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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
7
Washington observers report the Democratic senators held a conference to map strategy on Virginia and Virgin Islands matters, pledging to vote together on the Barry Act and Cuba reciprocity while leaving individual positions on the canal treaty, with a possible resume of talks and further meetings planned for the fall session.
Reported dispute at Fr Hirose church over leadership and trustees actions. Investigation ordered as council debate spanned days, a December meeting proposed, pastor’s supporters allege missteps, trustees face scrutiny for pastor’s removal and governance decisions.
A fragmented report notes a noncommissioned officer Franak of the infantry facing a court martial for alleged brutality towards soldiers. The item records his imprisonment and discharge, with unclear phrasing and damaged text limiting specifics. Another brief mentions a war-related adjournment and a dividend announcement by a major company.
Milwaukee domestic workers report a blacklist affecting employment for prominent society women. Superintendent Vailler of the free employment bureau says many girls refuse work for certain leading figures, with placements often short lived or returning to the army.
In Washington a 4x4 box carried the key treaty to the state department. Officials opened two bound boxes and a smaller inner box containing the treaty but cannot confirm if it is the original or a countermanded copy. Minister Buna Varilla remains technically in charge until the United States approves or rejects the treaty.
Acting Secretary of State Ades has taken a firm stand after Turkish officials and police assaulted United States Consul David at Alexandria. He cabled Minister Teeleman to present the facts to the Turkish government and seek an expression of regret and reparation. The State Department notes no specific reparations but expects punishment or penalties for the Turkish officials and compensation to Attaman for injuries.
Kansan delegation members are returning for the holidays with Senator Burton to depart Friday night for Kansas and Congressmen Bowersock Calder Miller to follow in the coming days. Others will stay through Christmas in Washington as the group disperses in anticipation of the holiday period.
A Juneau dispatch reports the steamer Discovery wreck located with an Indian guide. The Revenue Cutter Rush escorted the search team to the scene, while other details reference unrelated notices and local business hours.
Telegram from Nome reports government will establish wireless communication within ten days. Merchants demand cash as credit is suspended amid a growing financial crisis. News notes boodle charges against city council and Nome’s debt at 45000 dollars with no income until the new year. A hermetical belated beached vessel Zenith?
Pontiac, Tk. Ded. 16-T., C. Humbert, 74, was found dead in a cistern at his residence last evening by neighbors. He had been despondent after his wife died in Ohio a year ago and after asking his first wife to return, she refused. Humbert, wealthy, had been married three times. His death followed a threatened life without companionship. Newark, N. J. Dec. 16. The Mercantiles Trust Company’s bid for an added receiver for United States Shipbuilding Company was denied by Judge Kirkpatrick.
Caroline Hixon, once enslaved, reached Syracuse after walking from Georgia since April. Police helped locate relatives. Jane Hazard offered shelter in Cicero for the rest of her life. Her tale, though questioned, centers on a father’s pursuit and a brutal past.
Rev Edward Matthews a Methodist minister and former South American missionary fought off two footpads in Omana on December 16. He knocked them down before a city detective arrived. Matthews resisted arrest and spent the night in detainment. he will be arraigned for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.
Everett Dallas is named to the Santa Fe passenger department at its general offices, succeeding Thomas Boyd who left to join Southern Pacific in San Francisco. Nearby reports describe a raid on the Throup hotel joint and arrests in North Topeka as officers pursued illegal alcohol operations and other disturbances in the area.
A compact report notes actions around fruit markets and resale items including fruits, nuts and holly tied to school district procurement. It mentions resales and related trade terms affecting local schools and community vendors.
The report details a replevin saga at the police station over missing liquor and fixtures from 418 West Curtis Street and 301 Kansas Avenue. It cites C A Link, miscalculated losses, and asks who concealed or diverted the goods amid joint raid tensions. Officers Black and Mila pursued Homer Grage after a drunken clash in North Toia, leading to a late-night search.
Dee 1 Wichita prominent citizen W. D. Larmers died within an hour after entering a room. Police believe knockout drops were given by a gang of crooks operating there as a killing method.
A fragmented notice describes the Golden State Limited train service with routes from Topeka to Santa Barbara and San Francisco via Rock Island and Southern Pacific lines. It mentions departure times December 20 and April 14 and references Low Apelles and Santa Barbara. The garbled text implies system-wide routing details across multiple lines.
An extensive display of neckwear and related items features four in hands ascots puffs tecks bows strings mufflers with prices from 25c to 3.75. Suspenders offered in Lisle and silk from 25c to 1.00. Hosiery includes Lisle silk cotton options in two tones and embroidery. A sales pitch urges buying several items to please him.
North Topeka items report shoppers at Berry Bros. and visits from Hoyt and Silver Lake. Local talks include lodge initiation, a confectionery opening on Kansas Avenue, and weekend visits. West side social clubs discuss Henry VII era topics. A church revival yields fourteen converts and baptisms planned at the Baptist church. The street railway begins a new switch project near Gordon Street. Transport clerks recount the Peabody wreck, with one driver continuing to La Junta. Jennings Conwell wedding listed, and local clubs plan future meetings with guest speakers on American literature and The Indian Wars.
A fragmented clipping mentions Cleveland and Georgetown in a stray note about hunting activity, with names and places obscured. The readable text hints at a regional or local event, but specifics are unclear.
Sara Petal and Beas Mre are among attendees at the December 1 event opening the Tee Ml season. Local organizers invite fans and clubs to join as the season begins with a ceremonial tee and brief program.
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