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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1904

Page

8

Kansas delegation hosts at Washington dinner

Congressman and Mrs. Victor Murdock with Representatives Campbell and Murdock hosted a dinner in the Cortland Hotel Washington on April 27 for Kansas delegation members and their wives. Gov. Bailey and others attended as guests. speeches ranged from praise of the Senate to calls for jobs and reforms.

Washington Victor Murdoute Kanes W. J. Bailey Bristow Thomas Ryan Peasinns Bie E F. Ware General Bristow United States Ware Ren Miter mMiels Kamsis Mr. Ryan Prisione Mr Ware Mir Hilstow Camzitwal Dviecuttan Steveri Halley Kunis Gevernor

Steamer Strikes Shore in Atlanticity NS

A storm event at Atlanticity Nova Scotia reports the steamer Coikeneuk ashore near the South Bripante life line. Believed the vessel may be driven ashore and possibly wrecked with no immediate total loss figures available. Continental railroad shop in West Albany plant destroyed by fire causing significant damage and estimated losses.

Atlanticity NS. J Sua Aden New York Central Tatfotshop West Albany New York Central Railroad

Topeka Kaw River Flood Rushes Through City

The Kaw River rose from 5 pm Tuesday, reaching 2 inches by 8:30 pm and fell later. the water stood about ten inches above normal with no major damage reported. Sewers closed to prevent cellar flooding, drift and debris threaten bridges, and residents fear recurrences unless more rain comes.

Kaw Seleckkis Wolff's Manhattan Gotts Town Topeks Wolff Packing Company Brelan Arch North Topeka Meian

Pritchard Nominated for Fourth Circuit Judge Seat

President Roosevelt nominated Justice Peters of the District of Columbia Supreme Court to be United States circuit judge for the Fourth Circuit. The appointment requires a nominee from Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Virginia or West Virginia. Justice Pritchant formerly served as a North Carolina senator and has presided over the Machen fraud case.

Washington Roosevelt Peters. Pritchard Supreme Court of the District of Columbian United States Fourth District Hos. Simontorm Fourth Circuit Maryland North Carolina South Carollo District of Columbia Dur Briah of Machen Gruff Lo‘rehzes

Birthday tribute for General Grant in Galena

Celebrations in Galena honor General Ulysses S. Grant with his birthday today. Bishop Pulton of Chicago delivers principal address and pays tribute to the Civil War veteran. A notable moment is Grant presenting a residence deed to a relative, reflecting the family’s longtime ties to the area.

Galena Roel Pultons Chicago Univer Fred Grant Fan Fan of Chtenk

City weighs paying for East Eighth sewer plan debate

City engineers propose a half mile 18 inch to 15 inch vitrified pipe storm sewer along East Eighth avenue to drain Biddie creek and eastern town, linked to pavement costs. The question before the council May 3 is whether the city at large can finance the project or if a sewer district must pay.

Biddie Creek Parkdale Eighth Avenue Shunganunga Creek Locust Street Alie Evange McCabe East Eighth Street Shungununga Creek East Eighth Shungarnunga Creek Eighth Avenue Bridge Topeka Joe Town Elehth Street Eigath Biddle Creek Cube MrCabe Ile Bridge Muntoly Wemer

Sewer Plan Upheld by McCabe for East Eighth Street

Dr Herbert L Alkire and Mr McCabe discuss a proposed new sewer along East Eighth Street. They stress a small existing grade requires a grain style line to properly dispose of water and improve the town’s condition by relieving surface drainage.

Reg Sears McCabe Eighth

North Topeka Society News and Local Notices

North Topeka column from Kimball Printing at 13 North Kansas avenue covers social updates. Mentions Ralph Wilson, Carl Nos visiting Topeka, mail carrier back at work, W L Taylor returning from eastern business, and relocation of the Rutter family. Church events, travel plans to St Louis World’s Fair, Lena Lelenr’s funeral, and Viola Troutman heading to Los Angeles for M E conference. Local society notes include W T H club English history focus, Soldiers Creek paper, and a Topeka Junction City land venture claim. State Journal readers referenced.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Ralph Wilson Guild Silver Lake Carl Nos Hutchinson Topeka ChyuFtes Rengen W. L. Taylor Taylor Grati Cn Ween Jackson Jackson Street Frank Stata Gem Laundry Women's Relief Corps No. 5 J. Sf. Shellaharger West Fifth Street Will Stoval Grant Pass Oregon James Coughlin Francis Los Angeles Jas. Conghlin Monroe Street Martin Smith Kansas City Omaha Net Red Owl Iowa Second Presbyterian Church Charles Robinson Adelbert Gatrio Emporia St. Louia Lena Lelenr Letser Fev J. A Kansan Hirch Rocheater Cemetery Mina Viola Troutman Cub M. E Mise Troutman Kansans Avenue M. & Church J. B. Harris W. T. H. Club Matthews Madison Street South Charles the Second A. Am Soldier Creek Ney Junction City Chanute Vnlen

