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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
6
Fort Scott amid a bribery dispute over alleged payments to voters for Republican primary support. Affidavits and counter affidavits recount claims that Judge Cheney and associates funded votes for the Bowersock delegation. Names include Bryant, Stanely, Sheppard, Smyth, and Cheney with ties to local politics and contested caucus ties.
All plants owned by the National Glass company are idle as about 4,000 glass workers walk out. Of these, 890 are skilled workmen and members of the American Federation of Glass Workers. The strike follows disputes over operation of two plants, including a newly proposed production change.
The article reports E. W. Hoch opposing Henry A. Allen for the Second district congressional nomination and urging friends to defeat Allen. It notes Hoch’s anti machine stance, ties to Bowersock, and efforts to influence Miami and Wyandotte county conventions. Primary elections in Wyandotte and Woodson counties are described, with Hoch and Kelly factions active and a 29,000 campaign buttons plan for the Anti Machine League.
A Kansas county meeting on Wednesday set a February 27 convention to pick delegates for state gatherings. W T Heercant endorsed TM for state senator Clay Dickinson for district judge and Dr Yueh for district judge. Morehouse may retire, paving the way for Dr J af Hismmne of Cottonwood Falls to seek the Senate nomination. The Corss county delegation seated Seayberg Morehouse but he will not seek renomination. The judicial delegation leans toward Judge Te Moore of Abilene, and the main ticket backs 4-ML Miller and E W Cidherd for governor.
In Spokane district court Frank Thomas failed to win $1.90 in damages from Springfeld Fire Insurance and Marine Insurance. The jury found for the defense, noting Thomas could not obtain the insurers records and offered no evidence to prove Union and Injury claims.
A Maine physician recounts a patient with chronic gastritis who improved after using Grape Nuts with hot water and later milk. Symptoms such as gas and burning diminished, mood lifted, and the patient expanded the diet. Grape-Nuts remains a staple as recovery continues.
The Topeka paper reports a mix of local notes and apologies from officials. Lincoln’s birthday closures affect city offices and freight depots. Judge McCune adjusts bond for a policeman case. Ottokar Malek dates and trolley work progress are noted, along with medical society meetings and a Burmese hospital case.
Washington Feb 11 President Roosevelt transmitted to the House the department of state response to the carriage resolution. The livery is listed as one Brayham a Victoria two Wacoo one surrey four horses three sets of single bar.
The acting statistician of the department of agriculture presents January 1 1904 figures on the number and value of farm animals in the United States. Totals by animal type include cattle sheep swine and more. The release notes methods and preliminary estimates for national livestock value and counts.
An ad announces $25.00 Santa Fe tickets with through sleeper service from Kansas City via the Isco System and Southern Railway to Sackeville Florida. It highlights new Florida tour features, liberal stopover privileges, and free literature. Contact ELANNEELY, TP A, for full information.
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