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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1904

Page

7

Harris and Calderhead Dominant in State Politics

In Concordia Kansas, William Alexander Calderhead was nominated for congress in the Fifth District by Republicans. The piece notes Senator Harris’s possible gubernatorial run, party platform tax positions, and remarks on currency policy, with details on convention proceedings and selected nominees and delegates.

Harris Benator Harris Ti Te Cradock Ivernor Rubey Itepul Ueno Concordia Kan Willam Alexander Calderhead Congress 8. C. Pleman Cacordin L. N. Filnt Manhetton Calderhead B. Rockwell Inperion City HO Hatnina Sutton Ti Davies L. Mcteney Clay Genter C.F. Tatue Manhattan Saline County Concreeamnan Cali Uy Hanna

Nearing Settlement Between France and England Forging Agreement

Differences between France and England are being arranged as talks progress. The French ambassador met in London and officials report easing tensions on key issues. There is belief a settlement on all matters is near, with Egypt Morocco and Newfoundland among long discussed topics. The war office denied any British fleet movement for India as misreported yesterday.

France England Forelet Parelee Lansdowne Paris Frage Great Britain Betas Egypt Morocco Newfoundland Mannhuster India

Abandon Silver Plank Questioned at Convention

Nebraska Permacratic committee member James C Dehrman says Bryan may desert the silver plank at the St Gauls convention but expects the chosen candidate to align with Mr Ryan under party rules. He doubts supporters can field a rival candidate and predicts the convention will reject the plank temporarily while approving the Kunis City platform amid Democratic doubt.

Tincein James C Dehrman Nebraska Permacratic National Committee Bryan St. Gauls Sweord Ryan Dahlen Kunis City

Freed Of Murder Charge In Illinois Case

In Galesburg Illinois Mrs Lauren Cappine was ruled re juseed from custody to the owner of Sudhee Thompson in Knox county court. A nolle prosequi by State Attorney Houtette led to release from indictment. Newly discovered evidence casts doubt on Cappije’s role, suggesting her husband committed suicide by arsenic poisoning. letters found on him implied intent. Authorities deemed conviction unlikely and dropped the case to save county costs.

Galesburg Lauren Cappine Henry Capring Sudhee Thompson Knoox County Crault Court Houtette Cappijy Nice

McCormicks buy electric railway franchise in Algiers

Chicago investors led by Captain A M Halliday purchase the Jefferson parish electric street railway franchise from Gretna to Alers, a distance of about three and three quarter miles. Payment equals 13 percent of gross receipts after taxes. Backers plan two systems on the other river bank with a naval dock under Hew government.

Btalliday Chicago McCormicks Sarl Halliday Algiers

Disloyal Wife Divorced Over Union Flag Dispute

Myron H. Lowell sues for divorce in Ashland Kentucky, claiming his wife, a widow with a bank account, refused to allow a Union flag at his hotel. He alleges her Confederate sympathies harmed the business and led to a sale. The marriage began in January 1902 and ended amid alleged neglect and discontent with Union symbols.

Htusbend Cincinnati Ohio Ashland Myron H. Lowell Levenll

New Jersey Bill Aims to Curb Loan Sharks

A New Jersey bill introduced in Albany seeks to regulate interest on loans. The measure targets public and private corporations, partnerships, and individuals, proposing a cap to prevent excessive charges and wipe out loan shark practices.

New Jersey New York Assemblyman Ina Ynoney

Mouby's Own Shot Carried Through War Grave

A fragment from Pittston Pennsylvania recalls a pivot named Febene Teag who served with Vermont cavaliers during the war. He was wounded by shot fire and carried the bulls in fear to the grave, reflecting a soldier's perilous service and sacrifice.

Mouby Pittston Vermont Misles

Merchants Weigh Mutual Fire Insurance Plan In Topeka

Topeka merchants discussed organizing a local branch of the National Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Merchants to gain lower rates. Fire Marshal Wilmarth and water company receiver W. O'Neill weighed the impact of possible 20 percent rate increases and water pressure reports from recent fires.

James Harrison Street Topeka National Mutual Fire Mer Standard Insurance Company Kansas Fiska Great Wilmarth G. C. Wilmarth E Ain Topeka Fre W. O'Neill Topeka Water Company Mr. O'Neil Melther Hire

Admit Murder of Farmer in Towerville Wisconsin

Gaskill and James Dupn, both about 30, have practically admitted murdering Andrew Overkers, a farmer in Towerville. Overbergs wound was to the back of the head with a heavy drag tooth, found bloodied at the scene. The body was placed in the sleigh box and the team started on the road. The preliminary hearing was postponed until tomorrow. Indications of mob violence, seen earlier, have been belied.

