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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1904
Page
6
A chaotic police page reports calls, minor arrests, and bittersweet humor about Topeka peace guardians. It notes a poorly paid chief, few arrests, and a flurry of incidents including alleged assaults, disturbances, and court actions involving local citizens and officers.
An eye witness describes a violent incident where Smail is held at work under arrest. Bower allegedly delayed drawing his revolver and attempted to hand it to a bystander. A bystander is struck, and a police officer reports being struck on the head during the struggle.
Mayor Bergundthal proclaims February 12 as Lincoln Day in Topeka urging suspension of business from noon to close of day and asking citizens to decorate storefronts with portraits. A visit by Lieut. Gen. Nelson A Miles on February 24 is welcomed and his contributions praised.
The flood reduction measures will set the basis of property valuation for Shawnes county 1916. County and city assessors with chief assessor H M Philips will meet at the courthouse to decide the basis for personal property and then tax levies will be set by county commissioners city council and township boards. Real property in flood affected districts will need assessment before listing begins to determine relief.
Chicago dispatch reports about fifty students at the Danish Lutheran college seizing control, demanding reinstatement of Principal Neilsen after a dispute with Director H Jensen over expelled teachers and book handling. Directors resignations and a looming March 5 consolidation date create further turmoil as students confront officials.
A vintage advertisement extols S S S as the only thorough cure for contagious blood poison. It warns the disease robs vitality, causes skin eruptions and systemic damage, and pledges a $1,000 proof of cure while inviting free physician advice and a home-treatment booklet. Greensburg testimony from June 16, 1908 endorses the remedy.
The Shawnee County general revenue levy details from 1892 onward are outlined. The 1903 to 1900 periods show increases in Topeka’s general revenue due to higher valuations and tax levies, with 1903 revenue rising sharply. Also: Topeka city and county levies grew despite tax rebates and road-levy changes. A separate incident reports an incendiary fire at 2 Clay Street, damaging Mrs. Hinkley’s home and forcing two evacuees to escape via window. loss about 250 dollars and extensive rear-wall damage. Cold February night hampered firefighters as water froze on clothes and gear.
National convention of the Tongue of American Sportsmen met in Columbus with delegates from many states including Canada and Alaska. President G. S. Sfields of New York delivered the annual address. A key resolution by A C. Cooper of Fort Sill urged setting aside government lands in Oklahoma as a government game propagating farm. Senator Morean of Alabama spoke on fish and game protection and backed legislation to stop spring shooting.
A report from Topeka notes Dr. Mudge, chief clerk to Sujectritenidene Fristot of the Colorado alliance of the Ranta re, will assume a new post effective February 13. Dolan en eral intendent of the Fort Worth and Denver City railroad with bond quarters at Fort Worth is involved. The piece also mentions Tommy Werren Mens and a large shipment of Chinese goods valued at 2,000,000 arriving from Vancouver to New York.
Willie Spendlove, four, died from severe burns after playing with matches in bed at 900 Quincy Street. Grandmother Mrs M C Spendlove and mother worked nearby as fire and medical teams responded. sister Alva, six, raced to alert the fire station. The boy’s father Mr W H Spendlove and mother were away at the time.
A young Virginian telegraph operator describes years of coffee use causing nervous strain and insomnia. He quits coffee after reading about Postum and experiences improved nerves, weight loss, and better sleep, crediting Postum with stabilizing his health and leading to a renewed vigor.
The state charter board under Attorney General Coleman denied the Kansas City Leavenworth Coal Mining Company's charter, citing overly broad powers beyond coal mining, including leases and sales of land and stocks. Stockholders include W H Craddock and C D Darnall among others. capital stock listed as 3260.00 with 2.60 per share.
New York CEO receives six Arabian stallions gifted from the Royal Stable at Tangiers to President Roomwell. The horses arrived aboard the Hohongaliern via Ian Gers, accompanied by four handlers and two others. One yearling was reported as missing. the rest are described as seven and four years old, traveling in two camels under sherreft hae escort.
Baltimore officials announced no outside help is needed for immediate recovery. A legislative advisory committee will work with the state legislature while private efforts revive commerce and housing. Banks report vaults largely intact and securities recovered, with few losses in the fires.
A freight train loaded with paint departed Cleveland on February 5 for Chicago and Kansas City, then to Fort Worth. Officials from Stricktrott Co and Henta Fe freight reps plan pamphlet distribution at Topeka, with further stopovers to port Worth and Texas purchasers.
Boston February 14 The national officers of the United Society of Christian Fin Geaver plan a twenty second international comedy event to be held at Fattmere in July 196. They remain uncertain on necessary preparations pending definite views from the society's representatives and other officials.
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