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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1903

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Illinois Life Trusts Surplus Growth Amid Trusteeship Push

Trusteeship profits boost assets of the Illinois Life Insurance company as minions of the Kanes Mutual plan and old policyholders gain. The Kanes Mutual assets valued at about 682,000 plus 1,000 business value, totaling 683,000, with 148,000 excess over fire loss. The company projects future policy payouts and reform actions through June, while trustees report a net profit of 28,000 during conversion.

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Man Walks All Night After Claimed Command From Lord

In Urbana a man from a Methodist church near the northwest area says the Lord commanded him to move on after a revival sermon. He dragged a car to a new place and walked away, while authorities planned to arrest him today. Natives and church members were notified and will take him home.

Chambers Urbana Aoe Mallee Uh Coes Inlay Hee Me Thay Kite

Coal Demand Surges As Cold Wave Hits County

Mr Hale the county commissioner says the coal demand is very great with many residents seeking aid after flood and cold waves. He notes that many who never asked before now need assistance to buy coal and stoves for winter.

Kansas Delegation Pressures Troutman on Pollock Charges

The Kansas congressional delegation pressed Mr Troutman to present charges against Pollock to the group. Troutman refused to testify without a formal action and promised to explain at tomorrow morning’s meeting. Pollock met President Roosevelt at the White House, introduced by Senator Long, amid talks of a compromise candidate to resolve the district feud.

Wantington D.C Kansas Trotman Jim Pollock Troutman Roosevelt White House Senator Long Curtin 4 Husene Wart Chasies Willis Gined Mr.Troutman Shoreham Hotel Kannts Bete Long Murton Congress

Shortage of motive power cripples rail service says Radford

John W. Radford state grain inspector says railroads face a real shortage of motive power, not cars. He notes shippers blame car delays on engines tied up elsewhere and that abundant cars cannot move without sufficient locomotives. He cites a recent meeting where dealers complained they could order fifty cars and receive only four or two.

John W. Radford Mr. Radford Crain Desiere Tran Mi Sajinn

Refunding Bond Plan Aims to Save City Money

The city considers a refunding bond ordinance to raise 74100 and cut interest from 5 to 4 percent and bond term from 25 to 2 years. City Attorney Spincer and City Treasurer Iale produced the figures, showing an estimated 26000 in interest savings. The council will decide whether to pass the ordinance as drafted, covering unpaid warrants and various interest liabilities.

Spincer Iale

Bones in ancient vault found at Garrison farm site

A mound on the Garrison farm in this county yielded a vault beneath the surface. The chamber, lined with bones, contains a skeleton believed to be a man. Recorder George Turner, an expert, says the mound could be about 1,500 years old. Weather outlook for Kansas notes varied winds in the west portion.

Kansas Politics Rise as Ware Favors Kansas Appointments

Washington, Nov. 18. Promotion within the pension bureau places a Kansas man as private secretary to Eugene Ware, refuting claims that a Kansas pick would come here. President Roosevelt spoke with Topeka's Charles Gleed about a judgeship, but no appointment was discussed. Friends of Charles Curtis celebrate his Ways and Means assignment and possible impact on his First District bid. Kansas delegation unity noted amid talk of committee placements for Long Burton Murdock Campbell Scott and Reeder.

Washington Eugene Ware Ware Kanes Samillar O. Terry Tenneanee H. Clay. Evans oMce Terry Yrae Pension Bureau Mer. Schroeder Commissioner of Pensions Aireau Evans Eee Petcelon Bureau My. Ware Uss Wares White House Westevelt Charles Gleed Topeka New York Shence Kansans Mr. Gleed Greed Tn Set Charles Curtis Tlace Ways and Means House of Representatives Rome Curts Curtis Kansas Congress Committee On Indian Affairs Long Senate Geological Survey Finance House Seater Burton Victor Murdock Phil Campbell Scott Reeder

Congress assigns committees and chairmanships

Leslie Wallace reports that chairmanships and committee placements were decided with some disappointment. Miller misses the Irrigation committee chair, Calderhead gains banking and currency duties, and Haversock lands on liquor, river improvements, and coinage with critical assignments. The metric issue looms, and Cannon vows more changes before the next session, leaving delegation members unsure of final fates for weeks.

