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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1904

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Panama Canal Treaty Passes in Senate Debate and Votes

Washington February 21 The Panama Canal Treaty passes after extensive debate with Senator Morgan opposing in part and urging negotiation. Senators Bacon Teller and Berry voice concerns on sovereignty and treasury costs while defense and navy funding move forward, in session with executive consideration and amendments debated and rejected.

Washington Panama Bison Auy Erate Mr. Bacon United States Colombia Fateiey Coleabin Minire Berry Lark Colaenhia Pata Jean French Pole At the Vat Ofe-quarter Dr Te 340,004.9041 Wh H Ania Mild Hye Shomemne Manami United Beiterae Senate

Ambiguous Name Noted in New York Med Affair

A garbled New York medical incident mentions Agnes Branch and a suspect linked to a crime at the Arlington Hotel. The text references wallets or jewelry valued around $1, with police proceeding on the case amid unclear details.

Congressman Phil Campbell Delivers Maiden Tariff Speech

Representative Phil Campbell will give his maiden speech in the House tomorrow in Washington. He will address the tariff issue and related policy during the session.

Phil Campbell Tarim Washington, D.C

Grantville Bridge Funding Rift Seen для County Accord

Oakland residents and river-area farmers press for immediate Grantville bridge rebuild as Jefferson and Shawnee counties split costs. Commissioners dispute cost shares based on assessed valuations, with Jefferson favoring proportional burden and Shawnee pushing equal shares. Local landowners urge a quick solution as cross-river farms and nurseries rely on the bridge.

Oakland Kansas River Grantville Jefferson and Shawnee Boards of County Commissioners Jefferson Commissioners Jefferson Compuls Sioners Jefferson Jefterson Shawnee Jefferson County Shawnee County Spiferson Toyoka W. A. Li Thompson W. T. Miller Cave Shaver County Kaw Township Coleman Jefferson Commissionnrsé Laken Shawnes Patterson Comuruesi Sterne Jeffresen Jefferson Board Weill Topeka Turpeka

Placing the Blame in Oden and Minnesota Socialist Ticket

Oden Utah Pet 2 reports an inquest into a dynamite car explosion on Friday as authorities seek to protect citizens interests. The Greek consulate in New York has been notified. In Minnesota the Socialist state convention names a full ticket led by J F Nash of Minneapolis for governor.

Oden Utah Ingisent Explos Bia Consieeherdt New York Socialist Minnesota Minneapolis Binn Socialist Party J. F. Nash

Influential Editors Who Dare to Speak Up

A compact profile highlighting bold editors challenging norms, shaping public discourse, and risking professional pushback to push for transparency and accountability within newsrooms and beyond.

Why He Lost His Head Senator Ward Explains Kelly’s Actions

State senator K B Ward claims T T Kelly was intoxicated at Belleville after a failed bid to line up support. Ward’s affidavit states Kelly berated him and declared he could secure renomination without Republic County votes. The Belleville scene followed a convention that demanded pledges from delegates.

JT. T. Kelly Republic County Kelly Burton Camp Belleville K. B. Ward Cloud Republic Tim Ward Kansas Hogublic County KB. Ward U. K Dr. Haning Kanes Repubic County Tat Bayse Bayse asMfiant Swhercinsky J. Sandera J. A. Mosher C. A. Kimball Leslie E Ward J. C. Dale

Poisoned meals stun sixty two at Heidelberg restaurant

A mysterious poisoning in Heidelberg leaves sixty two diners dangerously ill after dinner. Victims were hospitalized as investigators probe tainted meat judged unfit for consumption. potential charges against the butcher and restaurant owner may follow.

Hertin Feb Heidelberg

Boy Dies of Leprosy in Dorset Prison Origins

Report from London details a boy who died of leprosy at Upwey Dorset. He was the son of a man once confined in a sequestered prison, and the case traces the possible transmission from that era.

Boy London Upwey Dorset Eppore

Lights Blind Boy at Tredegar Pit Eye Encounter

Frederick George Shellard, fourteen, employed as a pit boy at Powells Willery Stein Coal Collieries, claimed compensation after a frightful incident in May. He reported two pinning eyes in the gloom, later unable to work underground. Medical evidence cited distress and trauma, while the firm disputed the claim and compensation sought was 69 shillings 0 pence weekly.

Tredegar County Court Frederick George Shellard Powells ‘Willery Stein Coal Collieries Company Hnother Ind Sas Kim St. Vie Tricht Manititty

Hanna's Will Sets Up Trust Shares For Hanna Family

Probate of the late Senator Miercus A. Manna's will allocates about 3 million dollars to the family. Mabel Augusta Hanna Parsons and Mrs. Ruth MacCormick receive 1000 dollars each. The widow gets the homestead and a year's support. The three children receive equal trust-held shares with income managed by trustees. If two daughters die without issue, portions revert to widows or their husbands. Executors limit gifts to family. partnerships may continue or be terminated at trustees' discretion. Daniel Hanna, the son, expected to bear the bulk of business. No charity bequests.

