24 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1903
Page
1
The widow described a marital row in which her husband allegedly choked her, as district attorney questions continued through a lengthy inquest. The testimony included emotional statements and claims about endearments and domestic conflict, with jurors and observers present during the session.
Forecast shows a cold start with brisk northerly winds and a chance of warming later. Temperatures will rise to milder levels by afternoon as high pressure moves in, with lingering flurries in northern locales and a steady breeze along coastlines.
A chaotic clash of Chinese factions grips Portland Oregon with racial tension and violent rhetoric. Paper reports police patrols, warnings, and organized defenses as communities brace for potential outbreaks of violence. The piece notes calls for unity and criticizes authorities for slow action while outlining fears of ethnic retaliation.
The article reports a heated exchange over a proposal to take charge of Roosevelt. Amid confusing names and garbled phrases, it notes Roosevelt’s name appears and mentions a presidential context. A forecast line at the end hints at general weather conditions with temperature and wind details.
Judge Hook orders Kansas Mutual officers to answer for contempt as key policy holder lists vanish from vaults. Court actions focus on trust reorganization plans and continued prospects for holders, with hearings and potential appointments of trustees to supervise the Kansas Mutual Life and allied companies.
Kansas Republicans discuss candidates for national committeeman. Names mentioned include D. W. Mulvane, Cyrus Leland, H. W. Hoch, Morton Albaugh, and others with factional support and potential shifts. Leland’s strength and Burton’s wing influence are debated as party leaders weigh who best represents the state at the national level.
Washington March 24 The Post reports M Clark of Cedar township selected as candidate for state executive secretary in the commerce department. Public notice indicates a plan to appoint a western senior official to oversee the state’s activities in commerce and irrigation projects. Death of Col Christy noted in Phoenix with background in Civil War service and Arizona banking leadership.
Disorder in the northwest frontier ends as American forces capture a gas depot and rout Indrones. Clarke is killed at the first clash, eighty rifles seized, civilians seek refuge in a government building. U S soldiers approach from Taeloben to pursue the Lintrones, with troops en route to reinforce. Local provines report disrupted lines as patrols move to restore order.
In state court Wes, a preliminary restraining order was sought in a Sherman anti trust matter involving coal operators and several firms. U.S. District Attorney Sotsman and Assistant Attorney Berhew appeared. trial readiness discussed for the federal case and related proceedings.
Ten Indiana coal companies and operators face a federal restraining order from Judge Kobnnaut of the U S Circuit Court. They have until April 6 to show cause why the order should not be made permanent, as the actions seek to regulate output and prices to address coal shortages last winter. The defendants are named firms such as Park County Coal Company and Glen Oak Coke & Stining, plus numerous individuals. The court action, tied to antitrust and Sherman Act concerns, cites ongoing coordination to restrain production and market behavior. The matter was discussed with the Attorney General and State Attorneys, with possible further orders to follow.
Fatigue and heavy snowfall disrupt park trails as officials close hunting amid ongoing military presence. Major Fitcher announces enhanced patrols to enforce the ban while preparations for the preservation effort continue, with officials aiming to safeguard wildlife and public safety in the park.
In Oxnard California on March 4 two hundred shots were fired during a clash involving Japanese and Mexican workers tied to a union labor effort. The dispute centered on displaying a union sign at a local plant and escalated amid tensions with management and police. Several men were wounded as both sides suffered injuries in the confrontation.
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