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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal prints a full wire report from Associated Press with war market updates, theater and crime notes, and social reflections. It mentions coroner verdicts, marriages, divorces, and public interest items, plus editorials on law and morality.
Judge Hazen ruled in a Crawford County case that Garnishment could not be served against a person who obtained property by robbery. The court ordered the diamonds seized from Bennett to be returned to attorney Eneminger. The decision means the Sennett diamonds valued around 1000 dollars go to Eneminger, with Sheriff Lucas to supervise.
Sunny and Topeka party arrived to review the railway properties and to hold the annual meeting. J and Myers EW Witton and BOP will oversee the election of officers including EH W Wilson as president Lo E Myers vice president P G Kelly treasurer Mr Herey secretary and Mr Sunny chairman of the board. Myers said they are in town for three or four days to examine the property with no new plans on foot and the meeting is simply to hold the annual session.
Justice Brewer writes that a common carrier owes duties to receive, carry and deliver goods and may retain all charges paid until delivery. In the Pearce case involving four boxes of curios shipped from Japan via Canadian Pacific routes to Vancouver and onward, the court held the railroad is entitled to recover all its charges when duties are paid, reversing the St Louis appellate decision.
A fragmented note from the Norfolk area describes a shipwreck sighting with crew at risk and salvors working to recover the vessel. Details are incomplete. severe weather may hinder life-saving efforts and recovery of further casualties.
Washington Jan 11 The Associated Press reports General Reyes threatened to publish correspondence between himself and the state department if the department did not release it. Police raided a Kansas avenue residence Sunday arresting a man and woman for drunkenness and found beer and whisky. One man released on bail after a back room search uncovered contraband.
Washington Jan 11 The senate committee on foreign relations today completed the first reading of the Panama treaty. Some suggested amendments were discussed but no action was taken. Four master ashore in Norfolk Virginia. An unknown four manifested Fellpower ships aboard series station. North Carolina tenant.
A fragmented note from a local page mentions En Gripe walking the pick at a time in Neen county. The Lyann Wheaey receives nothing from an unknown donor while Manhattan joins a procession with a newsy evening paper.
The excerpt warns that impaired digestion and dyspepsia can worsen if neglected and suggests Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy that strengthens the stomach and improves overall digestion. The language reflects early 20th century patent remedy advertising.
A Saturday arrest follows a dispute between Rock Island section workers, Geo Bradshaw and Jake Schaffer, over a fight that left Schaffer injured. Bradshaw paid $3 and costs. Union Pacific employee W O Brinkerhoff charged with blocking a highway. case set for afternoon session. Ashby, a Kansas City man, arrested on vagrancy charges. to be sentenced. Mrs Clare Little reported held up on Western Ave. thief unseen. Wilte Carper, a 4 year old, involved in custody case over housekeeper Ann McWellen’s complaint against his father.
Officer Meredith reports arrest of a young man for disturbing peace after a confrontation at a North Topeka dive run by Christian. The woman involved and several named locals face various legal actions or recommendations, including potential entry to an industrial school.
Secretary Coburn of the Board of Agriculture taught here today from St. Louis and will go to the Kansas Live Stock Breeders association. He then plans the State Board of Agriculture annual meeting, which begins Wednesday afternoon.
Fire Marshal Wilmarth ordered Roy Crawford to halt operations at the Crawford opera house and postpone the Dolly Varni en performance. He said repairs can’t be completed by Thursday and warned of possible city action or injunction to enforce closing.
Blanche Boles suspected after a second morning attack on an Anheuser Busch print at the State House. A five by seven inch hole torn through the foreground. glass broken previously Saturday. Police note possible access via ground floor stair shaft near the governor's office. Bond set under $500. The damaged item is a print and can be replaced.
Eluding the Chesney decision, 26 cases inherited from the Gofad administration moved from police court. Two Meolars cases were dismissed for want of evidence, one relying on a bottle of whisky found in an overcoat. Tresidles aliguor cases were dismissed for lack of evidence, leaving eight cases to be tried this term.
A letter from Tharles F Street president of the Topeka Water Company says he will be in Topeka Monday January 18 and is glad to discuss delivery of the property with city officials. It is likely a meeting of city councilmen will be called for that date.
The senate today confirmed William Howard Taft as governor general of the Philippines and related posts, marking a pivotal step in U.S. oversight of Philippine affairs. The action follows remarks on the administration and governance of the archipelago and its future leadership.
Washington January 9 A note dated January 9 presents the first pair of lieutenant general shoulder straps to General Chaffee from Private Young of Company I Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The message offers compliments and asks Chaffee to accept this present as Lieutenant General hoornal.
Salvat on Army treasurer Rhinear from 200 Berwick avenue Auburndale disappeared amid rumors he left his wife to wed another member. Local officers deny foul play while Captain Horton says no arrests will be made and the Army will handle the matter. Major Potter investigated. Rhinear reportedly active in fund drives and Christmas dinner solicitations. Mrs Rhinear, an anxious, nervous figure, denies knowledge of his whereabouts.
State bank examiner Crammer returns from Highland after arrest of cashier J B Marcell for forgery. Preliminary report cites deposits of 68 042 85 and multiple book discrepancies including overdrafts at Bankers National Chicago City National Kansas City and Mechanics National St Louis. Investigations may reveal over 200 000 in unshown paper notes and guaranteed paper.
The article outlines Marcell’s suspected forgeries and fraud spanning June to last September, with estimated losses between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars. Creditors chased security, notes and a private ledger showed numerous $10,000 and larger instruments. Crummer recounts a bank dash after arrest and Marcell’s deliberate destruction of private papers, including two private desks at the bank burnt to hide transactions.
Paris observers report a strong official tilt toward Russia in Manchuria as Russia asserts its paramount influence there. Japan is urged to recognize Russia's role while limiting Japanese colonization in Manchuria. Western interests favor Russia's lead and a settlement based on Korea and Manchuria authority.
Two refined malt sacks were found Sunday night near Lakin Kansas after being thrown from a Santa Fe passenger train. The incident suggested the sacks held county treasurer drafts for the sugar bounty, likely intended for a mailing. Lincoln baseball magnates convened to plan Western league alignment with Lincoln and Sioux City as entrants and a Kansas City club to challenge the American association.
In Washington Jan 11 the House Judiciary Committee chair Mr Jenkins moved a resolution seeking the attorney general’s memo on funds spent enforcing the Sherman Act. It passed after amendment and no debate. Resolutions honoring late Mr Skiles of Ohio were adopted and the House adjourned. In the Senate Jan 11 Senator Stewart proposed erecting appropriations committee to conduct an investigation into various events. Debate touched on labor hours under the law and the need to revise it. Executive session considered W Buchanan’s Panama minister nomination. Morgan protested the Panama recognition. Senator Morgans new move, Jun 11, seeks a concurrent resolution urging the president to begin construction of an Isthmian route via Costa Rica and Nicaragua under the Spofford framework. the measure went over.
A report from Pittsburgh on January 1 alleges that Rev Rather Tom Sithaitia and associates planned to murder the pope during a church gathering. The information names several anarchists including Petrits Antony Buk akas Urbanas and mentions arrests for the attack with unclear outcomes.
Judge Hazen rules on Amity chi rape case with terse decision this afternoon. Ruling allows some actions to proceed while blocking others that would hinder police work. Washington report notes Legislative Appropriation Bill moved by House committee, total $28,205,555, up $34,680 from last year. Also notes marriage of Sarees Heudents and general commission activities.
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