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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1904

Page

2

Contested Race in Illinois Wire District Delegation

April 6 contest to decide the congressional seat between Congressman Curtin and F. Anthony, amid legal and party committee scrutiny. Evidence presented April by attorneys and state officers, with rebuttals and expected delays as investigations and testimonies proceed. Absent a swift decision, party dynamics and potential divisions loom as schedules extend into May.

Curtie F. Anthony Wire Beard Atvernonn Hiberian Sunil Hla Coleman Dewey Nerten Anthony Wis Fricke Law Pirtser Curtin Lyd A. Biinecker

Ball Committee Preparations Report Delayed

The report outlines preparations for an upcoming ball with committee members listed. It notes delays, upcoming meetings, and anticipated events, including travel and fundraising details, as well as plans for audience seating and program organization. The text references specific individuals and roles within the organizing group and hints at budgetary considerations and expected approvals.

City civil service tests announced for next two months

Officials announced examinations to evaluate portmanteau of personnel for key posts over the next two months with February 24 cited as a date for a primary test. The message outlines the process, pay rate, and expected placement in a New Orleans area office.

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Government Examinations Announced For Navy Yard Posts

Various federal job openings listed with duties in engineering drafting and administrative roles. Positions include magazine attendant at Dover New Jersey naval yard, civil service clerk, mechanical draftsman, assistant geologist, and science related postings with annual salaries from $640 to $3,000.

New York Navy Yard Naval Quarazine Dover N. J Naval Observatory

Malek and Kubelik in Concert at the Auditorium

Pianist Malek and violinist Kubelik arrive for a February 22 program at the Auditorium. The duo toured Europe with Malek later gaining top billing, while Kubelik’s fame preceded him in the country. The tale of rivalry and early friendship between Malek and Kubelik is recounted alongside a violin inherited from Malek's father.

Malek Jan Kubelik Kubelik Maiek Miley Bie Kyibeilk Kibelle Mutek Conservatory of Views

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Streets in Rock Island

Real estate transfers are listed among multiple grantors and grantees. Transactions include lots on Ninth and Chestnut streets, Lincoln and West streets, and other properties with varied sums from 500 to 1,100 dollars. Several entries name couples, wards, and quarter sections with street addresses and partial legal descriptions.

A. Klaver L. Fowler Ninth Street Rock J. Chadwick B. B. Woodhaft Chestnut Street Metakeer MR. McPachen C. F. Atwood Barz Lincoln Street Bo. Tackson Kew Reservaton Doyle

Reduced Rates to New York for Merchants Meeting

Reduced rail fares via the Galamore Ohio railway for the Spring Merchants Association meeting in New York. Tickets from Chicago at one and one third the round trip fare on a certificate plan. Dates February 6 to 10 and February 27 to March 1. Return certificates honored within 20 days. Directions to Stowover in Washington, BD. C., Baltimore and Philadelphia. For details contact S. C. Burch, T. P Omaha, Neb.

Galamore , Ohio New York Chidago Washington BD. C Baltimore Philadelphia C. Burch T. P Omaha The State Journal

Lawmakers Push Pension Bills and Seed Critique in Congress

Washington Meb 7 Kansas delegation continues to introduce private pension bills while most head to pigeon holes. Representative Scott opposes government seed distribution, arguing it hurts retailers. Calderhead and Campbell weigh service pensions and future debate. Senator Morgen supports Panama treaty measures amid party maneuvering as Senate debates the Panama route.

Washington

Winfield College May Install Army Professor in Training

Representative Campbell seeks to secure Defense Department for a regular army officer as professor of military tactics at Southwest Kansas college in Winfield. The move aims to establish a military organization at the school with the college president and Winfield citizens backing the department. The secretary of war has not yet given a definite reply. Senator Long’s health improves and he may take rest. Commissioner Ware testifies on pension reform, proposing abolishing local boards in favor of traveling boards, but the committee may block the measure as too radical.

Campbell Secretary of War Southwest Kansas College Winfield Thi Senator Long Senate Ware Committee On Leslie Wallace

Mohler Aims for Cecil Rhodes Scholarship At Oxford

Washburn College editor in chief Frank Mohler resigns to prepare for the Cecil Rhodes International Scholarship exam. The scholarship offers $700 annual for two years plus two Europe trips. candidates must publicly announce months ahead. Changes follow Mohler's withdrawal. Mattie Westenhaver leads for the week, with Ray Coldren directing the Joe department.

