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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1904
Page
5
Frank P. MacLennan notes the Topeka State Journal highlighting Associated Press coverage, political maneuvering, and Congressional adjournment. He cites Hearst Parker Roosevelt debates, party strategy, and summer session critiques, with focus on confirmations and river harbor funding.
The article surveys price movements in 1908 for imported manufacturing materials and domestic crops and livestock. It notes declines in some staples like cotton, wool, wheat, corn, oats, beef, and refined petroleum, while prices for several imports edged higher. Beef cattle show mixed shifts, with steer prices quoted at varying levels in Chicago and national markets across March.
The article lists March price figures for beef lard oleomargarine and other staples, noting declines in many domestic commodities from 1903 to 1904 while imports show less reduction. It highlights cotton wool wheat and kerosene as advancing, with specifics on No 2 red winter and refined petroleum. Also reports a pending Santa Fe machinists strike vote and local anecdotes on various incidents and notices.
A clipped Atchison Globe item notes quirky remarks about a local man’s manners and a woman’s statements. It references a dry goods store scene, a man addressing a woman, and a reflection on faith and marriage amid brief, fragmented locals’ musings.
A collage of quirky aphorisms and comic lines from the Chicago News and New York Press. It punches up social norms with jokes about mirrors baldness marriage and domestic life. It blends social satire with stray anecdotes about Drakes Watson Dan Ayres and Jessene Appleton.
A single sheet bond valued at 122000 was presented to City Clerk Squires for registration. Drawn by Edward Wheeler for the board of education, it promises interest and principal to the state school fund, which has purchased it. Authorities registered it though the school fund commissioners may require fixing for coupon clipping.
New York April 29 Chairman Gary of United States Steel announces the purchase from Crucible Steel of Clairton Steel company properties. The move consolidates steel holdings and expands the firm’s operations in the region.
The United States Supreme Court granted F Dumont Smith representing Kansas leave to die an answer to the government's intervention in the Kansas Colorado water suit. Pavement caves in at Yenth and Topeka Avenue exposing a large underground cavern. rescue crews to fix the break. Nels Anderson, Topeka fire department electrician, is dangerously ill with pneumonia at 618 Lincoln Street. Return train fare to California advertised at 45 dollars via Union Pacific with 4500 round trip from Topeka. tickets on sale April 23 to May 1. Donns Ointment praised for quick relief in a local complaint.
A bull rampaged through Woure Packing House killing a worker and escaping into the kill room. It bolted from a trap door to the meat rack and roof, where it battled workers and felled debris before leaping from the third story to First Street. Workers Campbell Swarts and others chased it, using a six shooter and a fence board, finally corraling it back to the death box where a killing knife neutralized the animal. The incident drew a crowd from blocks around and left the scene chaotic with dented walls and torn roof. The inspector later tagged the bull as absolutely safe.
County commissioners rule Dr Haltmen who signed the bond for Charles Heitman must pay the county 200 dollars plus costs. The suit on the bond is dropped as Heitman fled after district court conviction and supreme court affirmation. Mandate delayed, Heitman has not been heard from since. Also advertised are cheap colonist ticket rates to California Oregon Washington and other western states with limited-time offers through April 20.
Readable excerpts describe anglers at Long Beach and Catalina area catching large fish off piers including yellowtail and various species. A vivid Lak Walton style coastal scene notes seascape, crowd excitement, and seagull flocks. The piece shifts to a wartime reminiscence about Fort Fisher with a tale of scouts, surrender confusion, and a missed hero.
Local note records Hickland becoming a metropolis today after the independent telephone One to Topeka line was completed. Mentions Mrs James McQuinnet at Chanter Street, Col W E Heapington called to St Laws, Knights of Columbus Captain William Paterese returning from Chicago with plans for a future electric railway. The normal seeks an Emporia to Topeka route with a morning tram toward Marys.
Collation of death notices and funeral details from the State Journal including listed names, ages, and service dates for local families. Readable items provide basic obituary notices and memorial arrangements as recorded in this edition.
Jumbled dialogue from a late night street scene shows a mix of partial remarks about licenses, weather, and a humorous exchange with references to a New York money market. The fragmentary text includes misheard lines about police threats, Lexicon jokes, and a bold claim of rising wealth from an initial sum, all scattered with stray names and dates.
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