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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1904

Page

4

Kansas City Liquor Ordinance Declared Void in Court

A district court decision voids Kansas City Kansas liquor prohibitions, granting joint keepers a temporary advantage. The ruling follows a supreme court parallel and leads to an ordinance requiring full jail sentences and fines. Joint keepers will post cash bonds to avoid jail, with city attorneys preparing the new measure for next council meeting.

Kansas City Kas Kanes City Van~eas City Han Martin Moyland Supreme Court Astoria Wells Kanan City Uguor Tb Runnis City Susceme M. J. Reitz

Sunday Ball Not a Misdeamenor Play, Jury Finds

A jury in a fugitive court cleared the foiled Barehill team of a misdeed by playing a Sunday practice game with Boanine of Kansas City. Players faced a general statute forbidding Sunday games. they sought a jury trial and were cheered by spectators as the verdict was read.

Tory Tola Kat Boaniine Kanras City

Junk Dealer Convicted In State Bank Fraud Case

A Junk dealer, Thompson, was found guilty of defrauding the Exchange National Bank of about 342 dollars and 25 cents and faces a penitentiary sentence. He is accused of nearly two thousand dollars in fraud across several states, with a wholesale junk business centered in Salina and Beloit. Also noted is a veteran’s market claim of 190 dollars and a Beloit obituary for Ray Benham, son of W Benham, who died after preliminaries for a dental college program.

Atchison Thormpsor Exchange National Bank Thompson Arteinaby Salina Beloit Resoit Ray Benham W. Benham

Cyclone Hits Cunningham Wichita April Evening

A cyclone struck Cunningham population 200 on the Wichita Western railway about 5:80 Saturday evening. The depot rocked, two section houses were destroyed and a car was blown from the track. No injuries reported.

Cunningham Wichita Cunninghis Wichia Western Here

Relapse Relieves Washington Aide Leahy Moves About

Washington April 95 Dayve Leahy private secretary to Representative Murdrock suffered a recurrence of his earlier attack. He had been confined to his bed in Wichita but this time is reported able to move about as of today.

Dave Leahy Washington Dayve Leahy Murdrock Wichita

Robbers Loot Haynes Hardware in Emporia Raise About $300

Apr 25 reports in Emporia Kansas say Haynes Bros. hardware store was robbed of roughly $300 in cash and goods. Burglars burned about 6 in change from the money drawer and carried away revolvers, ammunition, pocket cutlery and razors. The rest of the take is unverified in the text.

Emporia Kas Haynes Bros Ths Place

Sixth District Notes Highlight Mines Railroads and Local Politics

Hill City area gains rail connections from Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific, with land leases expanding as the Jewell county coal, oil and gas company reorganizes to operate under the name Mankato Coal and Gas. Local figures like Judge James H. Reeder and Mankato residents drive political and business activity amid church dedications, agricultural prospects, and upcoming county conventions across Osborne, Phillips, and Graham counties.

Jewell County Coal, Oil and Gas Company Mankato Jet . Reats James Livihgood D. J. Hill Mankato Coal. of and Gas Company New Methodist Ellis Union Pacific James H. Reeder Hays City Congress Colorado Kansas Wright Beloit Kansas City Dental Colcleo Ole Luis Fred Finnigan Duane Carney Lloyd Rowley John Conway Norton Osborne Busters Tinen J Quborne County W. F. Cochran Oxborne Decatur County Oberlin W. D. Street Kirwin Kansan Phillips County Nnvears Uhe Boxn Busters Lves Kirwin Coty Osborne Presbytery Northwest Kansas Seme Colby G. A. R. Post H. G. Patterson Bexford Thomas County Department of Kankas Longan Reeder Rooks County Tuesay Grahin Bounty Tom Thumb Entertainment Hel City Tecel Graham County

Faulkner Promoted To Railroad Manager and Clerks Named

E. Faulkner promoted to manager of the new general railroad department with office in Topeka Kansas and authority over tie and timber preservation plants. J W Kendrick reports show Cooper and Crow promoted in storehouse operations as Santa Fe reorganizes staff amid growing emphasis on treated timber and track durability.

Chicags EO. Faulkner Ant Timer Department Topeka Kansan WHD Buulamer Faulkner Tle Santa Fe Aimilar Mudge West Ir. Faulkner Sr. Cooper Weemuntant Cooper BH. J. Crow Ficinin

Damages Suit Over Baumgartner Death in Santa Fe District Court

A damage suit for 1007 dollars was filed in Santa Fe county district court by Baumgartner's administrator, alleging wrongful death from an accident last December. The case targets the laws of Kansas and names Heanine and Brasing as attorneys. it will be heard at the May district court term.