Br. Miller Calderhead Haversock Minissippi Congress Cannon Leslie Wallace

Senate confirms broad set of nominations

Washington reports the senate in executive session confirmed numerous appointments including John G. Foster as consul general at Ottawa and several consuls in Colombia, Peru, England, and Switzerland. Also confirmed associate justices Daniel Thew Wright and W. H. Pope, a circuit judge in the eighth circuit, deputy etc. Postmasters are listed for multiple Kansas towns.

Washington Senate John G. Foster Vermont Ottawa Canada Luther T. Ellsworth Ohio St Cartagena Colombia Christopher H. Payne West Virginia St. Thomas W. L Hartford Conn E. F. Johnson Michigan Supreme Court of the Philippines Islands A.W. Cooley New York FP. M. Kiseins Tennessee Civil Service Commission T. McPherson Oho Southern Postmasters Kansas I. F. Smith Pleasgnton J. A. McBain Fort Riley G. W. Whe Douglass Frahk Wn. Johnson Larned J. A. Whitehall Chapman

Revolt Extends as Ottoman Advance Fails in Arabia

Nov 18 dispatches report the Yamen village revolt in Arabia widening southward. Ottoman forces near Hodminia are repelled by rebellious tribes, Mokha assault fails, while Austrian Russian envoys plan to push the sultan to accept reforms by Nov 20.

Constantinople Yamen Arabia Hodminia Mokha Falier Uyninst Taran von Callies Nd MM. Rinovieft

Polk School Closed Over Diphtheria Outbreak

Polk school shut this morning by order of Superintendent Davidson due to diphtheria. Building fumigated. will reopen Thursday morning. Havel Grimes daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Grimes attended Monday. she was sent home sick and diagnosed with diphtheria. Grimes home at 1433 Harrison under quarantine. Earlier, Oscar Drenning became ill with diphtheria but left before onset. no fumigation needed.

Polk Davidson Havel Grimes Birk Frank Grimes Grimes Harrison Streets Polk School Oscar Drenning

All About a Finger in Lyndon Trial

Otis Hunsate anassid Overm left for Lyndon to attend the second trial of Rote K. French v Basil and Frank Hardisty on $5 damages before Fudge Hetzer. A quarrel between Peter Bevks, Gantt and Frank Hardisty led to a fight with a whip and neck yokes. Mrs French claimed Frank Hardisty struck her with a cattle whip injuring her little finger. a verdict of $2.25 was set aside for a new trial.

Otis Hunsate Anassid Lyndon Rote K. French Basil Frank Hardisty Fudge Hetzer Peter Bevks Sire Preach Gantt Amt Mra French Jaship

Malpractice Suit and Government Bribe Case in Court

James Oldham sues Dr. L H Munn alleging malpractice after a knife cut damaged his hand and thumb. Dr Munn defends that treatment was proper. In Cincinnati the government closes its conspiracy bribes case against J Ryan, with a jury verdict expected tomorrow.

James Oldham L H. Munn Oldham Munn Otham Cincinnati J. Ryan

Washington Awaits Further Advices With Anxiety

Citizens and officials in Washington remain on edge as authorities prepare new guidance amid unresolved issues. Officials urge calm while monitoring developments and coordinating responses with federal agencies.

Treaty tensions rise over Panama recognition

Washington reports a critical phase in U S Colombia ties as Panama's republic gains consideration. Beaupre is pressed on U S recognition while offering good offices to Colombia to resolve Isthmus tensions. Debates center on how a $10,000,000 Panama payment should touch Colombian claims amid treaty talks.

