25 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
1
Justice J C Polosky is selected for federal judge today amid sudden end to the contest. The announcement follows a dramatic move ending the lengthy proceedings with surprise immediacy.
Washington Nov 25 President nominates John Pollock as successor to United States Circuit Judge in Kansas. Nomination moves to Kansas Senate for confirmation by Governor Batley if approved by Republican state convention next year. Campaign includes several strong candidates, with debate over the vacancy created by Pollock’s appointment to the state supreme court seat.
Fragmented OCR shows a gas related incident in Kansas City Missouri with a child missing, a woman dead in a room and a man named J. W. Ray involved. Several foreign place names and dated items about Sullivan belt sales appear, but readability is poor yet core event mentions a rescue or discovery and a gas connection.
A fragmentary report notes light snowfall and a recorded forecaster’s outlook for Kansas. It cites Director Jennings and a vague vote noted in the Voice records, with forecasts predicting fair weather on Thanksgiving and brief mentions of temperatures and wind.
San Francisco reports heated interest in the Fitzsimmons Gardner boxing bout set for tonight with heavy wagering and many bettors new to the sport. Weigh‑in at Corbett's shows limits near 168 pounds for Gardner and Fitzsimmons within four pounds. referee Graney approves rules and bandage questions are minor as fans fill the arena.
Two heavily loaded third avenue trains collided rear end at Fifth Street station in New York causing a multi injuries and panicked evacuation. Ambulances from Harlem Hospital were called as victims received aid in drug stores and on sidewalks.
Telluride Colorado November workers show no sign of breaking ranks as 200 idle miners remain. Verloas mine supplies are short and 500 sole fliers abound. Union president Guy Miller says honest methods will keep mines running with nonunion labor avoided and deputies monitor potential violence.
Snow covers St Louis area to about one and a half inches as storm continues. Snowfall extends across eastern Nebraska Kansas western Iowa southern Illinois and the entire Missouri region according to weather bureau forecasts for the period. Forecaster notes generally fair conditions may follow with lighter winds in parts of the forecast area.
Washington reports Penn Commissioner Eugene F Ware will resign within a year and resume law practice in Kansas. He has long opposed the duties of the office and told the president he would leave after next year’s election, planning to be out of office by mid-November of the following year.
War Office recognition of Mr. Ware's choice is followed by widespread expectation among city officials that he may announce his resignation at any time. The chatter reflects a looming personnel shift and official scrutiny of the move.
Reported rumor claimed the White Star steamship Cedric sank after a collision with the Titian. Careful inquiry found no credible source, Titan’s voyage toward Manchester proceeded without incident, and White Star agents denied any mishap. Cedric had sailed from Liverpool with 290 first, 160 second, and 40 steerage passengers.
The articles of capitulation of San Domingo were signed today by President Wes Gil and ministers from the United States Belgium and Spain. The conditions grant protection for inhabitants and property. Revolutionists will enter the city this afternoon and the provisional government will leave Santiago de Tosceballeepeaig.
The board reviewed bids for the Manual Training High School. Bids favored oak with added costs cited. Leading proposals included D. Blanton 61,995 for pine, Betts 61,892 for oak, Morse Construction 60,215 for oak, with various add-ons and others listing oak or pine and supplemental amounts.
General Reyes cables from Port Limon to Bogota saying he could not act during the November 20 conference aboard the French steamer Canada off Colon. He cites Americans blocking landing at Colon and Admiral Goshtan informing Washington to bar Colombian troops. Colombian public opinion condemns Washington, accusing it of aiding the secession movement in Panama.
London dispatch to the Associated Press says negotiations are under way but may take weeks to conclude. A telegraphed report claims Russian forces reoccupied Hai Cheng, ten miles north of New Chawang, with no special significance attached by the delegation.
Claus Wassel a New York ceramission broker collapsed from heart disease while riding along Ocean Parkway Brooklyn. He died at 48 after placing a hand to his chest and falling on the roadway while riding with two friends. He was celebrating his 15th wedding anniversary and left a widow and one son. Wassel was a skilled horseman and member of the Brooklyn Driving School and Bedford Riding Club.
Startling discoveries emerge during the investigation into the Blowing Up of the Vindicator Mine. Officials press for answers as new evidence reshapes the case.
Denver reports startling findings from the Vindicator explosion probe. Adjutant General Bell says 16 suspects are held at Camp Goldfield, with about a dozen charged as principals or accessories and a remaining group tied to a recent Florence and Cripple Creek train wreck attempt. Nonunion miners connected to the doomed list had received warnings to quit work.
Thirteen men were killed after an explosion in mine No 9 at Bonnin, 20 miles from the city. About 173 workers in various shafts escaped unharmed as debris tore through passages and entombed several men whose bodies were recovered after a lengthy, arduous rescue. Gas ignition by a miner's lamp is suspected.
Robbers entered the Kimer Ketterman general store in Hoyt on November 21 during the early hours. They blew open the safe, escaped, and left behind a chaotic scene. A large cash drop earlier that day had been deposited in a bank. A nearby resident, Mrs. Mercer, woke to noises but found the police action already underway. Items from the section house were stolen and the thieves fled by handcar toward Topeka.
London on November 25 saw Ambassador Choate host a luncheon honoring William Jennings Bryan, with notable attendees including Lord Mount Stephen and W. L. Courtney. A series of speeches touched on political and literary topics as the group discussed current affairs during the English tour.
A Topeka notice offers 180000 shares of America stock valued at 10 900 dollars total or partial sale at 11 cents per share. Milton at the National Hotel in Topeka invites interested buyers to contact for details and purchase.
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