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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
4
A scanned Topeka State Journal page references fiscal data, national debt, and treasury figures, noting population estimates and per capita debt in the United States. It also reports on court cases, mentions grand juries and bribery allegations, and discusses prosecutions and plea guilty outcomes linked to a wider bribery investigation.
The discussion centers on federal enforcement of prohibition and clashes with state antidrug and liquor laws. The Gatlinger proposal aims to tame violations by harmonizing federal and state action, sparking debate over sovereignty and enforcement in multiple states. Local notes mention depot dedications, occupations, and light community updates amid the broader national issue.
Rumor of board changes swirls as Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway announces its eighth annual stockholders meeting for December 10 1903 at noon in Topeka Kansas. The call covers election of four directors auditors and approval of merges with several railways plus bylaw amendments and other business. Edward Wilder to attend as Santa Fe secretary.
Frankfort residents anticipate the Topeka and Frankfort Railway to connect Prackfort with Leavenworth lines via Onaga or Havensville as investigations proceed. Plans show a route through Solitier creek bottoms toward Jackson county and west to Cross creek, with a possible La Crosse terminus near Weenililun. Ghent files appeal in a right of way dispute as Orient Railway challenges in higher courts.
Dec. 1 report from Chicum states ten hour shifts and no union pact yet, with no work for an indefinite period. Valley Manufacturers faces ultimatum as three more big plants consider action amid labor tension and management stance.
After correspondence and several Commercial Club meetings in Topeka a conference is arranged between Rock Island General Superintendent J M Gruber and a club committee to discuss retaining trains 36 and 26. These Kansas City to Chickasha runs aid travelers, but the Rock Island plans to remove them. A new time card omits the trains.
A telephone warning sparked a forceful clash between guards and strikers this afternoon. The battle began at 1 PM, with both sides entrenched and facing off amid escalating tensions. Local authorities report ongoing unrest and caution residents to avoid the area.
Councilman Samuel T. Howe says he will not return to Colorado next summer and may seek re election in Topeka s Fourth Ward. He cites health and business as reasons while noting supporters urge another campaign though he has not decided. He believes he could do more for the city if returned, after learning the ropes in two years.
A Clay County grand jury began probing tax dodgers and indicted Join Beltringer for perjury in an attempt to conceal personal property. He fled to Pennsylvania where authorities arrested him and a requisition was issued to return him for trial. The inquiry also touched W. El. Davies, bank cashier at Clay County, with a habeas corpus petition pending before the state supreme court.
The Chicago delegation led by James J. Sheridan leaves for Washington to secure the Republican national convention for Chicago. From St Louis, Mayor Wells and Louis Purriate exposition head a Business Men's group departing to press their bid for St Louis.
Governor Bailey travels to Garden City to attend a Southwestern Kansas Irrigation Association session. A discussion on appointing a Wiles of supreme court extends may last a week or ten days. A lamp exploded causing a fire, extinguished by a quick action, with significant damage to the area.
An unclear OCR fragment references plans for long term settlement and protection rites. It mentions men and families, planning steps, and duties, with several garbled phrases about year plans and protective measures without clear names, places, or dates.
A Russian squadron of eight warships including two battleships arrived at Chemulpo Korea to back opposition to Korea opening Yongpampo to world trade. Russia threatens to land 30000 men and march on Seoul if Korea ignores the warning. Tokyo reports Russia’s reply to Japan’s terms is not yet received and aims for negotiations on minor details. Japan remains firm and may impeach the cabinet if concessions are demanded.
L M Myers manager of the Topeka city railway left for Chicago to raise funds for rebuilding the Washburn car line. He discussed a wye at the end of College Avenue to allow single end cars, and noted no decision on purchasing land or loop use with Washburn College along the football park.
In the house Mr Payne chairs ways and means as a death’s message is referred to a committee and Cuba jurisdiction is added by amendment. the Cuba to a republic measure passes committee and advances to the floor. In the senate Cohen bill gains priority after a Teller speech continuation. a suggestion to open Penrose post office probe is noted.
The Keystone Oil Company in Chanute Kansas elected officers for the upcoming year. Albert Parker of Topeka was named president, J D Norton of Topeka vice president, J D Short of Chanute treasurer, and G W W Yates of Chanute secretary. The board includes Parker Norton Short Yates and Davidson of Flint Michigan. The company reported five producing wells with two oil wells and three gas wells, with No 4 well yielding 33.
The Supreme Court granted a rehearing in the Knights of Security matter, with clerical errors cited in the prior order. At a January meeting the Commercial club's central committee discussed entertaining politicians, and invitations have been issued.
Guests of the Commercial club will arrive in Topeka to organize activities for a state convention. An event at Canquet is planned for January 29 and efforts are under way to secure accommodations for attendees.
Washington reports the Bristow 110000 word findings will be sent to the House this week. The committee on post office appropriation will study it and hearings may begin after the holiday recess with the bill ready to report in March. Representative Wagner introduced a resolution seeking the same information for the expenditures committee chaired by him.
A light snowfall occurred this afternoon and a forecast indicated cooler weather for Kansas. Today’s forecast called for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with colder temperatures at southeast areas. Overnight low around 21 with light precipitation totaling two hundredths of an inch in water. Noon wind from the northwest at 21 miles per hour, with hourly readings showing northwest wind at 24 miles per hour at 8.00.
Crouch, president of the To la Electric railway company, is expected to conduct a survey for the Council Grove line. He is viewed as a leading builder for the sand project and may bid on the work if practical. Other bids have been received but not yet decided.
J W Crawford prominent horse dealer in Wamego Kansas vanished five years ago and reappeared today in Went ward homecoming scene. The former mayor’s return ends a long disappearance and reunites him with the community.
Deaths and funerals list Laura Dean Johns and Tena Harehart two year old who died at home on Nort Branner Street. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. Also notes Kansas postmasters Henry W. Concord Independence Harry Achenbuck Clay Center and other local vacancies.
Trustees of the B cure Uist church held a meeting and displaced the pastor White after a ward with locals. They refused his four month salary extension and promised another meeting to reconsider the matter.
An advertisement touts a “Byntic Cure” claimed to rapidly cure rheumatism and neuralgia in a day. It asserts immediate system-wide removal of disease symptoms after the first dose and promotes the remedy as astonishing and mysterious. Sold by Howley & Snow, druggists, on and avenue.
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