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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal details turbulent rail and trade discussions, noting projected trolley routes in Topeka, Democratic camp agitation, and investor needs. It cites population trends, transportation data from February 1904, livestock receipts in Western markets, and transatlantic shipment figures.
A Chicago Post item questions Senator Burton of Kansas amid a scandalous probe. It suggests he won’t resign or bluff away pressure, hints at revelations that could implicate others, and argues expulsion would hinge on a Supreme Court verdict. The piece urges prompt Senate action rather than delay.
An incoherent passage asserts a figure cannot serve after securing election and urges resignation due to an imperative situation. Mentions Burton and Dertelve with ambiguous references, lacking clear names, dates, or places to identify a concrete event or outcome.
A collage of local quips and notices from Topeka and surrounding areas. Items mention a Santa Fe case, a pension letter, Sabbath violations, Ex Senator Burton, a very old Emporia clock, and cheeky quips from Quaker reflections. Casual snippets portray rural life, politics, and social humor.
A humorous column notes women’s fashion habits and social missteps. It contrasts careless pin wear with light and birthday observations, jokes about a woman calling a man by his elf on purpose, and comments on domestic knowledge and cooking.
The piece presents garbled phrases about women and behavior, noting ladylike conduct and dress, with references to a man driven to distraction and a wife’s deterring influence. It reads like a clipped, distorted wartime or social column fragment with scattered names and terms.
The readable text describes a gentle, underappreciated singer and remarks on a district school event featuring recitations, dialogues, and dancing. Observers note sensitivity in a husband, praise poor singers, and mention W shaped shoes and limited alphabet progress during recent area efforts.
The passage presents disjointed musings on women, courtship, and history. It critiques women's roles, mind reading claims, and the idea that creation of woman is an afterthought, framing gender engagement through social expectations and flirtation.
Washington voters saw the house committee on Irrigation of arid lands defeat the bill to repeal the desert land laws by an 8 to 3 vote. Opponents included chairman One-Wromingheel and several members while supporters cited Representatives Reeder Van Duser and Underwood as backing repeal after a protracted session.
City council to canvass election results this evening and organize the new body. Samuel T. Howe may relinquish the presidency. Dr. L A Ryder is a favored candidate with parliamentary skill. City Attorney Spencer introduces a streamlined canvassing method reducing red tape.
Three empty box cars were largely destroyed by a fire at 5 30 this morning in the Union Pacific yards. Two streams of water and a chemical engine stopped the blaze, as firemen worked atop adjacent cars to spray chemicals downward. A switch engine unexpectedly pulled away, forcing firefighters to abandon gear and jump clear to safety.
A schedule mentions a gathering of local high school girls at 1221 Gray Street on Saturday afternoon. The text is garbled but indicates a planned meeting or event involving a figure named Nettie Amnex and mentions Rome and Usher in unclear context.
From Mr Kendrick Santa Fe officials threaten discipline and possible dismissal if machinists join a strike or follow younger leaders. The ultimatum warns that strikers or those who leave may not be rehired, with fills planned for positions, and cites meetings at Chicago Cleburne Pueblo and Topeka as context for the dispute.
The cabinet spent nearly all its time on the Chinese exclusion issue. China has denounced the treaty, which expires next December. A more favorable pact seems unlikely to be ratified by Congress. No conclusion reached. withdrawal of denunciation is uncertain. If talks fail, the Geary exclusion law may be enforced against Chinese immigration. Secretary Cortelyou was away in Philadelphia.
G Kelley claims Washburn college board of athletic control lacked authority to bind the college to a contract dated March 24. He says the board of trustees refused approval ten days later, imposing onerous terms. The Topeka Railway company remains ready to fulfill its contract and subscription of $260 to the athletic program.
At a Thursday board of education meeting bids were called for heating plants at the high school and the manual training school. Bids will be opened May 4 and operation aimed for next winter. Changes in staff included transfer of E H Rouder bush to Parkdale Lafayette schools and T H McBride succeeding as principal. Music supervisor W Jones elected at Seana school. Teachers gathered in the high school after the meeting as Prof Whittemore was introduced by Superintendent Bavnd sor.
Washington recounts a White House luncheon guest from Kansas seeking insight on distant war zones. The piece muses on how newspapers obtain overseas dispatches and traces a hypothetical 16 000 mile path of words from Nagasaki to Shanghai Hong Kong Singapore and beyond, highlighting costly press labor and global reach.
Chief Wilmerth today announced Ezra Anderson of station No 4 will serve as engineer of the new steam fire engine loaned from Cincinnati and in service until the city’s new engines arrive Lieutenant Weldlich becomes captain succeeding Anderson and Charts Rottinghouse will be fireman of the steamer once fit.
The Kanans building contract in St Louis aims for completion by April 15. A representative will oversee furnishings and carpets with a visitor to St Louis on April 28. The commission plans to meet in St Louis, with an allotment of $80 monthly for the supervisor, as Kansas exhibits are installed at Smiter Lake. Luan Republicans convene to set campaign leadership and schedule.
The annual M C A conference for the Ikan San College community is slated to be held tense at Washburn College with details and schedule forthcoming.
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