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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1903

Page

5

Topeka State Journal Subscription Note

Fragmented OCR lists subscription terms and office addresses for Topeka State Journal dated July with scattered words. It mentions editors, price details, and national bureaus in New York Chicago and Topeka.

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Fragmented wire service dispatch on national politics analysis

A garbled wire service story discusses presidential candidates and the U S political scene. It mentions Judge Parker and various figures about the party platform and potential nominees with speculation on who might run and how reform ideas could be funded.

Northern Securities Puzzle and the Wall Street gambit

A Newark News analysis questions the fate of Northern Securities amid looming Supreme Court action. It debates potential outcomes for railroad trusts, the impact on Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Burlington, and whether the court could dismantle the merged entities or allow continuation under restructured form.

Post Check Currency Aims at Reform and Remittance Ease

APhiia Medicine Council warns against current money systems and touts post check currency as a solution. The author critiques demonetized notes and banks delaying redemption while presenting post check currency as a convenient method for small remittances, promising wider economic relief and accessibility.

Jumbled local items mix sport clubs and politics in a ragged Kansas fragment

A garbled Wichita era digest lists hodgepodge items from sports clubs to political notices. Mentions Concordia, tax changes, cocaine crime, a Christmas dinner, farmer losses, and a Kansas Republican meeting, all tangled in a single OCR fragment with unclear dates or outcomes.

Dayhoff versus Albaugh sparks power struggle in state GOP

State House insiders report a fierce contest for influence between State Supt Dayhoff and Republican state central chair Albaugh. Dayhoff seeks control of Reno county’s delegation to the state convention, with potential shifts threatening Mos Will and party leadership. Tensions trace back to campaign disputes and suspicions of favoritism, fueling talks of a broader feud shaping the upcoming convention dynamics.

Military commander declares vagrancy law at Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek December 3 Colonel Vorleckberg, commander in Teller county, issues a proclamation. From January 7 any vagrant found in the district will be arrestable by military authorities. Persons able to work and support themselves, or begging or idly roaming, may be deemed vagrants.

Cripple Creek Vorleckberg Teller County Hauer

Local notices and social updates from Topeka crowd

Mrs George FP Wallace and daughter Jean visit Me and Mrs M Wallace of 815 Harrison. No street committee meeting this week. council postmeeting after January. Special from Louisville notes Rt E Hayden will speak before Modern Woolmen in Anderson. Wagner's Par-nival license sought April 15. Pipe Organ Co backs show. Walter Dammonde Co. Baker heads to Buffalo for broker work. may not return until ready to wave cat. First Baptist church New Year service led by Cranwell Whitehead and Matthew Francis at 7 30. Allaret Belden Weather Office director to retire. Joe McFarland to Texas. Gates quartet concert at Smith Center. Warhburn remains active two weeks. State Journal reads by all.

George FP Wallace Jean Denver A Ke M. Wallace Harrison Waller Wid H Wee Terk Itousville Rt. E. Hayden Shawnee County Anderson Ticenee Auditorum Wagner Walter Dammonde Company Pipe Organ Baker Buffalo New York Cent Iesus Topeka Cnat First Baptist Church Tomiorrom Cranwell Whitehead Matthew Francis Allaret W Belden Oceery

Man Found Unconscious After Ice Break in Shunganungs

John H. King, reportedly running eight small stores near Crosby's mill on East Tenth Avenue, was found in Shunpasunam creek Tuesday afternoon about 2. He was pulled from the water and taken to his home, unable to explain how he came to be in the water. It is believed he attempted to cross the creek, broke through the ice, and was chilled and unable to climb out. He may have been in the water for several hours. His wife, who ran the store, was away, delaying notice. King, about 60 years old, faces possible fatal exposure from the cold plunge.

John H. King John B. King Crosby's Mill East Tenth Avenue King Xing

Libel suit is off in Ottawa court case

The state asked that costs be paid by defendant GB J Sheridan of Paola in a libel suit. Henry J Allen was the complainant. The county attorney requested the dismissal at Ottawa Kansas on December 1.

Ottawa Kan J. Sheridan Paola Henry J. Allen

Favors Canal Sale and Panamanian Negotiations

The Panania company meeting in Patoyma drew crowded interest as proxies were sought to oust current management favoring U S property use. Officials reported Panaman sovereignty over the Isthmus and urged approval of a U S agreement, with Colombia opposing terms and discussing reimbursements and transfers to avoid losses.

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Russia Won't Hurry War With Japan In 1904

Paris dispatch reports cautious optimism on possible Russia Japan war. Russia plans no hurry on reply, expected by January 10, while Japan mobilizes, possibly to seize Korea. Berlin notes official confirmation of mobilization and interprets as Korea occupation, not immediate war.

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Deaths and Funerals and Local Notices Collide

Deaths include John W. McCarthy and Florence B McCarthy of Edgerton Kansas and Carrie H Tromp of 1238 Harrison Street. Funeral for Charles Roching occurred at 2 30 pm. University of Kansas references and Union Pacific ticket sale to Lawrence during January appear in the fragment.

Edgerton Kas Morsing Joseptepital Dover John W. McCarthy Kes Florence B McCarthy Carrie H. Tromp HT. Tromp Harrison Street Charles Roching Wisheenan Rochester

Prominent capitalists seek Fort Scott gas franchise

A group of wealthy investors led by Wil Harris and C E Foote visit Fort Scott to secure a franchise to pipe gas from Chanute. They hostilities at Goodlander and plan to meet Tuesday night with officials, promising rates about 1.15 per thousand cubic feet cheaper and a drive to attract local factories with free gas and wells.

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Ex Mayors Parker Discuss Gas Franchise at Fort Scott

Judge Albert Parker ex mayor of Topeka and current Keystone Gas and Oil president comments on piping natural gas to Fort Scott. He argues gas will cut fuel costs and dirt, while noting investors seek a market and franchise. Critics doubt the party’s motives though admit stock may be sold with major ownership by gas company men.

Parker Tales Albert Parker Topeka Keystone Gas and Oil Company Fort Scott Walé Kan- Fas Eax Offervid Sas

Rossville to Celebrate M W A Banquet Night

Rossville prepares to host the annual M. W. A. banquet with a home talent show and speeches. Probate Judge of Topeka is to be the orator as 2160 guests are expected and Kansas Medical College alumni participate.

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Won't Appoint Today Governor Bailey to Name Judge

Bailey delays appointment of a judge to the theme court tiing, uncertain if the action will occur tomorrow or the day after. He may return home tonight while unclear whether he will appoint at City for B day or two.

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