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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1903

Page

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Police Guard the City Hall Amid Street Car Strikes

Chicago reports a police guard around City Hall to curb possible trouble from strikers and sympathizers. Aldermen faced jeers as labor tensions rose over railway franchise issues, protests in gallery, and calls for arbitration. Trains delayed, wires cut, and power outages fueled crowd concerns while officials pushed for franchise extensions and settlements.

Chicago Chicago City Railway Inew Transportation Cormembye Herman Wan Stenet Power Hekite Datcot Carter Forty-third Street Midny Jer Hanvies Sieaterday Ienet McCullough Poe Staty Sith Po Muir Tratpmen Refiway Pany Bavic Mgal Ollen Acisesey Failway

Private Detective Attacked During Trolley Wire Guard Incident

Buckler of the Chicago street railway firm and Jim Copper a 20 year old private detective guarding Archer and Asiland lines were assaulted by seven men in Codey. They beat him, stripped his outer garment, and stole six dollars plus a revolver, leaving him in a semi comatose condition.

Buckler Etrikims di Chicas Hunn Copper Olf Chitaen City Ralley Archer Asiland Avis Jim

Firing Resumed as Santo Domingo Talks Collapse

From San Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo November 4 fighting resumes after peace talks falter. City bombardment continues and houses are damaged as government resists surrender. A Hamburg America steamer delivering ammunition for the government is fired upon by rebels while fortifications guard the discharge. Reuters report cites Captain Briggs noting a quiet city at departure and a pending general election within 24 days.

San Domingo Republic of Santo Doming Hamburg-American Line Washington Briggs Baltimore San Juan Porto Rico Navy Department Baitimore San Donlngo City Pilace

Turkeys Sell Near Record Prices in New York Markets

The New York poultry market reports turkeys selling at about 40 cents a pound, geese and ducks near that level, with overall poultry prices rising daily this week. Eggs have also climbed to 48 cents per dozen as scarcity pushes costs higher. Some poultry dealers are slaughtering chickens to exploit the brisk turkey demand.

New York

Causes Unrest in Morris County Mines

Notices posted in Empire Stew and Iron mines in Mount Hope Hibernia and surrounding areas announce a 20 percent wage cut for oil miners starting December 1 with only one shift used where two formerly worked. The order affects about 4000 men and follows a 1 percent cut on October 1 and the Wharton mine shutdowns and Port Oram furnace bids, sparking labor unrest in northern New Jersey.

Morristown Empire Stew and Iron Company Mount Hope Hibernia Morris County Wharton Port Oram Antest Wabor Etreles Sorthirs New Jersey

Recognition Ordered In Pan and Germany Move

Fortin November 24 The foreign office issued an official notice stating that the imperial chancellor proposed the emperor yesterday declared that the new free state of Pan will be recognized by Germany. Neither the German foreign office nor the German chargé d affaires at Bogota furthered the desires of Colombia.

Fortin Foreign Office Free State Panand Gexeina Bogota Coistmbin

Grief at White House as Roosevelts mourn uncle death

New York November 24 James L Gracie banker and uncle by marriage to President Roosevelt died at his home of pneumonia. The president and Mrs Roosevelt were deeply affected. Mourning at the White House until December 7 social events canceled.

New York James Eine Gracie Marridge Roosevelt Fo Deat Pneumontis Mra Mr. Stash Ron Peat Veil Corrow Allyncus White House Washington Nev James L Gucie

Panama Repudiates Responsibility For Colombia Debt

Nov 24 Lemion reports Panama denies owing Colombia debt arguing the isthmus joined Colombia in 1821. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne seeks details from bondholders council. Panama's position to Washington, with Panama Canal matters, Panama government stability, and plans for a constitutional convention outlined by Panama officials and officers arriving from Colon.

Paris Meeting Set to Criticise French Government

George Thehand, former leader of the Fannma canal move test and president of the committee of bondholders of the aid company, announces a public meeting in Paris on Nov 21 to criticise recent events, especially the government’s recent course.

