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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1904

Page

2

Two Men Shot in New York After Highway Robbery Attempt

In New York on April 7 a highwayman snatched a young woman’s picketbook at Thirty-fourth Street and Second Avenue. Two men confronted him. one was fatally injured, another struck. A crowd gathered as the suspect, identified as Joan Kenny, was captured near Third Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street. Police responded as the victim recovered the book and the assailant was taken into custody.

New York Thirty-fourth Street Second Avenue Lin Sho Joan Kenny Joseph Corn Con Kenny Vermis BR Jonson, Jr Ae, LL Johnson Kenny Jade Buns

Pays an election bet wheelbarrow ride ends in cheers

A Kansas City man wagered on an election result and rode a wheelbarrow through the streets, cheered by supporters as Emm dee and others escorted him from the local saloon to Twelfth Street. The spectacle drew onlookers and a second rider faced similar bets and a celebratory drink at a nearby tavern.

Kansas City Kansas Mia Behart Ben Bien Alter Baty Beka Etheve Faghth Mainore Tilladayhey Hobart Kemper Maboelutei Hn Eubene Enghch Main Twelfth Street Embree Lagat Eanbeen

Miss Maggie Henderson Scalp Torn by Packing House Shaft

Miss Maggie Henderson, a young woman at the Cudaby packing house in Armourdal, sustained a severe scalp injury when her hair was caught by a revolving shaft in a mill room. The steel whirring shaft wound her hair from eyebrows to neck, tearing the scalp, then the victim collapsed. She recovered enough to limp to the superintendent’s office.

Kanes City Maggie Fienderson Wundry Cudaby Armourdal Mise Henderson

Cure All for Drinkers Ends in Refund Promise

An advertisement touts a White Ribbon Remedy claimed to cure drinkers or drink citizens. It asserts guaranteed results or money back through Druggist Whightman at 425 Ransesaye. The copy sensationally promotes a special size and National temperance rhetoric aimed at women.

Tehen Sarmal Beaitt Cumiat Tempee Crue Urmal Price Soc Sion Whightman Druggins Ransesaye

Scalp Injury Leaves Henderson Hairless After Setback

The report states if scalp fails to regrow, skin grafts will be needed and Ms Henderson will never have hair again. Her hair was naturally heavy. She won very weak last night but is expected to recover.

Mins Henderson

Election Expected for EHS Federation of Women's Clubs

Mex A HL Horton's name is the likely president for the annual election of the EHS federation of women's clubs. Mrs Horton has served as federation president and is urged to accept again. Other officers include Mrs Clement Smith and Mix D Starteman as vice presidents, Mrs Let Monroe as recording secretary, Mrs Franke C Bowen as treasurer, and Mrs CA Wilbur as auditor. The meeting begins at 2:10 and will approve reports before the vote, with plans for a Topaka semi centennial jubilation in May and possible parades and a one day event.

A. HL Horton EHS Federation of Women's Cluhs Palty Phutoh Iorton Hee Jit Clement Smith Mix D Starteman Let Monroe Franke C. Bowen CA. Wilbur Tae Federation Champien

Washburn Hosts State Y M C A Convention Sessions

The annual Y M C A officers convention for Kansas colleges opens tomorrow at Washburn College, continuing through Sunday night. Speakers include Paul Super of Missouri and Rev Charles M Sheldon. Events begin Saturday morning with devotional and talks on association leadership, finances, and relations to local religious agencies.

College Y. M. C. A Kanaus Wshburn College Washburn Worary Paul Super University of Missouri Charles M. Sheldon D. Surrey Studik Ceerplace Thibereatibinal Morteliass Calemtin W. W. McLean Ee Kanzas Agricul Associaton C. W. Petit Banks Hurvey Chasee Ebelden Topeks Universite of Missouri D. E. Dannenburg CDD Hur reThe Association Nis

Church Insurance Idea Proposed at Michigan Council

Rev W H Birch urged a system of benefit insurance for churches at the Michigan Council of the Brotherhood of St Paul in Detroit on April 7. He argued it would aid Methodists and church societies by tying insurance to salvation work and hoped it would counter members joining fraternal groups for insurance.

Detroit W. H. Birch Michigan Council of the Brotherhood of St. Paul

California Rail Tickets On Sale For Spring Travel

Intermed point fare from Santa Fe line offers a $25 rate during March and April. Tickets valid for tourlet sleep era and free chair cars. Liberal stop over privilege allowed. For full information and free literature, address 7 KING.

Santa Fe King

Topeka Turners Give Notable Calisthenics Show

A large crowd watched the Topeka Turners last night at the Auditorium, an extensive program of gymnastic displays and juvenile performances. Florence Horcheck and other youths impressed with skillful club swinging and pyramids, while the adult troupe showcased bars, horses, and fencing. Marshall's band provided musical interludes as the audience applauded each act.

Topeka Topeka Turners Turners Younds Anplauss Cnod Amy Mains Thoroush Fiorence Horcheck Joostar Nehis Joe Whitmer Hoth United States Oscar Farer Marshal Maroon Hand

A New Baby Blessing and a Mother's Burden

A mother voices the magic and mystery of a newborn, stressing hopeful patience and steadfast care. She urges choosing medicine for the babe with utmost care, protecting it from worthless narcotics as one would shield it from fire.

Washburn College to Hold April Diplomats and Exams

The article notes reforms and examinations at Washburn College with graduates to take the state board. About twenty-five students will graduate this year. The exercises occur April 20 in the chapel with Chancellor at Kansas State University delivering the address.

Reform School Gray Admiraton Hutchinson Medical Department Washburn College Neaf Kansas State University Plas

Electric Light at Fort Riley Aiming for May 15 Start

The Government will light Fort Riley quarters barracks and streets by electric power by May 15. Junction City Railway Co will furnish current and expand its plant, building a new facility in town at nearly 100000 dollars. Post streets will receive forty three units and barracks about five sheddercent? units.

Junction City Kan Fort Riley Elecenic Hee

Warner's Cure Co advertisement claims bold kidney blood remedy

An ad promotes Warner's Cure Co product described as a universal remedy for kidneys and blood. It claims to strengthen digestion, boost circulation, drive out germs, and restore health, with testimonials and pricing. It cites Midland and Kansas City locations and asserts broad efficacy despite sensational language.

M. Surges Bea Warner Rafe Curt Tacey Anil M. Burgess Karas City Siwury Ducinrs

Judith Berolde dies of saeima in Buffalo stage note

Mrs Edward Marshall known on stage as Judith Berolde died today from saeima. She had appeared with Fanny Davenport I H M Sothern and other premier actors. Brief telegraph item from Buffalo N Y dated April 7.

Buffalo Edward Marshall Judith Berolde Saemia Fanny Davenport I. HM. Sothern Salvin

Topeka Primary Adopts Platform Amid Democratic Opposition

In Topeka on April 12 the political notes show A Spalding and Aconimo tle Green GW RSID Camprell Culver ante Banie supporting a reform agenda. The document indicates factions within the Democratic side debating tactics and acceptable platforms against Fubban with the Beimocrats.

Topeka Spalding Camprell Culver Selaarne Fubban

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