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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1903

Page

7

Ex-Congressman Broderick in the Kansas Race for Congress

Holton reports former congressman and Idaho judge Broderick will announce this week as a Republican candidate against Curtis for Congress in the First district. His entry reshapes the race, with support seen in Jefferson county and potential shifts in Atchison and Leavenworth delegation plans. Kansas Day banquet speakers include Cushman of Washington with Cushman billed as foreign speaker. other figures named. Local notes cover cattle and grain markets, oil strikes at Chanute, and general market activity in wheat, corn, oats, and hogs with mixed price directions and regional price summaries.

Holton Coxe Broderick First Congress Curtin Judgt Broderick Frqm Idaho Territory Broderick Brewerick Curtis Titt Jefferson County Shawnee J. White Atchiam County E.W. Howe Atchison County Leavenworth County D. Anthony, Jr Stuart Cons Victor Murdock Kansas Day Club Francrs W. Cushman Washington Cushman Kansas Washington County Wyoming Nebraska Tacoma

No Sign of Peace in Chicago Livery Strike

Amid a Chicago livery strike, no peace appears likely as ambulance transport and funeral duties face disruption. Undertakers and liverymen report police may be needed to secure burial convoys and move the sick, with striking pickets opposing the use of carts for dead or ill patients.

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Long-ago Affair Ends With Claims Of Deception

A tangled domestic case centers on Adams and his wife, with Lenhart a banker linked to alleged payments. Adams accuses his wife of infidelity and misused funds from a brother, while Lenhart admits giving money. The fallout includes threats and questions over custody and motives, revealing a messy dispute.

Attempted extortion case tied to local drifter bounty

A man named Adams, described as a drifter, has reportedly been involved in an attempted extortion tied to a bounty operation. He has worked for the group for many years, fueling ongoing concerns about credibility and finances.

Attempte Adams

Modern Dairying Praised by Eastern Editor for Kansans

The Farm and Fireside lauds Secretary Coburn and his report Modern Dairying for advancing agriculture and livestock in Kansas. It argues the work helps dairymen improve yields, efficiency, and understanding, and praises Coburn as deeply knowledgeable with the state board of agriculture.

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Amur’s Passengers Brought In After Harbor Reef Incident

The steam ship Farralion reached Seattle this morning with passengers from the Canadian Pacific ship Armour. The Amur departed Skagway on Saturday December 12 and struck Harbor Reef near Port Simpson on Monday the th. Her tall shaft broke but she reached Port Simpson’s wharf. On Friday the Futration retrieved her passengers and tows may be necessary to Vancouver.

Amur Seattle Wash Farralion Armour Skagway Harbor Reef Port Simpson Vancouver

Fined for crimes of a crippled man in Fort Scott court

In Fort Scott Kansas December 21 in district court Judge Hill fined Thorman Johnson a crippled man charged with attempting to catch young girls and other offenses. Johnson received a suspended sentence allowing release from the city after paying fines. He departed with his child, claiming grievance at the outcome, while the court warned he had violated minor protections.

Fort Scott Kan Thorman Johnson

A Praeitentiary Invention in Gravelle Case

In Deer Lodge prison Gravelle allegedly devised a plot to blow up a Northern Pacific Railway property. Murphy testified Gravelle boasted of plans to ruin the railroad and escape punishment through violence.

Hales Mont Teas Gravelle Northern Pacific Tallwasy Company Deer Lodge Penitent Nam Murphy Gravelle betUng Toney

Will Save His Eye Seaginger

O. Chick of Santa Fe hospital hopes to resume duties on the road within ten days after ongoing eye surgery since October. A hot ember burned the eye ball severely and it was feared eyesight would be lost, but the danger has passed.

O. Chick Santa Fe Hospital

Men's Furnishings and Christmas Linens Featured in Stock

The Mins Co Pillows ready for use and an elegant assort ment suited as last resort gifts. Fancy Hosiery includes black grounds with colored embroidery. A nearly new department grows larger daily to aid shoppers selecting neckwear hosiery suspenders gloves and other men's wardrobe basics. Christmas Linens offer Irish German and English damask grass bleached goods in yardage and sets with matching napkins.

Topeka Hide Market Reported Paid in Topeka Caresis

A Topeka market note records payments tied to a local fund called Topeka Caresis linked with Boston ES No. 1. Officials indicated funds were allocated for community support, though details remain unclear. Community leaders vow further clarification.

Topeka Ces Topeke Caresis Boston

Crowded Christmas shoppers flood Topeka streets

Streets were crowded in Topeka as Christmas buying surged on Saturday and today. East Sixth street and Shawnee grocery store drew large crowds with steady, lively buying. Customers placed orders for prime beef and faced long lines during peak hours.

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Two Flags Melodrama Delights At Topeka Performance

Review notes Bunche Bates as the vivandier Jane Ker ark earns praise in the production. Two versions of the tale follow and a change in names and plot lines is discussed. The audience at matinee and evening shows is described as not large.

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Indecipherable theft note at Warren McCrogy’s store

Fragmentary OCR describes a theft at a Topeka area shop last Thursday afternoon involving a pool tied to an owner’s card and a reward offer. Names and details are garbled, but a return is requested to A. F. Weston or Bank of Topeka with a reward offered.

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