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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1904

Page

9

Bridge Reopens After Two Months of Construction

North Topeka rejoices as the Kaw River bridge is completed and cars may cross without walking. Experts report the structure is safe, though some residents favored a wider span. Meade confirms the design carries substantial loads with a generous margin of safety and approves the bridge for regular rail and auto use.

Eiceet Alles Kagsus North Topeka Herdarter North Topeks Get & Launter Acrose Gatfield Park Fepeka City Oplaken Kelley Poane Aqme North Tobie Tootika J. M. Meade He Santa Fy Stenie Meade J. A. Meade Mr. Kelley

Topeka Man Appointed City Attorney in Duluth

Topeka based Bert Feslur formerly of Toonka and principal of Quinn nchool on the North akje was appointed city attorney at Duluth. The notice mentions his relocation and new role, with references to regional places and earlier positions.

Topeka Bert Feslur Toonka Akje Ias Duluth, In

They can't keep still at peka druggists wagging heads

Frank Hobart of 500 West Tenth describes druggists as unable to sit still and constantly wagging their heads and tongues, with some even unable to walk straight.

Topeka Frank Hobart West Tenth

German influence in Asia minor and Baghdad railroad debate

War reports note Humnla would back Germany in Tegard on the Baghdad railroad issue and broader German pre dominance in Asia Minor. A new replevin suit targets Chief of Police McCollum in district court, following a prior action by E. W. Heim claiming ownership of seized liquors and furnishings. The court calendar allocates about two weeks for McCollum’s personal use in trying 17 cases.

Humnla Germany i Tegard Bagdad Asia Minor Roeplevin District Court Ithreplevin McCollum E. W. Heim

County truancy case prompts parent warning and arrest threat

J. B. Ramsey, county new officer, reports a family with several children not attending school for years. Parents were notified of the truancy law and warned that arrest may follow if the children are not in school by Tuesday. Children reported to school Tuesday morning. Fire Plug baptism interrupted by damaged pipes. Superintendent Wilmer of the waterworks resolved a pool issue by forcing open a frame pipe and draining the street.

Pehout Tas Wen J. B. Ramsey Tren Cdideen Ubon Tiven Woodbury Wilmer Mustacling A. Hoke Lisle Wills

Labor to Aid Church Prompts City Ministers Union Talk

Sioux City pastors debate forming a union to bolster church and labor ties. Rev Frank H Shedd urges ministers to consider labor outreach as evangelistic work, while others discuss involvement with trades and labor assemblies and potential roles with the Commercial club.

Sioux City Trade and Labor Assembly Frank H. Shedd Third Presbyterian Church W. T. Hilton First Christian Church United Front J. F. Hinkhowse Sex and Presbyterian Church Trules and Labor Assembly John ¥. Watts First Baptist Church Trades and Labor Assembly Pan of Directors Sioux City Commercial Club Commercial Club Likewine

Gilbert Concert at First Methodist in Topeka

N Strong Gilbert concert organist appears for the first time in Topeka at the First Methodist church on Friday evening February 26. The Brotherhood of St Paul hosts the last in the series with organ numbers and a miscellaneous program of vocal music. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 35 cents for children.

Topeka

Fluing Baby Into Schuylkill

Feb 25 reports a full developed baby found on the Schuylkill river bank in New Philadelphia Pa. It appears the infant was thrown into the water and died from exposure. Coroner A L Gillars is investigating to identify the perpetrator.

Schuylkill New Philadelphia Schuylkill River T Town A. L. Gillars

How the Pastor Saved a Life at Fort Gray

A man near Fort Gray West Virginia recovered after consuming Grape-Nuts. He credits a pastor for bringing the product, stating he gained about 49 pounds in two months and nearly escaped death from supposed consumption. He offers to swear the truth and mentions the Postmaster and Rev L D Bryan.

Fort Gray W. Va L. D. Bryan Postwin Co Battle Creek Mick Wellville

New York Central lines form global office network

The New York Central system unites the New York Central and its affiliates into a worldwide network with offices in Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Ore and at separate eastern terminals New York Boston and Montreal. It runs 12 00 miles east of Chicago and covers many lines with agency presence in major US and European cities to supervise its vast interests.

