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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
5
A Topeka edition article by Frank P. MacLennan covers political chatter, postal money reform talk, and local tidbits. It mentions the rural money order proposal, notes about newspaper operations, a milk dealer with stamps, a river factory, births, and a court acquittal context, plus city developments and local chatter.
A fragmented report outlines a February start for a new road linking Frankfort to the Deepen and Northwestern regions, plus expansion to Toorka and Exeter. It notes charters granted to numerous firms across mining, manufacturing, banking, and construction with varied capitals, including a Fort Scott firm and the Hillstwor State bank, indicating broad regional development activity.
Fragmentary report discusses Gorman and Maryland politics amid a naval inquiry context. Mentions Renuter McComms and Adm Schley case, with references to imports, exports, and economic estimates, hinting at broader wartime policy impacts and congressional dynamics of the era.
A midwestern report outlines post office operations for the year ending June 30, 1908. Postmaster General Payne argues rural free delivery supports cheap money remittance, citing increased currency in small-town letters and the risk of stamp tampering and torn bills in mail.
Clyde Anderson, a 4 foces restaurant worker, battled 60 eggs in twenty minutes. He fried, scrambled, and seasoned with vinegar and pepper, then cooled and plated the lot. The clock showed near 2:45 as his spoon barely cleared a dozen eggs.
Aude A. J. Reasen reports the county medical society endorses Dr Keith in a resolution. Judge Redden stated actions against the society would follow if any. Keith said the matter remains with the judge. Nearby notes describe Rock Island System routes to the coast and El Paso schedules and services with details on sleepers diners and California Express options.
Former official outlines grounds contesting Charles Curtis nomination for Congress in the First district. Anthony’s letter alleges delegates from Jackson and Atchison counties were improperly seated and a tabernacle convention was moved without full voter access, overturning the legitimate county conventions and skewing the Republican nomination in Leavenworth and Shawnee counties. The filing cites state statutes on district apportionment and seeks fair participation by legally elected delegates.
A protest filed by Charles Curtis and attorney objects to the certificate nominating D R Anthony Jr. for Congress in Kansas First District. Grounds assert Anthony was not properly nominated, certificate unsigned by officers, a noncompliant convention held, lack of majority, and Curtis was elected chair of the regular convention held February in Topeka with Blonecker and Larimer notarizing.
Last night a man fled with a bundle behind Lawless' livery barn. Merchants' Policeman A Hopkins gave chase and fired a warn, the suspect dropped the bundle and sped away. The package held seven pairs of new overalls.
AP reports the Russian draft response, tentatively approved by the czar, was telegraphed to Viceroy Alexieff to reach Japan by Monday. The reply is expected to be conciliatory with concessions on Manchuria and Korea, but Korea remains the hardest issue. Market prices wobble as news spreads and diplomats confer, with Japan's stance and possible impasse central to the tension.
W H Dalton a farmer near Pauline was robbed by a masked man on the Topeka avenue road at Tirdbury corner. The bandit demanded cash, returned 2 60 when told Dalton was a renter, and spoke briefly before leaving. Dalton could not identify the racially unknown assailant.
Washburn college observed its thirty ninth anniversary with a long program at the chapel including speeches by department representatives, student songs and college yells, and a reception. President Norman Plass announced a new instructor for the Washburn sees academy Miss Nellie A Willard of Knox college will teach British and history beginning Monday.
Excitement runs high among Kansas City wholesale liquor dealers after two distributors are arrested on tax and license violations tied to goods disposed through express channels. A federal grand jury in Wichita heard testimony from express agents last September. A Kansas City wholesaler was later fined $50 and costs in Wichita. Additional indictments are pending.
Old Washburn alumni and former faculty gather in Kansas City for Washburn day events tonight inviting about 25 guests. Miss Myrtle Ackerman hosts at 2531 Harrison street with notable attendees including A H Palmer Professor Lucy Gougherty Dr Willmaine Lyon J P Dell Leroy Halbert and others from Washburn.
Investigators trace a scheme where shipments to a fictitious Kanes town recipient were redirected by an ex press agent. The network allegedly split COD charges to willing payers across multiple cases. Most discoveries arose in the Wichita division with arrests in Kansas City by Missouri marshals.
Frienity of Charien Fur ho was slaoid in a tuirantinn at his home on West Tenth avenue yesterday. Indignation grows over apparent lack of notice before the incident. Neighbors recall no intimation of danger and describe a chaotic scene with family members and children present. Authorities investigate the bizarre killing and motive remains unclear.
Late Mrs Susan Kurth sister of George and Jerry Givens of 4 S San Diego California died recently. Maud Brher Taylor died yesterday at 412 Water Street. Michael Schweartz of 1412 Sao Avenue North Ts SE porn-ALG died Thursday of pneumonia aged 72. Funeral arrangements have been detailed, and Mr Hellweurta arrived in Topeka in 1868 and was well known.
M O Donnell head clerk at Swift & Holliday Drax store is very sick with longdilia Edwin Krewles cashier at Central National Bank is likewise ill at his Polk Street home A young woman picked up by police is claimed by her parents Mr and Mr J C Young after wandering from home A Patriotic Legion of America dance and entertainment is planned at Barrett Hall 1900 North Kansas Avenue All are invited Mrs John F P Switeer plans to visit her daughter this week
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