WUE Cie Trams Him City Graham County Pomeroy Colorado Springs Gretnam County L. Memstok Masonic Lodge J. F. Rowe C. C. Lewis Alliance Hill City Cor Pacific Brows Bir Lewis BI City Hin City Everyboiy W. BR HI City Excelsior Sarings Hil City Pew Hill City John S. Dawson Kansas Graham John Dawazon James Justiy Cartier Deeds HL Franky Mms. Fukteicher Jorge James Gordon Benj. Smith D. Tanck Ava Tilotson S. Dwesley John Bell Brown P. A. Moyers Tressurer J. W. Holiness Register of Deeds Mix Ove M. Kack- Tey Herist G. A.hobsoun A. Gartisos Newton Kan Baum Finer

Kansas City Seeks Rail Rate Break to Cut Oil Smoke

Kansas City seeks a rail tariff cut on fuel oil shipments from Kansas fields to lower city smoke and cut military style pollution. City officials argue cheaper oil would replace coal, reducing smoke nuisance and easing refinery and brewery costs. Citizens and manufacturers support rate relief to make oil competitively priced with coal.

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Paine's Celery Compound Promises Quick Nerve Relief

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervous fatigue and a quick pick me up. It cites testimonials from J E Sanders of Minneapolis and Prof Edward E Phelps of Dartmouth, urging readers to acquire a bottle from their druggist and try the product today. A brief note mentions a meeting of railroad traffic managers and a Santa Fe defense claiming flood damage was an act of God.

Paine J. E Sanders Sixteenth Street Minneapolis Cincinnati Aus Elise Msseh Lloyd Russell Street Dixey North Vermouth Mass Advie

Harriman and Ripley Form California Traffic Division

Harriman and Ripley, presidents of the Pacificel company and the Atobicna, Teneka & Ralue Beroad Wave, entered into an agreement to divide traffic originating from northern California coast territory. The Santa Fe will have a vote in all matters not affecting new railroad construction in northern California.

San Francisco Art B. HB. Harriman HP. Rinter Pacificel Company Atobicna, Teneka & Ralue Beroad Wave. Wcourlicu Hall Coast Territory Santa Southern Pacific California Northwestern Railway North Shore Railroad Santa Fe California

BRMSU Interest Grows Over US Automatic Couplings Impact

British officials studied U S results on automatic couplings after the interstate commerce report. In the House of Commons today Gerald Walfo urled questions about reductions in section 4 usage since compulsory adoption. The board of trade watched and weighed the data and statements.

America House of Commons United States Interstate Commerce Commision Board of Trade Gerald Walfour Mat

Toronto Fire Ruins Shown in City Pictures

Dramatic news from Toronto depicts a major blaze that destroyed property valued at 2 809 000. Images show the Wellington and Hay corner where flames raged, the scorched Queens Hotel and the nearby city hall narrowly saved from destruction.

Toronto Wellington Hayrece Queens Hotel City Hall North America Poronte Canacs

Men Linked to Ottawa Train Robbery and Shootout

Ottawa Kansas paper reports two gang members of an extra freight crew traveling from the south to Ottawa were involved in robbing a station and firing on a train crew. Jock Moore confronted them during a theft at Holliday station. shots were exchanged. Arrests followed as local officers and the crew from nearby towns identified the suspects.

Agta Ec Crmmus Holliday Ottawa Kan Mae Treight Ottawe Jock Moore Morris Moore Hiden Tro Owne Jedged Tm Viloart

Investigation of a Merger Allegedly Involving Major Rail Lines

A disputed merger involving the Pennsylvania road system the Baltimore and Ohio the Norfolk and Western and other firms faces scrutiny. Officials cite possible antitrust concerns and lack of clear ownership details as the Interstate Commerce Commission reviews the matter this year.

Canadian Pacific Agent Fired in Major Railway Spillover

Official notice states F Wenham's general western agent post for the Athietic steamship line of Canadian Pacific Railway was canceled and reassigned after a disputed transfer. Wenham claims entitlement under a contract with the now-absorbed Wader Dempster Steamship company, which joined Canadian Pacific last April.

F. Wenham General Western Athietic Nes Canadian Pacific Railway Company Wenham Theron Wader- Dempster Steamship Company Canadian Pacis

Missouri Pacific Daily Trains World’s Fair Schedule Summary

The Missouri Pacific passenger timetable lists trains between Kranean City and Ot te for the World’s Fair routes. The schedule notes Sunday service with specific routings, including connections toward Chicams and Mallet Route. Details reference stations, departures, and approximate times for fair-related travel.

Sansis City St. Louis Missouri Pacific Kranean City Otte Bichs

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