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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1904

Page

12

Draft Harris favored by Kansas Democrats in party remarks

Reporters, Democrats discuss drafting Harris for governor. Key figures: Major A. M. Harvey, J. C. Laffer, J. O. Tamer. Hoch’s record on prohibition and woman suffrage affects GOP support. Kansas political group eyes Harris run, with internal shifts and potential candidates for state offices.

Bald Grant Harrington Humvratha Jetan Harris Hook Malley Kelly Faller Bailey Hoch Heeh Kansas Tom Kelly

Brown County Senatorial Convention in Flux

Brown County braces for a contested senatorial convention as Republicans debate candidates Doni Senbica Aviet and Journett Tiversdaw. Ballot counts surge with over 300 ballots reviewed amid brewing compromises. date shifts to March 1 affecting the selection process.

Republian Brown Urown County Brown County Doolahan

Regulars Hold Primary in Minuet County Kansas

Paolk Kan Feb 12 Regular caucuses called by the county central committee held in Minuet County yesterday electing ten district delegates to a county convention today. Large interest shown and a large vote reported with candidates including the treasurer race noted as a major contest fanned by local figures.

Paolk Kan Regular County

Unclear OCR fragment on Parkhurst site rebuild plans

Fragmentary text mentions a building, relocation, and desire to reclaim a former site. No clear entities or actionable details available.

County Convention Information Patch

An afternoon county convention is planned with discussions on treasurer candidates and related party matters. Officials urge participation and specify venue and exact start time remain to be announced.

Shawnee county Republican primary field narrows to key races

The Shawnee county GOP enters the primary stretch with A W Dana leading for district judge and Arthur McCabe challenging. The county attorney race favors Hungate, with a unity push among prohibition workers. Senatorial seats and superintendent of public instruction field reveal withdrawals, leaving Carter versus Wasson for the superintendent race and a tight contest for the judiciary.

Shawnee Jude A. W. Dana Dana Almert Ehip Dace Sale Arthur McCabe Justice Courts of Hungate Trm Derance W. T. Cowles Cowles Hunwate Dave Public Str Tl Health Shawner County Carter Wasson

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised Cure Declares Real Benefits

A testimonial notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a unique blood purifier and tonic with radical cures for humors and eruptions. The author claims improved strength and vision after two to eight bottles, stating the medicine restores health at low cost and keeps its promise.

Hood

Water pressure debate grips Topeka as fire rages

Fire Marshal G C Wes cites many causes for poor water pressure including aging mains and pond capacity. He warns of heavy losses, notes north wind hampered response, and says dynamiting walls and quick action by fire crews may be needed to contain the blaze at Parkhurst-Davis and allied buildings.

G. C. Wes Kansas Topel Parkhurst Hock Island Rock Island Chae Wie Topeka Eltr Santa Fe Parkhurst-Davis Topeka Mull Vane

Mulvane Values Loss at Parkhurst-Davis Building

Joab Mulvane estimated his loss from the Parkhurst-Davis building fire at about 33000, noting insurance of 4000 and prefire value near 55000. He said replacement costs are higher and that the building and lots were insured, with the total value and damages still under review.

Parkhuret-Davis Beilding Joab Mulvane Parkhurst-Davis

Czar Must Explain Policy On Port Arthur Detention

The U S state department orders Ambassador McCormick to obtain an explanation from the Tsarist government for detaining the American steamship Polades at Port Arthur. The vessel, owned by Boston Tow Boat Co, carries flour and its release hinges on demurrage payments and international law. Officials warn the delay could aid Japanese actions at Port Arthur, with daily costs potentially reaching high sums depending on cargo value.

Washington State Department Ambassador McCormick St Petersburg Port Artive Polades Ston Alula Boston ‘Towboat Company McCormick Bort Arthur

Deaths and Funerals Notice for Multiple Individuals

Funeral services for Moung Mya a Burmese juggler were held at Palmers under Liking establishment. Burial arranged by Brigham and a Christian service conducted by Rev Countering of First Presbyterian. Body to be buried in Topeka after contact with British consul at Chicago. Willis V. Armatrone funeral set for 2 pm Sunday at Oakland M E Church. Miss Edna Cunningham 20 died of blond poisoning at her home in Arlington formerly lived in Topeka. Iniact Wagner, age 50, died at Tyler Sinect residence. funeral planned Sunday then shipment to Ottawa. Max R. Hanson age 63 died in Garland. burial at Oakland M E Church after service.

Moung Mya Palmers First. Presbyterian Church Topeka Brigham Hit Mya Rangeot Lower Turmiah Willis V. Armatrone Rundey Oakland Edna Cunningham Amington Bilesingham Topeks Wagner Tyler Ottawa Max R. Hanson Garland Ookland M. E Walnut Grove M Sixteenth and Harrison Streets Homer H. Wasik Muate Second Church of Christ, Scientist West Ninth Street Oakland Presbyterian Church Ple Junior C.F Amy Goodwin

Local plumbing firm forms partnership for Parkhurst office project

PD B Johnson once with F P Edson joins F C Beck to create a new plumbing firm. They secure contract for the plumbing in the handsome new Geo W Parkhurst headquarters at Ninth and Tyler. The Southwestern Grain Journal of Wichita notes a past wheat crop forecast.

PD. B. Johnson F. P. Edson F.C. Beck Kansas K. of P. Hall

Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News Satire

A fragment shows terse musings on happiness wealth and fame with wry asides about marriage ambition and character. The skewed prose hints at social critique and urban humor typical of late 19th century Chicago commentary.

Long First Presbyterian church service notes

Church notes describe a long First Presbyterian service on Sabbath evening February 14 at 7 38 with a large quartet and choir performing Holy City A New Heaven and a New Earth and other numbers led by Mrs Florence Thatcher Mr James Moore Mr J W Smith Mrs Geo Parkhurst and others The Washburn College quartet will sing at the evening service along with the pastor's sermon to Endeavorers and multiple other church services across several nearby congregations with varied speakers and choirs scheduled throughout the day.

First Presbyterian Church Geo. Parkhurst Florence Thatcher James Moore Harry Pripvie Frank Thomes Frank Foster J. Wmith David Bowle Rena Holy City Bhallows David Howie Lord J. W. Smith Frank Thomas Thitcher Bowle E. C. Lewis Washburn College

Resolutions of the Commercial Club After Great City Fire

The Commercial club passed resolutions urging prompt adjustment and payment of fire losses by insurers to aid local commerce. It also censured the water company for inadequate fire pressure and supported city officials’ cautious approach after the morning blaze.

Commercial Club Comercial Club Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile Company Credit Ind Gre Tion Ta Gon

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Pain Free Maternity

A fragmented ad style piece extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a painless maternity aid and cure for female ailments. It claims no alcohol or narcotics, warns against substitutes, and promotes pellets for bowels, with testimonial glimpses and a 500 reward claim.

Dr. Pierce Speecy United Weil Fappy Acre Pierce

Humor of the Day and scattered quotes in mid-century papers

A collage of humorous lines and clipped phrases from multiple papers including Chicago Daily News and Glasgow Evening, with snippets of dialogue about love and social class. The fragmentary text weaves jokes, remarks about style and behavior, and brief reflections on romance and wealth across public notices and literary jots.

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