07 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1903
Page
1
The high court stands by convictions in a complex case involving Terrill and others. Lawyers who fought for release faced scathing questions as the Justices weighed lengthy proceedings, seeking to ensure due process while noting potential procedural issues.
Weather agency cautions of significant snowfall and deteriorating travel conditions. Forecast emphasizes accumulating snow, strong winds, and potential disruption to daily activities through the coming day.
Monday gathering of Tre Kunkas editors will be hosted at the Newman chamber near 28 Celek, detailing a reception and supper at New Oxford hotel. Program includes committee appointments, credentials, informals, and a public reception by the commissionaires at the hotel.
The article notes active preparations for a voyage to Honduras. It mentions orders and detentions affecting the departure, with emphasis on pending consignment and a timetable including a later date for sailing.
President Plass announces opening of the law department amid campus controversy. Washburn daily notes the faculty plan to resume in fall with a new director, while Topeka’s prominent attorneys are invited to participate. Twenty five members have joined the effort to support the school as several faculty will return to regular duties.
Mrs Mark? Pulter of 21 Miri eygiie broke her hand after falling from a jeep near the yard. She suffered very pain and Moe Miller escorted her to the office of a seeking Unaidet. she will go home after treatment.
Washington February 7 President Roosevelt declined to refer the dispute over recognition of the Wied powers to arbitration. He instructed Secretary Hay to notify the British envoy and Bowen’s negotiations continue. The Hague tribunal is expected to handle the matter, with the blockade’s continuation and allied positions to be set in the new protocol.
Conferees on the interstate commerce bill reached a settlement after long contentions. The agreement preserves key provisions while addressing concerns about competition and regulation, signaling a path toward final passage.
The state battles over coal confiscation as railroads report shortages and cite emergency needs. Attorney General Coleman reviews bills to bar seizures while carriers recount past confiscations and prompt payments for coal. Officials testifying include Santa Fe manager Mr Mudge and state senators pressing motive and policy.
The Montreal street railway employer refused to ratify a proposed settlement terms after President Forget of the company met with the strikers' committee. The plan offered a 10 percent raise, union recognition, and certain suspensions to be made permanent. Most workers opposed the terms, delaying ratification and signaling possible further company measures for order restoration. Military protection discussions occurred with Lt Col Gordon to guard streetcar property if the strike escalates.
Mr J J Bristow fourth assistant postmaster general returns from a two week visit to Kansas. Rumors circulate of renewed calls by politicians including Representative Dive Meron to find a position for Bristow in the post office. Bristow states no intention to reenter the cabinet and criticizes reports circulating for weeks.
A distorted report outlines Princess Louise unable to return to the Saxon court amid royal divorce disputes. It notes political maneuvering surrounding Tavise and Pot, a possible exile, and a disputed authority over governance. Also mentioned is a Martiniuie volcanic alert with colonial dispatches from Paris.
London February 7 the Jabbary statement of the board of trade shows a defence of SALET8000 in imports and an increase of 2172.50 in exports The decrease in imports is noted in the report as a percentage change The document also references temperatures in large cities and a weather note for Chirasy dated February 7 at 2 am mentioning New York and Boston as cited locations.
Paris reports Sultan Abdul Hamid orders mobilization of about 240000 men and requisition of steamer transport to move troops to strengthen forces at Adrianople Salonika and along the Bulgarian frontier. Telegrams note Western powers caution over potential conscription and risk of broader conflict.
A legislative session in Missouri features heated discussion over pay raises for officials and educators. Representatives clash on executive salaries and education funding, with mentions of a $1 per month wage and a proposed president’s salary rise to $100,000. The exchange includes attacks on corruption and strategic amendments, highlighting partisan tensions in the committee of the whole.
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