Paris George Thehand Fannma Aid Company

KohI Goes Free In Liquor Case Theatre

City Court actions end with acquittals as Spencer loses key motions in Kohl case and secures not guilty verdicts for Andersen and Patterson. Evidence for conviction in Kohl remained weak due to paper issues. Andersen’s sale charge failed. Patterson case yielded a swift guilty verdict supported by testimony about beer deliveries and alleged mixing with whisky.

Spencer Ang Kohl Hazen Spencee Otto Andersen Verdet Patterson's Join Ewing Hasor Patterson Patterson House Meneo

Trial of Al Morrow Begins in St Louis Court

The trial of Al Morrow and co defendants charged with conspiracy related to naturalization frauds opens before Judge Adame in the U S district court. Barrett Dolan and Garrett faced related convictions or sentences. witnesses include Gov Koery and Senator Cece Bateat among others.

St Loui Garrett Dolan State Aganis Barrett Joseph Joint Marrow Barcel Kery United Sates Cece Bateat Crowe James BR. Gantt Hefent Cook W Wil- Danes

Ends the Treaty in Philippine Campaign at Jolo Hills

General Wood reports capturing the Moro position north of Taglibi on the 20th and destroying earthworks. Private Martin Brennan of the Fourteenth Cavalry was killed, two privates wounded, one seriously. Moro casualties tally at least 75. Ground brushy. bodies hard to locate. Expedition returns to Jolo. Wood says no further sultanate opposition expected. He views the action as abrogating the Bates treaty.

Manilla Wood Jola Taglibi Martin Brennan Fourteenth Avalry Jelo Rimeho

Wealthy Relative Drafts From South Africa Highlight New Montreal Case

Nov 2 report from Chicago describes a complex legal case involving Jacques Cami of Chill South Africa sending a $5,000 draft to Aubla a hotel keeper in MacGregor aiding his half brother in a Montreal murder trial. Aubin provided witnesses and counsel, helping the half brother secure support amid prior court battles. Also noted is a Nov 4 birth of a child to Miss John Bomberick, aged 31.

Whramor Awash Aubla MacGregor Peor Jacques Cami Chill South Africa Montreal Casa Roung Aubin

Utah Miners March With Red Flag Across State

Salt Lake City November 24 Adjutant General Burton orders the Utah National Guard to rendezvous at Salt Lake and march to the strike troubled coal fields of Carbon county tonight and Castle Gate tonight with intent to secure the area. Striking miners show defiant acts carrying red flags and upside down flags. Governor summons troops to quell unrest as Italian miners parade.

Salt Lake,tah Burton Utah Navnal Guard Salt Lake Carbon County Castle Gate Williams Utah Furs Company Scofield Colton United States

Pollock Likely Candidate For AG Nomination Says Washington

Washington November 24 It is understood Mr Pollock has made his case before the attorney general Friends and supporters believe he will be nominated while rivals claim he has all the votes he will get and that nomination would rely on current backing A Kansas delegation member warns of no certainty until end of the work A Fort Scott attorney for Missouri Pacific, J D Richards, called on the president to discuss the judgeship.

Washington D. C Pollock Kansas Aid J. D. Richards Fort Scott Amissouri Pacific

Roosevelt Hosts Labor Leaders at Washington Luncheon

President Roosevelt entertained labor representatives from Butte Montana at a Washington luncheon. Guests included Malcolm Gilles Edward Long M R Dempsey F M Cronin Victor Robinson J W Gilbert and Frank Doyle, with aides Cortelyou Carroll Dr Wright Dixon and Wayne McVeagh in attendance.

Washington Nev Roosevelt Butte Mont Malcolm Gilles Stationary Engineers Onion Edward Long Miners’ Union M. R. Dempsey F. M. Cronin Frank Doyle Trades and Labor Assembly Cortelyou Department of Commerce and Lutor Carroll Dr. Wright Dixon Montana Wayne McVeagh Pennsylvania

Rifled Mail Pouch Robbery Reported Near Oelwein

A mail pouch rifled near Oelwein Iowa led to the loss of about ten thousand dollars in money orders and checks. Letters were opened and many torn or mutilated making forwarding to their destinations unlikely. The theft occurred between St Joseph Missouri and Oelwein with the last intact seal noted at St Joseph.

