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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1903
Page
2
Lexington witness Tillman testifies about threats and a staged confrontation. He describes plans allegedly to harm Gonzales in Columbia and recounts events after a statehouse sighting. He claims Gonzales later drew a pistol and he fired, while denying a second shot.
Kansas City man Howard White is wanted in Topeka on charges of forging John B. Marshall’s signature on a $12 check that was cashed by Morn & Myers. Sheriff Lucas traced the trunk with the forged check to Kansas City, where White had fled to join a bridge crew in Oklahoma. White and his wife had moved to Topeka recently while White sought work.
Governor Bailey arrived home from Woodman’s log rolling at Hiawatha and a river improvement congress in Kankis City to find 400 letters awaiting him. He dismissed callers and began dictation with his stenographer, noting he knows many townspeople and will discuss politics later.
In Crippie Creek today an alstrict court information filed against Brigadier General John Chase Adjutant General Sherman Hell and Judge Advocate Major Thoms McClerland on behalf of six striking miners for unlawful arrest and detention in a military guard house. Willie Cline Adopted by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Spencer of Whiting Kap Mast Cline formerly at T peka Orphans home now in a country home.
Lucas reports White missing from Topeka after a shady Kansas City career begun post Philippines return. Trembly received a police judge posting while White faces multiple forgery accusations. prior attempts at prosecution failed. White’s later work and fall from favor included an ill fated stint at a treatment facility.
New York stock market opens with confidence weakness as United States Steel and Amalgamated Copper mark new low records. United States Steel weakly opens below 44 to 44 1 2, rallies briefly, then slips again while Steel preferred shows early declines to around 61 2 and spikes above 62 before retreat. Amalgamated Copper trades actively with early sales from 54 to 55, then steadies near 30 by hour's end. Other industrials also show weakness as broader market sentiment remains unsettled.
The Topeka rumor speaks of an outbreak of Barbers itch following the barbers’ hill law rise from 10 to 15 cents. The new statute requires clean shops, single-use towels, and sterilization of razors and implements, yet the illness threat appears immune to these measures.
Heavy rainfall disrupts roads and railways across northern England. Bridges collapse and Tweed valley floods resemble inland seas. Vehicles blocked, outside work halted as animals and debris drift seaward.
Installment in Pittsburg lists inventory and appraisal of B F Jones steel magnate estate. Estimated total personal property value exceeds 20 million dollars. includes dates and city notices from Pittsburgh and New York among scattered telegraph brief items.
After extensive discussion the Topeka Socratic Flambeau club on Thursday night endorsed General Nelson A. Miles for the Democratic nomination for president. The vote showed little opposition, with William R Hearst as second choice and Grover Cleveland poorly supported. Some members preferred no endorsement, hoping the national convention decide.
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