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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1904

Page

8

Why He Quit Senator Barton and Jerusalem Plot Tale

An inexpertly OCR summary recounts Senator Joseph Barton of Kansas facing political pressure after President Roosevelt warned he would be treated as a Democrat. The piece details alleged schemes to promote a replica Jerusalem at a World’s Fair, with brokers seeking stock issues and ministerial endorsements, and notes involvement by Max Zonta and others in St Louis with advertising campaigns and press publications.

Chicago Orean Bundsy Rewenthy United States Joseph Falpy Hurtes Kansas Pembias Presidert Roosevett Ander Bonatos Heriot Boan Biaito Grain and Securities Company St. Laut Barton Hit St. Louis Kenta Jerusalem St. Louie Plaster of St Louis Dugan i Vigoroin City of Jerusalem Jeruslem Joseph Tuilor Marion Kannanepg Rurol Vomrat Joveph Ralph Bur- A Ee Ee Ljt Roosevelt Agencs Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt Holt Tang Msn Nyo Oveter Bay Leule Inaas Liittle Nator Burton Pt. Laut Benator Burton Dhet Banator Burton Pad Renstor Burton Berest Ilmentary Burton Bown Tittle Anna Jeri Mintatare Heya Sonesh Relph Burton Kansha

Unpleasant Experience Promises Quick Relief For Piles

An advertise text argues against surgical piles treatment, promoting Pyramid Pile Care from The Wd Drug Co Marshall Bich. It claims doctors push operations for profit and that the remedy cures piles and hemorrhoids without surgery, offering free information by mail.

Maria Capeciilir Hanne Wd Drug Co Marshall Bich

Roosevelt Indorsement Scam Tolls to Jerusalem Exhibit

A convoluted scheme shows Senator Burton seeking presidential backing to promote a Jerusalem exhibition stock sale. Roosevelt allegedly approved a letter used by an advertising agency to market shares, prompting rapid cross country telephones and political maneuvering amid Kansan delegation pressure and shifting White House attitudes.

Hanna's Work in Washington Sees Postmaster Payne as Front Runner

A Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Payne and Wir an vice chairman of the nativey Republican committee as likely to lead preliminary committee work until the Republican national convention. The new national chairman is expected to be chosen then. Names mentioned include Secretary Shaw former Governor Murray Crane of Magekohuestis and Governor Durbli ns Indians.

Chicago Nally News Washington, D. C Payne Wiran S Hall Shaw Murray Crane Magekohuestis Durblins

Struck on shoals near Nantucket wreck with loss of five

Nantucket Feb 16 The Nova Scotia schooner Seotia Queen struck 60 Tuckernack shoal in Nantucket Sound last night and nothing can be seen of the vessel today All hands five men are believed lost Life savers see a slight chance the vessel was blown clear bound from River Herbert N S for New York with a cargo of chamber Readings indicate a distress but details are uncertain Columbus seeks top football matchup next fall as Carlisle Indians eye a game at Ohio State followed by a possible Thanksgiving clash with Harvard Medical University officials consider arranging a game before Thanksgiving in Columbus plans to raise funds for travel costs from Kansas to Cleveland

Stoula Jes F. P Pier New York Mmea Burne E. Williame Lucas Topeka Orly Orchestra Topeka Jordan Incom Street Masonic Quarters Durenbury Parkhurst-Davis Marck & Rome Weemen’ Municipal League Lincoln Post Hall Arthur Griggs K. U Washburn Law School George M. Crawford Stormont Hospital Civic Prize John P. Fritts Nantucket Musn Nova Scotia Santucket Sound River Herbert Ohio Hantell Columbus Carlisle Indians Mutchmore Doctors Haskell Tollan Ghia Medical University Sinc Oarlile Kent Perhips M Rhaner Kunsun Cleveland

Stolen Mall on Lake City Stage Route

A stage between Lake City and Pinero was robbed by masked men near Lake City. The robbers rifled the mail sacks taking money. several thousand dollars are believed stolen. The assailants escaped, while the incident raises concerns over security on the mining city’s transportation route.

Red Lake City Col Upinero Tan

Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound Praised by Reader in Arkansas

A Hot Springs reader reports dramatic improvement after three months using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites relief from long lasting menstrual problems and womb inflammation, noting renewed health, vigor, and improved marriage prospects. The letter claims neighbors noticed the change and her husband rekindled affection.

Mas Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Cras. F. Brow Cedar Terrace Hot Borines Ark Ciabi Adice Dattas

Campaign tension and vote split in Shawnee County race

Asseaments on the candidate nearly cover campaign expenses as Katz withdraws from county superintendent race boosting John FR. Carter. Carter and R. L. Rees of McCormick Harvester recount a $95,000 stock fire with no insurance, amid prior flood losses. Washburn quartet concert at First Christian church features Hil toner Cran and others in a balanced classical program with notable solos and a strong violin showing.

Katz John FR. Carter Iuta Oakland Shawnee County R. L. Rees McCormick Harvester Company Chicago Elmer Hiltoner Gordon Cran the Fisher Clyde Allen Bert Sutton Frank Carruth Paul B. Sweet

Miss Finne Ross Sues Missouri Pacific for 10000 Damages

Fort Scott report states Miss Finne Ross has retained Biddle and Lardner to sue the Missouri Pacific railroad for 10000 dollars. The injury occurred while she was a child on a train ten years ago, when she sits with feet protruding from the seat and a porter’s knock caused injury. Now of age, she files the suit.

