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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1904

Page

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Anti Machine Letters Stir Miami County Politics

A flood of typewritten letters from two opposing partisan groups has reached Miami County Kansas, aimed at influencing the local caucuses and county convention. The letters, signed by Clyde W. Miller and T T Kelly, urge supporters to attend caucuses on February 6 to secure delegates favorable to their tickets and outline plans for renomination amidst county political maneuvering.

Toneke Miami County Kansas Reid Anti-Machine Re~publican League Statu Tecamural Anti-Machine League Topeka Malley Cyntes Gou Ee Hook Auch Soiens Hech Ant Ie Ee Panta Houh W. Miller Toprks Kan Oelock P Hood Gata Railey F. W. Hoch Wichita T. T. Kelly Babey Naye Leland Burton Siami Baller Bailey Hoch Kelly Sheruld Batley Tom Kelly

Political factions and reform chatter in Ottawa county notes

The item catalogs candidates and party maneuvers for an upcoming electoral contest, naming Tru driveates, two al termates, and a Chicago convention, while detailing reformist activity led by John L. King in Ottawa and Reno counties. It notes King’s roles and alleged payrolls involving Grace D. King and a sergeant-at-arms, plus hints at the state senate race and a district alignment toward the Thirty-eleventh district.

Emperis Ee Bier el Dorado Mr. Johnson Eurein B Milter Osage Sigg Murdock H Dorada Aturdock Stubbs Peria Tru Chicago Butler Che Ottawa County John L. King Olavea County King Reno County Representative King House House Journal G, D. King Grace D. King

Hearst Claims 20 at Illinois State Democratic Convention

The Illinois Democratic state committee fixed June 7 as the convention date and Springfield as polling site. Hearst supporters claimed a district poll showed Hearst ahead, with Willam Williams backers asserting Williams would secure solid Illinois delegation. Dunlap, Hearst state manager, confirmed 9 of 74 committee men favored Hearst, 74 total with others silent.

Chicsco Democratic State Committee Springfield Fends Wm. RK. Hearst St. Louie Hearnt Hearst Dunlap Williams Hearst and

Bedford Murder Mystery Claims Suspect Evenings Transit Guard

Bedford Ind February 4 A high official says the murderer of Latin teacher Miss Sarah Behavier is known and will be arrested tonight. A prominent Bedford businessman is alleged to be the suspect with motive tied to letters and fear of violence. Detectives in Elkhart report evidence linking a local man to the crime as trains stay under guard and officials seek to secure a confession before disappearance.

Bedford Ind Sarah Behavier Tate Elkhart Smith Wre Mintchiefer Patterson Moberty Miss Schaefer Miss Scharfer

Netravka Arrives From San Francisco With Fuel Oil

The bir steamer Netravka docked after coming into port from San Francisco last Saturday. Crew here took on one thousand barrels of fuel oil for the trip to New York. Weather notes forecast generally fair conditions in Kansas with rising temperatures and fresh southerly winds. Burlington reports six degrees below zero. Admiral Schley confined to his home by grippe but expects to be out in a few days.

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Keith expelled from Shawnee County Medical Society in controversy

Dr. Keith was expelled at a National Hotel meeting over unprofessional conduct charges. He hired Judge A Redden to review the action, contending the move aimed to hurt his coroner campaign and medical standing. Keith criticized rivals and claimed a $10,000 yearly practice with a hospital and $2,000 monthly payroll.

TE. HL. Keith Shawnee County Medical Society National Hotel Keith A. Redden Kedden Kelth Br. J. M. Powell Ls. Munn W. A. Wehe Dr. Wehe Powell Wehe O. A. Taylor Medical Society Webbe Jt Topeks Christ and Stormont Pmyeraenn Connistad Shawnes County Medical Society State National Medical Society

Fight For Young Corbett Meets Sullivan in San Francisco

San Francisco report notes plans for a Corbett vs Sullivan bout with tentative dates and opponent changes. Officials discuss scheduling, venue proximity, and possible March meetings as promoters push for a decisive matchup while conflicting reports circulate about match legitimacy and participant readiness.

