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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1904
Page
5
An unreliable wire brief reproduces mixed items from AP with scattered names places and events. It mentions Manchuria railway and references to senators governors and bribery claims amid unclear political context and broad international notes. No cohesive single story emerges.
The piece discusses Hoch and his allies backing Burton while opposing Kelly and Bristow, noting Kelly’s alleged embezzlement conviction and the state treasury stake. It argues Hoch still sides with the Burton faction, criticizes the Senate machine, and questions Hoch’s honesty and motives in backing Burton over reform.
The article argues that Atlantic export routes weaken while the Gulf states like Texas and Oklahoma gain significance. It notes Montreal and New York as early exporters, with the Midwest and Plains states increasing grain output. Nebraska Kansas and Texas are highlighted as central to future growth, signaling a Gulfward realignment of American grain flows.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla achieves widespread success beyond mere advertising. It attributes cures for scrofula eczema and other humors, catarrh, rheumatism, dyspepsia and loss of appetite, calling it the best blood purifier and a superior stomach tonic and strength restorer. It urges readers to begin taking it.
The item sheet notes various oddities and local hints from Kansas towns. Mentions include political ownership debates in Ames, cemetery population growth in Columbus, a heavyset man weighed after dressing, and a comic reference to a helmeted white man with a knife. Also mentions poultry shows, a telephone switch in Fort Scott, and a courtroom trial involving a colored man at Ottewa. The tone is informal and scattered across many local topics.
A column of pithy anecdotes and observations from Topeka, Kansas, touching on society, fashion missteps, domestic life, and local rumor. It lampoons phone quirks, tells of a renowned family borrowing habits, and notes Alice Roosevelt’s dress bills, with satirical takes on manners and rumor.
A garbled Chicago Newn page comments on amateur gardening, dubious get rich schemes, and social quirks. notes RH Hoch, Republican candidate for governor, was in Topeka on a campaign swing from Mankato with a planned speech.
February hearing on whether D. R. Anthony Jr or Cheries Curtis 4S should appear on the First district Republican ballot is scheduled for February 8 but will be continued. Attorneys warn about possible Supreme Court review after election board decision. notes discuss validity rules, mandamus actions, and past Kansas cases shaping ballot placement.
A mandamus remedy is discussed to challenge election board actions. The case contemplates appealing to the Supreme Court only if the lower board’s ruling affects federal jurisdiction. It notes Anthony Bledt’s nomination of B Heeney over J N Johnson, with Johnson set to contest Heeney’s nomination as Curtis candidate.
Washington February 4 The Senate takes up Tillman resolutions asking what constitutes a Senate recess and the executive's power in such cases While Hale urged quick passage Tillman pressed on with his remarks The other resolution asking for information on Crum's Charleston port appointment was postponed The House debated the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and tariff proposals for shipping and Philippines commerce with Morrell leading two measures.
New York reports the Kaiserin Wilhelm der Grosse arriving 48 hours late after a harrowing voyage from Cherbourg. A gale and cyclone battered the ship from Friday through Sunday with snapped ventilators and high seas while Captain Cuppe kept on the bridge. No passengers were seriously injured.
New York reports Wilson Frederick of Dunellen New Jersey, saved by friends after a scalding injury from a wreck nearly a year ago near Westfield, facing questions about a $45,000 settlement connected to a railroad company. The case hints at contract validity and court action, with Frederick once a chief clerk on an express company employee pass.
A Tokyo Reuters dispatch says peace hopes are gone after a conference with the emperor present. It is believed a weighty decision was reached, signaling a grim outlook on peace efforts in the region.
Acting on attorney general recommendations the president removed Benjamin F. Hackett U S marshal central district Indian Territory and deputies Genung Prackett Emmert Donathan Wail Smith Hunt Wall Hackett and jail physician Wilson. Colbert directed to dismiss Gates Wilkinson Rogery Rogers. The charges cited incompetency failure to punish subordinates for misconduct including escape of a man indicted for man slaughter and deputies guilty of drunkenness permitting prisoner escapes and introducing intoxicants.
Governor Halley will attend a Lincoln Day banquet in Lincoln Nebraska on February 12 for the Young Men's Republican club and respond to the toast Kansas to Nebraska. He declined a night-before banquet with Governor Mickey for his staff. He will be hosted by Colonel Charles J Bills, a former classmate, and may extend an invitation to other state officers at the next executive council meeting. Women Joins Machinists Union in Wilkes-Barre as Nelle Burke becomes the first woman admitted to the local machinists group upon the next meeting.
Charles Pieg sick with diphtheria at West Tenth Avenue home. Mrs. T J Greenway traveling to Omaha for funeral of sister Mrs P Whitney. Patriotic Legion to hold entertainment and dance at Turret hall Friday. Rev Clarence Vincent to speak at Washburn College during prayer for colleges February 21 to 28. Mrs. Sample to speak on Travels in the Holy Land at Young Women's Christian Association rooms Friday evening. Washburn seniors elect officers Frank Aldrich president W Delay vice president Daisy Grimen secretary Percy Walker treasurer Ruby Gage sergeant-at-arms. E N Strong of Kansas City visiting Topeka. joined Columbus Busey company at Kansas City. Washburn Day observed with chapel recitations and speeches. Roosevelt Republican club organized at Washburn College with 60 members. officers elected Burley Kelley president Homer Hull vice president A C Holger secretary A J Bolinger corresponding secretary. Club plans to invite state speakers.
A fragmentary excerpt critiques bachelor life with a stump speaker tone. It satirizes female vanity and social expectations, noting women’s shame shifts with the man involved and the persuasive power of gifts. The piece hints at intimate double standards in courtship.
A lingering sale listing markets many discounted grocery items and household goods. The ad touts tobacco accessories, maple syrup, candy, beans, canned vegetables, fruit, sugar, soap, prunes, chicken and pork products, coffee, and condiments with bold low prices and a Saturday sale deadline. It emphasizes value and contrasts prices with raw ingredients, inviting shoppers to buy before stock runs out.
The clipped Philadelphia Record fragment mixs quirky recalls about alimony bath rooms social quirks and local color jokes. It mentions Eckert and Walker references, boxing money, gambling, outfits and opera vanity in a collage of overheard phrases and sly city commentary.
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