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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1904

Page

2

Butte Defeats Topeka In Rain Delayed Pacific League Debut

Butte hosts Topeka in a Pacific League opener amid heavy wind and rain. Alberta and Wilmot spark Butte rally as Topeka pitchers struggle. crowd sits through a delayed game with 11 to 3 score in favor of Mary MacLane’s town.

Butte Pacific Leaguera Missouri Valley Kapetuin College Hmi Mary MacLane Topeka Mouse Elrl Napoleon Dsea National League Futte Montana Galles-Weet Mitouri Valley Anens City American Association Denver Seattle Washington Flord Wuiter Wilmot Alberts Hutte Moore Strora Alberta Birra

The Absent Treatment Man and Astral Presence Tale

In a fragmented column readers glimpse a spoof on absent treatment and astral presence, noting references to Spolagics and MaCollum. Mentions of Ananias Fisher United States Attorney Bean Marion visitations, Shawnee county taxes, Washburn and Emporia baseball, and local court cases mix with circus costs and a jail visit by Mrs. Rice of Lawrence.

MaCollum United States Bean Marion John Coyne College of Emporia Fashourn Neid Kansas Medici College Washburn Chapel Jack Cooley Boston Topeka Washburn Fairmount Segand Shawnee County Auéditor Welch Washburn Dramatic Club Crawford Theater Sells & Downs Emil Larson Alva Strickard Alva Gordon Tt. H. Rice Lawrence

Cancer cured on face by X ray, Dr Kelly reports

Baltimore on March 19 Dr Howard Kelly stated Mrs Howse wife of Rev George House of Richmond Va cured of facial skin cancer by X ray. He credited Dr G C Gilchrist who treated her in Jamaica and achieved complete permanent cure with no facial scarring. Chicago American corroborates the claim and notes Dr Gilchrist’s prior success. Dr J Alvin Herne now based in Toledo offers X ray services with a well equipped office.

Baltimore Gilchrist J. Alvin Herne Chicago Topeta Weat Eighth Street Horne Hex

Weaving of Claims and Boardroom Talks Across Town

A muddled report notes Juler Lawcer and officers accused of mistreatment, with a plan for a court challenge and a potential “weeding” by Manager Alberts. Jarmes Ackerman sues Fred to Avhere MON, a minor, for 2000 damages over a bulldog dispute. Ed Fluke’s death hope rises. doctors expect a June 1 return. Commerce club pursues freight rate talks with Santa Morela head Morton, while Pipe Organ group weighs a $12,000 Austin wake.

Hes Juler “Lawcer Shivesey Alberts Jarmes Ackerman Gisteret Fred ALJ Mackey Ackerman Atchison Globe Boss Buster Governor Bailey City School Topela Kansas City Ed Fluke Ang Hy Fluke Commerce Club Vicw Paul Morton Santa Morela Topaku Morten Chiesa Theo Pipe Organ Association Commercial Club Parditorium

Oil Discoveries Spur Prospecting In Arizona Fields

In Coutins Aris on April 20 important oil discoveries are reported with hundreds visiting the new field. Experts say the wells may become significant, with plans to erect derricks and push operations as the country is thoroughly prospected. Also notes Cuban tobacco trade and labor league formations in New York and Indianapolis.

Coutins Aris Tanployers’ League New York Employers’ League Building ‘Trades Asacvination Tis Trdustey Tsuen United Indianapolis Hawaii Porte Philippines Harold C. Megrews Council of Administration Jave Charles W. Dick Obie Winter T. Durbin Thomas O'Neil Ban Frencisco James C. McCintock Arizona

Kinney Cannot Live After Fatal Barn Fire

Farmer Kinney of Menoken perished in a barn fire caused by a lightning strike during a storm. He entered the burning structure to save his horses but was overcome by smoke. Neighbor John Pennig attempted a rescue and saved Kinney from immediate danger, but doctors say Kinney cannot recover from severe burns as the barn and all contents were destroyed.

Baxter Kinner Menoken Mr. Kittney John Pennig Mr Kinney Kinney Averely

The Rising Mr. Scott and Local Political Talk

A Kamporia Gazette feature titled The Rising Mr. Scott extols Congressman Scott of Kansas as a growing public servant. The piece blends satire on garden seeds with praise, noting Scott’s influence and a Wichita convention speech, while avoiding endorsement of a partisan stance.

William Allen Witte Mr. Scott Kamporia Gazette Kansas Congress Charles F. Scott Mzetie Scott Nes Congresman Scot Ganette Long Gazette Congressman Scott Fie Wichita Kareas

Danily for Warns Dr Bergin Refined Advice

A garbled note from Dr Bergin promotes Ballard's for burns and dental care. It references ERee( SS) and mentions Owhey & Snow and W, 8 Mili e Fatale, but the text is largely unintelligible and error-ridden.

A Danily Dr. Bergin Papa Ballard Owhey & Snow E. Fatale

In Line for Coney Captain Endorsed for Commander

Kansas post reports endorsements for Captain P. H. Coney known as Pat Coney for depart ment commander at Emporia encampment May 17 1814 20. Posts from McPherson Independence John A Dix Columbus Belden No 417 Horton No 45% back his candidacy and GA R members nationwide send letters of support.

A. BR P.H. Coney Mona Columbus Belden Black Bugle Post Horton

Fordict of Guilty: Jury Delivers Life Prison Sentence

Apr 2 The jury in the Hoesky case found the defendant guilty. The judge fixed the penalty at life imprisonment for the suspect in a SanThariy teaching case.

Western Kansas lands opened for settlement excursion rates

Western Kansas fertile lands open for settlement draw prospectors with low fares. One fare plus 500 cash to travel from Missouri River towns Kansas City and Cornell Bluffs, third Thursdays April through December 1904. Call F. P. A. Lewis, city agent, for full information.

Kanans Karissa Uckele Missouri River Rermindin Kansas City Cornell Jon A. Lewis Hahsaan Avenue

Woman Known as Botters Charged in Tax Incident

Johanna Duprez-Adams, described as a motorous woman of the Botters, faced a tax dispute when paying a tax late on Monday evening at Adams Place. An assaulter named Dog Cutcher Tourla reportedly attempted to intervene as the carer said she had no intent to threaten. The encounter ended with the dog left behind and the claim of ending violent days.

Butle Eoek Brite Rhpo Ao Zoo Bo Iran Moore Carter Cine el Worrall Patee Johanna du Johanna Duprez-Adams Thas Tourla Adams Place Jie Khl

Telegraph brief from London to Buckingham Palace

April 21 dispatches from London report Alexandra arriving in London and meeting officials at Buckingham Palace. The wire mentions German threats and ongoing naval activity with no decisive outcome. Dispatches also reference Japanese movements and a broader European military tension.

London Alexandra Laman Eethaven Buckingham Palace

California Farm for You Heads to Market

A curious ad copy touts farming opportunities in California with promises of profitable crops and cheap prices. It urges readers to write to T. L. King in Topeka Kansas for details. The text mentions wine production and generic farming advice.

California T. L. King Topeka Kereas

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