charles L Dootitte of the University of Pennsylvania and Judge Arthur J Motaby presenting keys to President Norman Pixel. The event included a large reception and tours of the observatory dome site, with a prayer by Rev J D Countermine and remarks on future campus use. Later, W Brewster, a University of Kansas student, faced a court fine after an arrest at the GATL reunion camp.

College Clastey Charles L. Dootittte University of Pennsylvania Bome Arthur J. Motaby Norman Pixel J. D. Countermine Wil Beer Washburn Lawrence Kan W. Brewster University of Kaneey GATL

G A R Reunion Speakers and Officers Named

The Grand Army of the Republic reunion lists speakers including Capt. Jon Watters and Sgt First Kansay battery men. Officers for several state and Indiana branches are chosen, with nominations for presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and chaplains. The event also features a carved cane presented to Gen. Joke G. Black and a business meeting of the Penneyivente society.

Lou Grand Army Reunion Department Sansa Jon Watters Toe Kansay Bis BP. Harris Ottaws Wittaerly Bie Robbins Wamero Guerdner Mr. McKee Havensville Joke G. Black Leavenworth H.T. Trawlé Penneyivente Sen Werarde Winsor CL. Linton Lawrence Indiana Dw. Witchrick Peabody

Smith Turns On Light Steer the G A ER Port of Manhattan

A heated dispute in Manhattan centers on Governor Bailey appointing ex Confederate J M Woods as peace officer over old soldier W A Limbecker, a pension attorney facing federal pension fraud charges. Local editor W FR Smith notes the controversy amid endorsements for Woods from Riley county lawyers and officials.

G. A. ER Manhattan Dt. Hinve Bulley Goa W. A. Limbecker J. M. Woots Peace of Bailey Limbecker Aberan United States District Court For Ease Sind Tis Cme Feders Ie Toon Ris John M. Lambecker State Agricultural College W. A. Lim Horker United States District Court Woods Riley Tfe G. Alk William Lee John J. Sessin Riley County Thar Wood United States Linbecker Leavenworth Thix Nimsett F. J. Brock

Central Labor Union seeks dismissal of Bookbinder at government printing office

A Central Labor union demand for the dismissal of William A. ee bookbinder reached President Roosevelt with copies of the preamble and resolutions. Formal acknowledgment of receipt was reported. Weather notes from Chicago forecast heat and southerly winds with mild tonight.

Miller Oymer Bay S. 1 Rosevelt Central Labor Union William A. Ee

Most Violent Earthquake Strikes Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba reports the most violent quake since 1880s. The tremor lasted about 15 seconds, causing bricks and plaster to fall and several walls to collapse. People rushed into streets crying and praying, yet there were no injuries.

Santiago de Cuba

That Union Oath Stirring Debate Across Labor Circles

The Topeka Labor Champion reports heated national dispute over the Typographical Union pledge. Catholic critics say the oath infringes conscience, while supporters defend it against church intrusion noting past concerns about secret brotherhoods and political influence.

International Typographical Union Topeka Wisconsin T. F. Liltis St. Patrick's Church Kunkan City Dimeek Furhi Printers’ Union KU. Whitred Veiou APA Catholi APAL A. A Ourrage H. M. Ives Ponyn Father Lillis

Secret Burial Insurance Law Challenge In Sedgwick

In Sedgwick County district court, Super Student Lalings seeks action against FLW Gill of Wichita. The case targets a burial association under state supervision as a test of the new burial insurance law. Reading fragments show secret meetings and disputed private business matters amid a fatal burn incident.

District Court Sedgwick County Flw. Gill Wichita

Public interest sessions open to all at Inter national Typographical

The Inter national Typographical ublet invites general attendance. tickets are available to anyone, comparable to securing admittance to a legislative body. The public is welcome to attend sessions and participate as observers.

Strong Winds Dry Dust Across Kansas Towns

A midday wind reached 22 miles per hour from the south blowing dust across several counties. The weather bulletin predicted fair and warmer conditions tonight and Sunday with central Kansas counties remaining cloudy and a light shower reported in Manhattan. Temperatures across Kansas ranged from the low 40s to mid 80s with hourly readings showing rising warmth through the day.

