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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
8
Transcript reveals Crandall Lowe claiming insanity after violent events described by a witness. Witnesses recount deteriorating behavior, a weapon disturbance, and a suicide attempt amid a jury trial facing questions of medical and legal responsibility.
During the early minutes of the trial, Lowe questioned a witness and then ate, while the defense presented its case. He reportedly asked for water three times, a detail highlighted amid the courtroom proceedings.
Vienna reports Emperor Francia Joep delivering a speech to the Austrian Hungarian delegation. He affirms maintenance of the triple alliance and aims at peace in Europe, noting harmony with Russia and Britain and urging restraint on Bulgaria. The speech also mentions the death of Pope Leo and a dynastic change in Servia amid a broader call for funds for new defenses.
Kansas City reports creditors plan a December 31 meeting with Grant Gillett to settle debts. He allegedly offers mining stock and property to cover expenses for a small creditor committee to travel to Mexico. Witnesses describe risky mining ventures and showy claims tied to Gillett who urged bold exploration and bragged of future returns.
Washington dispatch reports the Twentieth Infantry on the transport Logan unable to receive mail due to a cable from General Payne. Captain ordered to deliver mail to the regiment upon arrival at Guam, as the ship carried a large quantity of personnel mail from Sun Francis.
The state charter board approved a charter for the Topeka Fort Frankfort & Northwestern railroad to build from Topeka Kansas through Shawnee Jackson Nemaha and Marshall counties to Frankfort Waterville and beyond toward the state line. Directors named from several towns and investors signaled interest, with surveys planned and potential alignment to Missouri Pacific integration.
Dr. J C McClintock proposes a stock company built hospital near Washburn College with two acres donated by the college. The project would cost 20000 to 925,000 and include thirty private rooms and two wards. The plan awaits committee review as steps toward organization have begun.
Miners in Kiowa and Comanche counties appeal to Governor Ferguson for protection from homestead entry men who guard mineral claims and hinder mining. They allege depredations, filled shafts, stolen tonnage, denied redress, and note legal action pending against Kiowa and Comanche counties. The governor has called for a full report on the trouble in Kiowa.
Despite a Kansas City grand jury in session, the Argentine Joint kept open on Tuesday saying they would only sell soft drinks and cash checks and close soon. One keeper noted it was Santa Fe Day and they would save money, with plans to sell non intoxicants while not doing business during the inquiry.
Wheat rose then gave back gains as buyers and sellers clashed at Kansas City and Chicago. Cattle and hog prices were weaker, with hogs down ten to fifteen cents and pork and lard slipping. Corn saw firm demand from buyers, aided by higher cables, while oats held firm on light offerings. Chicago Livestock Market noted light receipts and mixed results, with lambs steady and sheep bids soft. New York stocks drifted, Sugar and some industrials firmed on scattered demand amid thin turnover.
A political uproar centers on Ann's age in the First district race as Congressman Curtis weighs public opinion. The Chicago Inter Ocean reports a plan to balance pressures via a schoolboard decision, while local officials face critiques over age and qualifications amid a broader set of city and state notices and incidents.
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