St. Louis Oelwein Dice St. Joseph

Widow Begs Prison Bed in Pittsburgh Case

Widow Mrs Law rence Stenderson of Beatrice Nebraska pursues justice after a man James Rodgers allegedly conned her out of 41000 for mining machinery. The couple reportedly planned marriage in Pittsburgh on November 1 but he vanished in New York. A separate account notes a fall at Bear Creek Falls injuring Adams leg.

Pitesburg Lawrence Stenderson Beatrice Neb Gertral James Rodgers Nebraska California Princed Pitsburg New York Stephenson O'Neil Eory Steientaily Stina Isa Atfa Adems Precinice Bear Crewe Falls Shingletown Hiss Adams Tecken

Jennings Uncertain Weather Ahead For Thanksgiving

Director Jennings notes the forecast for Kansas shows partly cloudy tonight with a likely rain or cloud cover on Wednesday and a much colder Thursday. East wind at 12 to 22 miles per hour was observed, with hourly temps around freezing at mid day.

Tepnides Kansan Jennings

Forest Fires Cover Cotton Belt Across West Mississippi

Dense smoke spreads over west Mississippi and Arkansas as three days of forest fires burn large timber areas. Fires race along Choctaw railroad corridors between Memphis and Little Rock and along Iron Mountain road north of Little Rock. Smoke hinders river traffic and livestock injuries are reported with no known fatalities.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi Arkansas Little Rock Ark Litte Rock Iron Mountain Road Walnut Ridge Amberlands Swifton Thames al Greenville Mise Yazoo Delta

Cabinet meets but takes no action on key issues

Washington observers report all cabinet members attended the meeting but no major decisions were made. The Panna situation and congressional opposition were discussed with no new developments. President intends to attend Uncle James I. Gracie's funeral in New York next Friday morning.

Washington Congress Peabody Colorado United States James I. Gracie New York

Unexplained Smoke Cloud Over Colorado Valley Texas

Marble Falls Texas reports a dense cloud of smoke stretching 20 miles that obscures objects two squares away with burning eyes and no fires found. The piece also notes political maneuvering over federal judgeships and upcoming discussions by Governor Bailey and others about vacancies and potential candidates.

Colorado Valley Texas Marble Falls Eacesae Ank Batley Tt S H. Looms Union Pacific Railroad Company Halley Bailey Warne Supreme Bench Pollock Johnston

Political Gossip in Miami County Delegation Fight

A Miami County Republican attack tone claims Kelly cannot secure the county delegation to the Republican state convention. The piece alleges a planned clash to deny Kelly renomination, naming figures like Bent, Murdock, Veale, and Burton as part of alleged machination. It notes anti Kelly sentiment among Alam fellows and duties of county officials amid a broader intra party struggle.

Bliami County Kelly Miami County

Big Slump in Stocks Across Major Industrials

New York stocks fell broadly with notable declines in Corn Products and related starch firms. Declines extended to American Car and Foundry, United States Steel, and Pressed Steel Car as market uncertainty weighed on industrial shares.

New York Henke Davily Biocr Exchange Polara American Car and Foundry United States Steel

Silent tensions in Tokyo and Yokohama diplomacy

Reports cite Japan probing naval stance as Japan's overtures meet patient delay in Tokyo Yokohama and Osaka. Observers note adjourned talks due to diplomatic friction and Japanese public impatience amid silent Russia. Meanwhile, in a separate case, Mayers a financier from Finarton disappeared 31 years ago amid murder suspicions, with one suspect dead by suicide and another living under an assumed name in Browntown Ohio.

AI Mayers Browntown Snare Bal

John K. Boss 72 Buried After Death at Home

John K. Boss died at 72 and was buried at home under a will directing burial near the family plot. Services were held at the Methodist church after the interment, with provisions describing the placement of the body and related arrangements.

Brick Wazon Akhart Int John K. Boss Nerntiance Speareed

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