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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
1
Reports from Colon and Panama City describe confusion and strong reactions as the United States moves toward recognition of the newly proclaimed republic. Claims of impending treaties, French acceptance, and Colombian resistance fuel debates on sovereignty and property rights amid diplomatic maneuvering in Washington and Paris.
Secretary of State Hay issues a formal statement on the Panama question. He details that the United States seeks a canal across the Isthmus of Panama under treaty rights and sovereignty, recounts earlier negotiations with Colombia, the 1846 and 1903 arrangements, and explains why the canal project was pursued by government-level action. The speech notes Panamanian independence and the accompanying disruption to transit, and asserts U.S. intent to protect free traffic and treaty obligations amid the crisis.
The piece surveys Kansas political maneuvers around Curtis, Burton, Low, and Walker as they vie for judgeship and Senate seats. It notes looming alliances, potential shifts, and the open question of who supports whom, with references to Loomis, Johnston, and local officials in Nemaha County.
President rank Buchanan of the rural Iron Workers of America ordered a nationwide strike on a contract dispute. Forty thousand building trades workers and 250 projects nationwide are affected, with only a few Trem league contracts outside New York in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and St Louis remaining active.
Chicago reports Mrs Louise Grey Stitt an inventor seeks 25000 dollars from Samuel B Darby patent attorney for a kiss allegedly stolen two years ago. Her account says she hid business with him and he kissed her during a private visit at her home. Her husband blamed her causing estrangement.
Greensburg, Pa, Nov 7 Rev George Lee pastor of the Primitive Methodist church Lux Gervitte knocked one robber down as two masked footpads halted him on a late night visit to a parishioner The other fled toward the village constable Rev GP Bantian of Blackman Methodist church was robbed of a gold watch and $59. In Vancouver BC Nov 7 Godfrey a colored heavyweight quit in the ninth round against Cariboo Sinclair for the BC championship after absorbing heavy punishment in the late rounds.
Denver November 7 Governor Peabe set aside the court verdict finding Brigadier General Johnson Chase guilty of disobedience of orders and sentenced him to dismissal from the service. The governor ruled the court's findings were correct but cited the general's previous reputation as the reason to remit the verdict.
Report from St Louis details a scheme by Corwin H. Spencer John T. Milliken Thomas Akin and Herman Kuehn to buy all insurance on Wheat Elevators in St Louis and East St Louis to block outsiders from storing December wheat. About $5.5 million in policies cover capacity beyond visible elevator stock as bulls aim to freeze shorts out.
Leroy New York November 7 a tragedy as the two year old child of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith wandered from home and was struck by an express train. The mother attempted to save the child and in the effort her arm was struck by the engine. She was hurled to the edge of the track and is described as in a manic state.
Tom Watson, 1896 vice presidential candidate and author, led an armed ultra prohibitionist faction in Thomson, Georgia, clashing with liquor element supporters after a barber shop incident. Both sides mobilized arms, with dealers selling ammunition and fears of bloodshed until elder townsmen mediated a settlement.
A Chicago restaurant selling counterfeit champagne style cider at 20 cents a gallon faced law actions. The former manager of a French wine firm ran the operation, while the proprietor offered $3.00 a gallon to attract patrons. The scheme included carbonic gas and fake labels, highlighting the illegal food and beverage trade.
An advertisement from Dr. W. B Devenseh introduces a two minute facial paste claiming to replace traditional razors. The paste is applied to the face and after two minutes purportedly gives a clean shave with no need for blades. The ad also lists other chemical remedies and a disinfectant for telephone receivers.
The jury in the bribery case against State Senator Frank H. Farris reported eight votes for conviction and four for acquittal after 36 hours, prompting a mistrial and discharge. Testimony linked a $7,000 payment from Datel J. Kelley of New York to influence a committee on baking powder law, with former Lieutenant Governor Jon A. Lee named as the intermediary. Lee denied authorship of a letter returning $2,000.
The Kansas flood relief effort reports subscribers to the fund raised in Topeka and distributed through the relief committee here. Every fifty thousand dollars was received and allocated to relief work. The record lists denominations and addresses of contributors, with totals by state and district, including Arizona Florida Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota and the District of Columbia. The club will preserve this record and notes.
Letter from Mayor Collins to President Clowry of Western Union states a public corporation should not endure a prolonged clash with a few favored messengers. Clowry replies that relations with city employees remain harmonious and satisfactory in every respect.
A Clover Leaf line crash just east of Frankfort Indiana injured eighteen people, none seriously. Passengers crawled to safety, rushed to hospital for treatment. In Kansas City Methodist aid Vote, funds allocated to several regions totaling amounts for church relief.
Oklahoma investor questions the Surety Loan and Trust Company of Topeka. Assistant Attorney General Dawson investigates the entity’s legitimacy, noting lack of state records, undefined charter state, and unanswered requests for detail. The contract resembles an investment and home building program with $5 entry and 5 monthly payments, claiming loan options but lacking proper registration.
Fragmented, garbled report notes a Dover to Calais crossing by kite craft, claiming a box kite could lift cargo aboard a four ton canvas decked boat. Also referenced are indictments involving Bolles Stephenson and police, with assorted temperate readings from Chicago and other cities on November 7.
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