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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1903

Page

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Pollock Denies Poker Game With Palmer in Topeka

Washington dispatch reports Judge Pollock denies playing poker with Palmer in Topeka. Palmer claims others, including Leland and Albauch, were present. Pollock asserts no such game occurred. Troutman and Kansas delegation seek public disclosure amid ongoing political maneuvering with Justice Pollock’s confirmation.

Justice Pollock Washington James A. Troutman Haves Sir Troutman Kansas Fenster Lome Justice Poltode Botlock Washineum Eugene Wart Leland Morton Alkauel Empee Tepeka Pelivek Bote Allsrney Allsrney Genera) Bold That Even If the Charges Are Witogetter Falas Ncessic Judee Potlotk Senator Long Milli Campbell Sre Dim Troutman Senate Cmke Judes Pollsek Fusticn Patriek Almagh Enid Iosuin Potlock Ulis Rice Pollock Jimmy- Sef Ave Mights Harry Bune Tullock Smi Mir Palmer Marta Albauch Albaogh Albeugh Hixing Waeshington Nivn Cambell Beott J. Mc Miller Comi Hinds Kannas Ton Uberty Pollack a_teibunal Acsie

Panama is Firm Forces Colom- Dan to Seek Recognition

The Panama commission met the Colombian delegation led by General Reyes in Colon. The Panamanians rejected every overture saying their position is irrevocable and they would not accept further talks unless Colombia recognizes the Republic of Panama.

Colon Panama Reyes Savanilla Canada

Unclear Navy Report On German Vessels At Colon

Washington reports a telegraphic inquiry from Admiral Coghlan at Colon about a rumor that German ships Markomina and Scatle were challenged by American warships. The Markumenm stopped to land passengers but faced no interference. the Scods arrived at sunset with no armed landing allowed, yet Queen was not interfered with and only guard boats prevented docking.

Washington Navy Deartment Coxhinn Colon Nrames Markomina Scatle Coghlan Crina Cartazone Scods

Militia Sent to Telluride for Mine Worker Protection

Denver observers report Governor Peabody ordered a detachment of the National Guard to Telluride to protect men willing to work in the mines. Zeph T. Hit will command the force as it moves to maintain order amid labor tensions.

Denver Col Govrernor Peabody National Guard Telluride Aumior Zeph T. ‘Hit

Panama Cabinet Deliberates On Canal Treaty Ratification

News from Panama reports the cabinet agreed to defer action on the canal treaty until ratified in Panama City. In Washington, a postal case trial involving former officials was postponed to February. Missouri judge J A Bockaday and a hospital transfer to Fulton are noted in separate items.

Panama Washinegin Auigum Wy. Stachen Fee Dellvcos Soserht Stel Aes Dilber Grom Cyana “Sr Mra Lorenz Penne Minday

Tom Horn Hanged At Cheyenne for Nickell Murder

Cheyenne Wy Nov 21 Tom Horn was hanged at 1 o'clock today for the Willie Nickell murder. The execution passed quietly with forty witnesses including guards and reporters. Horn made no confession and showed no fear, his neck broken by the trap and death instantaneous. Governors had refused reprieve after hours of appeals and threats of riot. Horn, a famed cattle detective and army scout, was born in Scotland county Missouri in 1880 and spoke several languages. He left a 160000 word history of his career to John C. Coble, his longtime friend and Iron Mountain Cattle Co manager.

Cheyenne Wyo Tom Horn Horn Scotland Coun Missouri Gerontino Miles Porto Rico Johnson County Wyoming John C. Coble Grlay Mil Iron Mountain Cattle Company John Ltter Cable Charles Irwin Hlorn Smalley Irwin Willie Nickell Smalley Sald John G. Coble Stuteer Chatterton Coble Jador Proctor Colbie Tom

Mortensen Executed for Hay Murder in Utah Penitentiary Yard

Peter Mortensen, convicted of killing James R. Hay in December 1901, was shot by an execution squad in the Utah state penitentiary yard at 10:42 a.m. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence and a sensational claim that Hay had been murdered per God’s revelation to Hay’s son-in-law James Sharp. Mortensen refused ministers and stimulants, facing death by firing squad despite appeals for a new trial.

Salt Lake Utah Peter Mortensen James R. Hay State Penitentiary Mortensen James BR. Hay Hay Pacific Lumber Company Bisc Hey Goodby James Sharp Supreme Court Te Bulletsi Getvoa

Vote of Thanks at Boston Labor Federation Meet

At the Boston convention of the American Federation of Labor a plan was urged to resolve building trades tensions by enlarging the executive council or creating a powerful new committee. Vice President Duncan said President Roosevelt pardoned Ephraim W Clark, a life prisoner linked to the Jefferson Borden mutiny, prompting applause. The committee favored adding two members to oversee building trades issues.

Boston American Federation of Labor Duncan Hansevelt Federation Hrans Ephraim W. Clark Ufe Jefferson Borden Carie Committee On Law Executive Council

Rathbone Hearing Before Senate Military Affairs Panel

Washington November 2 Major Estes Rathbone formerly director of posts the Cubs was given a hearing by the senate committee on military affairs examining charges against General Leonard Wood in opposition to his confirmation as major general. The session lasted about an hour and Rathbone reiterated the charges he had previously made to the secretary of war and the senate committee regarding Cuban postal frauds and misstatements.

