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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1903

Page

12

Bailey 18 No Hurry In Governor Race

A fragmented report notes Bailey delaying hurried moves while Governor Neserts Upton rules influence a Judicial appointment. The piece mentions Bailey returning from Texas to attend a brother’s funeral and seeking support for Judge Folioek’s supreme bench seat, with endorsements clustered around Cyrus Leland and various county figures, though some endorsements are disputed by A. Crane.

Neserts Upton Pole Supersata WD. Anc Dervon Tiday Hin Clatras Halley Texico Darielle Folioek Privk Supreme Bench Cyrus Leland Bavernor Tiyan Bare of Brown Doniphan H Marghat Nemalia Coun A. Crane

Leland Visits Bailey as political scene shifts in Kansas

The visit involves Cyrus Lecdi and Governor, amid talks of supreme judgeship for Hynn of Hinwatha. Reports say the trip aimed to smooth relations, but inaccuracies about Roosevelt’s influence surface. Delegations from Nichols counties and Topeka discussed the Selemation meet, with comments from Burton and other senators about further questions and timing in Washington.

Cyrus Lecdi Leland Trows Hynn Hinwatha Hinwatha Fir the Supreme Judgeship Ryan Gov Au Roosevelt Ballouiee Kansas Topeka Burton Ahereot Washington Geenigent Miller

Supreme Court Denies Motion in Northern Securities Case

Washington date December 1 Court denies for the present the motion in the case Minnesota versus Northern Securities Co and delays further action on hearing merits. Also notes D Curr a dying prisoner with reported rapid decline and a Board of Charities session in Topeka to set semiannual contracts with sums around three hundred seventy five thousand to two hundred thousand dollars.

Washington United States Supreme Court State Minmeote Northern Securities Company Board of Charities State Board of Charities Topeka Rock Island

Local grocery ad fragment with varied food and用品

Fragmentary list of groceries including Choice Colorado Potatoes Sunflower B Powder Butterine Sugar Corn Silk Soap Sardines Tomatoes Pepper Evaporated Blackberries Tapioca and imperial tea appears as a dated catalog snippet with no clear sale details or dates.

Colorado Jeans

Kaiser Expresses Gratitude For Sympathetic Messages

Dec 1 Bertin reports that Chancellor von DireTow conveys thanks to Emperor William for overseas concerns about his health. The emperor is pleased by the warm wishes and has authorized the Associated Press to release that sentiment. The AP will name the Chancellor accordingly.

Damascus Manuscripts Controversy Delays Turkish Treasury

Visiting scholars including Prof von Leden and Dr Violet examined Damascus manuscripts for nine months. Germany sought permission from the Turkish authorities to access the mosque writings treasured under Mohammedan rites before a possible seizure or transfer, with the German government promising control for a defined period.

Dematha von Leden

Fragments Reveal Samaritan Diaspora Ties at Damascus

London News reports evolving emperor recovery status remains excellent with constant bulletins and physician attendance. The notice details a stash of ancient writings organized by Dr Violet, including Latin prayers, Hebrew liturgical fragments, Samaritan calendar pieces, and Armenian scraps, highlighting Damascus diaspora links and notable Gospels and Paul letters.

Violet Damascus Baldwin V Jerusalem Tobler Werth Gjandschesian Palestine London News

Opening of Fifty-Eighth Congress Under Speaker Cannon

Washington December 7 Speaker Cannon convened the Fifty-Eighth Congress for the first regular session. The roll call showed 203 members present. Pinckney of Texas was sworn in as the new member. A committee was named to handle communications from the Speaker. The house adopted a resolution directing the clerk to notify the Senate of vetoes. The reading of district and member names began with various districts listed and pending further action.

Washington Cannon Pinckney Tex Messrs Hepburn Hemenway Indy Senate House Cleck Tiltnals Gt Valine Massachusetts Lawerart Pennsylvania Tesch Oklahoma South Carolin Bigtsi Gols

Justice Pollock Moves Offices Across State House Corridor

Justice Pollock and related office moves were reported today, shifting from the state house to a nearby court corridor across from the clerk of the supreme court. Justice Cunningham may relocate as well, with offices and personnel likely moving to the same area.

Justice Pollock State House Supreme Court Cunnin Ham Jasticen

Ten Percnt Sale Amid Urgent Christmas Rush

A garbled notice promotes a 10 percent discount on all diamond, jewelry, and linen stock before Christmas. A small deposit secures an article, with a rush for buyers to take advantage of the limited time offer.

Chrietman Diamon Atten, Dewelry

Mot Enough Registers Urgent Police Visit Shuffles Aim

Fragmentary OCR notes report police department trouble and a visit ordered by the chief to an immediate venue, with emphasis on handling the situation and restoring order. Names, dates, and exact places are unclear but the action centers on police response and leadership direction.

