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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1904
Page
8
A 19th century sale notice lists bleached cloths, waistings, shade cloth, handkerchiefs, tabling, damask, lace hose, infants hose, dress huttons, stair carpets and more. It promises low prices across muslin prints silks and textiles, urging shoppers to fill spring and summer needs at cost and less, with emphasis on wholesale-like discounts.
A Harrisburg statewide Republican platform summarizes seven years of policy under the Roosevelt administration. It praises wartime leadership, economic prosperity, law enforcement, and international neutrality while urging continued support in the upcoming elections and instructing delegates to uphold the party line.
Attorneys Ane New Engased in pre senthas argument as defense and prosecution clash over evidence in a murder trial. Judge Cook will charge the jury after final remarks from both sides with the verdict expected soon.
An evening concert on April 18 drew buyers from many towns, with advance ticket sales surpassing expectations. Patrons from Topeka and surrounding areas attended, as organizers announced high demand and preparations for a major turnout.
An announcer stated that the Parsifa concert in Topeka can only be sustained by patronage of people who believe in good music. Indications show many more fans are coming as word spreads nationwide, with unusually low prices drawing crowds who might not otherwise attend.
Honolulu reports merchants discussed private subscriptions for a St Louis exhibit but decided against public government funding. The Hawaiian band may still travel to perform at the fair. Political fusion talks between Democratic and Home Rule factions are ongoing with mixed views. District Magistrate Lyle A. Dickey’s role is under review following Governor Carter’s suggestion. City editor William H. Coney of the Evening Bulletin has died at 21. he was part Hawaiian and served as secretary of the Republican territorial central committee.
Chicago Burlington and Quincy announces an 14 million bond issue to fund recent general improvements and refinance maturing debt. The issue bears interest at a stated rate and is secured by a mortgage dating to 1838, now covering most of the eastern system. Bond sale planned to bankers. attorneys report insolvency filings In Chicago with petitions and potential assets listed.
Tickets go on sale in March and April for service on the Vic Santa Fe line. The offer includes other routes with round trips and free chair cars in tourist sleep units. A liberal stopover privilege is noted and full information is available by mail.
About 150 participants will perform in a Topeka Turners program at the Auditorium. Officials expect the event to be among the city’s finest gymnastic exhibitions and the largest ever held through a fair in Indianapolis. Proceeds aim to aid the Verein financially for future tours, with acts including roundels tableaux serial pyramids fencing and a new Pacheco family tumbling program.
Miss Mamie Gruber attempted to whip Charles Swearingen with a horse whip leading to a disturbance near the corner of Eighth and Chesirest. Swearingen disarmed her and the gown was torn in the scuffle. The Gruber Swearingen feud has two years of hostility with prior arrests for disturbing the peace.
Four mining executives and a shift foreman were arrested under a warrant for alleged violation of injunctions issued by Judge Berney. The defendants work at mines including Minnie Healy shaft and are tied to the conflict between F Augustus Heinz and Amalgamated Copper Co.
The Shawnee county delegation travels on the Santa Fe to Wichita for the Democratic state convention opening tomorrow in St. Louis. Hugh Farrelly backs Hearst as the best Kansas Democrat, arguing he can attract votes and uphold modern democracy while risking a split with Gold Democrats.
A group of twenty five Bell Telephone employees in Rennas City walked out seeking higher wages, while Topeka Leavenworth and Pittsburg crews stayed at work. Kansas City Star notes show a five member committee pressed for wage increases, with about 199 Missouri branch workers affected. no firm mass walkout across all lines.
In Leg 18 disaster two wagons collided after drivers failed to avert a crash. A mail wagon horse struck the tongue, broke a rein, and the animal bolted. Battles was thrown clear and crushed by a broken limb. amputation was necessary at Keith’s Persepatal. Battles lived with his parents at 4 West Noeria Street. The patrol driver suffered severe bruising in the melee. One horse could not walk after the incident.
The Masmen church held its mid fourth annual conference in Utah, marking the seventy fourth anniversary of its founding. Leaders including the seven trustees and patriarchs oversaw petitions as followers of Joseph Smith gathered for the event amid other business.
Kanais Livestock Sanitary Commission adopts government bureau of animal diseases regulations to halt the spread of mange. The rule requires cattle from infected sections to be quarantined and dipped, with shipments for other purposes subject to inspection and depots.
In a fragmentary report the Wabash line to St Louis is mentioned alongside promotion of a World’s Fair event titled “Touté-Folow the Flos” with references to Kansas City and a fearsome toll on attendees. The text is garbled but hints at a transport connection and public interest in the fair.
Fragmentary account shows St Louis figures debating Hearst influence as delegates resist central control. The piece hints at internal divisions and a quest for favorable support at a Southern gathering where Hearst allies seek influence over key decisions.
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