Old Fellows Kansas Troutman France Ely Pollock Jadie Pollock Plainiif Frarks Justice Pollock Washington Finner The Tate Polock Rathbone Cubs Senate Committee On Military Affairs Leonard Wood Secretary of War Senate Committee Chita

Fire damages Butter Pennsylvania business district

A blaze devastated the Park tester area in Butter Pa destroying Central motel Butter business college and several adjoining buildings. Loss reported in the thousands with bricks and lumber scattered. Several workers injured including Jacob Burckholder and Albert Walters. Weather noted with strong southerly winds and rising temperatures.

Butter Baliine Butter Business College Talline Jacob Burckholder Ieergies Chu Urugises Albert Walters Méripanty

Tragic Big Four Wreck Kills Thirty-Two at Tremont

Peoria November 2 32 men died and 17 injured in a collision between a westbound freight and a work train on the Cleveland Chicago and St. Louis line between Mackinaw and Tremont Illinois. Debris piled high and a boiler explosion hurled iron bars 200 feet. bodies recovered through the night as officials and physicians rushed to the scene.

Peoria Ill Trai Lnaé Chad Robert King Tremont Thomas Troy WM. Sads Tremont Chase Meyers Bloomington GEO, Smith GEO. Harmon John Doran Bloomineton John Smith Fleomiston Fred Bachman Danvers John Shaw Mackinew Stephen Culper Mackinaw Minert Russell Noonan Pekin Garnari Biz Pour Eamenaeat William Bailey Morton Tezewell County Lake Erie Weston Here Judge Associated Press Novi Lpress Hist. Nf Holmes Delevan

Cold Wave Recedes As Temps Rise In Topeka

The city sees higher temperatures as the bitter cold eases. Government records for Topeka show rising readings with notes of thawing conditions expected into the weekend.

Topeka

Truce Declared in Chicago Railway Strike Talks

In Chicago on November 20 an armistice was declared by both sides of the railway strike as negotiations proceeded. Clarence Darrow, empowered by the workers, and Colonel E R Bliss of the company discussed settlement terms, with the sticking point the company's right to hire and discharge workers.

Chicago Clarence Darrow E.R. Bliss Darrow Bliss Mr. Darrow Colonel Bliss Mahon Street Railway Employes’ Association Harrison Meyor Harrison

New Telephone Line Topeka Camps For Kaw Valley Link

Two gangs of pole setters will operate east and west from Topeka for weeks to complete the Kaw valley line connecting Kansas City and Abilene with the Independent Telephone association. The Topeka office will house exchange books while lines to Abilene belong to Union Telephone. another line to Lawrence to Kansas City is run by Western Independent Telephone. Foreman Lukenhill arrives with 100 men to start Monday, tents and bedding prepared along the line. C. C. Munson leads the westward build from Topeka with 50 workers. The project will create two well equipped separate firms serving Topeka and Kansas City, while the old Kansas Missouri Company line shifts to north side for local service and the Independent line near Topeka-Manhattan is repurposed for short distance business.

Lne Topeka Kaw Valley Kansas City Abilene Independent ‘Telephone Association Independent Telephone Company Western Independent Telephone Kansas | City Home Telephone Company Lukenhill Kans Lawrence C. C. Mun| Son City Electric Hine West Kansas-Missouri Company Kansas- Missouri Company Une Manhattan Alma

Cuban Bill in Senate Voice From Washington November 2

Fragmentary Washington dispatch notes a Cuban bill moving in the Senate with unclear details. The report mentions a forthcoming vote and possible actions but lacks full context and specific outcomes.

Colombian peace mission arrives as hearing fails on isthmus

Generals Regen Oshina and Holguin arrive aboard the French steamer Canada to negotiate terms of peace for Panama, while a Bolivar department mission and junta members on the Mayflower retreat from sessions. United States forces prepare for action as officials await formal talks and signals.

Colon Regen Oshina Holguin Canada Savanitis Department of Bolivar Reyes Thin Caotams Bolivar Tha Tnt Cs Oma Admiral Coghlan Panama Admirala Eres Port Linon Lne Prisma Tiagota United States

Last of flood money funds committee report

Fragments show Com KE meeting funds distributed to relief efforts for North Ti re solmEnitee with time commennlat on Bonpenti busing fuel this winter. Various committees and the Commercial club incurred printing costs and travel expenses totaling about 1.6K. a report will be issued and distributed alphabetically by states listing individuals.

Phe Dingsters Iether Mellef Lins & Palace Rugiab Otto Matar Nelef

Chase Loses Case In District Court Judgment For Remington Paper

The district court verdict awards Remington Paper Company $7,000 against Harald Chase with interest. Remington previously sued Topeka Capital Company for money owed. secured claim against stock and assets used to secure payment.

Remington Paper Company Harald Chase Remington Company Topeka Capital Company iIoney

Judge Garry marks 40 years on Chicago bench

Chicago November 20 Today marks Judge Joseph Garry’s fortieth consecutive year on the Chicago bench. Despite his 82 years, he remains vigorous with a firm decision style noted by peers. His long service includes a reputation in divorce law and public respect.

Garry Chicago Joseph United States Gibas Gant Percice Aymarket Square

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