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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal led with Associated Press reports on the China Russian tensions and Japan’s naval moves. It notes U.S. political analysis of tariff reform and anti trust laws amid Republican and Democratic positions, emphasizing the upcoming election and strategic tariff policy.
A fragmented note discusses Democratic strategies and party cohesion ahead of next year. It mentions a Workington poet and a Yor tot the Democratic cantante set against Republican panels debating tariffs and policy construction.
A jumble of brief items mentions progress in Clay Center for public water and Conway Springs, a Bend grocer delivering with wheelbarrows, St John chemical concerns, and Newton golfers. It notes a Columbus joint trial with a fine and jail, vacation talks about Albaugh, Abilene girls opening theater season, a Barton county sheriff on a train, and local education moves. Fryer-like vignettes describe other small town scenes including auctions, watch finds, and Topeka’s notable crowd.
An AP dispatch centers on misread names in a Chicago theater blaze. It notes H Donaldson’s distress among listed dead and mentions a Santa Fe agent linked to Topeka. The text references Mrs Deualdeen and a Telegram from Santa Fe offices about shifts in safety concerns and travel.
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A compiled list of famous fires and their deadly tolls across cities and regions. Mentions include Constantinople New Brunswick York and Wisconsin forests with casualties and property losses.
Chicago reports Peter Quinn, chief special officer of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, saved 100 performers from a deadly theater fire. He forced a small inward door to free wedged actors in stage costumes as flames and smoke surged, preventing a broader tragedy.
Mr Wilmarth urges calm as he warns that panic in the auditorium could prove disastrous. He stresses the need for audiences in Topeka theaters to remain composed and follow safety procedures to avoid dangerous outcomes.
Chicago Iroquois tragedy cited as warning experts urge Topeka to move big attractions from Crawford to the Grand. Fire marshal warns exits and wood fronts unsafe while Grand offers level parquet and broad doors, improving means of egress. Officials caution panic risk remains, urging safer design and adherence to safety lessons from the recent fire.
London reports show the pantomime season at peak as fears over a deadly panic spread. The Emelish populace watches the crowds, with women and children pressing into the venues. authorities warn against exposing children to potential danger during the naval Christmas holiday pantomime period.
The weather remains warm with skies and mild temperatures. yesterday’s high was 47 and today’s low 20. Winds from the southwest at 15 mph were noted in the afternoon as hourly readings show fluctuating temperatures through the day.
Governor Dockery refused to honor a requisition from California to return feared crime suspect Fearne Reviow for trial in Kansas City. The text notes a Kansas team to hold its annual ball on New Year’s Eve December 31 by the Knights of Pythias chapter.
The text recounts a response to a fire where evacuees included women and children and notes doubts about fire proofing in buildings. It discusses theater dangers as starting points for fires and questions whether any building is truly fire proof, highlighting concerns about construction and suppression.
A work train derailed near Bertha Kansas on the Missouri Kansas & Texas at 11 today as rails spread. Engineer J P Bargeen of Parsons was killed while fireman Whitsett and brakeman Fred Murray were badly injured. The engine overturned in the accident.
A Wednesday night Ways and Means meeting approved raising city engineer James F. McCabe from 1200 to 1800 dollars per year. The committee also created an assistant city attorney and stenographer job at 654 dollars monthly, replacing the current 350 wage for W C Ralston who already handles stenography. Sanitation workers received a five dollar monthly raise after asking for sixty dollars.
In Topeka many churches plan watch night and New Year prayers signaling year end. Christian Endeavor union services approach at First and Third and North Topeka Presbyterian. Other churches schedule prayer meetings tonight and tomorrow with varied times and congregations including Westminster First Presbyterian Central Congregational Grace Cathedral and Church of the Assumption.
Bridge bonds totaling 64440 were paid today by the county board. M4445 covered Raw River bridges and 50000 completes the apart payment on the 150000 borrowed from the state school fund to build the Melin arch bridge on Kansay avenue. Interest on the original loan remains high and officials will seek to raise funds to retire the balance soon. The bond loan carries 4 12 percent interest.
The Zandition Supply Co will hold a major sale starting Saturday. Mr Zanditon and staff have marked every article at factory cost or less to attract shoppers. The store aims to be Topeka’s biggest sale ever and urges saving nickels dimes and dollars. Tomorrow evening’s State Journal will publish a full price list for readers.
Washington reports Germany is quietly but firmly seeking to seize control of a steamship station at St Thomas in the Danish West Indies. Ivy Club to Receive Members plan parlor gatherings at 4 Hackwis Avenue from 2 to 5 pm and in the evening. Earthquakes hit Timore Bloomington Indiana with three distinct shocks before 8:00 am. No serious damage reported.
A motorman F A Recok of 1015 West Twelfth Street becomes father, and Mr and Mrs Ward of 411 East Third Street welcome a daughter born December 2. A blaze at the Santa Fe yards near Kanans Avenue damaged a cab and locomotives, with a fire alarm sent in at 7 20. Later, a pickle Pere tere Se eeatan tien eeareitea oor caused trouble and minor foot injuries were reported.
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