Religion in Russia Spreads Through Saloons and Streets

In a travel reflection, businessman Moyer notes Russia’s pervasive religiosity downtown and in rail hubs. He cites Greek Orthodox practices visible in hotels, saloons, and stations, with crucifixes, icons, and hat‑raising reverence by worshippers. He describes icons in rain sheds and in hotel lobbies, where engineers may bow to icons during long trips, reflecting a blend of faith and everyday life.

Russia Tee’ Wald Moyer Denmark Sweden Re Guces Hunala Mr. Moyer Thair Stest Falls Winkie

Liquozone free sample offer promises cures and tests

An ambitious advertisement touts Liquozone liquid oxygen as a universal germ killer. It pledges to buy and gift a 50 cent bottle to testers, pay druggists, and claim cure or prevention of germ diseases, with bold claims of superiority over medicine.

Plesse

Oxygen the Germ Killer Liquorone

Liquorone is liquid oxygen claimed to sterilize blood and destroy germs without harming the body. The text touts its discovery by Pauli, widespread medical endorsements, hospital use, and a bold promise of curing diseases medicine cannot, funded by a large free giveaway campaign.

Pauli

Germ Diseases and the Claim of Siquezone

An old advertisement asserts that internal germs cause all listed troubles and medicine cannot destroy them. It praises Siquezone as killing all germs anywhere, guaranteeing results for asthma hay fever abscess anemia kidney diseases bronchitis flu cancers dyspepsia rheumatism and many other ailments with a universal guarantee.

North Topeka Society Notes and Local Events

In North Topeka a mix of social and civic items fills the page. Notes include visits by Miss Ethel Feen of Meriden, dances planned by Star lodge 331 A. O. U. W., and the Fraternal Aid in Barrett’s block. Local men travel for rabbit hunting, a K of I initiation, and a joint rail yard inspection by Sante Fe and Union Pacific. The funeral of Hadith Lewis, four, is reported, along with church events at the Church of the Good Shepherd led by Bishop Sullepanat.

Profif Nort Parker Ethel Feen Meriden Mra Charles Alexander C. A. Wiburg Blue Front Star Lodge 331 Barrett Block Barrett Parry Ward Bia Shorey W. W. Strickland Sante Fe North Topeka Mr. J. J. Club Walter Davies Ruby Davies Monroe Street Will Finch Fred McMaster Victor Council No K. Ix Deferee Hadith Wm. Lewis Baptist Church Bert Kingman Misa Kelso Half Day Church of the Good Shepherd Sullepanat G. F. Kimball Rey Walter C. Bentley New York Actors

California Pullman train promotes Sunday theater debate

The article touts a solid Pullman train for the Santa Fe with free illustrated booklets to plan California tours. It notes California service resumes with Topeka mentioned, then shifts to Mr Bentley’s speech arguing against Sunday theater openings. He cites labor injustices and lack of redress for actors, and explains contracts and pay implications. Both services drew strong crowds.

Santa Fe California Nova Angeica Ban Diss Gea Pennedisco Grand Canyon Arzena Bentley Hev

Two New Street Sweepers Arrive In Topeka

Topeka adds two street sweepers and a sprinkler arriving today from Chicago via Santa Fe. Street Commissioner Snyder will unload the cars this afternoon and the units will begin work immediately. The sprinkler will precede the sweepers by twenty feet to stir dust. Officials expect the devices to cut cleaning time and cost, reducing reliance on white wings. The trio cost about $1,000.

Topeka Santa Fe Chicago Snyder White Wings

Calderhead seeks higher pension in U S Congress action

Congress member Calderhead reintroduced a general pension bill raising the maximum monthly pension from 12 to 30 dollars for claimants needing constant or periodic aid. The move follows a request in Guthrie, while Colorado's Peabody sought support for actions in Powers County. Jesse Tanner, accused of livestock theft in the region, is jailed in Keeton, Gkin.

Washington U. c Calderhead Roncred Guthrie Ferguson Ae-Hous Peabody Colorado Ethiesia Powers County Cokado Jesse Tanner Tanner Kehton Gkin

Murder charge in strangest confession case

A man named Sy is held on murder charges after claiming the death of his sweetheart Annie Hartman involved drinking and a dispute. Police say the suspect provided inconsistent statements as the investigation continues.

Annie Hartman

Seaton and Calderhead Named as Sidney Place Candidates

The article notes Seaton and Calderhead as candidates for Sidney Place and mentions Calderhead's candidacy for a national board position related to soldiers' homes. It references Sydney Cocke's acceptance, the governorship, and a planned delegation candidacy with implied political strategy and confidence in the process.

Thay Sidney T Ae

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