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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
7
Debates in Pekin signal no concessions from Japan while Moscow holds firm on Manchurian terms. Chinese officials and diplomats fear a forced partition of the empire as war between Russia and Japan looms, with U S indifference and Italy's stance noted.
The Olive Bank, a vessel from Cambridge, Maine, towed into port after a disaster scene. Reports describe tearing, wind, and a roll with the vessel heaving. no fatalities are cited, and the ship’s voyage ends in port pending further action. Thomas Wentworth Higginson marks his eightieth birthday in Cambridge with health and gratitude.
Dubuque officials question professors in Decatur Illinois connected to a fraud case. Authorities allege financial improprieties involving a college in the area. The report notes widespread concern and mentions a large number of people affected.
A Duquesne Limited wreck near Dawson killed sixty or more and injured many as rescue squads battled the flames and debris. Engineers and crew were among the dead. victims included foreigners and locals awaiting Christmas travel. Rescuers and police blocked looting while tribute to workers and survivors poured in.
Pittsburg December report from Willie Lore, Baltimore and Ohio general superintendent, states the Dawson wreck could not be due to employee negligence. He notes such a double track line mishap is unlikely and cites a rain caused obstruction as a possible factor. Engine No. 1456, largest Atlantic-type passenger locomotive on the Pittsburg division, pulled a heavy train and had been in service only two months.
The Holton Recorder reports Judge Broderick announcing his candidacy for Congress in the First Congressional District. The piece cites community support, his service record, and calls for party unity amid county politics, noting his Jackson County roots and long public service.
Markets Today notes fair scattered demand for corn and firm prices in cattle from 3.50 to 4.50, hogs steady. Wheat opens with buying and May touches higher. receipts 135 cars. Provisions show buying by shorts, corn and oats mixed amid weather effects. Country quotes in barley and wheat futures. New York money market steady with prime mercantile paper stable.
A deadly blaze at WM Chase Avenue home of Perry Law and a Fanta Fe carpenter killed a young girl identified as Teliis t sees our Gauchter. The fire started around 6 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and the child died before medical aid could save her. Neighbors carried others to safety as flames spread through the kitchen and walls. Mrs Law had left the child alone minutes before the fire. toxic smoke and intense heat caused rapid death. Authorities and Dr. H. Hy Reith reported severe burns with inhalation, noting the body showed extensive charring and internal injuries. The scene was toured by neighbors and law officials, with the coroner to determine exact cause. The child’s body was taken to Mrs. Law’s church for services scheduled later today. An Es Emoris Normal School debate followed the tragedy.
The Lyceum secured a victory with Newton Williams and Hi Howard as winners. Ira H. Masters and Virgil B. Moon represented the Literati Society in a debate questioning labor unions as hazards to public welfare. Miss Selens Roberts of this city won the gold medal in the annual piano contest.
Lawrence Kan Dec 24 Ex Chancellor Snow and Mrs Snow plan to attend the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in St Louis They will be absent as three of their children reside in South Africa and Milwaukee A sign not at home will mark their Christmas Eve absence Professors Thorton Cady McClung and Bunter will accompany Dr Snow who will present a paper on The Geographical Distribution of Insects Above the Timber Line in Colorado New Mexico and Arizona
A sixth district inquiry prompted the state auditor to sign a warrant register for Mrs D Jones, wife of Colonel Jones of Norton a speaker pro tem of the senate. It is claimed Mrs Jones was in Topeka only partially appears in the records.
Fragmentary report describes T. W. Parker Brown alias the alleged forger, found in night attire amid lagoons and a fanlight scene in Portland. Details are unclear but reference to a Chicago produce market and a December timeline hint at a crime investigation and custody.
Market reports show mixed activity with grain receipts from Minneapolis and Kansas City and vegetable and dairy quotes across New York. The article notes bids for oats and corn, futures for wheat, and stock movements with some advances in select industrials while railroad stocks soften.
A M M McDearmott Commission Co introduces four and three new Devtin Bal stocks, grains, provisions and investment securities. Margin services and direct shipments to Chicago and various markets are described in the stock and finance notice.
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