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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1904

Page

8

Opportunity in Democracy Rally Urged for November

A Philadelphia writer for the Saturday Evening Post argues the Democratic party must unite to seize the opportunities of next November. He urges supporters to back true democracy, defend national traditions, and rally to tariff reform, economy, and a strong interoceanic canal plan while avoiding evasion.

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Bigamy Charge Highlights Wuaynaeville Representative

Representative William Licker faces bigamy accusations after a Duluth wedding trip. He was served with papers at a hotel and claims divorce proceedings in Clayton County. The case hinges on residency and prior marriage status, with his former wife demanding a court response by a set date.

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Dowling Named Master Mechanic at Everett Works

J J Dowling rises from machinist apprentice at Inland locomotive Works in 1872 to master mechanic at Everett Washington. He worked at Chicago & Northwestern Barnon shops then St Paul Minneapolis & Manif ob s, served as engineer for Union Pacific, promoted to roundhouse foreman at Hanover Kansas, took a Great Northern post in July 180, then road foreman of engines for the Montana division before moving to Everett as munster mechanic.

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Ice chokes New York harbor delaying ferries

New York reports heavy ice in the harbor for years with several large boats stuck along the North river. Ferries including the South Brooklyn and South Street Hamilton Street lines suspend service as ice masses block channels and congestion worsens near evening rush. Tugboats suffer damage while trying to clear passages.

New York North River Jersey City Brooklyn South Street Hemilton Street Brooklyn Shore Brooklyn Bridge

What Women Want Equal Suffragists Pass Number of Revolutions

Washington February 11 The Nation reports the Equal Suffrage association adopted resolutions urging equal suffrage for women nationwide. They back a national board to protect children and annuals, endorse an International Peace Congress and arbitration treaties, and study militaries. Mrs Melon Loring Grenfell cited Rep Shafroth's bill and noted Colorado teachers supported the cause.

Washington Hearty F. Gackwell Massachusetts Roowevelt Conventio Nla Congress Representativ Shafroth Colorado United States All Nations Republic Melon Loring Grenfell Wehorls Colarano Shatroth Culoratin

Printer convention weighs labor issues in New York

Newsprint publishers meet at the Waldorf Astoria for the eighteenth annual convention. Secret sessions discuss labor demands and union rules affecting apprentices and the printing trades. In a related note, Kansas warden Jewett plans to employ prisoners to brick, using coal shortages to justify work programs.

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Fragmented Note: Saint Street Tea Patient Tale

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person linked to J akim Genrett and fears about life, with a sickbed scene and a reference to Huckions Arnica Salve used to cure or aid injuries. The readable parts imply a personal struggle and a medicinal remedy, but many words are unclear.

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Prohibition Leaders Session Closes Topeka Convention

Tonight closes the Kansas State Temperance union convention in Topeka with Rev L Mc Cush of Des Moines presiding. John G Woolley former Prohibition party candidate draws interest and reflects on party strength. Woolley urges unity while pursuing national prohibition and federal traffic restraints. Sessions discuss closer organization and law enforcement possibilities as leaders like Col J R Cook Rev Robert Linell and Sen J K Codding speak. Next week Dr McCain addresses Minnesota Anti-Saloon League convention.

L. McCush Des Moines Kansas State Temperance Union Topeka John G. Wooley Presi Pr Ual Prohibition Party Wooley Hanoi United States Itr Democratic Party Weoley Somiatraitinn Chareh Prohibition Movement Prohibition Kavens Col J Cook Chetopa Robert L1nell Gateway John G. Woolley D. S. McCash Uni Anu Tempérance Dr. McCain Minnesota Anti-Salnon League

New Cause Found In Theater Fire Mystery

Chicago investigators report a new theory linking a large electric ventilating fan in an upper chamber to a powerful draft that drew heat and flame from the stage toward the audience and the east wall. The finding, by engineers for the Corporation Counsel, awaits grand jury demonstration.

