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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1904

Page

12

Topeka Cirne and Town Parade Amid Local Sports and Talks

A chaotic Topeka era scribbles through local sports and visits. Mentions the Salis Dore circus at Topeka and EBunilay, divorce rumor for Josephine Blottman, and Wamego's man selling a downs property. Referenced are Washburn events, Royal Aston Insurance, and city figures like A Cooper in Washington. Loud notes on parades, school construction funding, and various town personalities fill the page with scattered names and places.

Salis Dore Topeka Ebunilay Metetom Jotevhine George Hlottmin Geores Traut Wamego seile-Downs Cae J. M. Monde Ibn Sorta Fe de Wansas Ite Pesteri Washhar College Evnpoem Notinal Washburn Feld P. & Wilson Royal Aston Insurance Company Cnr Mra A. BE. Cooper Bega Topeka A. Cooper Abiene Tyde King Washington Kan di Sus Alberta Sabre Culliage Ziti Cirena Alexander Foguetaed Thearfew Tran Dave Uke Atchison Sun- Ming Tuwo Besinnong Emporia Rhinch Keating Shere Tevek Gil Clarace Gus Alberts Promilingls- Ewing Lena Mallory Lobe Baler Fiarvey Elie Kanes Futon Chana Hinen Dilion Chasute Mare Barwer Camn

Police Notes From A Round of Parades And Burglaries

Police notes describe arrests after a parade crowd row and drinking. Names include Slaves Joster Simpson John Shobonee John Wahi kum John Kublum Olver Marshall and John White with Afarshall and Kahi kum charged with assault. Two unknown suspects tried to break into Eli Clamper department store on East Fourth Street using chisels and a hammer stolen from Rock Island switch house. Brass trimmings theft from a Rock Island engine involved Guy Bartlett Wirsil Chipman Henry Thomas. Little Lon Townsend fled a joint raid on Sante Fe shops. police seized liquor and Townsend’s coat and hat. Towns end attorney J C Salyer sought return of garments. Also notes President Roversell signed a bill opening 1600 acres of Rose Bud Indian reserve lands in South Kansas.

Joster Simpson John Shobonee John Wahikum John Kublum Olver Marshall John White Afarshall Kahikum Wahikun Jefferson Eli Clamper East Fourth Street Aucer Rock Island Guy Bartlett Wirsil Chipman Henry Thomas Topeka Kansas Avenue Lon’ Townsend Sante Fe

Political Gossip Criticism Mounts Over Election Board

The state faces a flood of criticism directed at Attorney General Coleman and Secretary of State Burrow for their handling of congressional contests in the First and Second districts. Critics question grounds for decisions, demand transparency, and warn against party factional influence guiding nominees. Authorities in Garnett and Lawrence stir debate as editors and readers weigh board authority, county seating, and potential bias amid looming primaries.

State Election Board Coleman Burrow T Keneross Burrew Cotemen Con St Garnett Congressional Committee Welle Allen Gates Congressional Bailey Wichita Bower- Beck Garnett Bowersock C. H. Tucker Generetes Pinch Lawrence Gazette Mt. Bowersocks Senor County Wells Curtis Jhomson Atchison Greya Jackson Sen Wellington Star Terciiy Vettagan Menvers Baslc Tate Messrs. Coleman Conest Board

How to Fold a Letter and the Advertising Manager

A humorous scene shows an advertising manager and a boss discussing job applicants. They joke about letter folding, spelling, and the appearance of letters from New England. The dialogue covers expectations for a typist and bookkeeper and hints at employers judging based on appearance and presentation of applications.

New England He Weil Eether

Weekly Bank Statement and Japanese Funds Movement

The weekly averages show loans at 2 051 600, specie at 236 157 000, reserves at 311 507 200 with increases across key items. United States deposits rise to 46 255 075. Japanese gold arrives via Wells Fargo, routed to the east for government purchases. details on consignments remain unclear. Trolley expansion linked Philadelphia to New York and Boston to Cape Cod, extending networks and prompting a regional transit growth outlook.

New York United States Wells-Fargo Express Company Vancouver Empress of India Express Company Muoney

Comfort and Safety at the World’s Fair Offerings

The description highlights comfort, convenience, and safety at the fair, noting high class accommodations and visitor amenities. It references lodging options, specialty stores, and general accessibility for guests, emphasizing ample capacity and inviting guidance for attendees.

St. Louis Chicago United Fair Grounds Joel

Thousands of fair women hail Peruna praise

Miss Margaret Phelps of Cincinnati endorses Peruna as a fine remedy at the start of cold weather. The note urges keeping feet warm and dry, chest protected, proper ventilation, and daily outdoor air exposure to stay healthy.

Peruna

Democratic trolley and forest scenes praised in city writings

The Philadelphia Ledger extols the trolley as democratic and nature friendly while noting scenic rides and the broad ugliness of railroads. It lauds shorter varied trips and increased counters touched by travelers. Witnesses in a murder trial depart the city after costs for traveling expenses are covered. Gold shipments to Paris are announced with various firms listed and amounts noted.

Philadelphia Ledger Ben Francisco Delaware Comtetta Botk'n J. 2. Dunning Aerc Conlan Dave Dilla

Miners Henry Matthesson and James Shelta Missing Near Columbus

Two unmarried miners Henry Matthesson and James Shelta are missing near Columbus after a partial collapse. Rescue efforts continue as authorities search the site for the men reported missing on April 23.

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