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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1904
Page
12
A garbled Topeka column lists diverse items: theatre, band concerts, church services, fraternal lodge activities, student contests, and police notes. Mentions Washburn College events, Jackson's band, the Creveford theater May 19, St. Louis expedition, and various community notices with names and places scattered throughout.
New York reports clarify embargo rules on Panama property tied to Iran era assets. Officials say Panama public notary notices govern transfers while assets must be reconfirmed and registered. Auction plans hinge on legal validation and public sale procedures.
Fragmented OCR cites daily railway timings between Kansas City and St Louis with incoherent numbers and a plea to request a ticker. It mentions Kan aan Cty Hos and tram service with obscure times 9/20 12:60 p.m. and 13:03 midnight, suggesting timetable noise rather than a coherent event.
An old style advertisement urges use of Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve swollen nervous feet, dampness, and fatigue. It claims to ease aching feet, prevent tight shoes, and soothe blisters corns bunions and callous spots with cooling relief for tired feet.
Attorneys for J B Billard urge the supreme court to rehear the case arguing the opening exercise in question is religious prayer and worship. They claim dismissing that view would mock the purpose of prayer and undermine public school instruction and respect for religion. The brief asserts the court should not sanction a ruling that would permit nonreligious interpretation of the exercise.
City committees meet to review Swendson’s Sixth ward sewer scheme and a private water franchise for the Etison company. Opponents fear impact, while the sewer panel may report favorably. The streets and walks group also considers paving from Tyler to Fillmore amid a muddy stretch and a possible street fence dispute on Third and Fillmore.
Mrs Harriet McMurry colored aged 125 died at 1626 North Topeka avenue Wichita. She came from Nashville about eighteen years ago and lived with her daughter for forty three years. Born in 1770s in Maryland she was enslaved for seventy seven years serving three families in Tennessee before and during the Civil War era.
Duluth Minnesota April 80 in an interview William J Biryan denounces reorganization platforms as unclear and harmful. Helsington Kansas April 34 a bond election proposal seeks 20000 for a waterworks plant with broad local support. Rathbone Sisters No 68 invite members to a funeral service at 1 pm Sunday in their hall Sixth and Quitcy.
In Abilene Kansas on Friday April 30 the remains of Tam Smith the town marshal killed November 2 1870 were moved from the cemetery’s west side to a central lot on the principal avenue. J B Edwards and Herbert Bicholtz directed the transfer which uncovered a metal coffin and a preserved corpse with hair features and a tiny gold cross on the chest. A granite marker will be placed above the grave and a bronze plate 3 by 6 inches added. The dedication ceremony is planned for May 30 with remarks by T C Henry and W S Stambaugh.
The Bowtmen's bank officers face contempt charges after a dispute over cattle papers worth about 30000 tied to a Kansas City livestock firm. The case centers on a contract to supply feed, alleged failure to do so, and cattle sale while injunctions and replevin actions moved through Clark County and a federal court. The matter also questions the validity of the bank's paper under Kansas anti trust concerns linked to the live stock exchange.
St Paul April 36 E J Pearson has been appointed chief engineer of the Northern Pacific to succeed W L Darling who resigned months ago Pearson had been acting chief engineer Wants More Clerk Hire Fort Leavenworth Kas April 30 The officers at headquarters sought extra clerk hire for the post office A bid through regular channels claimed a $1230 allowance suffices but it is believed $1800 per year for two clerks is needed The Port Leavenworth office uses government franked envelopes and a large mail volume exists though stamp receipts are light Wanted for Embezzlement Chicago April 3 Don F Randolph ex president of the National Bank of Commerce of Grandette OK has been arrested after a year long search Randolph is wanted for embezzling thousands of dollars from settlers mainly Indians from Wyandotte and Cherokee reservations K C Loses Debate Lincoln Wells April 20 A Nebraska Kansas debate saw two of three judges favor Nebraska The topic was that U S interests should no longer feature a Monroe doctrine as a national policy Kansas held the affirmative side
Leavenworth Kansas city officials plan to raise joint fines to 250 per month and extend prohibitions on veterans entering joints south of Linn Street. The order targets South Fourth street venues, with earlier closures tied to a governor's directive. Police will enforce prohibitions as the city expands the restricted district to the Black Bridge area.
Bank Commissioner Albaugh urges cautious policy in a Kansas circular. The piece notes state pride and resources are overstated, warns against overboasting, and calls for prudent planning to avoid a land boom and future disappointment. It cites past folly and stresses cool, deliberate judgment by leaders.
Holton editor M M Beck invites Republican editors of the First district to meet in Holton on May 6 at 2:30 p m to oppose methods of district leaders, prevent outrages, and save the party from internal enemies. Card attached requests full sympathy and attendance.
A promotional notice extols Peruna as a tonic and remedy for catarrh and debility. It quotes endorsements from U.S. officials, a former Missouri judge, and others in Washington, D. C. urging readers to try Peruna for chronic catarrh and related ailments.
State Homeopathic Medical Society plans a Topeka session starting Wednesday with a packed program. Topics cover electro-therapeutics, materia medica, chemistry of prescribing, repertory use, and public health notes. Officers include Coburn, Kendall, and Addison Kendall.
Lord Curzon of Kedleston viceroy of India sailed for home on board the ES Arab. He was greeted by crowds at the sea front as the city decorated for farewell. The viceroy appeared in excellent health. Eye drought at Lakin Braken in Kas. April 20 reports a lone rain in Arkansas portion.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a municipal or organizational note about an appointment to Fairway. It mentions absence of both men and tale and wees, work at fine Cort and New Railway Mall Clerks. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
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