New York Central Heaton & Albany Michigan Central Lake Shore Michigan Southern Big Four Dittsburg Lake Erie Lake Erie & Western Chicago New York Boston Montreal Commerce Millway América Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Ore Peal Cfts Europe New York Central Line London Paris Liverpool Southampton Bremen Berlin Hamburg Antwerp Havre Genoa New York Central Lines New York News Bureau

Courtship Is Short and Press in Crisis of Honor

In a provincial interview Colonel Bunker defends free speech while admitting occasional restraint when press or individuals become personal. He praises editors yet notes black sheep, recalls returning from war to build a political career amid stay-at-homes’ hostility, and mentions wryly being called rude by some. The piece cites Bridgeport and references press freedoms, religious work, and an evangelical pair traveling after a divorce.

Colonel Bunker Wah Ny Ees Bridgeport Conn Aly TF OW Lnd Frank Clarty Mom Itten Loulke A.beiding Mar Ine Fiedley Byron Bumington T Rean Mins Relding Shertfire Clarry Nismar Hage Ucense Mea Bunker Chantilly Gettysburg Ilex Piztola Sah Pletois Columm Hin iColonel Bunker South Mountain Horah Tripper Banker Louisia Court House State House Coloel Bunker Judie Darsko Colonel Eningredita

British Exhibit for Fair in St Louis Needs Filled Space

London reports the British exhibit at the St Louis exposition is fully allocated with late applications refused nearly all exhibits ready for shipment. Col. C. T. Watson oversees British commission. Prince of Wales shows keen interest though unable to visit. Vanderbilt set at Havana attracts New York society, with ten days planned. Mrs Harrison and daughter suffer measles. Mrs Harrison recovering. Prime Minister Balfour receives warm applause amid talks of potential war contingencies.

London Keb America Col C. T. Watson Prince of Wales Rienett Vanderbilt Havana W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Avid W. Seward Webb James Lawrence Florida Sea Front Vander Bile Florrida

Manager Arrested for Larceny in Boston Branch

Wallace Hamman, manager of the American Surety Company’s Boston branch, was arrested today on larceny charges. The case centers on alleged misappropriation of funds from the office, with investigators detailing suspicious transactions. Hamman faces court proceedings as authorities pursue restitution and formal charges.

Boston Wallace Hamman American Surety Company

Choir of Whistling Newsboys in Pittwhurs Meeting

Sixty whistling newsboys from the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church in Pittshur, Pa, led by Prof. Harry Maxwell, perform lively whistle tunes with catchy choruses learned under his tutelage. Residents are urged to read the State Journal.

Pittwhurs Webb Fourth Avenue Baptist Harry Maxwell

Colonel Bunker Chases Editors In Drift Period Tale

A long rambling reminiscence presents Colonel Bunker confronting hostile editors who mocked his war record. He recounts confrontations, including a cucumber duel and pistol display, claiming sharp edits and personal calls boosted his campaign narrative.

Wholesale price rise claim and cost increases noted

The report asserts business activity continues with higher material prices and increased operating expenses. It notes a price margin where wholesalers charge a cent more for a loaf, while consumers pay a cent more to retailers. The overall advance is about 17 percent.

Alos I,t

Leap Year Drag Net at Syracuse University

Syracuse Feb 25 co eds at Syracuse University compile a list of eligible men for a leap year party. From 175 YMCA members the secretary selected 50 to be recommended as suitable partners. Sixty have been invited to the co edited event while 125 others are deemed outside candidates. Tukusagie a Japanese student is listed among the spotless eligibles.

Syracuse Syracuse University University Sunadw Associates Tukusagie

Two Men Burned In Guthrie Jail Fire

Guthrie Oklahoma Feb 25 Carl Rincker and Cecell Hogett two men held for drunkenness were burned to death in the city jail at Mountain View. The fire started in a bed and quickly spread trapping the pair before rescuers reached the scene. The entire building was soon a furnace with the two prisoners unable to escape.

Guthrie Okla Carl Rincker Cécell Hogett Mountain View

Low Rates From Santa Fe Southwest March 1 and 15

The Santa Fe announces low one way and round trip fares to Southwest cities with limited routes. Fares list Guthrie, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and others, with $6.30 to select points and $500 one way to Texas destinations like Fort Worth and Houston. Additional towns include Pecos Valley and Roswell as part of extended service. Flexible travel options emphasize health and wealth of broader territory.

Santa Fe Parcre Guthrie Okiahome City Shawnee Fort Worth Austin San Ans Joule Houston Galveston Pointe Texan Roswell Pecos Valley Fe ‘Topeke Inne

Fragmentary Travel Fare Note From Unclear Text

Partial OCR shows travel fares to multiple states and scattered phrases about tickets, tourist site chairs, and contacts. The legible bits mention California Oregon Montana Utah payments and a vague invitation to write or call, with references to a meeting and Methodist.

Oregon Washin Montana Utah Zim Torsrthemn Onker

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