Fort Scott Finne Ross Biddle and Lardner Sfsouri Pacific Railroad Company Plainum Mixs Mess Stiit Nevada

Japanese Protest Arrives Over BC Exclusion Law

Ottawa Feb 16 Japanese consul Mr Mose arrived to protest to Premier Laurier against British Columbia legislation re enacted to exclude Japanese from Canada. The BC legislature has passed similar laws before but they were disallowed by the dominion authorities.

Ottawa Ont Mose Montreal Laurlier British Columbia Canada Dominion

Mormon Colonies Planned in Tabasco Mexico

Mexico City reports new Mormon colonies will be established in Tabasco state. A large hacienda has been purchased for the colonists and a party of Mormons is due to arrive soon at Port Juan Bautista, Tabasco's capital.

Mexico Mexico City Tabasco Party of Port Juan Baptista

Kansas Delegation Defends Banquet Absence in Capitol

Kansas lawmakers in Washington defend their absence from the Kansas Day club banquet, denying cowardice amid factional party battles. They contend attendance would not have changed even without the internal strife, noting past patterns and travel constraints while Campbell pushes private pension bills he can secure through the House. Low of Topeka says Kansas Republican politics are harmonious and forecasts a large Roosevelt victory in November.

Washington Kansas Kansas Day Club Bowersock Reeder Calderhead Carmot Topeka Stats Journal Campbell Dilla Con- Fiegga Mere Des Oly Pension Pls Ts House Wien Convicou M. A Low Toneka Polis Roosevelt Representative Campbell

Distinction for Banana Member as Speaker Invites Him to Chair

Last week the speaker called a new member to preside in committee of the whole marking the first time a banana member received such a privilege in this congress. Mr. Cam reacted with evident awareness of the honor and the occasion reflected on his recognition.

Cam

Alarm in Korea Mission Fields Sparks Philadelphia Alarm

Relatives and friends of missionaries in Korea Manchuria and Japan fret for their safety as reports hint at imminent military action. Miss Minerva Gutbaphel and Rev. Wilbur Sw of Beaver Pa. are in Seoul while Rev. W Arthur Noble and wife from Western Pennsylvania are in Ping Yang. A letter dated January 1 warns of disturbed conditions and possible Japanese troop landings to control Korean forces. News notes that missionaries near conflict zones were advised to decide whether to stay or depart. The Philadelphia Methodist editor said missionaries near the seat of war were told to use their own judgment.

Philadelphia Korea Manchuria Japan Minerva L. Gutbaphel Germantown Wilbur Beaver Seoul W. Arthur Noble Pennsylvania Ping Yang Hey. S. W. Thomas Philadelphia Methodist Methodist Missionary Board Aar

School Bond Vote Planned After Board Meeting

The board of education will meet next Friday to decide whether to ask the mayor to call a bond election for $100,900 for school building completion. The meeting was postponed from last Saturday night as a two thirds vote was required and eight members were unavailable.

Board of Education

Satien Suffering Stroke Leaves W. T. Satien Mostly Wheelbound

Emporia Kansas February 16 Mr W T Satien who last week suffered a stroke of paralysis on his left side remains nearly helpless and unable to move about without aid His condition is not worse than Saturday but there is no material improvement reported at this time.

W. T. Satien Emporia Kan W. T. Saten

Found Dead in Bed in Wellington Newspaper Man Benjamin Hood

Benjamin Hood, 72, longtime Illinois newspaper man, was found dead in bed at his son Charles Hood's residence in Wellington, Kansas. Death attributed to heart disease. Remains to be taken to Litchneld, Illinois, for burial.

Wellington Kas Benjamin Hood Tllinois Charles Hood Monitor Press

Better Than Gold Electric Bitters Prove Miraculous Cure

Fr J Green of Lancaster credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after years of failure from other remedies. He and his wife report long lasting health, praising it as splendid for female troubles and a tonic for weak, rundown women. Arnold Drug Co. guarantees satisfaction at 821 North Kaname. Everybody reads the State Journal.

J Green Lancaster Arnold Drug Co North Kaname

Russia Drops Out of St Louis Exposition

St. Petersburg February 16 General Alexandrovisky announced Russia will abandon plans to participate in the St. Louis exposition.

Russia St. Petersburg General Alexandrovisky

MAY START SALT FACTORY North Topeka Well Reveals Salt

The North Topeka Improvement company sinks a 700 foot well near Shorey to create an evaporating plant. Natural brine shows high salt content after pumping, with tests ranging from 15 to 22 percent. Water samples have been sent to Washburn College for analysis.

North Topeka North Topeka Improvement Company Shorey Washburn College

Old Leavenworth Map Found in City Records

A 1857 Leavenworth mine map by Powell Clayton, later U S ambassador to Mexico and city engineer, surfaced among old papers after the February 7 fire, noted as the city’s first map. London trade returns for January show imports down 470000 dollars and exports down 4,101,500 dollars.

Leavenworth Kan Te oMien Loh Powell Clayton United States Mexico London Board of Trade

Rock Island Line Tourist Sleeper Rates Published

Fare details list 325.00 to California, 22 560 to Oregon and Washington, 20.00 to Montana and Utah. Tickets via Rock Island system with travel March 1 to April 20. Includes tourist sleepers and Pageant style service. Liberal stop over privileges. For full information contact Rock Island land agents or write to M. Ler C. FP. T. A. Bots Pearse 3a Topeka.

Oregon Washington Montana Utah Rock Island

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