Amended bill involving Northern Pacific and related parties

In Prenton New Jersey an amended bill to compel the Northern Pacific Railway and related parties to dissolve an alleged illegal combination is before Judge Kirkpatrick. The court ordered a June first- Sunday hearing, retained treasury provisions, and adjusted the capital stock of Northern Securities while defining new provisions limiting distribution and corporate action under amended sections.

Prenton Compistel Northern Pacific Railway Company Dastraih United Ities Company Kirkpatrick Mertnwrm 'Pacine Northern Pactie Company SpRtains Borth M Securities Company Northurn Securities Company

Potwin council plans new sewer retraction scheme

Councilmen push a plan to retract and extend the sewer from Risthwort across a sandbar toward Hurtocn street. Councilman Swendson leads the effort with ordinances drafted by the city attorney, while doubts arise on the plan's support from ward residents.

Powwin Swendson Potwin Hurtocn Street Rose Spencer Held Howe Primirio Erendson Blimnon & Bartholomew's Tennesteetown

Forty Four Appeal Cases In District Court May Det

Legal items list forty four appeal cases in the district court with details partially garbled. The notice indicates multiple cases moving through the May session, outlining procedural steps and potential outcomes for appellants. Details on parties and specific docket numbers are unreadable.

Summy Players Hearing in National League Trial

In New York on April 27 the hearing continues for National League baseball team members arrested last Sunday on a charge of violating the laws against gambling. The session aims to review evidence and determine any further action in the case.

New York Ethan al

Sugar Gorm Co. Refined Pean Prices Advance

Sugar Gorm Co New York reports all grades of refined sugar price increases. Prices advance to centz a hundred tou. Details unclear due to poor OCR but indicates general rise in refined sugar costs with multiple grade levels affected.

Sugar Gorm Co New York

Rail road valuations rise on stock and line gains

State auditor clerks project total railroad valuations rising about 2.6 million above last year as rolling stock and property grow. Rock Island Frisco and Santa Fe show notable increases while Kansas Southwestern and others face reductions or mixed changes.

State Auditor's Office Kansas Rock Stand Miscctic Pacific Ranta Fe Kansas City Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Union

Incomplete Kansas City Assessment Noted in Spring Sale

A fragment notes a total assessment up to about 81 in Kansas City with Spring Seid to be assessed alongside Frisrath's pear. The readable details suggest a local property or tax notice, but precision is limited due to the damaged text.

Kansan

Wells under study near Shoroy seek second bore

The company plans a second well north at Shoroy with sinking expected within a month. If development proceeds, the new well will be drilled and the recently completed one will be abandoned if another productive find is not made.

Bennee Deve Eeat Leorawee Peneeaeaseae Company Shoroy

Caught in Kansas Cite and Other Scattered News

Fragmented OCR item mentions a 14 year old believed robbed Alexander Monroe with sheriff luring suspects to Topeka to bring Harry Meyer and Dr Jacobs for trial. Also references a Guinea Purse Race in London with Gaunt second. Kentucky mine operators withdraw propositions prompting a potential strike by 4,000 miners on May 15.

Sen Alexander Manroe Teft Peen Jenene Harry Meyer Dr. Jacobs Tepeka Alex Lyraja Saas London Gaunt Enea Hichard Croker Clonmel Aouleville Western Kentucky

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Greenwald’s Dren Bailey Murdock and Campbell Mr. Murdock Ayers iSaruce Manhatta Pritchard U.S Grant's Emporio Gasette Topeka Macy Council Dons Frank HoBart Herbert L. Alkire The Kansas Medical College Colville Kansasee College Washburn College J. 5 Minney Minney R. 5. Magee W. Si Lindsay Washburm E Frees Z Arnekh Eviden Eee Anetonty Dr. Praness J . Harper the State Journal Northern Pacific Swenson Cer Sheree Eetee Warren McRosby Kansave Madras Elledge Horne J. Alvin Horne Hum c Hanorstie Wastern Ave Uke Jefferson St Teavest DR. Horne West 8Th Street
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