21 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1903
Page
1
President Stilwell Hege of the Oriental Topeka attends a luncheon inviting business leaders to discuss plans for capital city development. The visit includes meetings with prominent figures, discussions on rail connections, and anticipated continued travel to assess regional opportunities.
The article details a death by suicide connected to life struggles in a city setting. It mentions a young woman and notes the aftermath on her family and community, with bleak reflections on mental strain and personal despair expressed by witnesses.
Debate in Bay Pressers Cab Ames 332 discusses recruiting Chinese miners to address labor shortages. Proposals include importing Chinese workers for fixed terms and returning them home after service, amid concerns over fuel, future labor needs, and anti-foreign sentiment. Authorities consider government guidance to secure suitable labor supply despite objections.
Mrs Benedict notes her husband Frank Baker reported Benedict severely injured in a Los Angeles two part collision. Medical reports indicate amputation of a limb and critical condition with unclear details on timing or extent of injuries.
A severe cold spell grips the central United States, bringing widespread low temperatures and light rain. Kansas and Missouri report brisk northeast winds, with hourly readings showing a sharp drop from late afternoon through the night and into the early hours.
Corbin will serve as grand marshal for the upcoming parade amid wartime exercises. The procession features prominent figures including General Negi and other senior officers, with 45,000 anticipated attendees. In London the Commons reassembled, and Washington discussed terms with the powers. Senator Parris appeared in court on bribery charges as weather forecasts predict brisk winds in Kansas.
Governor Bailey released the guest list for President Roosevelt’s dinner, noting no congressmen will attend. Key invitees include Senators and top officials such as Secretary and Chief Justice, with White and Howe specifically invited at the president’s request. The limited seating aims to accommodate the executive residence dining room, prompting questions about which lawmakers are included.
In Armour interests attempt to secure wheat holdings, prices dipped to 6 cents and then recovered slightly as traders watched a volatile market. At one point May price hovered near 7 cents, with selling pressure easing and a late stabilization. A separate blunt note reported David McCullough dying suddenly in Paola Kansas while gardening, described as previously frail but active days earlier.
A bent itinerary update says the president will resume his tour Friday afternoon. On April 2 in Chinabar he visited the Yellowstone area and will proceed from Morris geyser basin to upper and lower tails near Janinbar, with plans to return to Post headquarters Wednesday night and remain nearby until Friday. The presidential party has added travelers from Janinbar since Agris visitors joined Thursday morning.
A defective rail on the Feisce main near Kansas City caused a derailment of the express Budmall Guns heading to Memphis. Several cars left the track. postal clerks and crew were injured or buried in wreckage. Messenger and others survived with severe injuries. The engineer Mead and fireman are among the dead, with rescue efforts by crews ongoing at the scene north of Sartique.
The Supreme Court upholds a county only appeal path in a case involving William Rambo. The court orders stenographer to provide the transcript, balancing constitutional provisions against the legislature’s act. The ruling addresses mandamus to compel transcript production and declares the act potentially in conflict with the state constitution.
The executive council of the American bankers association met in this city and approved holding the annual convention in San Francisco no later than October.
A National Hotel gathering in Kansas spawns a drive to form a new Republican organization aimed at dethroning current leaders. Key figures include J D Bowersock J Mo Siller Fred Dumont Smith Haye White J Stewart and F E Autler with editors and citizens molding the effort. The plan seeks a broad reorganization across factions to weaken the old leadership and unite disparate allies around Burton supporters.
An accident disrupted a New Orleans derby race at Hovet Gayous takes. Rightful and Pericles finished first and second as Bett Bent forced a wire ring and mare injury. The field battled through a biting rainstorm with Wittal trailing early before a dramatic spill altered the placings.
The first game of the interfraternity baseball series between Missouri University and the University of Kansas was played yesterday. Only faculty members and women attended. all students were barred. Pis defeated Heta Theta Pi by 5 to 4 in a close contest, splitting the series to determine the championship.
Secretary of the United States, a relative by marriage of Mrs Dowke, denies engaged to William Vanderbilt. Reports say Vanderbilt will marry, with details disputed by White and others. New York gossip swirled, but no official confirmation or court action begun.
April 21 Frankton Kansas Henry Foutsey testified in James Howart Treepending trial about negotiations with Dr Jothum Goebel Youtsey and Deboe. Witness said Deboe urged action as a vote with Taylor to influence the secretary of state’s office while others voiced support.
An April athletic event near Ashiend at noon saw a grueling ten mile race with Mellon and Castres dueling for the finish. Mellon held a late lead but Castres closed in, setting a strong pace as the field, including Samuel A. Mellor and Samuel A. Mellor Sr of Mohawk Athletic Club, chased the record. The effort proved exhausting, with Mellor unable to sustain speed and the final crossing near ninety two minutes, as spectators and officials recorded top competitors and results.
Colonel Jin Allen reports completion steps for the new Alaskan cable linking Sitka with Midcoast towns and a second line from Ska War to Junead. The Burnie cable ship undergoes repairs in Hong Kong and will commence laying from New York to Sitka, with final completion expected late fall. The project includes a Maine Landing post and aims to connect Sitka and Malem Landing, improving communications along the coast.
In Tecumseh township Assessor Wilson ruled wintering horses on the Selle farm east of town were taxed, with Sells and attorney Hagan appearing before county commissioners. The negotiating outcome set the show at 5300 dollars, taxed at about 4150, raising taxes compared to last year.
A court ruling is overturned as the appellate panel finds error in the previous decision regarding the Northern Securities Company. The appeal argues misapplied law and improper factual findings, seeking reversal and potential retrial or remand for further proceedings.
The April report details 34 alleged errors by Northern Securities and co defendants challenging a circuit court decision. Key points claim the court erred by upholding pooling and control of railways, restraining competition and misapplying interstate commerce and anti trust provisions. It argues that the agreements improperly centralized management and violated state and federal authority.
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