Washburn Cecil Rhodes Frank Mohler Washburnn College Review Cecil ‘Rhodes Mohler Tate Martin Moaler State Board of Agricultry Sta |En Mobler Revien Mattie Westenhaver Ray Coldren Joes Caldren Washburn College Collexe John van DeMark Ludwig Katterfelt Sprentist Club Miss Vestenbaver Puver

Board weighs brick wall tying methods for new manual training building

The board of education debated wall construction options. Consulting engineer W G Hollway explained tying systems named blind header English bond and others and the board favored blind header for the new manual training high school walls.

Board of Education W. G. Hollway Manumal

Parkdale Pavement Petition Authorized by Board

The board of education directed the president to sign a petition for paving East Eighth avenue where the Parkdale school sits. F. J. Mallory will sign on behalf of the board opposing city property at East Eighth avenue. W. H Wilson introduced the paving matter and the board unanimously approved signing the petition.

Board of Education Ast Wight ‘Uled East Eighth Avenue F. J. Mallory Parkdale W. H Wilson Mallory

Mr Hale’s Bond Approved By Board Of Education

The board will require a surety bond from City Treasurer Hale with the board sharing part of the cost. Hale, recently elected city treasurer, is to supply the bond for the education board. For a year the board urged the bond, Hale initially declined the expense of a 240000 bond. Reports said the Topeka base­ball club would pay 38 of the cost and the council voted to cover the remainder.

Board of Education Hale City Treaurer Activa Linthicht Topeka

Perry Mandon Guilty In Train Theft Case

The district court jury found Perry Mandon Salty guilty of stealingaries from the Santa Fe railway door and yards. John Mandon, his father, was found not guilty and Claud Mundon was acquitted. Perry Mundon faces sentencing in the state penitentiary. Claud Mundon faces trial later by jury.

Perry Mandon Santa Fe John Mandon Perry Claud Claud Mundon Perry Mundon State

Holloway Named Superintendent of North Topeka Building

The board of education appointed W. G. Holloway superintendent of construction for the new North Topeka school. Holloway, serving as building inspector and superintendent of construction, will oversee all new building work and the installation of heating plants.

North Topeka Board of Education W. G. Holloway Mr. Holloway Board

Political Gossip From Saline County Rally Endorses Hoch

Saline county convention Saturday indorsed Governor Bailey's administration and urged delegates to vote for Hoch. The piece surveys state committee picks, endorsements for judge West, Ashbaugh for railroad board, Enright and Getty for Wyandotte senate race, and Haskell for senator amid machine fights. It notes other county signals and party maneuvering across Kansas.

Kansas City Saline County Bailey Hoch Enright Getty Wyandotte County Cubbison B.A. Enright James F. Getty Kansay Dow Texet Wyandotte State Central Committee City

Primaries and county conventions outline party delegates

In Emporia and Labette County Kansas primaries and county conventions set delegate selections for state and national gatherings. No major intra party fights occurred. leaders and endorsing resolutions named for governors, supreme court, auditor, railroad post, and congress. Delegates to the state convention were chosen from several local towns and officials attended to address the assemblage.

Emporia Kan Emporia Primarios Aide Rende Cunningham Labette Atkinson Osweep Labette County Hileman Edna Chatreurs W. Th Atkinson Parsons Supreme Court George W. Wher Ivy Galena State Board of Railroad Commissioners Hoch Supreme Judge Campbel Congress Seth Wells George W. Wheatley Railrond H. W. Budell 2. W. Bennett TM. Flynn J. W. Delambert W. A. Martin J. FL Wilson J. J. Mile M. O. McGinnis Cefon Hodge J. 4 Jeegies W. Hi Columbia At Hillegers W. J. Ge Walter Williams

Franklin Grove remedy claims cure for ulcers and burns

A garbled notice cites Hucklen's Arnica Balm as a remedy said to cure ulcers burns and eruptions after years of doctoring. It mentions Arnold Drug Co and North Kane Avenue and an event with State Normal ve. ot A. tonight.

U. Orier Franklin Grove Hucklen Arnica Balve Arnold Drug Co Kanwae Avenue State Normal

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