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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1904

Page

3

Parade Draws 2000 in Wichita Knights Templar Meet

Wichita Kansas April headlines note an estimated 2000 people will participate in a May 19 parade in Wichita as part of the grand commandery Knights Templar of Kansas. Dignitaries from across the state attend with railroads offering a one fare rate. The event will feature a large procession with numerous commanderies and full regalia, including escorts and ceremonial work.

Wichita Ken Sinty of Kansas Knights Templar of Carmel T. G Pela Independence Knighis Knighis Tempias Kasens Kathering Wich Fitch Shecter Reno Commandery St John's Commandery Wellington Arkansas City Wareka Sterling Epost Anthomy Ag Cea Wil B Mt. Olivet Wichite Toocomumaniery Atinwalt Rocethier Cna Bates Hurees Chasive J. Heh Guan Deri Tape Gen Putten He Fuller Trewaterer Annersanerang Reorter Conese Kir Williaen F. Maren Theguard Hutchinson

Contagion Fears Rise As Town Faces Outbreak

In a rural town the Batallion Army meetings drew many children into venues, sparking panic over contagious fever. Quarantines cover eighteen cases as authorities report one death, the daughter of W. E. Carver, amid fear and business declines. Notable deaths include Concordia’s long-time citizen TH Pratt aged about 67.

Des Olsing Opera House Jens W. E. Carver Rew Battalion Concorma Pratt Illinois Concordian Hive California Wichita

They Couldn't Live Apart Remarried Month After Divorce

Cherryvale April 22 report says George Pee and Bailie Allen Massie wed in Oswego after a recent divorce. The couple, once separated, remarried within a month. Pee had separated from his first wife in Kansas City about two months earlier, then married Massie who worked as a clerk.

Cherryvale George Pee Bailie Allen Massie Oswego Guyot Kansas City Messie

University of Kansas announces commencement speakers

Lawrence April 22 final arrangements set for KU commencement exercises. Dr L W Spring of Williams will preach the Baccalaureate sermon June 3. Dr Z H Long of Northwestern will give the Sigma Xi address June 6. George C. Virfin and Hug Munsterberg among others to address alumni June 7. Wooden sidewalks to be replaced in Kansas City with brick or cement. Three buffaloes arrive for Poweshiek inauguration ceremony in Arkansas, chase ensues as they are driven to an enclosure.

L. W. Spring Williams Lawrence Kas University of Kansas LW. Sprite Mter- Hales Wiliams Calles Sprity Bogilah Z. H Long Northwestern University Sigma Xi George C. Vir Minnesota Normal School Hug Munsterberg Harvard Mr. Munsterberg Kansas City Kat Arkansas Way Horee Biss Miller Bros John Maden Emporia John Madden Emporia High School Mem

Rheumatism Is From Blood Acid Not Winter Cold

An advertisement asserts rheumatism stems from an over acidic blood and poor circulation, not seasonal exposure. It claims S. S. S. purifies blood, alleviates joint pain, and improves health, declaring the remedy mineral free and plant based. It invites readers to request free medical advice and a pamphlet from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.

SS. S S. S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Fragmented Ads and worn speech tease a bygone tale of schemes

A garbled excerpt shows a narrator recalling wartime bravado and a street scene with a missing tooth. The text shifts to a pitch about California valley opportunities, urging readers to seek profit in farming, wine, and real estate with vague promises and a Topeka Kansas contact for pamphlets.

California

JA Wilmot Mills His Twenty five Birds Straight

JA Wilmot wins a sporting feat by milking twenty five straight birds in a display or contest setting. The event highlights his skill and endurance in a sequential performance observed by attendees.

JA Wilmot Mills

Feature of the Day at Interstate Five Bird Handicap

Kansas City April 22 report from Beachmelzer Park describes a rough five bird handicap where Lexingon’s J Wimot dominates with straight kills totaling twenty five. Crosby and Gilbert contend as others miss birds, while Be O’Brien and Russell Klein post high scores from thirty-one yards. The event centers on bird retraining and a dog-assisted feature drawing spectators, with other race events and demonstrations scheduled for tomorrow.

Kansas City Bchmelzer'a Park J. Wimot Lexington Wilmot Wyethoe Gilbert Crosby Heer Powers Bmar-T Russell Klein Tom Marshall Be O'Brien Brien Tor Harry Tipton Joe Haltossepost Daxinine Siiver Park

St. Louis Race Meet Gives Narrow Derby Finish

At St Louis fair grounds track a muddy stretch produced a tight finish in the feature event with Harmakis edging Kot and Dome. English Lad will skip Cumberland Derby and likely run in the Kentucky Derby May 2. John Madden of Emporia to address graduates in June.

St. Louis Meade Fair Grounds Akert Wes Harmakis Cumberland Louisville Reperta Noeshville Memphis Billy Phillips Fred Cook Mashville Brown Dick Green Fenile Nashville Rushville Tenn Tmalaland Rainbow Lord Brancas Iliam Geest Snubwile Wee Ara Jowan Himsel Frances Lyne

Unclear OCR fragment on Boston attendance and names

Damaged text fragment mentions Boston attendance, Brookins, Moran, and Berger, with garbled words and stray letters. No coherent event or outcome clear.

Boston Brookins Pitinges Moran Berger

American League game summary with late double play

American League inning shows a double by Davis with two out and one on. It notes fielding errors and sequence near the end. American Association reports scores: Louisville 2, Columbus 2, Pass 1, Toledo 6, Minneapolis 2, Indianapolis 6 with various details truncated.

Paloon Eatze Io White Davis American Association Louisville Duwaneee Columbus Pass Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Sun Cis

Wabash to St Louis Flyer Route to World’s Fair

Rail notice lists five daily trains from Kenane City to the World’s Fair main entrance with tickets via the Wabash. Advertises Santa Fe return fare 43.00 and special services including tourist sleepers and dining cars. Mentions Los Angeles Convention event and National Retail Grocers meeting in San Francisco.

Worlds Falr Kenane City Ghortest Uckets L. 5B McClellan Resses Cansas City Angeles San Francisco Santa Fe Los Angeles National Convention Tip Good Express Carr Fred Harver Odtresa

PENSION BRILL PASSED AND MEASURE CARRIES AN APPROPRIATION

Washington April 2 The measure passed with an appropriation of 127000000 as officials outlined plans to investigate the mer marine and related projects. The bill grants congressional support while critics pressed for broader oversight. Meanwhile western Kansas lands open for settlement under homeseeker rates with low fares and a $7.00 surcharge for travel via Kansas City and Council Bluffs. Contact J C Fulton depot city agent 525 Kansas avenue for details.

Washington Butke United States Conabbera Bill Crantlog Sapite Kanwes Kaneas City J.C. Fulton P. A. Lewis Kansas Avenue

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