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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1904

Page

11

Dedicatory exercises for Louisiana Purchase Exposition open with Roosevelt

In St Louis on April 30 Congressman Tawney spoke for the House praising the centennial Louisiana Purchase Exposition as a tribute to Jefferson and American progress. The ceremony opened with a national salute as President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt attended, followed by congratulations from Secretary Shaw and foreign diplomats.

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Opening Works Patent Ceremony at Louisiana Purchase Exposition

President Roomerville pressed the ordon key in the East Room releasing the gigantic machinery and fake cascades at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. The ceremony included cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, ambassadors, and foreign diplomats as the Marine Band played and the president prepared to start the energy of the exhibit.

National Capital Washington Roomerville Ft. Louim Wiihington Monument White House Fred Bocréthry Taft Benamin Montgomery Winked Signa Mleeraph Coat Room Ln Jede Cleveland General Greely Ehrigtos Ie East Te Orélock Jamseie Kennevelt Fooartvelt Hall Fortha Krounde Republic

Talk of Fire Test Delays City Water Pressure Readiness

Mayor Borgundthal has yet to set a test time for city water pressure crucial to fire defense. A Commercial club committee pressed him Friday to arrange two tests, but exact day and hour remain undecided. He will discuss with Fire Marshal Wilmarth, considering options from a sudden alarm to notifying the water company in advance.

Borgundthal Wilmarth Aee Siniwares

Cider Smith Illness Hangs Over Local Business

Cider Smith has been very rich for two weeks and his life has nearly despaired, but he is slowly improving and is expected to recover. The following weather forecast for the State Journal predicts rain tonight and Sunday, then a period of clear weather.

Boys Arrested on Burglary and Larceny Charge

WI Sheard and BH P Hartner are held at the police station after being arrested at noon by Detectives Pavey and Gardiner on charges of burshiry and larceny. They allegedly stole clothing and other small items from Arthur Broe’s grocery at Fourth and Taylor. Each man is described as drunk at the time and both deny intent to steal.

WI Sheard BH. P. Hartner Burshiry Pavey Gardiner Wlealing Clmarn Arthur Broe Fourth Taylor Streets Sheard i Harther

Morgan Exports Gold To Paris For Panama Payment

New York April 20 J P Morgan & Co will export an additional 1 500 060 gold to Paris to meet the Panama canal payment this probably will be the extent of the firms direct shipment in connection with the Panama matter Great Northern Pays Dividend New York April 30 The regular quarterly dividend of 1 per cent on Great Northern preferred stock was amounted today payable May 2 Shaw Calls for Money Washington April 30 Secretary Shaw this afternoon will make an additional call on deposit banks for 1 percent of their holdings on account of the Panama canal purchase

Morgen New York J. P. Morgan & Co Paris Panama Canal Panama Great Northers Great Northern Ae Eee Shaw Washington

Hood's Sarsaparilla: The Best Blood Purifier Ad

Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a superior remedy with claims of treating scrofula eczema and rheumatism. The ad asserts it cured incurable conditions and improves digestion and vitality, urging readers to start taking it immediately.

Hood

Stahl Moves to Dismiss Police Officers Tonight

Chief of Police Frank Stahl announced plans to dismiss Georg Stoneking tonight with four more officers to follow next week. The shakeup includes reassignment of H. P. Smith to jailer and Tohn Lucas to the detective squad, while several others are named as permanent replacements. The four detectives presently on duty will not lose their heads, and the mayor, police committee and Stahl will brief the force at a later time.

Frank Stahl Georg Stoneking H. P. Smith McCottum Tohn Lucas Rin” White Might Witte Dhemissile Feall Asher Duncan Charles Smith Hutton Small Woodward Hart Henrick Milchelt Henderson Douglas Welles Barnes Walker James Brodis Parcells Bundy Lucan Ross Gardiner Dunenberry Bergund Police Committee Stahl Myrkeit McCoturn Darby Mentrey Joan Gardiner

Lime Kilns Defeat Jop Mass Sluggers in Nine Street Game

The Lime Kilns beat the Jop Mass Sluggers 10 to 7 in a Ninth and Fillmore street baseball game. The Lime Kilns have won all five games this year, with Layton and Beith starring. Local lodge activities include Col J B Hazen returning from Humboldt and a Knighs of Maccabees gathering in town.

