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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1904

Page

2

McFarland Aims Higher for Methodist Bishop Candidacy

Dr J T McFarland pastor of the First Methodist Church Topeka Kan has consented to be a candidate for bishop at the Topeka conference He hopes to secure broad support from both Kansas and other sites praising his long ministry and qualifications The official resolution urges hearty cooperation in pressing his claim and notes a belief that western representation should be expanded in the bishopric election

J.T. McParland Firet K. J.T. McFarland M. EB. ¢Hurch Topeka Kannos Ecore Hoarty McFarland General Conference Iolows, Nilnoks York Kansas Wesleyan University Uence McFarlandt Merny Ebce Billiant Analytic

Summer Plans on Embassies to Spend Tet Months at Lenox

Washington April 21 The German embassy will be established at Lenox for the summer with the ambassador raising the flag in June and remaining until October. He will return to Washington to unveil Frederick the Great statue at the army war college on October 20. Baron von Demianche may take October leave for Germany with his family. Other embassy staff shifts include Sir Henry Mortimer Dur rend likely moving the British embassy to Lenox for summer. The Russian and French ambassadors plan transfers to Bar Harbor and Manchester by the Sea respectively, with varied staff on leave or relocation.

Washington Lenox Frederick the Great Army War College Baron von Demianche Legation Germany Scheller Speck-Sternburg Henry Mortimer Durrand Ralke Waterlow Sal Countess Cassin Bar Harbor Madame Tusserand France Manchester-by-the- Sea

Burglars Blow Safe at Clay City Bank

Burglars entered the Farmers and Merchants Bank during the night in Clay City Indiana, blew open the safe and escaped with an amount reported as 1090 dollars. The front of the vault was blown across the street and the building was damaged. loss is insured.

Clay City Ind Farmers and Merchants’ Bank Loxs

Political Gossip and Kansas Impact on Parker Hearst Contention

The piece discusses how New York Democratic convention moves may boost Parker while hurting Hearst, influencing Kansas Democrats toward fusion with Populists or challenging the national ticket. It cites Grover Cleveland endorsements, Kansas faction dynamics, and possible bolting by Dr. B. Dykes and other figures shaping state politics.

New York Judge Parker Parker Democrats of St. Louis Hearst Tlctionaire Cleveland Kansas Grover Cleveland Roosevelt Kanes

Coaling Station Proposed in Aleutian Islands

The United States plans a new coaling station in the Aleutian Islands. The naval collier Saturn, idle since December 26, is ordered to proceed with 300 tons of coal to Kuuzkawan Island in the Rat group, at latitude 52 north, longitude 177 east, for remote resupply in that region.

Aleutian

Topeka Era Fragments and Local Updates

Topeka notes mixed with civic items and social news. Mentions City Attorney Chas Spencer in Kansas City, Election Commissioner’s wife T S Williams, trolley wire upgrades on Washburn car line, wedding announcements, police gallery installation, and upcoming lectures on Indian art. Also reports on sidewalk conditions, graduation events at Washburn College, and local legal notices involving liquor sale penalties and a worthless check case.

Chas. F. Spencer Kansas City Frank Grimes O Burton T. S. Williamn Washburn Snyder Kansas Washburn College Kansan Medical College Topeka Smith van Buren Street Margaret Hill McCarter Phillip Sprague City Hall Mexican Herald W. J. Veale Utdereator Finch Dmg Im Tran Ohler Police McCallum 1 Wakteeney MckKnroy McCallum KE. Cole Washburn Chapel Reid-Stane School of Art Agrintant McNary Jiuminon Charles Heltman Heltman Supreme Court Osha Bee Davidsod Anyon Omaha J. Wilson el Ulamperl Wilson Bironess G Red Oak Iowa Witson Albert Griff Fi Kansas Avenue Pollock United States Court Kansan City Federal Suse Pollet George Shuritt United States Circuit Court Cas Belt Hernet

Judge Halbrook Orders Return of Shirt Waists

Judge Pollock issued an order Wednesday afternoon directing the return of shirt waists taken from the Zanditen Supply House on a writ of replevin. The action seeks immediate possession and restoration of goods involved in the dispute.

Pollock Zanditen

Bankruptcy papers filed and shirt sale dispute noted

Before the bankruptcy papers were filed, they must be returned. A separate record is kept of the process. Shirts bought from Joseph Kauffman of Kanate City two days before Zanditon went bankrupt valued at $400. Kauffman sought return after not receiving payment.

Joseph Kauffman Kanate City Zanditon Kauffman

Unionists Arraigned at Irish Nationalist Convention

Dublin April 21 The annual convention at the Mansion house drew large crowds. John Redmond urged unity against the Unionists and government, declaring in a heated address that execution awaited the condemned rulers who ran Ireland. The delegates backed home rule and pledged confidence in Ireland's Parliament.

Dublin Todey John Redmond Unioniat Ireland

Docket Almost Cleared as Supreme Court Expedites Work

The supreme court nearly clears its docket, marking a fourteenth thousandth case on Wednesday. Butler County land dispute leads a long list, as 73,000 cases were passed on January 11. Clerk BD. Valentine notes the court is up with work, expecting decisions roughly ten months from filing, thanks to added justices and two shifts.

Supreme Court Butler Valentine Supremé Court

Mrs Land's Statement on Attacks Reported in Kansan

The Kansan reports details of an assault involving Mrs Land and Al Lani, with statements from Dr Samson and Dr Sumer. Olive Street is mentioned and Saturday events are tied to the incident. The article notes the attacker and location, describing the investigation and reactions.

al Lani Olive Atrert S . Samson Sumer Wilsea

Fragmentary notes on bridge and travel items from 19th century paper

A garbled report references a bridge over the Kaw river with unclear measurements and finances. It also mentions a death by suicide aboard a US Navy ship, and travel fares and schedules to Cleveland and Fort Wayne with references to rail lines and destinations.

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