05 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
1
Commander Hubbard leads the Nashville to Panama to safeguard American citizens amid rising tensions. Marines disembark and assume protective duties as U.S. interests in the region are reinforced.
News from Panama reports a revolution in progress on the Isthmus with Colon and Panama City tense. The Nashville is at Colon guarding American interests as crowds gather and troops move, while officials seek a peaceful turnover. Authorities in Washington monitor dispatches from Panama and Port of Colon as U S ships stand ready.
The Panama municipality, meeting at 2 PM, votes to separate from Colombia and form an independent republic. Officials urge emancipation from Colombian interference to establish a democratic government and assert Panama’s sovereignty within the Isthmus, with plans to mobilize protections and sanction local leadership.
London reports the British oil attitude toward events in Panama is that it is entirely the United States affair. Diplomats show apathy with no expected European interference. Only the unlikely possibility of Scricubile action is noted, and a war vessel would be sent if Britain deemed rights of subjects in danger.
Washington reports Judge Frank Doster shifts to Cleveland over Roosevelt, surprising Republicans who once feared his conservatism on the Kansas Supreme Court. Curtis appears as a dark horse for federal judgeship amid Kansas delegation talks, with multiple candidates discussed and party machines at work in Topeka and Kansas City.
In Jefferson City, ex-Lt Gov Lee resumed testimony in the Farris bribery case. He described receiving a $1000 check from Havemyer for pamphlet distribution connected to sugar duties. Senator Parris denied payments or arrangements with Lee and said he never met lobbyist Kelley or saw a release about alumina without evidence.
A gunman rode to the Ames house nine miles south of Stroud and killed Mrs. Ames and Jackson after forcing them to the cellar. The attacker shot Mrs. Ames in the head and then killed Jackson when he attempted to resist, while Abe escaped to a nearby residence. Officers pursue the suspect as temperatures from a city list are noted in the column.
Multiple banks shut nationwide amid mining strike fallout. First National Bank of Victor collapses by order of the bank examiner with deposits reportedly paid in full. Pueblo Title and Trust and Sheldon’s bank also fail, receivers appointed as withdrawals mount and assets are gauged.
Cripple Creek bank fails to open amid heavy declines in mining stocks. The Bimetallic Bank of Cripple Creek, established in 1876 and sold to James P. Hadley and others, has capital of 100000 with deposits around 220000. Officers include James F Hadley president Bruno Hobbs vice president EP Arthur cashier. City Treasurer A G Jones said the bank hopes to pay dollar for dollar but needs time.
Navy dispatches report Commander Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army awaiting a reply from General William Booth in England aboard the Cedric. The group travels with his daughter Mote and his late wife, LALA, amid changes in another local property venture and planned new cars for winter.
A jury in McLean county circuit court awarded Oscar E. Green of Saybrook 25 900 in damages after he sued to recover money lost on a grain option deal. The defense claimed a bona fide sale of grain and that only options were purchased, while the plaintiff argued precedent to allow future losers in similar trades to recover.
In Pekin a Russian minister reiterates demands for the execution of Major Wong who decapitated a brigand in Russian employ. China’s officials cannot confirm whether Russia will withdraw troops from Moukden or release the Tartars general. Chinese offer to hang the officer and remove Tanatt Yuen from office stands as negotiations falter amid Moukden’s occupation.
Serious combat occurred on the Brazilian frontier as Uruguayan police clashed with Brazilians near Riviera Santa Ana Delivramente. Several killed and a bomber wounded. Uruguayan authorities seized a suspect and Riviera authorities resisted surrender. Brazilian and Uruguayan officials exchanged protests as troops and consular incidents unfolded.
Andrew Partzell a market gardener of Topeka who for nearly a quarter century lived near Oakland and owned a garden tract has disappeared a week ago from his home. Relatives fear he may have drowned in the river or run away. Reports say his domestic life was unhappy with quarrels with his wife and despondency. His sons are worried as he was known for selling produce from his small track. He is described as a man about sixty years old.
Walter Smith wife of Walter Smith of the First National Bank and daughter of A C Sherman of East Tenth avenue dies at Fulmore Street home after an illness. Survived by a young child and a sister Adrian Sherman of Kansas City. Funeral plans not clearly stated in the fragment.
Governors in charge of district 15 miners warn of a potential general strike across Colorado New Mexico Utah and Wyoming as November 9 hearings loom. Montgomery cites failed conference efforts while major companies refuse mediation. Notices post orders for miners to quit work unless talks resume. John Mitchell national president comments noted.
London reports the October 35 murder of Kagatel Sagounl, head of the Armenian Revolution Society in Lesden, followed by two more assassinations of Armenian delegates Igorika and Slee Samaritan. A suspect, Reuben Glin bernan, remains sought, with police unsure of his identity. Eyewitness descriptions note a ragged serge suit, worn shirt, and a new Derby hat. A revoluntionary member says the killer is Armenian, possibly aided by accomplices who provided different clothes to escape detection.
A gold discovery is claimed west of Mill Creek in the Guthrie region with ore samples suggesting values up to $60 per ton. Reports note the Wichita mountains hold a rich find near Eagle Park Mountain by a miner named Nichole near Craterville, with claims of a $2,750 stake and heavy public interest as prospectors swarm the area.
Work has begun on a 926,000 brick and stone building for an international traveler company to locate a branch house in Concordia Kansas. Local capitalist C. E. Sweet funds the erection. Building dimensions 66 by 1 ment and three.
Four hundred workers in Philadelphia were laid off as the iron and steel works reduce staff. In total nearly 2000 men faced reductions across related plants, reflecting a downturn in the iron and coal sectors and affecting the local economy.
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