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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text from the Topeka State Journal shows garbled lines about editing, pricing, and office locations with mentions of New York and Chicago offices, lacking clear news content.
The telegrams recount a tumultuous day with Ohio set to elect a successor to Hanna amid wartime strain and harsh weather. The coverage touches on industrial actions, political shifts, and a public mourning atmosphere while noting speeches on labor unity and the late senator's legacy.
The article discusses the Washington Fest tribute to Squatier Hehe and Mr Hanna's role, stressing spectacle over substance. It argues the public focus on dramatic displays masks simple character, noting impact between events and their presentation.
A fragmentary column titled Quaker Reflections presents snappy lines and character bits. It parodies social types with quick quips about tellers, dressmakers, goldsmiths, Cupid, and promoters of trusts, ending with a dibull of dialogue among quirky personas.
Fragmented prose discusses money, social calls, and a woman’s judgment. It contrasts wealth with acceptance and explores mood, manners, and appearances in relationships. The narrator notes cautions of handling affairs and the burdens of supporting others.
The piece mocks trivial life notes and hints at cures, then promotes Dean's Ointment as an instant and permanent remedy for piles. It frames the product as the solution to discreet health embarrassments, urging readers to trust the advertised remedy.
A statement declares the plant will be put in good condition. Officials say repairs are planned to restore operations and safety standards, with work expected to begin soon and involve maintenance teams and inspection protocols.
Opponents of municipal ownership seek to thwart the Topeka water deal as the Commercial Club plans a special meeting to decide on buying the water works. J W ONeill returns from the east amid heated discussion over plant repairs and city control. Fire engine and pressure issues, plus Santa Fe involvement, dominate the debate as council waits on club recommendations.
Mr Shaw asserts no statement that the Santa Fe would draw 2,500,000 gallons daily. He contends Schmitteidorf is mistaken about Santa Fe water use beyond depot and passenger station. City provided water for shops at an estimated 1,500,000 gallons per day.
A class of seventeen aspiring lawyers passed the examination for admission to the bar this week and were formally admitted before the supreme court. Names include Thomas Clinton Hart John Brace Wood Elle Mink Charles Ward Wright Albert Lee Orr Carroll Dawes Smith LaVergie Orton George Washington Dashiell Robert Wallace Kellough Eliza J Lambert Thoman Fontleroy Morrison Bruce Harold Griesby Charles Lambert Purves David Evans McCullum and Lacey Joore Simpson. The group formed an alumni association and plans to admit future examinees, electing officers: President EB E Shinhan Secretary I Purves Treasurer Morrison.
Annie B Wood and others sue for title to about 90 acres on the Kaw river south bank in Kansas City. Defendants include Fowler Packing Interests Metropolitan Water Company Hannibal and St Joseph railroad and others. Lower court ruled for plaintiffs. case record is extensive, with about 100 defendants and a 2.96 page Supreme Court filing costing around $2,000.
Washington, Feb. 18. Mr Littauer from the committee on appropriations called up the fortifications appropriation bill. The House went into committee of the whole with Birdherman in the chair. Littauer explained changes in armor and noted that coast fortifications have shifted to modern rapid fire guns on disappearing carriages. When the coast defenses are completed at a cost of 140 million dollars, an annual maintenance charge of 18 million dollars will be required.
Government Printer Palmer reports that after talks with Civil Service officers he provided temporary work for over 200 printers and associated tradespeople displaced by the Baltimore fire. The move, approved by the president, favors Baltimore artisans only.
Abner McKinley brother of the late president is reported seriously ill with nervous exhaustion at his summer home in San Luis austr, accompanied by Dr Herman Baer and Atlee Holmes McKinney. The telegram from Johnstown, ta dated February 18 cites his condition as confined to his room.
Elbridge, governor of Guam, returns to the United States aboard a military ship due to climate illness. He may delay continuing his trip to San Francisco as his condition worsens. Also: Sunday union meets at Central Congregational Church Friday at 2:00 with Bible lesson and primary children programming.
A Superior Wisconsin incident in February reports the demise of a 5 year old girl after choking on candy containing fats. She collapsed alone during a prom, later found by her husband. An Oberlin Conservatory of Music alumna, noted for ecclesiastical influence, details unclear due to OCR errors.
A distorted notice advertises a sale with a $25 price and references a marine march in April. It mentions privileges and free chair cuts, with a request to contact ET A in Topeka for information and literature.
Salonten Macedonia February 18 reports say Albanian forces besieging Shemai Pasha who with 2500 Turkish troops and three guns was defeated. Turkish losses and wounded noted as heavy. Five additional battalions ordered to Verishovich as reinforcements.
In Fergus County Montana rich sapphires were found in the Yogo mining district near Utica. A 1895 placer operation invested 34000 in ditches and flumes. first season yielded 700. Tiffany bought a cache for 4760, spurring further work. Sapphires occur in a five mile trap rock lode from Judith River to Yoro Creek with mines named after Yoro Creek. The stones are shipped to London for market with high quality noted, threatening Ceylon supply.
Spring medicine is needed as the blood is impure and weak. Pimples, eruptions on the face and body, low vitality, poor appetite, and lack of strength indicate the condition. The text stresses the season as a remedy period.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to purify blood, boost appetite, and provide vitality. A Vermont reader testifies that after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla last spring he recovered from illness and benefited, urging families to start using it today.
The article describes polishing and cutting methods for emery from gem stones, noting large and small stones found in the Yoge vein. It lists weights from eight to over nine karats, with surface and deep workings yielding varied quality. Sapphire blue is prized, near ruby stones are often flawed. Also contains death notices and funeral plans for O H Daner, Adelbert D Monroe, and others.
Colonel W B Stone of Galena sent a sizable personal subscription to support the Soldiers Memorial on the Washburn college campus. Rev Renwick of First United Presbyterian addressed students during chapel. Washburn Republicans plan a meeting with candidates before the county primaries on February 27, date forthcoming.
A humorous collection of stray quips and jokes from various papers. The column notes an undertaker dealer in Florence selling misfits at bargain prices and humor pieces about misfits, autopsies, and gossip with a string of puns and wry observations. The text preserves the era’s light, comic tone through clipped lines and credited snippets.
A pushing young man saves a portion of his income and buys Shawnee Building and Loan shares at one to two dollars a month. He lives within his means, increases deposits with salary rises, and his first six hundred forty dollars grows to one thousand. He plans two or three building lots and wife’s swing home, noting ownership is cheaper than rent. Call 11th West Sixth Street to ask Mr Eastman about it.
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