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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
4
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State Journal reports on international and domestic political developments. Panama’s new government is recognized widely. Eaton, Heath, and Perry Heath feature in ongoing coverage. Economic shifts include tariff changes and debt matters with inflationary concerns.
Bristow plans a brief Kansas stop then returns to Washington amid ongoing postmaster investigation. He hints at no definite future moves, speaks of health, and notes past political work in Kansas. He remains reticent about the post office probe while highlighting his Kansas stay and Ottawa ties.
Washington report lists crop totals including wheat and barley with large value figures, mentions traders in Uraba Kansas City and Chicago, and notes three months for falsifying records. Other items include death of artist Trumbull, fines for winter laborers, and a derailed market joke segment.
Proceedings allege George and Virgil Miller owners of Miller Furniture Company in Lincoln Nebraska faced bankruptcy claims from Lincoln Upholstering Company George Spratt Co Toys Goody Co. Creditors total about 100. Millers allegedly traded stock for real estate in Argentina later mortgaged and debts partially paid Graves of Kansas City handles store duties and faces no arrest. The Millers are believed in Kansas City avoiding personal service while Graves runs the store here.
Dec 28 reports from Tatlurite Colorado state former Attorney General Eugene Btgley of Cripple County has been ordered to leave the district immediately or face arrest. He reportedly threatens to resist and may be placed in jail if he returns. Deputy Sheriff Warns of likely arrests of striking workers. Rumors of sweeping arrests circulate amid unrest.
Tennessee Coal and Iron adds to prices from 9.56 to 10.8 per ton with orders limited to January 1. Southern buyers cancel some bids. steel and pig-iron markets show a mixed outlook as industry reports indicate improved conditions and ongoing reductions in wire rod products. Nearly 2,000,000 in gold imports arranged by major banks in New York and London reflect sustained financial activity. Grand Jury adjourns without witness evidence while a crash injures several in a yard incident involving a switch engine and nearby car demolition.
Several death notices and funeral details from Topeka and surrounding areas. Prot Moin Feld to be buried at Lawrence with service at 12:39 Tuesday, interment at 2 p.m. in Lawrence. Mrs John J Marks of Topeka, longtime merchant, died after years of paralysis. services and burial to follow. Other local obituaries note Mrs Mary Marple passing at 09 North Pekia. James Simon Trice buried from Rev Olden’s church. Coates, a colored man, remembered at family home funeral.
Local streets and walks committee schedules a Westhesdas ZF gathering with Assistant Attorney General Close and visiting frate nde. A high school venue hosts the State Tenors’ association meeting and an oratorio at the Auditorium begins on time, with doors locked for the final number. Police respond to Tyter street junk man call but arrive late. the suspect escapes leaving a decrepit horse and junk wagon at the curb.
H V Hinckley, visitor to Topeka, discusses the Melia bridge project. He praises its construction and warns that an extra span would be unnecessary and inadequate for floods. He argues a north embankment rebuild is preferable and opposes a permanent Kansas Avenue bridge with streetcar tracks. He also weighs architectural impact and streetcar traffic.
A fragmented ad style item claims paneer difficulties cause misery with symptoms like bitter mouth taste and stomach pain. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a permanent cure for thousands of severe digestion cases.
H V Hinckley urges the city to rebuild the north approach and address repairs to keep a permanent bridge viable. He fears efforts for a handsome bridge may be nullified by a new construction and opposes any walling or blocking of the site.
A Topeka report notes eleven Kansas Avenue joints operate with no visible enforcement. Liquor bars shift from beer to cocktails, hop tea wanes, while no arrests occur except one on Christmas Eve when a disturbance led to a warrantless arrest. City politics face protests that Chief McCollum may be removed.
Grand Baylis Michigan December 26 corrections revised the night wreck toll. Nineteen victims now listed replacing earlier twenty two with misnamed victims from Air Rapids Grand Rapids Sioux City and Portland corrected. Injured reported stable and M J Carpenter Pere Marquette official arrived from Chicago declining to blame others and attributing possible external cause to McCord blast.
Judge Hazen granted a permanent injunction to H R Herrington against the Mofen Land and Live Stock Company. The case centered on a ditch planned to carry surface water onto Herrington's farm, threatening damage to his land. Holden company witnesses testified they intended to build the ditch to divert water from the company’s land onto Herrington’s farm. The 1900 letter threat and survey of the ditch route were cited as part of the testimony. The injunction bars the ditch construction and protects Herrington’s property.
J B Billard, active member with strong populist leanings, is poised to be elected president of the Democratic Flambeau Club at Tuesday night’s annual officers meeting. Incumbent Ed Selwardt has not fully committed to duties. final selection awaits the vote and party leadership expectations.
Police court will hear Tendie Butler and Johnnie Muir on assault charges after a complaint by Norman Anderson. Norman Anderson and Martha Grendorff are named in related warrants. Arnold's disorderly house was raided Saturday night with Bees Morton and S&S Chase among the inmates.
A Oakland delegation led by Scott Kesley urged Shawnee County to partner with Jefferson County to rebuild the Grantville bridge. Shawnee officials refused to exceed half the cost, insisting bids be awarded in open competition and that private bids not be favored. Jefferson County cites a low bid of 19 200, with a proposed 15 000 rebuild cost including standing piers, while Shawnee insists on fair bidding and shared cost not exceeding 50 percent.
In a long court sequence the Remington Paper Company pursues payment from J K Hudson and allied stockholders after prior rulings. The case traces through district and supreme courts with remands and amended petitions, seeking recovery of unpaid debts and injunctions.
Judge Hazen grants the divorce petition of Mrs. M. M. Wilcox against Frank Wis co. The decree dissolves the marriage and assigns property. both parties to bear costs. The proceeding includes cross-examination and testimony amid claims of fault and settlement terms.
D H Moore of Morgantown formerly pastor of the Huatld Avenue Methodist church in Topeka reports the death of Mrs Moore. Funeral services will be held at Topeka cemetery with short services at the depot and prayers for the family. The couple’s friends are invited to meet the train, and the family asks prayers for peace and comfort during the time.
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