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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
12
Moody brawls in city joints lead to several arrests and a night in the city prison. Green, stained with gore, claims assault by a white man as officers confront armed troublemakers. Others cited for nuisance and drunkenness receive a Christmas pie dinner in jail.
A 19th century plan envisions a new park between Broadway and Fifth Avenue near 20th Street, honoring James Gordon Bennett. The project includes a monument atop a high elevation, with public use and pleasure as the aim. A parade marked the announcement, and vandalism disrupted the event with a tent torn and a window broken during the disturbance.
Four unidentified bodies remain at the morgue in Connelidville Pennsylvania after a wreck on the Baltimore and Ghid railroad at Dassen Wednesday night. Thirty two victims are listed, with four unknowns pending identification. The city will retain the unclaimed dead as long as possible before burial.
Dill Fink of Winfield Kansas has filed his application to be examined for bar admission. He states no formal study at New York University or his father’s law office. This is the third examination filing with the state examining board. A St Louis World’s Fair Information Bureau is at 103 Main Street Kansas City under L S McClellan offering information.
Jor Berlecins, a Fyathtel criminal, escaped from captivity earlier. EL Beisiey cut a bar, escaped, and was captured this morning by police. First chance to seize him since the escape. He will be sent to the Reform School. Porto Rican coast. Officers and men will have one week’s holiday. Vessels will reassemble at Culebra early January for winter maneuvers.
In Lawrence, Bent Murdock of El Dorado proclaims himself best man to lead the Republican ticket. The scene recalls party shifts as Murdock cites machine methods and Hoch’s withdrawal, while supporters urge a new deal and leadership from W. S. Stubbs.
Near noon, Officers Gardiner Rees Henderson and White trapped Willie Walker a young black man wanted for burglary and larceny after repeated sightings. He boasted speed yet was caught by officers closing in from all sides. Walker confessed to several thefts including a car break in at Wheat and a barn break in. He is also accused of stealing a watch weeks earlier and of breaking into C Cumberland's barn at 12 North Adams street.
County Commissioner Sterne recommends pooling sinking funds to save $30,000 and to allow buying $50,000 worth of Melan Bridge bonds from the state school fund at face value. Bonds mature in 1916 with 6 percent interest. premiums apply to other issues, while Melan Bridge bonds are held at face value. The plan aims to retire bonds as funds permit, saving $10 per $1,000 each year before maturity.
English capital backs a Wyoming reclamation scheme led by Cal W P Cody aided by Mormons. A $4.50 per acre investment funds the Coits Salisbury canal seven miles long. Capital will also finance mercantile, banking, breeding farms, hotels and other ventures. Mormon cooperation is noted with work to start in spring.
In Milwaukee a family incident erupts in the municipal court when Henry Wol Jer, ally of a baby farmer, challenges a warrant for a woman’s arrest. The altercation escalates as John Jer, the clerk, orders him out and an officer is struck. Henry is restrained after a scuffle involving a passerby. A second brief item notes the new Russian ambassador to Italy arriving in Rome and expectations for Russo-Italian ties.
Analysis questions war status as Panama Canal plans threaten treasury costs. Dispatches hint at possibly preparing forces if isthmus tensions rise. Coghlan expeditions stir debate over whether a formal war exists or is imminent and whether treaty shifts power or costs escalate beyond initial estimates.
Burlington offers through tourist sleepers and the Burlington Northern Pacific Express via Denver and St. Paul to Puget Sound and California. Weekly California excursions include through sleepers. Homeseekers’ Excursions run the first and third Tuesdays at half rates. Contact Lj Briker for details.
The article discusses potential costs exceeding 400 million pounds, citing war weariness and isthmus conditions. It notes a looming treasury deficit and high canal bonds with duties that could curb imports. It warns against delaying the project and stresses strained government finances and rising expenditures.
Washington reports Consul General Gusier at Paname informed the government that Paname has cut postal rates by 56 percent The foreign rate per gram or less is four cents in US money and the domestic rate is two cents United States money Death of Dr Street Hartford Conn December 28 Rev Dr George Edward Street pastor emeritus Congregational Church Exeter widely known for historical writings
Fragmentary notice notes a bitter confrontation over a closing dispute and a death tied to consumption. It mentions a wife who died after discovering something during illness and hints at a local discovery or remedy amid distress.
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