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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1904

Page

5

Valley League opening prompts with Topeka and Joplin rosters

The Valley League opens Sunday with Topeka at north Joplin Berlalia at Springfield Fort Beott at Springfield and Piusbers et Tole. Players and positions are tentative as Alberts notes several names including Abbott Bieler Sisley and Olson. Reports mention arrivals from St Paul Bethany College Sedalia and Port Scott rumors of rule enforcement and fan interest at Leavenworth.

Topeka North Berlalia Joplin Fort Beott Springfield Piusbers Tole Setomas Testa Guy Alberts Wold Abbott Btronz Beviar Olson Boris Bieler Cray Sisley Joe Jesque Fort Beett Ain X Alberts St. Paul Leavenworth Sundey Imne Oficka Kannis San Ferai Lesven Port ‘Scott Fort Scott

Topeka Rascal Shortstop Delivers Key Hit Against Washburn

A. Olsox, shortstop for the Topeka Rascal team, sparked a Friday afternoon game with Washburn by hitting a clutch two-bagger, helping the center fielder’s effort and securing a much needed win.

A. Olsox Topeka Waller League Rascal

North Topeka notices and events in brief

Local notes from North Topeka record a mix of social updates, church services, and upcoming events. The paper mentions concerts at Steinberg's, a Santa Fe excursion, family moves on Harrison street, and visits to Kansas City. Also listed are church services at Central Avenue Christian and the Church of the Good Shepherd, school events, and a Shorey vs Shorey game score.

Kimball Orth Kansas Avenue A. D Barrett Hall Steinberg Frank Busey Shorey Harrison Street T. M James, Jr Chanute Congregations J. R. Spetter Sis East Eleventh Street F. B. Simms Karl F Kansas City Wm. van Ness van Nees Berry Shady Nook Furss Samuel Jameson Ottara Ree Ae Shorey Irving Reynolds Sule Ai Eesanla Mra B. Heynolds Jackson Street Central Avenue Christian Church Beatrice Crom Church of the Good Shepherd Hansac M. EB. Gharvh James A. Troutman Pe Sart Ieee Ees

Washburn College faculty reelected and promotions announced

The Washburn college board reports faculty reshuffles with several promotions to professor and continued appointments for retired staff. German scholar Prof. none and others in German department gain permanent professorships while instructors Greer Dean Davis and Mrs. Lauer receive reappointments. No changes in the fine arts department.

Washburneee Gee Atl Germany Me Cinta Academy W. W. Sliver Mie Sorton Mise Wilard Wilbur J. Greer Prof. Greer Mere Paris Lbrarian Davis Holbrook Laer Fine Aria

Franco-American revolver and rifle match by cable

Arrangements are set for a second Franco American revolver and rifle match reported by cable between fifteen Paris Carabiners and fifteen Manhattan Revolver Club members. The French team shoots May 8 in Paris. Americans May 7 12 and 14 at Greenville NOS. Each man fires forty shots with each weapon in No 50, K and i. Burial services for Sister Mattie A Ball are at First Congregational Church Sunday at 3. GEO. M. CRAWFORD, President.

New York Ffteen Circle Des Carabiners de Paris Manhattan Hite and Revolver Club Prenchmien Paris Greenville Nos K. and I. of S Mattie A. Ball First Congregational Church Geo. M. Crawford

City plumbing ordinance faces revision showdown

Monday night council is urged to revise the city plumbing ordinance amid bitter dispute led by W H L Witton as board of education critic and backed by plumbers who argue the plan works. The fight involves the board of health president and school arrangements, with strong personal animosity and claims the present ordinance bans new sewer and latrine systems, requiring overhaul to permit proposed plumbing measures.

W. H L. Witton Board of Education Schopla Frank Eisan

Official Announcements and Local Notices Mix of Ads and City Plumbing Debate

The page blends campaign style notices and job ads with a Topeka city council plumbing ordinance debate. It includes a candidate for state senator in the Seventeenth district, various employment and canvassing appeals, and commentary on enforcement of a plumbing and sewer ordinance as aligned with state law and local board of health opinions. The debate cites Dr. F Menninger, E A Chaney, and notes state requirements for plumbing inspection and city discretion.

Wilson Isiakrats F. Menninger Board of Health A. Chaney Topeke Jeanes

Court Notes on Juvenile Reforms and Bank Statistics

Court notes report Probete Jackr Hayten sending Dave Underwood and Wilber Mclain to Reform School for parole violations and theft incidents. Sheriff Bert Lucas brought them to Kanane, with emphasis on cases involving Battieex and Antie Williams. The piece also includes a Weekly Bank Statement for April showing averages and circulation.

Probete Jackr Hayten Dave Underwood Wilber Mclain Mclain

WANTED AGENTS AND WORKERS IN MANY SHIFTS

A jumble of help wanted notices from various cities includes WANTED chambersmaids waitresses house girls cooks and cleaners. firms advertise for agents salespeople and general workers in New York Cleveland Chicago and more. The ads seek reliable men and women, flexible hours, and immediate opportunities with pay promises and steady work.

Bjork Iso Giet Henry Colk Noewe Lee Ae New. York Yente Liberal Rocud Witta Avenue Sotet Cetke Capital

Wanted advertising agents and sales roles across cities

Fragmented listing style shows multiple job and sales notices seeking representatives and sales staff. Mentions include traveling sales, furniture trade, mowers, and home goods. Locations referenced include Topeka Kansas and surrounding areas with scattered company names and rewards.

For Rent Notice Mix of Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms

A garbled old notice lists multiple rental ads including furnished and unfurnished rooms, a storeroom, and housekeeping units. Addresses like Van Buren Street Monroe Street and Jefferson Street appear with rental options and varying amenities such as baths sinks shelves and gas. The fragmentary text suggests a local classifieds page offering several room rentals and a storeroom for rent in a small urban area.

Van Rousckessing Wuedern Uists Housekeeping Rene Nice Teralshell Rome Jefferson Es Houerevening Laeree Frost Ream Fermad Bath Best Bent—Furnietad

Lost and Found fragment from Kansas notice board

A fragmented notices page item shows lost and found details with garbled names and numbers. It mentions shares positions related to a trustee case and rewards while referencing a Kansas street address. The readable parts point to a financial or property matter awaiting clarification.

Saewhee Huliting & Lamm Sesaria Trurtian Ener—Uitis Wows Bem Ogeatie Opsical Co Kansas

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