Harry Bone Fort Smith Arkanawa Seventh Street Fillmore Street Col J.B. Hazen Knights of [Maccabees Humboldt Kan Ralse Mens Harm Col. Hosen Eordin Ninth Fillmore Streets Lime Reeper Ling Layton Beith Lime Seins Hine Retief Corps Phi Brill Whitehead Aire Green Mabry Birk Haven Alten Shorey Sastre Dere Hofer Wolverton Mire Horton Irs Tavis Hubert Ward

Topekans Embrace Metro Growth and Ice Wagon Service

Topeka adopts a more urban image with Vinewood park and electric street railways. The Peoples Ice and Fuel Company unveils a new ice wagon fleet and horse team, led by manager CH A Schwers, pledging prompt service, kind treatment of draft horses, and plans for superior product quality and customer care in the city.

Metropolitar Vinewood Park Peoples Ice and Fuel Company Vasu Hoes Hauss Aid Mall el S Iee Ice and Fuel Company Manawer CH. A Schwars Schwert Mir Jéneen Bostiers Cmt Topeka Peoples’ Ice Company Unese Sim Topelin Leo Peoplex Teen Juokaan Martes

Last Week of Base of Colonist Tickets

Cheap travel rates advertised by California Oregon Washington Montana Nevada and New York railways. Offers to Spokane West Butte Montana and many points with $20 fare noted in Oregon. Public notice urges quick inquiry and mentions depot agents J Palton and A Lewis at Kaness Ave. An oblique description of events follows with garbled dialogue and dated memory.

Calrornsa Oregon Spokane West Butte Mont California Washington Montana Nevada York Cali Palton A Lewis Kaness Ave

Stomach Trouble Symptoms Warn of Broader Ailments

An old ad notes stomach disorders underlie many conditions including heart disease and indigestion. It claims stomach relief fixes related symptoms such as heartburn, dyspepsia, biliousness, constipation, insomnia, and nervous debility, arguing systemic health improves when the stomach is well.

Mobart's Win-Seng Tonto Promises Health Vigor

The advertisement claims Mobart's Win-Seng Tonto improves appetite and sleep, calms nerves, and corrects bowel troubles. It pledges strong digestion and red blood, touting vitality for the weak.

Mobart

Vin-Seng Tonic Promised Topeka Cure All Remedies

The Topeka patent medicine Vin-Seng Tonic claims guaranteed cure with no health shocks. A registered druggist prepared it after studying formulas of other remedies to avoid injuries. Sold in dollar-size bottles at 50 cents, three for 1.25, with thousands said to have tried it.

Topeka

Hobarts Cut Rate Drug Store and Local Groceries

Fragmentary list of Hobart businesses including The Cut Rate Drug Store and multiple groceries with partial addresses such as 237 East Star Street and 1701 Kansas Ave, suggesting a directory snippet of local shops and locations.

Hobart’s Didbie Grocery Co East Star Brrest North Kansas Ave Granteer's Fotwin Station Michel'n Grocery Sod Cumingham's

Howe to Lecture at Atchison Event With Band Music

E. W. Howe editor of the Atchison Globe will deliver a lecture titled People I Have Known with music. Marshall's Band opens the program. Atchison residents pay their own expenses and no charge is made. A party of prominent citizens will attend by special train and have eighty reserved seats in advance.

E. W. Howe Atchison Globe The Marshall Atchison

Deaths and Funerals in Local Community

Death notices report Mrs. Mattie A. Bair to be buried from the Canonal church with services at her home, plus obituaries for John Finley 70, George B. Jones 20, Robert Parkment 78, Matthew G. Pryor, Mrs. Mabel Tutchingen, and George Landius Jr. Also listed are indictments against Pueblo officials, paroled mail matter, and a distant note on Samuel Parks reported dying in Osanning.

Mattie A. Bair Richmond Tre Bair Tyler Hebekanh Lodge Triple Tie Knights and Ladies of Security Rathbone

Santa Fe Special Train Excursion Leaves Sunday

A Sunday excursion by Santa Fe departs with tickets available at ree and securaio. The event offers tea Lopien and special seating for a limited group, inviting all to join the ride.

Santa Fe Ree & Securaio

Multiple Church Notices Blend With Travel Ads

Local church notices list services at Second Church of Christ Scientist and First Congregational Church with Bible readings and Sunday school times. A separate item promotes a California round trip by Union Pacific, citing $45.09 as the fare and April 20 to March 1 travel windows.

Secon Church of Christ, Scientist West Ninth Street California J. P Topeka Union Pacific Jacluaive Pacific Coast J. C. Fulton F. A. Lewin Masses Avon

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