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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1904
Page
9
An era of heightened global focus centers on Seoul where Russian and Japanese consulates jockey for influence. The "FLIMFIRE" project aims to project Muscovite grandeur, signaling rival powers expanding presence in Korea amid international attention.
Ship owners oppose Crawford Bill Posting by planning their own adverts in vacant stores and on peco buildings contesting the indoor circus at the Auditorium schedule next week. The Crawford firm cites monopoly while contestants plan to run ads to counter. The show tours Wichita and promises features from major circuits with trained horses and dagers.
Newsman reports Gatest White House incident involving Frankine Whiting, a nephew named by Hélgar, with mental illness claims and altered identities. Whiting allegedly killed his wife, fled, and was later found unconscious after a fall near Pullman car shops and Lines. Authorities describe possible religious or delusional motives.
A thief entered an upscale girls’ school near Pelham Manor during dinner and stole jewelry valued over 3000 dollars. The intruder, who escaped, likely climbed to an upper story window and roamed rooms taking diamond rings watches and chains while the residents were absent.
Washington Feb 21 The War Department ordered the entire Third Infantry to Panama to relieve Marines there. The regiment will sail as soon as possible with detachments from Sumner and McClelland in New York. Headquarters at Fort Thomas Kentucky. companies B C D E F G H K L M stationed at various posts. Lt Colonel Woodbury to command as Colonel Haxkell retires with rank.
Capt J H Churchill of Dodge City president of the state board of agriculture attended the Sons of the American Revolution banquet last night. He said Ford County wheat prospects are fair, noting late seeding affected root development. Early sewn wheat grew in fall but may lack moisture. Churchill predicts wheat can endure five to six weeks without damage.
New York Pep 22 Mme Calve fainted on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House during Cavalieri Husticana. Stage hands carried her off as curtain fell. She did not resume Cavalleria. understudy appeared. Doctor attributed weakened heart but cleared her for later performance in the matinée. Calve had an ulcerated tooth extracted Saturday, contributing to malaise.
Santa Fe announces unusually low rail fares to Oklahoma Texas and Pecos Valley with limited dates March 1 and 15 and reductions to Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Galveston and other Texas points. Other connections include Guthrie Oklahoma City Shawnee and Pecos Valley towns. pamphlets available via Topeka agency for travelers and prospectors seeking new opportunities.
New York bankers anticipate a contingent plan if the Supreme Court rules against Northern Securities. J. P. Morgan associate Hill signals possible transfer of Northern Pacific stock to unrelated interests, with Great Northern and Northern Pacific bond guarantees unaffected, as talks continue ahead of the reconvened term.
Miss Margaret from Milwaukee describes gradual loss of strength and severe pelvic pain, says doctors advised surgery but Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her symptoms. She reports increased appetite and full recovery after eleven weeks, insisting the remedy aided her health.
The Alma Enterprise reports a heated county delegation clash over Thos Kelly with Dolley opposing him and Strowle amid chairmanship. Concerns over endorsements of state officers, a railroad vote, and shifting resolutions reflect factional tensions in Gray and Wabamsie counties.
In St Louis on February 23 Frederick Seymour Barrington faced murder charges in Clayton circuit court over the death of James J McCan, a horseman whose body was found last June in an abandoned quarry near the city. His cards read Lieut Col Seymour Barrington horse guards London, and he was said to have married a society woman.
A man obtained a divorce after arguing that his title grant justified his claim. Court records show he defended the decree by asserting prior ownership and lawful possession of the property in question. He presented documents supporting his title claim, leading to the dissolution of the marriage.
County officials placed the old court house with the County Clerk for rental and to collect unpaid rent owed by the Republican Flambeau club. Offers come in, including 325 a four months paid twice when the Flambeau club settles. A St Joe theater man seeks use of the court room for a variety show but will not obtain the building. The club aims to raise funds to pay back rent, while planning to present a counter bill for repairs to be deducted from the rent.
A signed letter from a mysterious reader calling themselves teamster and Sage argues the wide tire ordinance is valid and urges the Teamsters to keep the current rule. The writer proposes limiting loads to 4.00 pounds and a daily rate of $3.2 as a sensible way to proceed.
There is through sleeper running daily from Kansas City over the Frisco System and Southern Railway to Jacksonville Florida. The old established line offers many new and attractive features in Florida tours this winter. Pull information from WM PLANNELLY T P A Board of Trade building Kansas City.
Washburn manager Leach visited Lawrence to discuss Kennedy joining as coach. No contract yet, but likely within a short time and salary touted at 1200 to 1400 for six weeks. If secured, Washburn could field a near undefeated team with many holdovers and strong new candidates like Albert Kiene and Rosco Burns.
Sir H Hinggins of Melbourne Finland writes that a doctor said consumption could not be treated. A free bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery prompted him to try it and he states the remedy started his road to recovery, claiming it saved his life.
New York February 2 a special election filled the seat left vacant by Mayor George B. McClellan. W Bourke Cockran won for the Democrats against James T. Hunter with no Republican or Prohibitionist nominees. The result secures Cockran’s return to Congress.
Real estate transfers listed include Wm Allen and wife selling to M A Shaffer for 500 on Lot 287 Kansac avenue with mortgage details. S Dudley and wife transfer property to M Heary for 6 involving Owl, Lola 74 and 76 on Kanes avenue. Partial entries reference Morton request and street names with price figures.
Fare schedule lists $25 to California $22.50 to Oregon and Washington and $320 to Montana and Utah via Rock Island system. Tickets on sale March 1 to April 36 good in tourist sleepers and reclining chair cars with liberal stop over privileges. For full information contact Rock Island agents or write to A. M. Fuller GP and T. A. Topeka Kansas.
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