Preire du Chien Wissem Hen. Gaskill James Dupn Andrew Overkers Towerville Overberg Temen

Bird Sings National Air and Canary Valued at £50

London report notes a canary famed for miles around that sings A Light on the Ocean Wave. The bird, heir to a lineage of singing canaries, is valued at £50 and claims a long tradition of offspring and art.

Canary Ekate London Rep

Farming a Science. U of M Elevates Agriculture Study

Faculty of the Missouri University announces plans to elevate agricultural education to join other science fields. The move aims to integrate farming with broader scientific study, with a formal action expected by the university authorities.

U. of M Columbia Miesouri University Tie University Lise Stata

Bombard Port Arthur Markets Today

Reported naval actions near Port Arthur describe damaged or missing units as Japanese and Russian forces clash. Observers note incomplete details from the night battle with vessels steaming away toward Wel Hal Wells. weather disrupts further operations and British courtesy acknowledged for aiding Russian crews.

Pearl Alextet Eri Usikhe Becker Port Artie Adu Tome Boute Port Arthur Tone Arthur Hare Tokio Gulf of Pe Chi Li London Che Foo Daily Mall Mukden Hin Min ‘Ting Shan Haticwan Peklir Tits Cor Texpondent Paul Tessar China Shanghai Japan

Threats of War as Panama Crisis Steams Ahead

News from New York reports ratification of the Panama treaty and a U S naval buildup in the Pacific and Atlantic. Marines depart for Guantanamo and Santa Domingo amid Colombian tensions. Eastern front wary, American ships prepare for maneuvers while rail and troop movements unfold along the Darien coast and Río.

New York Panama Cole Guantanamo Santa Domingo Colombia Cartagena Punane Cartagana Titumetl Darien Panans Inaggina Titumeatl United States

Market Reuters and Grain Prices in Early February

In Chicago and Liverpool, wheat and corn futures rose while oat and bean markets showed mixed activity. Chicago receipts were few with modest deliveries. Liverpool reported favorable moves in wheat ahead of tomorrow’s estimated arrivals. Cotton closed quiet in New York with minor losses. New York money markets held steady with prime mercantile paper near 2 percent.

H. H. Lee Commission Company Commission Meres Fecelrera Kane Ese Cincineati Chicago New York Joan Prime Mercantile Bankers Billie Ted SAAS ATTLA Sana St. Paul Gotme Southern Pacific New Fork Centist Meame Atehinon Union Pactic Tennaylvania Amalgamated Conper Trookion Earvelt General Electric Toledo St. Louis Western Jee Westnenond Gay Just United States Rubber Principe Pacific Coalers Louville Lackawanna Yetrts Sonera Electric Pathta Westinghouse Ricotehe Pointe St. Las Yenmturn Breterrind Iowa Central Great Western Otis Bae Laclede Gas Preferred Union Pacific Amalgamated Copper Kaneas Kahaar City St. Panpelotinen Atehunos Smit Atton Amalyn Mshan Peete Hay Heamawe Markyt Eresh

City to pay over $1 for Fourth Ward benefit district costs

A misreadable city report shows cost shares for opening Second and Third streets in the Fourth Ward benediction district. The city’s portion is over $1,000 with additional expenses totaling about $500 for publishing and appraisal. Names of recipients for payments and specific district figures are listed amid a disjointed account. A separate note from New York reports Louise Feinbush’s birthday incident where a suitor attempted a kiss, resulting in an injury to her right temple.

Ttnith Te Appeaisers Benedic Gketriet Mpeka Benoni W.C. F. Reichenbach TH. Carlson Joseph Bromie Dudley Peart Bard Forsald Orphans’ Home

Comforts Sale Prices Listed

A notice shows former prices for Comforts items including $1.50 $2.50 $2.73 $2.95 and $3.50, indicating discounts or tag changes. The fragmented OCR presents multiple former price points without current sale figures.

Sugar and Coffee Market Report Summary

Market notes show uneven sugar and coffee prices in New York with firm tone for some futures. Mentions prices for brown sugar, refined sugar, and beet sugar with steady cotton futures and mixed commodity signals across Wool Market coverage.

New York

A M McDearmor t Commission Co Listing Bonds and Securities

A M McDearmott Commission Co handles United States bonds and investment securities. Direct private handling for Chicago and Topeka banks and agencies.

A. M. McDearmott Commission Co Cam Oron Margina United States Chicago Topeka Beil Valu Ae

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