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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
1
Washington hosts exchanges over where to hold the Russo Japanese peace plenipotentiaries talks. Paris and Manchuria are named possibilities with Manchuria favored for a cooler climate and to avoid climatic objections. Russia and Japan weigh Paris as a potential site, with Washington and The Hague also debated.
Count Cassini met with President to discuss a peace conference site while Washington is deemed too hot for deliberations. Rumors place Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries, with The Hague and Geneva among European options and Newport or Manchester by the Sea as American watering places.
The Chicago grand jury probes graft charges with no material testimony yet, amid a strike dying out. James Barry of One hog Kaige and parcel drivers union denies involvement and claims he did not invite Shea or Young to the house. John, an ice company manager, denies attempting to obtain immunity from trouble.
In Columbus an annual session features the dancing masters including John and Prof BeauMont who studied the Irish jig abroad. The international association aims to showcase jig and step routines as a prominent feature in nationwide dance programs.
William A. Glover of Baltimore has sailed to Niagara to complete training for a perilous swim through the whirlpool rounds. He will compete against Captain Graham M at roughly July 16 during the Etsh convention, believing Graham did the feat with little injury.
Washburn College sets a ten year goal of one million dollars for its endowment, raising from current 100000. Board fills two vacancies Rev Leon Sehnacke and J W Robison. honorary degrees to be conferred. Class day exercises in the grove precede dedication of the new Carnegie library with remarks by President Slocum and extensive program at the Auditorium.
Premier Delayanis was stabbed in the stomach and seriously wounded at 6 PM by gambler Ghera karis as he ascended the chamber of deputies train stairs. The assailant rushed from concealment and was arrested. authorities report the statesman remains in critical condition.
A special Confederate veterans train plunges from a bridge over the Little Wabash at Golden Gate Illinois. Engineer William Grats is dead and JPD Johnson missing. Seven reported dead, surgeons and relief train dispatched. Local Southern Railway officials report one death and five injuries near the wreck site.
Graduation exercises of the first class 74 graduates were held today under canvas in front of the library. An exceedingly terse crowd attended. Officers present included Lieut. Gen. Biles retired and Gen. Chaffee. Franklin Murphy of New Jersey delivered the address as president of the board of visitors, followed by Gen. Chaffee and Secretary of War Taft presenting diplomas.
The Mc A Fund stands at 56,700 while the A C A building fund totals 256,700. Upon reaching 64,000 more, the contract for the new Britt home at Ninth and Quincy would be made. A total of 375,000 is required to complete the planned building and facilities.
A brief notice highlights M'Le ll an's long service, noting an excellent record built over fifteen years. The item emphasizes loyalty and steady performance, framing the career as a model of dedication within the organization.
Circulation in Santa Fe circles centers on Will T. McLellan of Topeka to succeed D. E. Culn as general superintendent of the eastern grand division. McLellan, 16 years as division superintendent, is praised for handling floods and reconstruction work. He was born in Brunswick Maine in 1846 and has 23 years with the Santa Fe system.
In a June circular from Foreign Minister Gyldenstolpe, Swedish and Norwegian consuls are instructed to continue constitutional duties but must not recognize the Norwegian provisional government after Norway's storming and the dissolution of the union with Sweden. Consuls are told to seek Foreign Affairs guidance in emergencies.
Readable OCR fragment notes temperatures in multiple cities. New York 66, Philadelphia 66, Cincinnati 64, Minneapolis 64, St Louis 63. Mentions Chiisco June and Watson TR in unclear form.
The forecast warns of partly cloudy skies tonight with Wednesday showers and cooler temperatures. Kansas stations report yesterday's harvest-like highs in the 90s and lows in the 50s to 60s, with several cities recording 90 to 94 degrees. The Tedhy bulletin notes clear conditions in Kansas and western Missouri, varying night temperatures, widespread showers except in Kansas City and St. Louis, and a Kansas River reading of 8.4 feet at 7 am. Wind was southerly at 8 to 12 mph throughout the day.
Four men J C Carmen, F H Cole, James Colman and William Henderson faced burglary and larceny charges for blowing open and robbing the Anderson Armstrong company on a February night. Detective Ross testified as a chief witness. Defendants' 24 challenges vs state 3 could exhaust jurors, prompting a recess and new juror summons. County Attorney Hungate led the prosecution with Captain J R McNary. J F Beltz of Kansas City defended the four men.
Henry W. Comstock reports a $120,000 securities theft on a Sound steamer last Saturday night. A supposed New York agent offered to return the stolen certificates for $1,000 in cash via a post‑midnight call. Police have been alerted as Comstock weighs indemnity bonds or pursuing arrest.
In Allegheny, Police Captain James Wison was found guilty of accepting bribes related to illegal houses. The jury recommended mercy. This third trial followed prior acquittals and convictions. Wilany’s attorneys plan to seek a new trial and appeal to the supreme court if denied.
Albany New York June 13 the court of appeals refused to grant a stay of execution to permit a motion for reargument in the Albert Patrick murder case. The court will adjourn on Friday until October and will fix the date of execution before adjournment.
Philadelphia June 13. Mayor Weaver seals warrant for arrest of councilman Rhce Caven of the Thirty-fourth ward on alleged city contract interest violating his oath. Caven arrested and held on 20 600 bail for a nearing. former Judge Gordon said witnesses would not be ready until Caven secured bill and was released.
Chicago report dated June 13 predicts Kansas partly cloudy tonight with Wednesday showers and cooler conditions as southerly winds ease.
Arthur Fuller of Girard, Crawford county, won governor Hoch’s appointment as judge in the Thirty-eighth district amid stormy law passage debates. The article notes opposition none, a possible stenographer job for Robert Colburn, questions on the law’s effective date, and Fuller’s lengthy wait and local support as the new court prepares to start in October.
Montreal June 13 Judge Hall granted Gaynor and Greene sympathy to appeal to the supreme court against Justice Davidson ruling that Judge Lafontaine could act as extradition commissioner. The action will undoubtedly cause a delay of six months delaying further proceedings.
Cambridge University plans to appoint three representatives to attend the installation of Prof Edmund Janes James as president of the University of Missouri in October. A congratulatory letter will also be sent to the University of Tennessee. Proposed attendees include T Bovey of Queen's College, D Byverett, and RG Moulton, formerly of Thotts College, now at Quincy and Chicago.
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