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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1904
Page
8
A state board hearing examined whether railroad companies must furnish cars for grain shipments. The complainant alleges carriers refused, with penalties and possible court action if deadlines were not met. The case seeks damages and expresses concern over carrier cooperation and financial penalties.
Jan 3 report notes Major Welle will lead a survey to identify safety gaps in St Louis water and buildings, aiming to provide essential appliances to prevent fires or panic. Also mentions Catarh and Asthma Treatment with MacFarland Germicide and a new location at 405 Kansas Avenue for Mac Farland Chemical Co.
A fragile note from Sagene P Ware Washington DC dated December 1903 discusses honorary member status and potential presidency of the Topeka Authors Club. It mentions postponement due to light attendance and a planned future meeting, plus tensions around preventing crowd trouble at the door and Shawnee County authorities pursuing the writer of incendiary literature.
A claim alleges a neighbor threw water on another’s house in retaliation. The judge noted the incident caused a small nuisance but did not prove intent to destroy property and discharged the defendant.
The message outlines a Republican state convention plan based on one delegate per 200 votes for secretary of state results. Wyandotte leads with 33 delegates, one more than Shawnee. Sedgwick 26. Leavenworth 18. The convention would total 92 delegates and require 452 for a majority, with at least two delegates to each county and special rules for counties with fewer votes.
In Omaha Nebraska today the United States court adjourned after an hour to allow a key witness from Washington. The session heard the arraignment of Hastings postmaster Jacob Fisher who pleaded not guilty to bribery charges tied to his appointment. Senator Dietrich’s trial was postponed as an important witness had left Washington. The court, noting government need, set January 7 for continued proceedings. The district attorney indicated Dietrich’s team sought delay pending witness arrival. Earlier, Judge Vandeventer said the court would proceed only with the witness present. The related dispatch notes a separate report on Less Cotton Ginned.
A Chicago news item reports another death from the Iroquois theater fire. The blaze earlier claimed multiple lives at Mount Royal Club House, with details showing a sixth or later casualty and injuries. the event remains under investigation with witnesses and responders quoted in careful, restrained terms.
Colonel Murdock claims Senator Long and Burtos oppose Roosevelt with Leland, Henry Allen, Bristow, and others backing Hanna. He warns business interests push anti Roosevelt tactics while predicting machine politicians align with Hanna at a pivotal convention. A call for a late afternoon gathering aims to map strategy and potential governor candidates.
Attorney Magaw criticizes police procedures after an arrest at Lonergan Joint. Judge reports the case was dismissed after McElroy failed to secure a second warrant. Magaw argues swearing to a complaint without information is perjury, while Army contests the claim. Also notes on climate and health based on California Medical Journal, advising altitude considerations for nervous conditions.
BALIE WAGUENER HERE. Saya There Was No Politics in His Appointment. Troutman and Stone of Topeka report there is no political motive in the case. Governor Bailey appointed me to assist the county attorney at the instance of the Odd Fellows. Over thirty shares or partnerships are mentioned, with funds raised abroad totaling over $24,000 for a claim. The developers may retain proceeds, but the speaker believes the true source of the power to compel disgorgement lies elsewhere.
North Topeka column notes residents in Silver Lake and Wellington visits, church meetings, school furnace outage, holiday travels, weddings, illness and obituaries. Includes Mrs. C Kaser breaking an arm, Mrs. Hanna family travel, Rev Stavely aiding ME church, and Degree of Honor officers installed with social after.
Heating problems forced Branner school to close Monday due to insufficient warmth. Clay school also struggled to warm, with officials noting the engine cylinder driving the fan was out of repair. A stray ad for Knelpp Malt Coffee claims health benefits and urges home use and samples.
Hyde Park Baptist church trustees acknowledge unsafe worship spaces after the Iroquois theater fire. They vote to seek improved conditions and plan to write to Mayors and relevant authorities to push for safety upgrades. The note signals a broader call for church safety reviews and adherence to better fire codes.
The state chicken show opens next Monday with 2060 birds expected. Entries come from Oklahoma and several states as Kansas City exhibitors plan to participate. Goose varieties and new ducks appear, while curiosities include featherless Silkies and Klondikes, a new breed.
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