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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1904

Page

6

Walker's Scalp Entry Into Hace After Defeat

The State Federation of Commercial Interests urges defeat of Walker in renomination for railroad commissions. A large field of candidates is expected for the Wichita convention, with J. We. Oh of Fatkaaile and J. S. Gears of Hutchinson among likely contenders. Several counties show en dorsements and contest for votes, while debates focus on Walker’s renomination and rival candidates.

State Federation of Commercial Interests Walker Curt Gs Topeka Herbert Hackere W. A. ‘Thompson Aaukeon County Hackney Jan Helenry Wichita Federation Willy Mr. Relais Gulme Tovh M Walker J. We. OH Fatkaaile J. 8 Gears Hutchinson A. Thonineet Hoolton de White Wheatley A.W. Smith McPherson Burton Salina Otiawa County F“D Ada White

Burmese juggler Mya escapes hospital wanders in cold

Mya the Burmese juggler escaped from Christ hospital at 2 am Sunday, wandered six hours through the west portion of the city in only a night robe. He sought refuge at John White's home on Arch street before being returned to the hospital. Doctors fear pneumonia may prove fatal.

Mouns Mya Christ Hospital Mya John White OL Arth Street White de Gt. Molvane Paat Tiis Juseler Gooi Nuries Duries Miya DeMora Germen DeMors H. Urigham Exposi Hon McMona Topeka Hin Leen Mr. White Mr White Furmeee Min Jett Muuni Hira Areh Street Abs. DeMors

Condition Warranted If DeMord Took Man to Chicago

The sick man’s fate hinges on whether DeMord would have transported him to Chicago. Young Mya's manager H J Armstrong has been notified of his condition. Mya arrived in this country about a year ago with his brother, who fell ill and died months ago, raising doubt he will return to his homeland. He has very little English.

Chicago Hin Mya H. J. Armstrong Clark Lillie Jordan James Wheeler Wheeler Mr. Chirk

Topeka Readers Question Sharply Rising Insurance Rates

A Topeka letter to the State Journal from KR L Corran of Western Foundry and Machine Works asks why fire insurance premiums rose about 40 percent despite lower losses. Insurance agents cited nationwide heavy losses in mercantile and industrial sectors, with rates adjusted per risk and market conditions. Officials noted no uniform changes, but special hazards like wood and iron shops and packing houses have driven some increases.

KR. L. Corran The Western Foundry and Machine Works Fie Citizens Sucha Corran State Journal Topeka Charles St. Elliott Elliott & Criswel Com- Panier Iroin Topeka Hax Asharice Tikks Charles 1 Eldridge Eldridge Inspection Bureau

Police Jottings: Clark Robbery Leads to Suspect Arrests

In North Topeka a midnight encounter left I. P. Clark robbed of twelve dollars. Police arrest Lillie Jordan and James Wheeler amid a rough-house raid at Fifth and Quincy where eleven African Americans were found.

Fifth and Quincy Streets

Graves Is Kined for Theft in Topeka Case

Bud Graves colored and surly faced a judge this morning after being convicted of stealing 44 dollars from a Shawnee county employer. He was asked why sentence should not be passed and replied in a snide manner. Graves had previously been held in Totten on another charge, with a revolver taken by police. Undersheriff Betts brought him to Topeka for sentencing.

North Topeka I. P. Clark Drr. Clark Slite Clark Bud” Graves Hazen Graves Hasen Hinee Shawnee County Morten Totten Undersherif Betts Topeka

Meeting at Silver Lake nominates local and state candidates

A political meeting at Silver Lake Saturday night drew candidates including Arthur McCabe and A W Pana for district judge and J Tetta and John T Chaney for state senator. Dr A H Keith ran for coroner, Otis Hungate for county attorney, with William Van Orndale serving as chairman.

Silver Lake Arthur McCabe A. W. Pana J. Tetta John T. Chaney A. H. Keith Ed Otis Hungate William van Orndale

Joints on Kansas Avenue Closed Amid Bust Ahead of Winter

Police rounded up a crowd including Carrie Hughes Frank Ewing Theodore Pace Albert Waddington Harry Walker Wm Moss Hattie Moss Maxine Wallace Dillant Thompson Bes ele McLain Mrs Josephine Giler-White Lulu McLaft and Mr Tubtax Hughes. The couple of dozen alleged operators bonded out as the so called joints remained closed due to cold weather. The Amalgamated Association of Joyful Jointists planned measures to ward off winter winds while the establishments stay shut until summer.

Carrie Hughes Frank Ewing Theodore Pace Albert Waddington Harry Walker Wm. Moss Hattie Moss Maxine Wallace Dillant Thompson Besele McLain Josephine Giler-White Lulu McLaft Tubtax Hughes Bond Kansas Avenue Amalgamated Association of

Pollock to Return From Cabling Island For Health

J C Pollock of the United States district court, now at Cabling Island off the California coast, wired clerk George Sharitt that he expects to return to Topeka to open court at Kansas City on February. Pollock's boss recov…

Pollock J.C. Pollock United States District Court Cabling Island California George Sharitt United States Circuit Topeks Kansas City Pal Judes Potlock Bos Recoveva Caubaty Oninipestie

Falls From Pole Injures Kansas-Missouri Worker

Roy Dickinson a lineman for the Kansas Missouri Telephone Co fell from a pole between Polk Tyler and Tenth streets and lay unconscious for an hour in an alley. He suffered dislocations in the right and left limbs a right wrist dislocation and other bruises. He is married and living at 112 Lincoln street and is expected to recover.

Roy Dickinson Kansas-Missouri Telephone Company Tenth Avenue Tyler Street Hew Kingson Lincoln Street Dickinson Polk Tyler Streets Tenth Street Bush Dickinson Hi

Heating plan debated for Lafayette Manual Training High School

The board of education will meet to discuss heating options for the Manual Training High School building. Proposals include a shared heating plant at the rear to heat both the existing high school and the new building, or separate systems. Estimated cost for a rear plant is about 32,500 with total building and boiler costs between 8,000 and 19,000.

Board of Education Lafayette Schost Bulldime Edison Company Bulidinss Hollers

Judge Jury and All Are Cold

The district court room is described as freezing in the narrative with cold air claimed to chill every participant from judge to jury and witnesses. Three radiators struggle to heat the chamber as stoves may be needed and wind pushes through windows, creating a notably cold courtroom scene.

Thoee

Baseball Fans to Meet in Topeka Tonight

Topeka Baseball association calls a meeting at the Commercial club rooms to discuss permanent organization, securing funds for the Western league venture, and raising stock to finance the season while preparing the team for play.

Topeka Baseball Association Topeka

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