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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
5
A garbled State Journal extract reports wartime attention, rail projects, and political maneuvering. It mentions Mr Vanderbilt Bidar, Dr Jameson, Mr Kelly, Dr Carl A Ewenseun, and local officials in Topeka, Cleveland, and Shawnee County, plus references to elections, taxes, and a proposed cabinet reshuffle amid broad civic concerns.
The readable parts mention Greenwood County, a Preston invitee, cancer treatment in Philadelphia, a Hazleton figure, and a cryptic note on marketing at high costs. We also see references to dancing, Sheba, and elephants, but the text is heavily garbled and lacks clear facts or events.
A collage of small town vignettes and colorful oddities from Atchison and surrounding counties. Tales range from skating trends in Pratt to ghostly fates in Dickinsong County, plus local quirks, pranks, and quotes about life, luck, and community characters.
Fragmented text from Guaga News offers pointed paragraphs about marriage, divorce, manners, and gender. It mocks pretensions, jokes about teeth, self knowledge, excuses, and age, concluding with a quip about judging a tube and a young man’s regulation.
A satirical column notes that humor helps reduce sadness in courtship and jokes about wives and travel photos. It quips on a husband returning late from the club and the awkwardness of explaining delays.
The inspector reported to the state auditor for January detailing department expenditures of 2,219.98 dollars collected to the state treasury. Expenses of the department totaled 716,0L dollars. The note references A M A Auditorium on Tuesday.
Rumors fly after Washburn College students staged a Midwinter vaudeville imitation in society rooms. Reports say some members of the Washburn College Literary Society performed acrobatic acts and watched by peers, drawing faculty concern over conduct and possible disbanding of the society.
George D. Morgan nephew of J P Morgan travels with his Japanese bride Mrs Yuki Kato of Kyoto. She cannot speak English and, via her husband, says she enjoys America as a tourist but would feel odd in American women’s dress due to her small stature. She was married prior to this journey.
Shanghai reports Germany securing the right to inaugurate a uniform police system across Shan Tung cities. Debate grows as a China budget item of 3.5 million dollars for Far East expenses faced objections. von Ruehthofen notes forces in China, urging not to weaken Germany's position.
Washington reports Edwin V Morgan will not receive an exequatur as United States consul at Dalny. He sails from San Francisco, plans Yokohama layover, and awaits State Department guidance. Russia cites military concerns and wants no foreign officials on the Lia Tang peninsula amid hostilities.
The city attorney bled off most old judgments while directing releases. A Fifth ward Republican tally is set for February 24 at Industrial Institute with Jackson's band. Streets and walks committee reviews paying petitions, referring to the city engineer. Petitions include 12 blocks of street pavement and several alleys, with nine of thirteen blocks likely to be granted.
Mrs Elizabeth Peck aged 84 died at her home in county area. Funeral at home Sunday 11 am. John Emer a longtime porter died at his home Quincy Street. Funeral Sunday 2 pm from Johns church on Topeka avenue. Mob Burns a Negro Gieave Rays burned at the stake in Crossett on murder charge.
Governor Bailey receives word from Missouri officials seeking extradition of William Rudolph known as Missouri Kid from the Kansas penitentiary. Hearing planned Wednesday on a possible requisition. Rudolph’s claims of innocence face legal hurdles including indeterminate sentence terms and potential alibi risks. Also noted is an Intercollegiate debate between Washburn and Park colleges in April at Parkville on private operation of water works and street lighting.
Helena Mont Feb 19 The body of an unknown man was found on the prairie near Stockltt with five bullet holes. The victim's pockets were turned inside out and a companion who traveled with him has disappeared. The man was known to have a sum of money on him.
Word from the state university manager says the girls basketball game scheduled for Saturday night with Washburn cannot be played. No official excuse given. likely KU assessed its chances and chose discretion over risk, adopting a cautious stance.
Rev W Pope Yeaman longtime moderator of the Missouri Baptist association died suddenly in St Louis at age 74. His death occurred today, ending a 20 year moderating tenure and marking a significant loss to the state Baptist community.
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