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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1904

Page

2

Blue Decorated Earthen Bowls and Glassy Tableware

A listing describes blue decorated earthen bowls and fine brown glass table pieces including creamers and sugar bowls with a fifty cent price tag.

Fragmented Topeka news column with scattered items

A long mixed Topeka column with notices on local events, lectures, weather, city politics, school sports, court and licensing updates, and various personal notices. Names include Lincoln anniversary dates, Prof Conant, Andrew Cook, J Dean, and Mrs. T A James. Topics cover coal prices, water, Topeka street life, and local society happenings.

Tremont Fire At Catherine Slip Kills Crew Lion Alarms

A blaze at the Catherine Slip dock destroyed the Joy Line steamer Tremont. One crew member is missing. Two trained lions and a Great Dane from a traveling show were burned. The cargo was lost and the vessel was nearly new, arriving from Providence. Firefighters battled the flames as the animals momentarily charged toward them.

New York Joy Line Tremont Catherine Slip Providence

Political Gossip Sparks Republican County Conventions

Chase and Saline counties held Republican meetings to name delegates for state, congressional and senatorial races. Delegates backed Hoch for governor and Miller for Congress while other nominations included Mechel for judge and Hamme for senator. Resolutions praised Roosevelt and Bailey Hoch, opposed certain currency reform, and pledged strong support to Hoch. Local reports note paid pledges and candid remarks from several delegates amid a flurry of endorsements and internal party maneuvering.

Kan Chase County E. W. Hoch J. M. Miller Salina Feth Roosevelt Hatley Calderhead Justice Birch K. W. Hoch Gressman F. H. Quincy The Planters Bank Bailey-Hoch Willis J. Bailey EW. Hoch Salime A. Cordry Dodge City Ford County Republican Convention W. H. Lord T. Crumbine T. G. Grobety Joe Simmons H. BH. Bealehien J. H. Churchill Noftzges W. G. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Ottawa C. Henry J. Alien Congress C. A. Smart Horace J. Smith Allen Smart Smith Halley Baley BW. Hoch W. H. Clark Senate W. L. Parkinson Fred Baldwin Pomona T. W. Harrison A. L. Lingard J. A. Woodiler F. Baldwin EC. Mecher W. M. Devore MW. McCandless FE. Fiehler W. M. Nient A. B. Skinner H. W. Peecenden A. A. Lathrop George J. Fingret Henry J. Allen EL M. Sheldon EL Hy Becker GC Smith Cabler First National Bank H.W. Furness C. B. Vooran

Ayers Cherry Pectoral Advised by Doctor for Colds

A historic advertisement promotes Ayers Cherry Pectoral for hard colds chronic coughs consumption and severe cases. The blurb urges consulting a physician for better advice and notes a price component 95.87 percent.

Political Conventions and Primaries Across Kansas Adopt Reform Stance

Republican gatherings across Lawrence Wyandotte and Labette counties select delegates for state and congressional conventions. Speakers tout clean politics, criticize last legislature, and back Hoch for governor. Atkinson Kimball contest strengthens Atkinson as party solidifies support in Parsons Oswego and Garnett areas.

Lawrence Kan Dai County Tdshegates Wyit Stubbs W. FR. Stubbs ELWW Hoch Douglas County Bowersnel Garnett D. W. Mulvane Roosevelt

Rag picker Nelson Parton dies in Lyon blaze

In Lyon a rag picker named Nelson Parton died in a fire after deposits in local banks reached about 25 000 dollars. Parton’s body was found among the rags he collected and slept in. He had a history of reacting to President Lincoln’s assassination with joy.

Boston Nelson Parton Lyon Parton Lincoln

Four Men Cited in Boodle Trial Linked to City Bill Fight

Four men were cited in a boodle trial related to a city fighting bill passed in the House of Delegates. They are charged with receiving part of 47500 dollars paid to them by Edward Butler who was acquitted at Fulton Saturday. Circuit Attorney Folk leads for the state. Kelly was arrested in New York last year after returning from rape.

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California $23.00 Via Sante Fe Ticket Sale Notice

Ticket sale during March and April offers a $23.00 fare via Santa Fe to California with the rate extending to intermediate points. Free literature and full information available by mail from T. J. King.

Sante Fe Crus Shale Sarki Siun T. J. King

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