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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1904

Page

15

Proposed New Union Passenger Station at Grand Avenue

Report claims a new Union passenger station for Kansas City will be built on Twenty Second Street and Grand Avenue with 101 acres used for trestle transfer yards. Details describe connected cutoff routes to Belt Line and access points for Illinois, Rock Island, Milwaukee, and Wabash lines, with savings on some routes and eventual use of Alton tracks for St Louis trains.

Hateas City Kanae Inealte Chicago & Alton Hock Ieland Onuwha Junction Great Western Rock Sound Union Pacific Lavilneton Railroad Kansas City Hannibal & St. Joseph's Acreem Milwaukee Bridge Bure Tinston and Wabash Kaneay City Dhurlington St. Louis Alton

Hagenback Ancel s Animal Show Skips Crawford Engagement

Local Crawford management cites Ficky refusal to appear after an animal engagement as the reason. The Hagenbeck and Ancel show was moved to an indoor venue in Topeka, with a last minute switch announced by Crawford headquarters in Fr. Laure.

Hagenteck Crawford Crawford Theatre Ficky Ehipp Auditoriam Topeia Crawford Ehrenit Fr. Laure

Big Pay Promised as Teens Plotted to Join Expedition

An unclear notice describes an army recruitment push promising high pay to youths believed to be plotting a salting expedition. Officials from a national order were drawn into the matter, and inquiries were to be made at William Wea in Nockistowa, Pa., with dated Western area mail from New York.

Mit Brneress William Wea Nockistowa Wetern New York

Back to the Philippines mission noted by regimental commander

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a regiment returning from the war theater and a commanding officer referenced as Cole Jokes W. The text is unclear on dates, units, or locations beyond a general Pacific theater context and a transport plan.

Philippines Tema Magila Buford Cole

Kaiser’s Cruise Plans Face Long Sea Voyage

Berlin reports Emperor William will begin a 12 day voyage aboard the Koenig Albert, visiting Vigo, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Port Mahon, Messina, and Genoa while escorted by ships Henrich II and Sleipter. The route avoids Constantinople with no fixed itinerary beyond limited land calls and possible Italian meetings. The return will keep the emperor within two days of land.

Berlin Wiliam Ery Koenig Albert Medi Vigo Spal aLee Carlos Portugal Gibralter Sleipter Hohengzollern Corfu Athens Constantinople William Italy Nagte

Man Hunter Captures Odell After Long Chase in Binghamton

In Binghamton on February 27 Morris Odell, a nearly 50 year old white man, was captured by Levy Ray after a 10 hour pursuit by a crowd of about 50. Odell allegedly attacked two women and his stepdaughter, and authorities say his wife recently died, with police intervention preventing the mob from harming him. Frank Panchon led the pursuit as the incident unfolded across several nearby homes.

Binghamton Pears Morris Gell Odell Levy Ray Frank Panchon Fanction Worsan

Parliament to dissolve soon amid government divisions

London February 27. The Daily Chronicle reports the government plans to dissolve Parliament within weeks to pass through essential measures and avoid further strife. A new decison is expected as divisions widen and unity erodes, signaling an early dissolution date.

London Associated Press Daily Chronicle Hip Mernin Neves Eary

Misplaced quotations swirl around Burton case in capital notes

Washington reports debunk a Kansas paper error misquoting Senator Long’s supposed endorsement for Senator Burton. Burton hasn’t appeared at the Senate since returning from St Louis and prepares for a March 22 trial. Calderhead boasts boots and dodges photos while Campbell faces nerves over a maiden speech. Kansas delegates discuss seed allotments and public works as giggles of politics ripple through the Capitol.

Washington Kansas Burton Long Senate Hurton Kansas City Long J St. Louis Avery Chalette Martin Virginia Benejet Dmissouri

Miscellaneous Topeka News and Notices

A jumble of Topeka items lists court notes and local events. Judge Hiren and Miss Lucy and Margaret are mentioned amid court, theatre, and civic notices. Welsh society entertainment, school basketball scores, and primary election crowds fill the day’s brief items.

Hiren Lucy Margaret Hele’ Thant

Surveyors Mapping Eskridge to Council Grove Route

The Wabaunsee County Tribune reports surveyors traveled from Topeka via Auburn to Eskridge last Friday and moved to Council Grove by Chalk route. They will survey eight farms, with FL A. Seaman joining to Topeka via Keene and Dever. Interest in the Alouette routes remains keen as many wish the road built.

Wabaunsea Eskridge Topeka Auburn Council Grove Munger Ens Tom Wilson Chalk West W. S. Shatlefferts Exeridge FL A. Seaman

Village Mourns Six Buried From One Family in Utah Explosion

The Courier reports six members of the same family died in a train yard dynamite explosion near Jackson Utah. Foreman Whit Burk, his brother Willie, and their children were among the dead. The Burks, former residents near Burden, survived by Mrs. Whit Burk, a niece of Mrs. J D Salmon of Winfield. Coffins carried by Santa Fe to South Winfield then Burden. Also includes banking averages for Winfield clearings with figures for loans deposits and reserves.

Winfield Kas the Courier Hurden Jackson Utah Southern Pacific Whit Burk Willie Burk Burks Cowsey County Burden J. D. Salmon Hest Fourteenth Street South Winweld

Local magnate Amos Ayers takes own life at 62

St Louis reports Amos Ayers, major stockholder in a leading dry goods house, died by carbolic acid at his home. He had health issues and held substantial connections in manufacturing and trade. The brief notes other items include rail strike action in Buenos Aires and political moves in Minnesota.

St. Louis Amos Ayers

Judge J. West withdraws from associate justice race

Judge J West announces withdrawal from the Republican nomination for associate justice. He explains he joined the Rossington Smith firm and cannot trade a paying practice for a profitless honor. He urges fair support for the supreme court and cites salary concerns and personal financial limits.

Judge J. & West Rossington & Smith The State Journal Supreme Bench Supreme Court Scott County Bourbon County Justice Smith Justice Cunningham Themeeloes Pollock

Not Now I Will Not Run for Campaign Note

Brief political statement indicating the author will not be a candidate this time. The note explains they lack the heart to campaign, and that friends should not be asked to continue support. Ends with a personal sign off.

Roosevelt Endorsed for Presidential Nomination at State Convention

New York February 27 to April 12 set for the state Republican convention dates. President Roosevelt was endorsed for the presidential nomination at the speech. The Republican committee resolutions were adopted unanimously. The state convention will be held in Gasesti Hall in this city. A committee including Timothy Dileworth was appointed to draft resolutions. Governor Odell attended as proxy for L S Goodsell of Highland.

New York Roosevelt Publican Committee Resolut Garsesi Hall Rexolutionn Timothy Dileworth Odellant L. S. Goodsell Highland

SAVED BY WOMEN IN PATTERSON TRAIN STANDOFF

An Italian man held on the tracks by a mob in Paterson New Jersey after slashing an Erie conductor over a dispute about peas. A crowd of women passengers signaled an approaching train to stop and dragged the man off the rails as police arrived. The conductor suffered a badly cut throat and was taken to jail.

New York Paterson N. J Italien Erie

Great Western Withdraws Wichita Territory Rate Notice

Chicago Feb 21 The Great Western road withdrew its notice of a rate reduction on wire, iron, and related products to Wichita Territory. The move came as other roads similarly adjust rates to the same territory.

Wichita Chicago Great Western Road

When You Have a Cold

A fragmented advice piece claims an initial action relieves cold symptoms quickly. It warns severe colds may worsen and emphasizes a natural remedy that aims to prevent pneumonia and clear secretions as the treatment proceeds.

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