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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1904

Page

11

Rural poet Abe Impartial Love Epigraph Ends Widow’s Grief

Honest Abe, a rural letter-carrier in Blend, writes verses for a widow to honor her late husband. The tale follows his attempts, two widowers, and a marble epitaph amid village gossip and comic misadventure.

Abe Sweet Singer Michigan Mr. Fox Lord Byron Reddy Fifth Avenue United States Jape White Tebee Sven Ff Santhin Dupe Ifs Uncle Lupe

Mayor and council aim to strike Chandler street property from tax rolls

The board of county commissioners heard Mayor Hergundthal and councilmen Holliay and Griley seek removal of recent Chandler street benefit district property from the tax rolls. The parcel appears mislisted as in Shunganunsa and owned by Note, with $78 tax and $6 district share. commissioners must fix the error. Captain Rockwell’s tax deed purchase shows further roll mistakes in Shawner County and a refund was issued.

Hergundthal Holliay and Griley Board of County Commmssarg Chandler Street Chandier Street Fifth Sixth Streets Rockwell Juneton Shawner County Tx Dee Silver Lake Township Kansas River Hockwell

Grand Jury Nears End of US Investigations Next Monday

The United States grand jury session nears completion with expected reports next Monday. About 30 witnesses testified, many minor matters delaying proceedings. several indictments of illegal liquor shipments expected. In Denver, April reports note a habeas corpus petition for Charles Moyer after military detentions. Multiple ongoing trials and incidents populate court and security news across regions.

Grand Jury United United States District Court Snreer San Fedora Thin City Fries State Court Denver Colo EF Richardson Charles Moyer Vellurida Sherman M. Bell

Hicks in Topeka suit for 150000 in Fire Garage loss

Chicago lawyer A E Hicks arrives in Mulvane and Gault offices to press indemnity action against Topeka company over Parkhurst Davis fire loss. Case names Buckhurst Davis Co with insurance claims expected to receive judgment if won. Proceedings unclear on co‑counsel or exact filing date, possible next week.

A. E. Hicks Burger & Hicks Chicago Topekaater Company Parkhurst~ Davis Big Topeka Wholegulera Insurance Con Panlies Buckhurst-Davie Copany Hicks Mulvane & Gault

Filipinos on a Tour and US Visit Plan

Washington dispatch details Arthur Ferguson, Philippine Commission secretary, leading a prominent Filipino delegation to the United States, funded by the Philippine government, to study American institutions and exchange views on civilization. they will tour major cities and view the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Also notes naval dispatch from Cavite reporting readiness of torpedo boat flotilla commanded by Lieutenant Chandier after a 15,000 mile voyage. Phillipsburg Post supports Coney for department commander. Cortelyou visits Ellis Island to assess conditions for island improvements. a large animal collection is aboard to the exposition. and the Senate considers the Panama Canal bill.

Washington Arthur Ferguson Philippine Commission Yokohama Philippine Islands San Francisco United States Fes Nna Na- Honel Cooper Asiatic Feet Navy Department Cavite Chandier Hampton Roads Fetila

Their First Cloud and a Turbulent Home Life

A fragmented domestic drama unfolds as Abe Jolores and his wife Helen argue over dinner after a stressful wedding fortnight. Helen’s mood, neglect, and unspoken troubles create tension at home, culminating in repeated emotional outbursts and a strained husband wife exchange. The scene shifts to a mention of travel plans and military era details, including a note about Beeler traveling to France and a later legal-mandate context from Mercer Castle.

Younes Jolore Helen Mwotle Fle Nortleres Iting Team Abe Jelors Wetheart

Quake Reflections and Social Observations

A fragmentary letter reflects on postquake life and social norms. The writer notes a man’s clothing choices and the stigma of rent for warmth, while arguing against saving money by quitting drinking due to related smoking effects. The piece hints at public attitudes and personal struggles after the quake.

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