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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1904

Page

2

Coleman Held Relped Mold Father In Clay Center Case

Clay Center Kan April 12 One of the sequels to Rev John Jacksons bid for his baby daughter involved arrests of Attorney General Coleman sheriff Need and Williams for taking the child from Jackson and returning it to the babys grandfather. Miller says the law against removing a child under 12 carries penalties from six months to twelve years. Jackson pursued the child with his attorney present then surrendered to authorities. all three defendants were released on their own recognizance as the case moved toward a restraining order and further hearings.

Clay Center Kan Joan Jackson Jackson Need Coleman Fy. Willams C Miller Clay County Popullet Biaté Cotman Cley Center Anker County Jnl Miller Sia Feft Dogeys Day Center Williams Genora! Goleman Sheriff Needs Fred Mullen Dickeon Sherif Caleman Willkins F. F. Harkness Coun Mrs. Jackson Harrisonville Pitterly Mircastie Cburne

Debaters Chosen for Highland Park Washburn Meet

Washburn men selected to meet Wehland Park in a joint debate as Highland Park and Washburn hold a preliminary meeting. L. E. Katterfeld won first place, L. B. Pritts second, J H Dadis third, and W. Pressey fourth.

Washburn Iwehland Park Highland Park L. E. Katterfeld L. B. Pritts JH. Dadistui W. Pressey

Washburn debate decides affirmative on immigrant restriction

Katterfeld wins first place in Washburn bate with earnest performance. Opponents include T. E. Rowman and FH A. Maynard. Judges: President Pisss Frederick W. and Justice Green. Second debate tonight to pick Washburn Park college team on municipal ownership of water and lighting plants.

Gamma Sigma Literary Society I. BE Katterfeiad T. E. Rowman FH. A. Maynard Pisss Frederick W Justice Green Wishburn Park College Washburn Boys

FORM UNION OF HACKMEN OVER CHARGES BY UNDERTAKERS

Topeka hackmen form union alleging unfair treatment by undertakers. They accuse undertakers of high charges for hacks cemeteries and services, claiming they could offer cheaper options and uniform rates if customers avoided complete funeral arrangements. They plan coordinated action to curb the perceived gouging.

Topeka Sixth and Kansas Avenue Hackmah Leen

Coney to Attend Banquet at Miles Invitation

Capt P H Coney departed for Chicago to attend a banquet honoring General Nelson A Miles. The event, hosted by the Jefferson Club, will be held at the Auditorium Hotel following a personal invitation extended to Coney by Miles and the club secretary.

General Miles Atcend P. EH. Coney Chicago Nelson A. Miles Jefferson Club Auditorium Hotel Coney

Bargain Garment Sale Promises Low Prices

A clothing department advertises all wool pants at 2.50 and worsted suits from 3.25, claiming great value and tailoring quality. It promotes a 10.00 suit and a Kirschbaum 12.50 suit as equivalents to higher priced tailor made options in the city.

Kirschbaum

Our Boys' Department Offers Low-Cost Two-Piece Suits

A local retailer touts a large stock of boys two-piece suits in all sizes from 8 to 16 with low prices. Norfolk suit at 1.65 all wool, blouse suit 1.75, fine suit 2.50. bow ties 15c, four-in-hand 19c, assorted neckwear 39c tomorrow.

Reception for Kansas reformer and Mrs Diggs in Topeka

About twenty-two visiting members of the Kansas Woman's Press club attend the fourteenth annual meeting at the Throop hotel. Mrs W A Morgan and Mrs Annie L Diggs return from long Europe trips and are honored as charter members at a morning business meeting that turns into a reception. The banquet at the Theaop features speakers including Mrs J A King and Mrs M A Bishop, with plans for continued leadership by Morgan and Diggs in Kansas journalism and reform circles.