Cleveland Miercus A. Manna Mabel Augusta Hanna Parsons Ruth MacCormick Hasina Daniel Hanna Uch Ucn Deniel 1 Dan Hanna Hanni Jett

City plans await April possession of Topeka Water Plant

Mayor Bergundhal said Topeka will take possession of the water plant as soon as possible in April if the company cooperates in restoring its condition to pre disturbance. A hydraulic engineer may be needed to assess improvements and expansions for adequate city water facilities, with a possible special meeting after President Street arrives.

Topeka Water Company Bergundthal The Counci Miyor President Street

Peculiar Spring Accident Injures 18 Month Old

In Grand Junction Nebraska on Ouray street an 18 month old boy of G F Harrison was playing with a spring connected to a dent removal device. The spring snapped free and pierced the child’s head burying itself in the skull. Dr Henderson attended and reported possible recovery.

Grand Junction Neb G. F. Harrison Ouray Street Henderson

Russia Sees War End This Summer Defeating Japan

Russian officials predict a swift conclusion to the war with Japan by August or September after strong eastern campaigns. Port Arthur actions, Kuropatkin’s Manchuria command, and Grand Duke Alexis are noted as key factors.

St Petersburg Associated Press Autestan War Plang Ituxsin Great Britain United States Japan Russia Port Arthur Admiralty Ttte Kuropatiin al- Lexiem Manchuria Alexief Kuropatkin Makaroff Mukden Liao Tung Korea Falu Alexis Cear St.etersburg Chemulpo Vicksburg Roudnot Vartag Uriu

First Spring Like Day Foretells Colder Weather Ahead

The weather bulletin notes a balmy day giving way to colder conditions. Kansas forecasts show partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with variable winds and a low near 4. Highs around 14. Winds from the north at about six miles per hour.

Weather Man Government Kansas West Nortts

Wheat futures surge then slump on fears over war impact

Chicago prices rose to 1.08 per bushel amid European war fears, then fell sharply as profit taking drove May wheat down four cents to 1.084 per bushel. The market swung wildly, briefly touching 1.105.

Chicago

Three Lives Lost In Steamer Wreck Off Seaview Washington

Portland dispatch reports the American schooner Frank W Howe ran aground at Seaview Washington while bound from Ballard to San Pedro with railroad ore. Three crew members died, including the cook, warm Vanunter, as life savers battled heavy seas to rescue the master Captain Keegan and others.

Portland Ore Astoria Frank W. Howe Boston Ballard Wash San Pedro Seaview Howe Keegan Norwestia

Dangerous Fire Threatens West Side Tank Farm

Firemen battled a six story West Fifty-ninth Street block as three giant gas tanks, each holding 1,600,000 cubic feet of illuminating gas, burned. Delays in ordering gas withdrawal and four alarms sent crews to drench the reservoirs while the building's front and rear walls collapsed. damage estimated at 100,000 with risk to nearby tenements and a business block.

New York Red Fifty-ninth Street Tenth and Eleventh Avenues

Locomotive Explosion Kills Three in Ehrenfeld, Pa

Johnstown Pa Feb 21 The blowing up of a Pennsylvania railroad locomotive at Ehrenfeld ten miles east of this city caused the death of three men and likely fatal injuries to two others All were employed The dead Harry Tyson engineer of Dorry John Gontz conductor of Dorry George Bicker track walker of Summer The injured Robert Wenwick of Dorry fireman Elmer Furl of Dorry brakeman

Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad Ehrenfeld Harry Tyson Dorry John Gontz George Bicker Robet Wenwick Elmer Furl

Beaten by a Thug in Wichita Police Report

In Wichita Kansas on February 2 Mrs J McPherson identified a robber, allegedly a thug, who assaulted her and demanded fast repayment of a small amount, according to local police reports. The incident centers on a confrontation with Robinson, named by the victim, as the assailant.

Wichita Kaa J. Mc Pherson Ae Robinson Mra McPhesnon

Korea Drops Out Exhibit at St Louis Exposition

An official notice states Korea withdraws from the St Louis Exposition. The Chicago weather forecast predicts partly cloudy skies in Kan tok and colder, variable conditions.

Chicago Web Kantog

Desperate escape attempt stalls as prisoner Rudolph faces gallows

Missouri officers press to reclaim Rudolph known as the Missouri Kid for a Pinkerton murder case. An error in requisition papers delayed transfer as Rudolph fights isolation and life imprisonment amid prison mutterings, guard battles, and ongoing legal maneuvers.

Bit Juvolph Souri Kid Missouri Franklin Cotumty Chas J. Schumacher Pinkerton Governe Halley John 8. Dawson U. K Attorney General's Department Privat Dintral Tobe Taylor Rudolph O Ker Con- Wicus Hudelph Rowe Mtudoph Eine Rowe Hudolph Enon St. Louis Ivinie Priton Perionere Hansing Hadoin Spica Hatleas

Destructive flood cuts off Rich area and forces evacuations

Report describes a major flood sweeping through Rich and nearby towns. Water from plains surged up to three feet, destroying roads and isolating mansions. Residents fled in rowboats for hours as basements and foundations were damaged. Temperatures in large cities are noted, with Chicago around 22 February and New York and Philadelphia listed.

L. L Becrwtany Cortelyou Chicago New York Moe M. Philatu Wasiitt

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