San Francisco Fev Young Corbett Dave Sullivan Kemite Club Sullivan San Francesco Furfaltes Coriett

Scott Sees President on Kansas Politics Visit

Washington February 4 Representative Charles F. Scott called on the President aboard the yacht Leusch Vanderslin in vivid Stache Coe, Kansas politics discussed during the morning visit. The meeting centered on the Sunflower State's political situation as Scott reported back to the White House.

Washington Hiward Kansas Charles F. Scott Presid Maer Hei Leusched Vanderslin Bietay Stache Coe Queror

Compelled to Withdraw Deposits for Canal Funds

Secretary Shaw warns national bank depositors of looming withdrawals to finance canal construction and war-time needs. He notes possible $50,000,000 preliminaries and $45,000,000 bond maturities, urging transfers to New York depositories to prevent disruption and outlining securities to be held as collateral.

Washington Shaw Birz United States New York Chanhele Tramatic Hell District of Columbia Philippine Gas and Hawaii Aestrest Picasa Ee M. Shaw

Where Is the Punch at the State Bar Banquet

A long tale from the Kansas State Bar annual meeting recounts a punch mix up at the banquet. Judges debated removing intoxicants, while staff prepared lavish spirits. The unserved punch vanished, with rumors it was consumed by attendees, leaving the mystery unsolved.

Kankas Stat Bar Association Courts of Justice Kansas Wes Justice Court Kansas State Bar Assecion T. F.aGrver Topeka Garver J. G. Bionecker Thay Stomenker

Tornado Cuts Swath Through Reno Town

A morning tornado struck Reno at 6:45 am causing major destruction. The Stone building measuring 70 by 24 by 22 feet was torn loose and crushed. Wah-Hee hotel was lifted and hurled eastward then collapsed into ruin. No injuries reported.

Reno Nev Wah-Hee

Wife Eloped by Trolley Sparks Police Incident

A stranger from Media claimed his wife and another woman eloped with him after a trolley trip from the opera house. An officer pursued a disorderly crowd along Seventh Street and Avenue, but the man refused to name his wife or the other person.

Chester Avenue Pailadutenta

Missing Penny in Boys Case Sparks City Inquiry

In Philadelphia area reports a boy nicknamed Penny vanishes amid medical exams and police actions. A detective from New York pursues leads after a custody dispute and a name change, while city temperatures and a Maryland race coverage appear in nearby wires.

Wholesale Indictments Target Liquor via Express Agents

Federal grand jury indictments expected against express company agents in Kansas City and across Kansas and Texas prohibition counties. Liquor dealers shipping whisky into those states face charges. former cases involve three large wholesale liquor houses and agents using sealed packages and fictitious names to evade the law. Agencies from multiple express companies have acted as conduits, undermining prohibition and federal revenue. The Wichita, Kansas grand jury returned the indictments and prepared to forward them to the U S district attorney for service.

Kansas City Kanena Prohibition Texas John W. Yerkes Internal Revenue Weabington Lncal Kaneas City Kansas Southwest Hquor Lite Kareas Wichita Kaw United States District Attorney

NELSON WON'T RUN FOR STATE TREASURER

A McPherson Kansas dispatch reports Frank Nelson denied plans to run for state treasurer though supporters urge him to enter the race. He praised friends but said he has no inclination to seek the office and is not candidating.

Kaneas City McPherson Kan Frank Nelson Neat Deuce Topeks Lindsborg Senk McPherson County State Journal Nelson Mir. Nelson

Weather notes and a city alley mugging report

A Kansas weather summary notes colder conditions Wednesday night with fair conditions tonight and rain tomorrow. A report describes a gunshot incident near a cigar shop alley at 61 Kansas Avenue and mentions the suspect possibly bound for Philadelphia, arrival today.

Kansse Kansas Southwest

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