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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
15
Fragmented local notes describe Christmastide events, streetcar changes, and post office efforts. Reports mention cold weather, package deliveries, and community gatherings. The piece notes city railway updates, holiday observances, and upcoming local political candidacy chatter amid a winter backdrop.
Mr May CC Bradford of Denver will deliver a lecture titled Vision of Trostom at representative hall on Petriary. The ex- Bove committee of the KRanste Equal Buttrase ageoeianion Wil Mien will be in pes ion in Toptisn.
In Indianapolis a newsmaker discusses Hanna, Heath, and political attack lines. The interview quotes Heath claiming persecution and asserts Hanna’s nomination by a commission would boost Republican support. warnings about reusing a name for presidency surface amid campaign pressure and public reaction.
Charles 3 Hanford headlines a mixed Topeka tour at Craw and Chriattias with core Shakespearean roles. His Shylock and Richard II draw varied praise while Portia and other players meet high expectations. The company tours western markets, drawing larger audiences and higher prices for classic plays.
The Topeka press and Lawrence papers react to H. W. Hoch refusing a Republican run for governor. Analysts note Hoch’s stand as a test of anti machine reformists, with supporters naming Grubbs or others to lead the state central committee and shape primaries. Critics deem the decision a betrayal by some factions while others defend it as principled.
The text argues for machine domination removal and a party convention to elect new leaders not tied to factionalism. It envisions a future under nonpartisan stewardship to benefit the entire party, replacing the present management with fresh officials.
In Des Moines on December 2 a Washington dispatch reported that James J. Hill urged Blythe of Burlington to oppose Roosevelt’s nomination. Blythe, described as Iowa’s most powerful politician, acknowledged Hill’s clout and discussed seeking a derogation against Roosevelt. The conversation signaled limited encouragement for Hill in the political fight.
Toledo, Dec 26. Nearly $2,000 in cash is given to 3. M. Jones Co employees, a yearly 6 percent wage dividend. A new plan sets aside $10,000 in stock as the Golden Rule Trust, with seven trustees elected by long-term workers to manage dividends and ensure perpetual unity within the firm.
Fragmentary report describes a stalled effort to transfer trust property to Roosevelt aligned owners. Discussion cites opposition from executives and political figures including Mr Thythe and PD HK Thompson of Lincoln. Motion to organize Nebraska support is deemed unlikely as the group abandons the initiative.
In distant halting stations of the interior on China’s great rivers, small inns offer cheap tea and bread baked by a lone cook. Patrons carry their own tea to be served at each stop. alcohol is sold in earthenware jars for a penny. Milk and sugar are scorned as barbarous by locals, while a curious hot water jet ensures tea stays hot.
Lake Forest police officer Ward Walker and others acted to stop a deranged man near the Lake Forest depot. Dean, armed and suicidal, shot at bystanders and himself. bullet to the scalp failed to injure, yet more shots prevented further violence. The incident left Dean hospitalized in Lake Forest with bullets lodged in both legs. Meanwhile reports from Meyersdale and Evansville outline strikes and a long journey by a missing girl.
A $600 diamond brooch lost by Mrs Deve Ryder was found by Miss Fern Howell of Paris Illinois near the Grand Opera House door. Howell held the item until it was advertised for. Ryder offered a $109 reward.
Report describes Rock Island tourist sleeping cars in a war folder and outlines the cars, routes, and interest en route from eastern points to California. It notes an agent pairing with A. & R to discuss travel and requests a copy of the full story.
Senator Cullom’s health, confined to his house by a severe grip illness, shows no immediate danger. He sat up briefly today but remains weak though improving slowly. no signs of paralysis or other complications reported.
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