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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1904
Page
6
Local snippets report weather notes from January with temperatures near record lows, a bank closure in Clarksburg, and community events. Individuals named include Mrs. Dr. Alamin, Lindsborg Bethany College concert plans, and Fort Scott residents. A ward Republican meeting details officers elected and the union of groups.
Wellington Kansas February 2 in the case against Fort im trial a Wilson test fea that Colonel a W Porner's name was not on the note when he sent it to Kansas City. Committed death by own action at a party St Louis Missouri February 2 while his daughters guests were being introduced at a dancing party at his home Henry Hegeineis committed death by own action in an adjoining room by ishing carbotie
The United States transport Summer sailed from Sere today with the Seventeenth and Nineteenth batteries of artillery. A Catma artillery battery trained by American officers arrived at Punta Gorda and Locas forts after a Sunday arrival. Cuban officials staged no elaborate ceremony for the transfer of authority. Balfour’s health improves and he remains unable to attend the parliamentary session as reported from London.
Kansas coverage highlights Hoch as a firm prohibition and woman suffrage advocate. He urged strict enforcement of prohibitory laws, criticized banquets with liquor, and argued for statewide attorney general enforcement authority. The Marion Record notes his editorials supporting equal suffrage and warns against public sentiment opposing prohibition.
A correspondent asked the Republican nominee for governor of Kansas about the prohibition issue. He replied that he did not care to discuss the prohibition question at the time.
James K. Shrader prominent young lawyer and former assistant commonwealth's attorney died after a shooting at the Capitol hotel in Louisville. W Neal of Owensboro fired three times, wounding Shrader and injuring bystanders. Neal, arrested, had aimed at Shrader amid rumors of his relations with Mrs Neal.
Judge J S West former district judge of Houbin county and current member of Rossington Smith law firm announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to fill the expired term of Judge Pollock on the state Supreme Court. He cites twenty two years in law and executive office experience.
Fort Scott Kansas February 2 Major G W Ford long time superintendent of the National cemetery is transferred to Port Arthur Texas to take charge of the cemetery there. He will be joined by J Delaplane and departs in about two weeks for the southland.
Superintendent Davidson told the board last night the truancy law improves schooling for children ages eight to fifteen and supported clothing by the Associated Charities. The meeting featured Pickwick Club humor, talks on restoring teacher salaries to former scale, and plans to push a three year term for city superintendents with legislative reform.
In Emporia Kansas the revival led by Hiedurwoit Ten Maxwell drew large turnouts at Lutheran and Congregational services. Presbyterian and Baptist congregations reported small gains as new members joined during the revival weekend.
A shaky scheme linked cashier J E Marcell of Highland to a two million dollar loan. Reports claim he planned to negotiate funds with Leather York, offering mortgages on northeastern Kansas land as collateral. A trunk of valuables reportedly surfaced amid the inquiry.
A long roster of delegates and affilations from Kansas unions and trade bodies is listed, including Journeymen International Union chapters, Bakers and Confectionery Union, Miners and Labor Groups. Names span Leavenworth Topeka Wichita Pittsburg and other towns with various affiliations and roles.
Rev Dr J Villars prominent Methodist divine cured of kidney disease by Warner s Safe Cure after months delay to confirm the cure of rheumatism called Bright s disease and over a year of painful suffering I am cured and persuaded Warner s Safe Cure did it
A heavily garbled record lists numerous unions and locals across cities such as Topeka Kansas City and Pittsburg. Names like W Van Felt and J Alton appear amid mentions of Brotherhoods of Ruth Jokun and Blacksmiths with scattered notes on buildings rails and engines.
Fragmentary text shows a travel advertising snippet with phrases about a “Sun tree” and a “Dr. Kings Naw Tuncovery” along with prices and dates. It mentions Wichita and Santa Fe routes, a return fare, and a trial offer. Names and some terms are garbled, but transportation and pricing details point to a travel sales notice.
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