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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1903

Page

8

Reyes Thanks Officials After Colon Visit

Rear Admiral Coghlan, commander of the Caribbean Squadron, cables the navy department from Colon on November 21 with General Reyes thanking President Himmerlen and Secretary Moody for naval treatment. Reyes departs for Washington via Port Limón to confer with Dr. Amador and other U.S. officials, aiming to foster amicable relations with Panama Commission members.

Washington Coghlan Caribbean Navy Department Colon Meee Bogota Anders Himmerelt Navy Moody Comhlan Présa Reyes Hha Port Limon Costa Juloe Amador Pasatnd Commandots Mnit United States Admiral Coghian Panama Reyes Coghian Epechl Panamahaw

Labor movement forms prep for national labor party

The Central Labor union of New York initiates a push to create a purely labor politics party. A Democrats Republicans and Socialists committee will draft a platform after delegates from England spoke to the American Federation of Labor. Irish party support is pledged and a national labor convention may be called soon to broaden the movement beyond the city.

New York Central Labor Union Puiely Democrats Republicnse Plantform England Amoerican Federation of Labor Central Labor Organization Engi Ireland Dye Labor House of Commons O'Grady

Mr Smiley Faces Mental Health Verdict In Shawnee County

Shawnee County Pioneer farmer Mr Smiley, a well to do man in Silver Creek township, is to be tried in probate court on insanity charges. He owns a farm and was starting a fine venture but has suffered declining health linked to illness and mental derailment.

Shawnes County Smiley Silver Teke Will Shawnee County Henry Klein Wilh St. Paul Tyispits Iil Tee Johns Beth Helena Oes Saniatien Temple Emmanuel of Mered

Admiral Waldersee Dead in Bresiku Prussia

Vice Admiral von Waldersee, brother of Field Marshal von Waldersee, died yesterday at Miensendorf. The report notes his service in Prussia and references a cough remedy claim for Wood's Norwig Pine Syrup.

Waldersee Bresiku Prussia von Waldersee Field Marshal Miensendorf

May sue the police over raid at ex wife’s room

locksmith J A Swanson claims police raided his former wife’s home at 406 Kansas Avenue after a warrant was used to search rooms 1 and 2 on the second floor. He says the furniture at the rented house is his and seeks explanation and possible damages.

J. A. Swanson Bixth Avenue Swanson Kansas Avenue Aqua HutteElrey Stimson

Hungate to Resume Inquisition This Week

County Attorney Hungate will resume his inquisition likely Tuesday. He has examined twenty witnesses and has about 200 more names to summon. The list of sixty names was provided by Mayor Bergundthal, with additional lists since then.

Hungate LkGor

Brotherhood of Firemen to elect successor for Arnold Pearls

The grand trustees of the Brotherhood of Firemen met to select a successor to Frank Arnold the long time secretary treasurer who resigned to pursue business in Chicago A W Hawley was mentioned as traveling representative of the interstate commerce commission and W Carter editor of the Firemen Magazine. Damonstrate in Ecuador and a protest at the Colombian legation are noted in brief.

Arnold Brotherhood of Enco Frank Arnold

Topeka Considers Higher Dog License Ordinance

The Topeka council debates a new dog ordinance with higher license fees and a sliding scale for early payers. The Humane Society seeks labeling of dogs, a pound for strays, and possible euthanasia by chloroform. G C Clemens opposes burdens on the poor and warns of political pushback.

Topeka G. C. Clemens Foster Humane Society George Nell Hurhane Society Clemens Humane Society G. C Clemens Mr. Clemens Crainance Altogstier the State Journal

J udgeship talk leaves Philips unsure after eastern trip

Captain H M Phillips and Mrs Phillips returned from a month with relatives in eastern Pennsylvania and a Washington visit. He said little about the judgeship matter, noting the delegation and candidates remained friendly and no one could predict the outcome. Dr W F De Netdman, a former Twentieth Kansas surgeon now brigadier major, seeks Curtis support to move to the quartermasters department.

H. M. Philips Mrs. Phillips Pennsylvia Washington Philipe W. F. de Netdman Philippines Twentieth Kansas Regiment Philips Neling Con. Eressman Curtis Khim Quartermaster’s Department Quartermaster's Department de Neidman Kansas Congressman Curtis

Oakland Residents Seek Injunction Over Dirt Removal

County Attorney Hungate received a petition signed by George Sardou Charles Sardou Freeman Sardou Peter Linn FH Burton Geo Ireland C M Kemplin A A Ireland Frank Morris and John May asking him to file an injunction to stop the railway from removing dirt on Pennsylvania avenue, arguing the action would pull the street. Hungate warned the railway company it would seek an injunction if dirt removal continued.

