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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1904

Page

8

Mr Jones Named Superintendent for Dairy Exhibit

A. E. Jones of Topeka is appointed superintendent of the Kansas dairy exhibit at the St Louis World’s Fair after a Kansas World’s fair commission conference. The State Dairy Association’s secretary C H Luling expressed concerns about funding while noting dairy leaders nationwide were contacted for exhibit support.

A. E Jones Topeka Kansas St. Louis C.H. Luling Cald Cary Fierman State Dairy Association St. Lowin Cine AL EL. Jones Nxnibl Alsa Integda Mer Jurarela Remeeetat Tne Gieente

Union Shop Printing Order Sparked County Clerk Dispute

A clerical dispute arose over printing for the county when County Clerk Newman allegedly urged placing the order only with union shops. Auditor Welch found the county purchasing agent should have bought county printing openly, revealing competing shops in the district and commission concerns.

Uslont Newman

Two Arrests Over $45 Theft at Chesterfield Hotel

Willa Austin and Mattie Moore were discharged in city court after being charged with stealing $45 from the Chesterfield Hotel. The case centered on a pillowcase finding by McMahon who reported $45 missing from his room. both women were among possible room occupants and faced charges.

Willa Austin Mattie Moore Chesterfield Nis Son McMahon Austin

Secretary Shaw Confers With Bankers on Canal Payment

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw arranged arrangements with bankers in New York to guarantee government payments and avoid disturbance in local financial conditions. The talks involved subtreasury officials to ensure smooth funding and specify payment procedures.

Shaw

Bristow Backed by Regional Republican Endorsements

Nese hitaceene PR Lapeer aei kre Dee Rave renewed support for Joseph Le Bristow as vice president. Grant county Republican convention from Ulysses state endorses Bristow. Roosevelt, Long, Murdock and Dumont Smith also endorse.

Lapeer Dee Joseph le Bristow Newn Ulysses Grant County Bristow Roosevelt Long Murdock Dumont Smith Dorsed

Washington Postal Service Hearing Details Disputed Fasteners

Washington hearing reveals Machen testimony about Graf and Mueller fasteners. Blachen claims he warned the inventor, Heath leaves office, Stith tightens supervision of rural free delivery, and letters to congressmen were stopped. Machen says Wynne sought a salary increase to 6000, denying Lorens money for influence.

Washington W. Machen Blachen Mueller Heath Smochen Eastmaster Stith Congress Senature 9 Fucken Machen Wrntne Douglas Machenena Mr Wynne Wynne

Humor of the Day Jokes in scattered quips and banter

A collage of humorous exchanges from various papers featuring witticisms about babers lovers politicians and social scenes. Notable bits include a pun on a barber breakfast decanter jokes about private life of the Swedes and light banter on engagements and life’s ironies.

Czar Attends Religious Service in Imperial Palace

An unprecedented scene unfolded at a winter palace service in St George Hall with the czar in uniform leading a solemn Greek church rite. The imperial family and high officials joined a crowd of ministers and military officers as the czar greeted officers, received holy water, and lingered in an atmosphere of intense religious devotion before the procession departed. The report also notes high level debates on Russian command structure, possible transfers of authority to Viceroy Alexei, and caution about crossing Lake Hukal. A Port Arthur dispatch discusses Korea's neutrality and Japanese troop movements. The piece closes with a separate note on U S pulp wood duties.

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Harvey Boom Signals Democrat Bid For First District

The Hiawatha Democrat notes a Democrat effort to back Major A M Harvey of Topeka for Congress in the First district. The plan hinges on the state election board decision amid Republican competition with Curtis or Anthony. Harris kickstarted the push. others now carry it forward as Democrats seek a strong candidate.

MM. Harvey Curtis Anthony State Election Board Harvey Harris Curts Shold Hiawatha Democrat A.M. Harvey Topetca Major Harvey War

Twenty Men Laid Off At Santa Fe Shops

In accordance with the usual custom the Santa Fe shops cut the force for winter. Twenty men, many from the water service department, were released on Tuesday and about eight more left today. The layoffs are seasonal with outdoor work resuming in spring when extra help is hired again.

Santa Fe Water Service Department Lahovere

Labor Trends in Shop Shelters and Discharges

The piece notes that the company cannot retain extra workers, with machinists and skilled makers rarely discharged. Laborers and helpers are discharged more frequently and at predictable times of the year, reflecting seasonal staffing practices in shop shelters.

Would Be Lawyers Second Bar Admission Exam Under New Law

The second bar admission examination under the new law will begin next Monday in the supreme court room. Nineteen applicants have been posted for the list, including Shawhan of Chanute, a former attorney now leading the Helping Hand mission in Kansas City.

Supreme Court Wfsite Shawhan Caabute Kansas City Chanute Bill Fase Wiens Wright Arkansas City Gevis Smith Blue Rapids Iola Dana & BE Siena Chante Patios Cherryvale

Scarlet fever prevalent across Kansas this winter

Disease dominates state health reports with scarlet fever described as the most prevalent epidemic in Kansas, partial improvement expected, quarantine issues at Reading resolved, Salina reports several deaths and school closures, smallpox present in a few localities but less than usual for the season.

Seaiors State Board of Health Kansas Lowry Reading Salina

Police officer released on bond after train crash incident

Small posted 500 bond in city court after a policeman pummeled John Bowen causing a brain injury. Bowen underwent brain trephination and blood removal, with seventeen scalp stitches noted. Bowen’s condition described as serious but not fatal while another rider was bruised. a buggy derailment occurred when reins tangled with a wheel.

Ewing Small John Bowen City Court Keith Bowen

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