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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
1
The county selects Sterne to join the board after a deadlock broken by County Clerk Newman. Former U.S. Marshal earns $1,200 in annual taxes, with OW Bivens and Melber supporting the county commission shift.
Redden seeks 75 dollars claiming entitlement for convicting a Jointist. He filed with the county commissioners for 7 dollars claimed for convicting three Jointists. If actual conviction and full sentence occurred he would not be entitled to a gold medal. Redden does not set the medal. Gates Chesary, whom he charged with selling unr, was in county jail only a short time. Redden convicted Biot on two counts for selling Hana and one run for maintaining 9 9. He asks 55 dollars per count.
In Charraté Kansas on September 2 colored children sought admission to the public school. Local authorities rejected them with polite refusals directing them to apply elsewhere. The incident highlights tensions over school integration in the town.
Disjointed chronicle recounts alleged election irregularities and political theater. Mentions Harrison supporters, Phillie and Rew, and a contested count with references to Mayoral votes, agents, and court actions. Observers describe ensuing turmoil, resignations, and calls for oversight.
The report notes varying temperatures with warm air moving eastward and showers in some areas. Winds from the north and northeast bring cooler conditions in parts, while warmer readings appear in the eastern zones ahead of the front.
Deputy U S Marshal Richarte convicted of taking part in a New York New Year’s Eve robbery at the Sullivan home. Accomplice Baird testified they with a crook named Dedrun seized $2000 in valuables. Diehards allegedly planned the heist.
Twenty Royal Canadian Dragoons with sixteen horses led by Colonel Burhan moved out at dawn toward the Sea, followed by seventy troops and three officers from three city regiments. Cul Willett of the Ninety-seventh Regiment reported the forces there could not withstand enemy fire.
St Paul dispatch reports the resignation of President Mellen of the Northern Pacific railway and his appointment as president of the New York New Haven road, effective next October.
Topeka financial notices alert readers to an advertised opportunity inviting savings and investments in bonds. The fragment outlines terms promising returns and directs potential investors to a Topeka address for details, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear entities beyond the city and general investment idea.
Denver today watched former United States Senator Edward Wolcott lead rival factions in a split Colorado Republican convention. Delegations from Denver and surrounding counties contended for seating, while John W Springer urged pledging Theodore Roosevelt for president. The meeting faced procedural battles over credentials and roll calls before adjourning for a 2 PM recess.
Seven leaders from yesterday's riot were arrested in Sault Ste. Marie as of forenoon. Principal instigator Jack Dean, not a Consolidated employee, urged violence across gatherings. Two Frenchmen wounded in the clash face charges tied to the plot. Minnie M, the steam er, runs between Soo and Michipicoten and is due with miners' load. efforts to start Canada side trains continue. Ferries between the U S and Canada are guarded by soldiers today.
In London today a high level conference among Premier Balfour and Milner discussed the cabinet, with Ritchie and Esher noted persons. No cabinet personnel announced yet as 5000 tickets were mailed for Chamberlain's Glasgow meeting and applications exceeded 90,000.
Cincinnati September 29 The Talbot d Taylor case to restrain union pension fund stock voting at the Southern Pacific annual election was dismissed in the U S district court of appeals on telegraphic counsel. The Southern Parish election, postponed until the court line last April, will take place week after next at Berchmount, headquarters of Lomigville.
New York reports claim possible 10 percent freight rate rise on January 1 across rail systems. An informed trunk line officer dismisses the rumor as absurd and notes any advance would require changes in classification rather than a general increase. A New York conference on October 8 will discuss fixing rates on a stable basis to prevent higher inland through rates.
Benjamin G. Brown professor of mathematics at Tafta College died of heart disease at his summer home here on September 28. He was 67 years old.
Light rain and a half inch totals recorded today across Kansas with higher morning temperatures. Measured rainfall up to noon and observations from cities including Concordia Dodge City Fort Scott Manhattan Wichita Osage City and others. Temperatures ranged from the mid forties to seventies as showers continued in several districts.
Boston on September 29 saw a Socialist party State convention nominating John C. Chane of Haverhill for governor. The platform demands shorter work hours, abolition of child labor, higher school funding, workers’ insurance, public ownership of utilities, initiative and referendum, and equal rights, with jury trials and abolition of capital punishment. The Socialist Labor party also named Thox F. Brennan of Sniem for governor.
Judge Sweeney sentenced Diminador Gomez to 26 months in prison and a $500 fine for founding a seditionist group. Prosecutors said $14 of $40 collected by Union Obrero was unaccounted for and the union faced insolvency. The conspirators aimed to overthrow the government and assist the Laetrooes in the northern provinces.
A court case in Wax Perence ry concerns ownership of four hogs amid a dispute between King and Clark. The jury found a hog belonged to King. Clark seized others and King filed a replevin suit. The trial moved to the Marie oie with a verdict shaping the ownership question and costs. Separate items report the Manila protest by the International Chamber of Commerce over simple invoices to the St Louis Exposition and Senator Nathan T. Loe’s recovery leading him and Mrs. Scott home to Wheeling, W Va.
A Marion man W Hoch is urged by Bailey opponents to seek the gubernatorial nomination next year. Hoch refuses citing a goal to be state printer, while Bailey allies push plans to drag him into the race. The article notes Bailey’s renomination stance and discusses state appointive politics and regional contests affecting the race.
iS A Breese, a prominent attorney and longtime Chase County resident, killed himself at his office in Cottonwood Falls Kansas on Sept 23 after a health crisis. He was a trusted figure with many public roles, leaving a widow and four children.
In probate court Isaac Walton known as Hyde the youth was deemed a bad boy and ordered to reform school. Bradford Miller, Hyde’s guardian, admitted he could do nothing to reform him as D L Stallemith warned Hyde would flee and neglect duties.
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