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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1904
Page
3
Wichita article details a large family surviving on minimal income amid illness. A consumption victim, Mead of the Mouse, is unable to work and a mother stays bedside. The piece laments hardship on the West Side as seven children and parents struggle to meet basic needs.
In Leavenworth and Richardson, 20 to 40 children of school age were involved as Truants. Officer Murray worked to persuade parents of the legal duty to educate. County Superintendent Gilman cited vaccination needs and potential arrests to enforce attendance. Instruction continued as vaccination issues delayed regular schooling in the district.
Fragmentary report notes Mattison once president of the barbers union involved in a dispute over a fine. He reportedly cannot pay the penalty and may leave work to support his family, amid broader talk of a holiday emergency and charges related to a ball.
A reader cheerfully recommends Dr Milham Pate Wilds as first-rate in every respect. The testimonial notes relief from rheumatic pains and nervine tonics aiding health, praising Restorative Nervine and Liver Pills for overall well being despite age and wear.
Osborne County man prosecuted under the new truancy law appeals after a dispute over school attendance. The father has appealed to the County Superintendent, seeking to resolve conflicts between the law and parental duties as the case draws public interest in enforcing compulsory schooling provisions.
Sheriff Costican arrested M. M. Letts at a Kansas City arrival, after Letts returned from Kansas City to Ottawa. Letts is charged with buying and planning removal of Santa Fe railroad property at Princeton. He was previously detained by Santa Fe detectives and released on bond. In a separate case, S. Hardy is sought for stealing railroad brass and shipping to Kansas City, with a sharp injury to a detective during arrest.
Wellington Feb 2 J Q Cunningham has presented his resignation as pastor after nearly seven years. He has received a call to the First Presbyterian church of Ottawa Kan which with local Presbyterian approval will be accepted.
Representative Curtin of Kansas introduces a comprehensive bill to regulate the Dawes commission, enroll children born after 1903 as Choctaw and Chickasaw citizens, bar per capita roll evidence, and set land sales and allotment rules including coal and salt leases, road creation, and freedmen rights in Indian Territory. The measure seeks to clarify eligibility, enrollment, and land use across the five civilized tribes with provisions on homesteads and timber lands.
The readable fragments reference the secretary of the interior, the treasurer, and the sale of assets under trust, with incomplete mentions of resolutions, authority, and procedures. The text hints at legal or administrative actions, but lacks coherent facts or identifiable events.
Atchison February 23 A barber named Jones from Hinwitha moved with his family to Atchison and was arrested on a warrant for practicing barbering without a registration certificate. The new law requires city barbers in populations over 3 000 to pay one dollar annually and newcomers to pay six dollars. Jones refused paying claiming unfairness, and was taken into custody.
Virginia Karis, famed as Sergeant Kitty, achieved a distinct success at Daly's Theatre in Genego by White. Her performance drew large crowds and continued a run of triumphs at the renowned venue.
Cambridge Massachusetts Fels 22 Raymond Oveson of Ovage shines as a star Harvard track athlete and joins the varsity crew squad his first year though new to rowing He is noted for his build and strength from hammer throw and other sports J M Minnick dies Wichita veteran of Civil War Brooke the Racquet Champion Bon ton February 2 George A Brooke of Philadelphia wins United States Ragnet Championship defeating Quincy A Shaw of this city
Rates of $25 to California $22.50 to Oregon and Washington $20 to Montana and Utah via Rock Island with tickets on sale March 1 through April 30. Good in tourist sleepers and reclining chair cars with liberal stopover privileges. Full information from Rock Island agents or Cannon or Welte to A M Fuller C P T A. Topeka Kansas. Guaranteed cure for piles with AZO ointment claim.
San Francisco reports Young Corbett is five pounds over the 130 pound limit for the February 20 boxing match with Dave Sullivan. Corbett weighs about 135 pounds now but expects to trim to 130 by fight night. Training includes road work, a twelve mile hills spin, pony rides, and sparring with Billy Otis. Local bettors view Sullivan as an easy mark and a prohibitive favorite once betting opens.
In Oakland the Bombadier ridden by Seq captured the California Derby over Judge who was disqualified for a foul. Farmaster took second after Judge’s disqualification, with Toledo third as rain drenched the track and a large crowd packed the grandstand and betting ring. Bombadier, at the start 10 to 1, finished strong to win by open margins.
Cardinsis corps will turn toward Tiger Gayor as Beckley and Grady are retained. The pattern suggests a masked figure called Eagle Tye is merely Fardian from the initial bag.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rider in English hunts with mettle of true sportwomen, mentioning Molton Mowheny and testing prowess in the field.
San Francisco February 23 The salary squeeze hit star players but Smiling Joe Corbett of the Cardinals thrived drawing 38,000 for the season of 1904. He faces no downturn and his earnings outpace many peers, signaling strong bargaining despite broader cuts.
Pittsburg Baseball Club announces four releases including catcher Hil Kennedy and J H Marshall as the squad trims its reserves. Joe Bean is released to Froston and shortstop Harry Smith may be pursued if a deal materializes. Dan Patch’s first public appearance is planned for Indianapolis on August 11 with Lincoln, Neb. sales and potential early stops in Chicago, Kansas City, and Ottawa discussed. Washington Club sale undecided as Ban Johnson travels to Philadelphia for investor talks. Gardner and Root set to clash again in Chicago on February 26 at Battery D.
Ince notes fourth meeting between Root and Daly Gardner with wins in San Francisco Salt Lake City and Fort Erie. Daly of Cincinnati club likely to manage local team this year. Eastern league officials to finalize season plans in Providence. Golf dividends set for Wichita County stockholders. Halasman signs with St Louis Browns after draft by Chicago White Stockings.
Frisco announces one way tickets to Oklahoma and Indian Territory for $600 on March 1 and March 15. Also available are one way and round trip fares to Texas points east of Amarillo through Rockport with specifics via agents. Contact J C Lovrien at Kansas City office for details. Judge remarks reveal a gossiping exchange about Mrs Jones.
The Santa Fe announces exceptionally low excursion fares to Oklahoma Texas and Pecos Valley starting March 1 and 15 with further rate increases after the excursion series ends. Fares include Guthrie Oklahoma City Shawnee and other Texas points with reduced one way and round trip options to Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Galveston and more. El Paso Deming and nearby areas priced in pesos. L King, CoP & T, Kansas, describes the trip as health fortune or pleasure seeking to the region.
March and April ticket sales offer a 925.00 rate via Santa Fe with applicability to intermediate points. Includes tourist sleeper cars and free charted care, liberal stopover privileges, and free, detailed tail information from KDVG P&T A.
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