Kansas Woman's Press Club Throop Hotel W. A. Morgan Cottomweed Falls Press Club James M. Lewis Kinsley Kansas Social Science Federation The Kinsley Graphic Annie L. Digs Imma E. Forter Maryeville M. H. Bishop Abilene Democrat Kansas Morgan Diggs Mra Morgan Ma Morgan Boze Mra BC E. Rupe Clyde Herald Toba Hove Phi- Upsburg Dispatch Terdaye Mya Sefite # Toler Ehit Sade Sisib Mra James A. Lewik Zu Adams

Widow Convicted in Matrimonial Scam at U S Court

A widow from Rosedale with four small children was found guilty in U S court of fraudulent use of the mails after responding to a newspaper matrimonial ad. Judge Pollock leniently set the fine at 25 dollars, plus costs, citing her children. The case arose from a proposal to provide money and a home in Belvidere, which never occurred.

United States Court Pollock Bil Cook Rosedale John W. Mars Belvidere Kanena United States Mire

Three Raids Claimed by Police Fail to Net Arrests

Three raids were conducted last night with two likely bogus and one real operation. The Hoyas and George Kiauer’s place were raided but yielded no evidence or arrests. Police described the nights’ activity as unsettled with no decisive outcome.

Len Townsend Hoyas George Kiauer

Townsman Townsend Chiefly Linked to Evening Raid

Eastern suburb police raided Lite Len Townsend's premises at 1010 Chane Avenue. No keg of beer was found and a bottle of whiskey, but Townsend, not associated with the combine, fled. Officers observed a two year window break as they arrived, and neighbors note Little Son has long faced bond issues prior to arrest.

Townsend Chane Avenue Bia Romesuke Bke Len

Fruit crop reports show most trees unhurt by recent blizzard

Reports indicate the fruit crop is largely undamaged by the blizzard except peaches which likely suffered some injury though extent unknown. Secretary Barnes of the State Horticultural Society says fruit is in good shape overall with potential strawberry tops. Rain aided protection and peach buds were damaged by subfreezing temperatures, leaving final injury estimates pending.

Barnes State Etoricwlturad Society Utah Buda

Chamberlain Firm Over Coal Date Deadlock

London reports show coal owners exporters ship owners and miners failed to induce Chamberlain to retreat the coal date. Deputations argued the duty and warned against changes while ministers faced pressure from industry factions.

London Auson Chamberlain The Axomer Gil Toe

Gilchrist Narrow Escape After Mail Wagon Collision

J C Gilchrist narrowly escaped disaster after a collision near the Santa Fe depot while delivering mail to No 6. The incident involved a wagon from which Otho Hattie was thrown, with the patrol wagon close by. Governor Hunt heads home from San Juan after conference plans with New York president. Fire at McKinney destroys White Dry Goods building and adjacent businesses.

J. C. Gilchrist Otho Hattie Santa Fe St Joe Governor Hunt San Juan Governor Munt New York President Inounced United States Mckkinney Texas McKinney Tex White Dry Goods Company Largenth Brothers White & Price Ese Heard & Seee

Northern Securities case opens as petition seeks stock distribution

St Paul April 12 The motion by E wind and Winslow C Perce for leave to file an interesting petition asks court to allow action in the settlement of the Northern Securities case to distribute Great Northern and Northern Pacific stock to Northern Securities holders. Har riman interests, represented by Guthrie Dilton and Judge Baldwin, oppose with anticipated demurrers and amendments while Norther Securities, by Elihu Stetson and Griver, counters through Morgan Co. and J Johnston.

St.Paul Ewind Winslow C. Perce Northerniiies Pep Tata Great Northern Polk Harriton Pierce Ener Harriman W. D. Guthrie John F. Dilton Baldwin Norther Securi- Hea Companies Elihu Hoot Wut Eeie Stetson J. Morgan , Co John J. Johnston

Prosperity claim cited by Norton banker in Kansas

Elmer E Anset of Norton argues Kansas is exceptionally prosperous with a bank fund of 369.59 per employee and total deposits over 1 000 000 largely held by Kansans from state revenues. He notes few national depositories and contrasts with other states. He asserts Kansas is among the nation’s leaders in wealth. Local remarks refer to a bank commissioner and a powerful showing of wealth for the state.

Kansas Elmer E. Anset Norton Kanes Lauer Albough Animi Karas Mbssy Tam Gut Buower

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