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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1904

Page

8

City Deliberates On Repair Or Replacement Of Cedar Block Pavement

West Sixth Street and surrounding avenues face a costly debate over fixing the cedar block pavement. City officials consider resurfacing with brick or asphalt as street crews report limited success with patches. Mayor Bergundthal and Engineer McCabe urge stopping patchwork and choosing a permanent solution to avoid further waste.

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City adopts temporary street repairs with crushed stone

City uses crushed stone to patch asphalt while awaiting formal repaving. Law requires a petition from adjacent property owners, signed by a majority of resident front feet, to authorize full repaving.

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Mormon Influence in Utah Politics and Smoot Hearings

Washington April 31 Brigham H Roberts was recalled as the senate privileges and elections committee resumes hearings on the Reed Smoot protest. Witnesses describe Mormon party alignment and influence in Idaho and Utah elections. efforts to repeal anti Mormonism laws are noted. Borah declines to commit on Smoot, committee adjourns without a decision.

Washington Brigham H. Roberts Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Ftw Reed Smoot VanCott Vial Mormon Church Robertson Calvi Cebl Boise Salt Lake Cobb Idaho Jour Henry Smith Smoot Idaho Legislatute W. E. Borah Senate United Etates Borsh Petent Afr Taylor Borah Scott Sineot

Medical College Students Sail to Wyoming for Practice Selling Views

A party led by engineer George Gatuhonte travels from Washburn to Cheyenne Wyoming to perform practice selling views for Universal View company. Attendees include Jon Clark Purvie Daureon Allen Reinhart Davis and Garlinghorse. The venture funds part of college expenses and follows prior success during spring vacation.

Wathbaron Medci Stuerts Cheyenne Wyoming Universal View Company George Gat‘uhonte Jon Clark Purvie Daureon Allen Reinhart Davis Garlinghorse Fshing Washburn

Local notes on officials and events in Kansas towns

United States Attorney Dean visits Marion while Senator J B Betts surveys Chanute region. Major Anderson contracts for a large Semi Centennial pageant to fund state festivities. Semi Centennial Meet planned at Somme club rooms Friday night to set the programme. Billie Myers set to perform for Gea Sar. Obey Aberin Mi. Wastturm Dramatic club rehearses The Cricket on the Hearth at Crawford Opera House every evening with a performance scheduled next Wednesday.

Ink Brown Wichite Hive United States Dean Marion J. BH. Bette Chanute Major Anderson Obey Aberin Mi Wastturm Drmatic Club Crawford Opera House

Russian torpedo boats in eastern waters plan

The line notes that the Russians have six torpedo boats at Port Arthur and twelve with the Vladivostok squadron. A large number will be produced at Cromstad for use in eastern waters, reflecting heightened naval activity and industrial output.

Hisiars Port Arthur Vladivostok Russiatim Cromstad

The Rise of the Bargain Hunting Man

A Tribune article notes men invading bargain shopping once female dominated, flocking to store sales for shirts shoes underwear and stockings. It details male excitement over discounts, competitive crowding, and envy when others snag desired items, portraying the new male bargain hunter as eager and social.

Baytus Almont Slater le Fae Ian Clothing Alues Onix Diepiose Prite Barshin Hunters Tribune

Church at Washburn shifts services to College Chapel

Central Congregational plans move of worship to Washburn College Chapel for five or six weeks while repairs proceed. Earthquake struck San Francisco at 3:51 am, April 21, a sharp three second tremor with no damage reported.

College Chapel Washburn Wan College San Francisco

Hall of Fame for Women Highlighted in 1960s Debate

A fragmented article outlines proposals for a Women’s Hall of Fame in New York, naming candidates such as Mary Lyon, Lucretia Mott, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. It notes earlier ballots by readers and ties to the University of New York efforts to select a distinguished slate of American women including Martha Washington and Frances Willard.

Daughters of Republic Washington Lincoln Longfellow Phillins Hall of Fame New York City Boris Wominn Mote Mary Lyon Emma Wilfird Amonse Edicditers Dardihes Ande Dix Lucretia Mott Charlotte Cashman Hislen Hunt Jackson Phoebe Cary Mararet Puller Louisa May Maria Mitchell Alice Harry Helen Hunt Jackson Emma G Wierd Abigail Adama Daly Madison Dorothea Fitz Stary Washington Pocahontas Oelan Harriet G. Heamer No Toourney Universite of New Yorke Ge Saul

Spear Pry Goods Stock Ruled Amid War Time Actions

In Port Arthur on April 21 a battle action is described with heavy shelling as four cruisers stay at bases. A Bayan crew member is wounded and a Japanese cruiser suffers an explosion after a shell hits near the winches. Clemency denied to Barvey Vandive, a street car bandit, in Springfield Illinois after sentencing.

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Baseball Tomorrow Opens Three Game Series at Wart Burrfield

The Topeka Mixentri Valley league plans a three game series against Washburn tomorrow afternoon at Wart Burrfield before May 16 when professionals start. Leavenworth hosts the regular season with Jedne Mineap and others listed in the lineup.

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Wabash to St Louis Route to World's Fair Trains

Five daily trains run from Kanaga to the World’s Fair main en tracts with cheap fares. Western Passenger Agent Mankee Cho, Kansas City, and C. Shields travel agent advertise tickets and routing for the trip. Chamberlain's Cough and Cholera Mixture advertised for bowel complaints in children with claims of relief and effectiveness.

Enacs Kanean Ghortest WTL Meclellax Mansa Cho Aia C. Shields Tansas City Aft

Nickel Plate Head Offers Round Trip Tickets to Cleveland

Partial OCR text references round trip fares to Cleveland and New York City, mentions dates May 16 and June 1, and cites extended return limits. Includes garbled patient names and unrelated lines about ointment and personal illness from Cornwell, Saugerties.

Cleveland Ohio National Bus Piacents Dckeu Eae Alemanto Wale New Yerk City Horton and Other

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