Chicago Fnvestigatera Telman Grand Jury Corooner Alfred Stave Mace

Through El Paso to Los Angeles and San Francisco

The article extols a transcontinental route via El Paso with scenic orange groves and missions, promising ideal weather and no snow for most of the journey. It praises onboard services and promotes California literature, with a note from A. E. Cooper, division passenger agent, Topeka. It also contains an advertisement for Chanlain Cough Remery and a testimonial about its effectiveness for children.

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Topeka Community Events and Sports Schedule Review

A roundup of city happenings includes indoor circus at the Auditoria starting February 23, a Elka initiative next Wednesday, athletic exhibitions by TMC and YWCA groups on February 22, and bowling by M C A teams. Haskell Indians basketball travels to Topeka for Friday night game as local clubs prepare for a large upper events slate.

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Washburn and Kansas U clash in first postgame event

Washburn University and Kansas State Normal, later known as Washburn and Topeka rivals, prepare for a Saturday night basketball game labeled as a state championship bid. Four teams from the conference seek the top spot with Washburn aiming to extend an unbeaten run. Arkansas City dispatch notes planning for a Kansas and Oklahoma interurban line beginning with surveys by Thomas W. Hall, linking the city to the Chittoco Indian School and then to Winfield.

Slashburn Washburn Topeka Woc. A Arkansas City Aas Kansas and Oklahoma Thomas W. Hall Construction Company Chittocco

Missouris Football Games

Athletic Manager C. B. Davis returns from St Louis after business with J. E. Sullivan chief of the department of physical culture at the world’s fair. World’s fair management intends this summer to be the greatest athletics season America has ever seen. Man-

Missouri Columbia C. B. Davis St. Louis J. E. Sullivan Department of Physical Culture America

Missouri Football Schedule for St Louis Five Games

Ager Davis visited St Louis to arrange schedules for games at the Olympic grounds under the world fair management. Missouri's football test planned three games at St Louis: Minnesota Purdue and Washington University. The Minnesota game is off but Missouri will play Purdue on October 8 or 36 and Washington University on November 6.

Ager Davis St. Louis Missouri Minnesota Purdue Washington Tigers Washington University

Peabody's Burden at Cripple Creek Banquet

Governor Peabody, welcomed by the Republican club in Denver, urged mine owners and striking miners to accept terms toward ending the August-long strike. He stated his duty to restore law and order and offered an olive branch to extend harmony between employers and workers.

Denver Colo Peabody Cripple Creek Republican Club Imbell T. Nt. Malone Crippie Creek

Cape Colony Premier Resigns After Election Loss

Cape Town Feb 18 Sir John Gordon Spring premier of Cape Colony resigns after defeat in East London election he had represented nearly 50 years Dr Jameson famed raid trader summoned to form new cabinet to replace him

Cape Town John Gordon Spring Cape Colony East London Dr. Jameson Raid Fame Aftikander Bund

Miners Strike Expands To Houghton Mines

Surface workers at Baltic Champion and Tri Mountain mines in Copper Range Consolidated walk off, joining 2,500 miners and halting all operations. About 2,300 workers now idle as stoppage spreads in Houghton Michigan.

Houghton, Mich Baltic Champion Tri-Mountain Copper Range Consolidated Company Minera Foams

Dartmouth Hall Destroyed by Fire at Dartmouth College

The oldest college building in the country, Dartmouth Hall, burned to the ground today at Dartmouth College. The loss is $25,000. Built about 119 years ago, the fire occurred during chapel exercises with few people in the hall.

Datehall Dartmouth College Dartmouth Hall

Chamberlain's Pats Balm Aids Rheumatism Cure Reported

Parker Triplett of Grigsby Virginia tests Chamberlain's Pats Balm daily for rheumatism relief. The claimant reports improvement and praises the balm as effective.

Chaberlain Chamberlain Parker Triplett Grigsby

Emporia Gazette Praises Ottokar Malek At Normal School recital

The Emporia Gazette lauds Ottokar Malek, Bohemian pianist, for a recital at Emporia State Normal, calling him the finest artist seen in Emporia and among America’s best this season. The review notes his refined tone, delicate technique, and poetic interpretation across Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, and Brahms, with high marks for stage presence and finish.

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