Washington Bogota United States Colombia Beaupre Repubic Panama Bequpre Republic of Panga Insue Mir. Heaupre State Department Avai United Buttes Republic of Panama Paris M. Jusserand Foreign Office M. Bunau-Varilla Params New York Herald Geo. Rathel Heyes Honda Barranquilla Nicolas Baquena Joaquin Velex Coton Venezuela Castro Venezula Orinoca Guatemala Manuel Extrada Cabrera Des Reratilo Col Suich

Fragmentary historic note on legal terms and authority

The text appears to reference Gea sayings about agents and entitlements in a dispute over trest or cost, noting possible assurance by the tresty and cotrmisak. The fragmentary wording limits clear meaning but indicates a legal or administrative context around authority and fee or repayment.

Record of Cold Temperatures Across Kansas and Nearby Cities

Government thermometer readings show a 13 degree minimum this morning, two degrees below the previous low for Tuesday. Forecasters expect a milder trend with rising temperatures tonight and Thursday, noting subzero lows in Alberta and Saskatchewan and suggesting notable cooling across Topeka and Dodge City.

Kansas Topeka Sinosac Dodge City Concordia Wichita Kansas City Havre Calgary Helene Swift Current Winnibee

Panama Isthmus View After Revolution Sees US Ties

Frederico Boyd, a Panama republic commission member, arrives from Colon and says a forthcoming constitutional convention will draft a system similar to the United States framework. He notes no assurances beyond US warship presence to safeguard traffic and claims they acted on their own responsibility.

New York Frederico Boyd Inthovus Recoe Bi Lon United States Parema Boyd Americas

SAD DAY FOR LABOR AT FEDERATION MEETING

Boston November 16 at the American Federation of Labor convention debate resumed over whether to record support for Bovialism. D W Richmond of the Railway Clerks International Association warned the federation would withdraw if socialism was adopted. Charles Lavin urged curing evils with socialism while John Mitchell warned against unions becoming tails of a political party. Several speakers supported the Socialistic resolution.

Boston American Federation of Labor Knett D. W. Richmond Raliwey Clerks’ International Association Today Charles Lavin Wilkesbarre John Mitchell

Prohibition Wing Seeks Control of Shawnee County GOP Committee

A quiet move by prohibition Republicans in Shawnee county aims to fill vacancies on the county central committee and place favorable candidates. They fear shifting from Crawford to county convention control, with Chairman Philips yet to convene the panel for votes.

Republican Party Shawnee County Republican County Central Committee Crawford H. Mr. Philips Republican Committee Philips Promition Wing Cnaian

Beaten Back in Santo Domingo Fighting on Island

Reports from San Domingo November describe severe fighting around the city as rebels fail to enter the capital. The United States cruiser Barthmore and marines are protecting American interests while guards secure the Clyde steamship agency. Washington indicates no recognition for the revolutionary government, despite attempts by J M Giordan to obtain status for General Jimenez.

San Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo United States Barthmore American Ingation Clyde Steamship Agency Washington Revolutionista of State Department Department J. M. Giordan Himeslt Ae General Jimnes Hex Giordan Powell Baltimore American Inter

General Strike Looms As Chicago Rail Workers Conference Ends

At a Chicago meeting the strike commission reaffirmed the mayor and aldermen on arbitration. Unions of trainmen including elevated workers may strike if arbitration fails. A peace term was not evident after talks with railroad officials and city leaders.

Treet Rallyway Chicago Hamilton Bites Joseph Leiter Harrison Atones Attorney Prentis W. D

Escape from Milledgeville asylum shocks Sparta Ga crowd

Mise Barnwell fled a Milledgeville sanitarium on horseback and arrived in Sparta this morning with counsel to challenge detention as part of a property scheme. She rode through the night claiming the asylum wardship was used to seize her assets. Judge Lewis represents her and plans to block a return to the asylum.

Sparta Milledgeville Ors Mise Barnwell Darnell Lewis

Still Exposed and Delayed Train Report Amid Cold Conditions

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a man recovering ten thousand dollars and references to a Kant mending on a plant. A train was eight hours late due to engine issues in cold weather, with vague remarks about the day and time and a restless sequence of words.

Kant

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