Oakland Pennsylvania Snus Hungate George Sardou Charles Sardou Freeman Sardou Peter Linn FH. Burton Geo. Ireland C. M. Kemplin A. A. Ireland Frank Morris John May Pennsylvania Avenue

Woman Receives $500 In Finger Injury Case

Mrs Rosa French was awarded $500 after a finger sprain in a Lyndon Osage county district court trial. The incident arose during a fight involving her brother Basil and Frenk Hardisty. a whiplash struck her little finger. The case saw a high initial verdict, a mistrial, and a compromise before final payment.

Rosa French Lyndon Osage County Srst

Folk Drops A Case In Suburban Bribery Probe

Emil Miesenberg who faced a three year sentence for bribery in the suburban franchise deal had the indictment nolle pressed by Judge McDonald on Circuit Attorney Foiks motion. The action abandons the Meisenberg prosecution though his sentence stands and the case is remanded for a supreme court trial. Meisenberg, Kratz and Murrell were indicted January 24, 1902. he was a city council member during the suburban deal.

St. Louis Emil Miesenberg Nolle McDonald Foik Meisenberg Meixenberg Supreme Court Meinenburg Kratz Murrell

Wreck survivors from Francois Coppe meter at Gulal Bay

Nine men picked from the François Coppe in an open boat near the northern California coast remain at Gulal Bay awaiting transport to San Francisco. Names include James Webb and others. Brikest, sole speaker, recounts a wreck north of Pointe where lifeboats were launched as a storm raged. Captain Johnson of the Scotia questions provisioning and crew loss, while mariners fear further trouble aboard, with no wreckage seen along the coast. Governor Bailey plans to visit St. Louis for a Kansas World's Fair commission handover, accompanied by family.

San Franisco Cal Francois Coppe Echooner Gulal Bay California James Webb Fred Olsen Imuel Rays Edward Anderson W.G. Taylor Jean Convinils Niel Louis Fred Briken C. Augustus Brikest Francois Conde Pointe Dore Inriye Scotia Johnson The

Section Men Strike Amid Wage Cuts Across Rail Lines

In Fort Scott Kansas November reports section men on the Frisco and Santa Fe, Missouri Pacific, and Texas lines struck over wage reductions. A National Union Railway Trackmen committee based here has set a meeting with the Missouri Pacific General Manager Ha to discuss the dispute.

Fort Scott Kan Nov Straffesgurt Kaneas Texas Missouri National Union Railway Trackmen

Grievance reports and labor disputes across unions

Boston reports from the AFL convention note committee on grievances. The panel recommends no action on a dispute between riggers and bridge and structural workers and supports withdrawing carpenters from joint union work. In New York the Lorain Street company wins a Wolverhampton electric trolley system contract, the first for an American firm, ending a long English delay. Niagara Falls reports Frederick Smith had two false teeth removed after swallowing a plate during a coughing fit. two operations, aided by X ray, succeed, and he recovers.

Boston American Federation of Labor Committee On Amalgamated Society of Carpenters United Society of Carpenters Amalgamated Association of Woodworkers United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Joiners and Carpenters New York Lorain Strel Company Ctty Wolverhampton Tig England Lorain Company Niagara Falla Frederick Smith Smith Buffalo Roswell Park McKinley Sie Smith

It Was Not Ferguson Doan's Pills Offer Relief

It was reported from St Louis on November 23 that a patient described severe itching and torment from a condition that plagued him, and that a remedy known as Doan's Ointment provides relief. The ad-like note promotes a cure and urges use of the product.

Case Preview In Cabbison Gambling Law Hearing

The case against Mike Thompwnite Wood Fowler, Tobe Tobias, and Al Hurst under the Cabbison gambling law will have a preliminary hearing before Judge Mu Cave in the city court on Tuesday morning. A. Magaw, attorney for the defense, seeks a continuance to an indeterminate date. The defendants appear reluctant to proceed to trial and favor further delays.

Mike Thompwnite Wood Fowler Tobe* Tobias al Hurst Cabbison Mu Cave

North Topeka Community Notices And Gatherings

Local column from North Topeka lists events at various venues including a candy fair at Quincy Street, a Thanksgiving service at Congregational church, and a meeting of the Sunday school board. It notes moves of residents on West Sixth to Harrison Street, a dinner at Lukens Opera House, and attendance by Rev. J R Madison of Cluthe. Also mentions W C A choirs, and updates on health of C T D and Mrs George Higgins family.

Kimball’ Printing Company Northanwas Avenue Frank Key New Era Quincy Senock H Churen Church J. R. Madison Cluthe Ing Topeka Madison W. C. A. Choral Keaneae Res Hue M. E C. T D. Tee George Higgins C. D. Myers Ailtn Pueblo Cola Allen Holmuin Lttie Maud Smith Tale Fred Tes Mias Nellie Tes Huntoon Street Highland Park Colonial House M. Henry Mravey Fowler Anna May Fowler Kanes Avenue Rachel Armetrong T. Ww

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