Toasy Corn and Wheat Region Kansas Manhattan Des Afpines Chicago Columbus Louisville Baker Concordia Dodge City Dresden Fort Scott Hays Ed Mackaville McPherson Sedan Topeka Toronto Wichita

Girls as Messengers in Kauisas City Telegraph Offices

Western Union will replace male office boys with young women as messengers in all Kansas clip branch offices. General Superintendent J. W. Murphy cites discipline and reliability as the reasons, noting prior trouble with boys who drift from duties and the potential for promotion among female messengers.

Kauisas City Western Union Telegraph Company Kansas J. W. Murphy Murphy Uacy

Clarke challenges Hanna to debate in Columbus speech

Clarke through Charles J. Salen, Democratic State executive committee chairman, formally challenges Senator Hanna to a public debate on political issues. Hanna replies via chairman Dick, noting the process will recognize each challenge and permit a response. Norwalk dispatch dated Sept. 19.

Hanna Norwalk John i

Exington arson case ties to Green witness in Cook-Fell trial

Sheriff Woodeon of Clark County arrests Charles Green, chief witness in the Cook-Fell murder case at Cynthiana, after Grove claims to have seen Jett shoot. Green’s confrontation at a window with a revolver leads to his detention. McChord seeks a new search of the premises as Green’s father-in-law confirms his absence. Separate Ottawa football game report notes a 12 to 0 win over Ledain Michaul before 5,000 at the county fair. another incident reports dye-works attack on textile workers near Leticia, ends with police guarding the plant.

Exington Woodeon Voherd Clark County Curtinditt Marcom Charles Green Witnem Cynthiana Grove Jett Canada Jetts Tan Cynthface Gentry Greens McChord Green Geena Centhinna Commonwealth Ottawa Ottawe Kan Achpal Stevens Leradin Michael Shirax

Free Coinage union raid arrests district leaders

At Altman on Sept 1, 200 soldiers raided the Free Coinage union meeting. Seven prominent district men including W. F. Davin MM A. Shidier T. C. Foster Victor Pool P. H. Mullaney 1. 5 Johnson and Charles R Beckman were arrested and required to endure a town examination before leaving. Executive committee Kennison Parker and Davis were confined in the military guard house while others took charge of the strike.

Kennison Parker Davis

Kansas City grain buyers clash with rail demurrage rules

The state board of railroad commissioners rejected a request by Kunene City grain buyers to bar demurrage charges on grain cars until set from tracks. Kansas City grain dealers had won a similar order from Missouri commissioners but the Kansas board declined, fearing added delays. Dealers argue grain sits idle up to five days before inspection, increasing demurrage while trains remain held, with some preferring to pay charges rather than move stock. The decision follows flood damage and yard congestion impacting car handling.

Kunene City Kansas City Missouri Railroad Kahean Kenwak City Rattera Ellie Cary Dave Abeit Sone Missouri Board Che

Explosion and Fire Ruin Peoria Workshop Complex

A blast shattered a Peoria shop injuring workers and causing total loss of the fire damaged building and most machinery. Gasoline ignite and a paint boy killed. several others seriously hurt as flames spread to adjacent Clarke rectifying house and neighboring structures. Insurance details not yet available.

Peoria Til Henter Alenet Bethdina Bollenbecher Dines Clarke Rectifying Mallingena Ouny

Trial set for Oct 7 in Maxwell asylum death case

The trial of Nell and Peterson for the death of Amon Maxwell at the insane asylum last February was scheduled for October in the district court. County Attorney Hungate, formerly their lawyer, will not participate. McNary will lead the prosecution, with the attorney general's office involved. The case hinges on whether the death was accidental or caused by disease.

Mart Nell M. Peterson Amon DD le Maxwell Eoust Hungate

W. C. A. Motes Address At Aurora Event

Fragmented OCR text notes W C A Motes and a Heath Ante Aen speaking at a gathering in Aurora Il. Mentions YW A ATR and a secretary letter about associations, with unclear names and distorted phrases. The fragmentary material references a talk, possible new member welcome, and forthcoming print coverage.

Aurora Il

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