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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reports on broad topics including the Associated Press wire news and economic observations. It notes the Japanese impact on admiralty death coverage, railroads tax shares, Carnegie legacies, and a Kansas Supreme Court decision on public school Bible readings. It discusses labor, coal prices, and wheat crops with market outlooks and municipal finance context.
The article notes a sharp fall in export trade led by cotton and wheat, with March imports down over 25 million dollars. War, labor strife, and political events dampen enterprise while gold shipments rise as European sales loom. Despite this, gold reserves exceed 1.8 billion dollars and loan activity remains high, signaling continued liquidity.
AYHAWKER JOTS reports a small town column noting the first sunbonnet of August appearing on Everest streets. The piece mentions local civic notes, school bond debates, church activity, rising prices, and various quirky town happenings across multiple communities.
The Tontku Chey Railway company will fit its system with fenders at the front ends of cars. The wire-like devices are designed to lift or deflect obstacles and prevent injuries to persons or animals that might be struck. This safety feature is among several improvements adopted by the newly organized street railway company.
Milas Mumle Morrow died Monday in a Toledo hospital after an operation. The funeral will be at Saint Meeneit church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:90 oclock with visitation at the family home on North Tyler Street. Brown on the safe in Napier Neb bank robbery remains unsolved with $1100 taken.
Washington April 19 congress debated immediate consideration of the statehood bill as Mrs Dalzell urged a rule. Wyllie said the measure was a protest to territories seeking admission and would not pass. McMullan called it wicked, risking treaty obligations to native tribes, while Powers defended it as the only solution. The bill passed in a strict party vote, with a 30 o'clock vote to follow. A Congo memorial resolution urged investigation into American interests there and similar approval followed.
In Kansas City Missouri ex alderman Chris Kopp faced boodling charges after allegedly accepting a bribe. Judge Moore discharged the defendant ruling the motion to quash sustained while signaling possible action on other related cases. The court postponed further proceedings to study applicable law.
Lieutenant Hanna reports wheat in Grotham county deteriorated by labor shortages and late planting. Much of the crop drilled early to stubble is now worthless while late-sown areas fare slightly better but overall yields decline. Governor Hunt estimates under 60 percent acreage sewn in Grotham remains in grain, signaling a barley and corn shortfall and large alfalfa planters, including A J Ries planning over 80 acres of alfalfa this spring.
A city meeting discusses school plumbing at Topeka High School amid sanitary concerns. The school board votes to install new plumbing in line with city ordinances, with some urging the council to amend rules to allow a different system despite sanitary expert reservations.
Local item notes Peter Heine leaves Topeka for Europe spending weeks in Germany with treats. Mentions J and Willarme at Union Pacific hotel denying Windy Willems hunter rumor. Lieutenant Chase Doster takes charge of Fort Lincoln construction. Doster son of Judge Frank Doster. Minor notes on morning events and sports ground conditions at Washburn baseball park.
The article details a political shift in Topeka’s police oversight. It reports Mayor Bergundthal’s plan to end the Wolf era police committee as a governing board and return chief authority to the mayor, with the council’s police committee acting only in a consultative role. It notes uncertainty on McCollum’s successor, hints at McHollum’s retention, and mentions Roosevelt era Roosevelt era Roosevelt approval in Hawaii.
New York based Glotw Securities Co appoints Cherie Black of Jersey City as receiver amid legal and financial turmoil. Meanwhile Prof Thomas R Vickey, noted for phonetic work, dies at age 38 of heart disease in Good bible home. News from Lips near Demir reports Turkish clashes with casualties as fear spreads.
Petitioners canvass streets in Walnut Grove Downtonite and Orchard Price seeking signatures for a Fifth Ward sewer project. Organizers believe broad public support is likely at the area meeting with little opposition and expect unanimous approval from residents.
London April 19 crowded House of Commons for the budget presentation by Chancellor Austin Chamberlain. The speech outlined tax changes, wheat duty repeal costs, and revenue gaps for 1903-04. Proposals included higher duties on refined sugars, tobacco, and colonial sugar, plus tariff adjustments to ease deficits and shift burdens.
Graduation exercises at Beurgus Medical College in the Washburn college chapel will confer diplomas on 25 graduates, eight of them women. President Phas presides as the class is praised as one of the largest. A banquet for faculty, trustees, and graduates follows in the Worary with a formal programme including a master of ceremonies, speeches by Chancellor Prink and others, and music by Washburns Quartette.
Report from Paola Kansas notes Charles Gorink and C C Fokter representing Prairie Oil and Gas company securing the right of way along the Missouri Pacific railroad west line for a large pipeline carrying product from the Kansas and Oklahoma fields to facilities near Kansas City. Work will continue Paola south to Franklin county as the line progresses.
A patient recounts mixed remedies for kidney health claiming uric acid buildup caused kidney trouble. The account praises Warner’s product and warns against long term kidney issues, noting improvements after using the recommended tonic and urging caution with remedies.
Sumernet Pennsylvania April 19. Striking coal miners at Garret have taken possession of the works. Armed guards patrol as a mob and miners armed with rifles and swords surround the Garret Coal Company. Sheriff Coleman organized a 25 man posse. At least 200 shots fired in clashes last night with no confirmed fatalities. The Myers family home burned. Mrs Myers and two daughters and two others perished. Origin of the fire disputed but blamed on enmities.
Dr D M L Shiveley president of the Missouri Valley League visits Topeka to observe Gus Alberts youngsters and the league’s Butte, Montana elephants, expressing optimism for a prosperous season and noting widespread good conditions. He aims to assess local teams and players, watching Topeka and others closely.
An article notes Ange Dickerson's document expected next week for Moore's nomination as Judge of the Sighty Jududar district. It records Moore, known as Orcas Meare, pursuing the nomination with Dickerson and cross-referenced figures from the Jadietal convention at White City. The piece mentions a party stance and upcoming confirmation in the eighth district.
Garreld Alsup and David Jones faced charges in a chaotic police blotter with drunk behavior and threats toward a hired man. The scene details confusion at a carpentry site, with other arrests, fines, and court appearances reported amid a flood of stray names and loosely connected incidents.
Washington April 19. Joan Wort, a professor at Yale University, testified today before the committee examining Judge Charles Swayne. The testimony referenced private cars and travel arrangements connected to the judge and discussed the ethics and legality of Swayne's actions. The case centers on allegations of misconduct and improper influence in maritime and tax matters involving Prof Wurts and others.
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