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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal outlines national politics and the presidential race. It notes Roosevelt’s favored renomination, the Democratic worries, and hints at graft concerns while discussing public works and urban reform plans in Topeka Centralia.
The piece surveys rival labor factions and the push for shorter workdays led by the eight-hour standard. It notes Indianapolis and national efforts, comparing organized labor’s aims with opposing factions, and discusses legal limits, apprenticeship rules, and farm labor exemptions shaping the eight-hour movement nationwide.
The text hints at restrict ions and exceptions in enforcing Merule. It notes that the electric principle affects few vocations and trades, and questions the impact of increased hours on pay. It suggests Inbyr could become an opponent by dividing the forces.
The Kansas freight debate condemns extortionate rates and calls for fair treatment of shippers and railroads. Observers cite uneven tariffs from Pittsburg to Topeka and Osage City to Kansas City, urging enforcement of a balanced law and questioning why discrimination persists despite past progress.
The writer denounces Kansas political misrule citing state treasurer T. T. Kelly and local graft. He warns of public anger and extreme action if electoral corruption continues and notes two hopeful signs for Panama column efforts: Congress resisting new financial legislation and Roosevelt’s admirable character.
A discussion of bodily humors describes them as impure matters that the liver kidneys and other organs cannot process without aid. It claims an accumulation throughout the system causes pimples boils eczema loss of appetite fatigue bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and numerous other troubles.
A testimonial from Mus. Ika-O of Boons Stamford Falls Maine claims Hood's Sarsaparilla removed runny humor and healed salt rheum on hands after using the product. The advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures and keeps its promise.
A garbled collection of remarks touches on canal politics, Idaho and Kansas figures, wedding plans, a few local incidents, and rising utility hopes. Mentioned are Renator Morgan, Hoch for governor, Sedgewick county, Holton, Leavenworth, and White Cloud electric plans alongside social gossip about weddings and shopping districts.
Washington reports a Feb discussion on the Democratic stance referencing a Republican platform for freedom and equality. Gilbert faced questions from Scott (Kansas) about dining with Booker Washington and the seating of the president's family, contrasting Cleveland era guests with Taylor.
At 2 o clock this afternoon the Republican county convention appointed committees on Resolutions and selecting delegates to the state convention. The Mulvane faction dominated, forming the nine member state committee. Roosevelt Lindsay offered a primaries timing resolution, Nick Chiles proposed Oklahoma admission without disenfranchisement acts, and A Hanna and Carl Swanson were noted in resolutions. A. McNeal was elected registrar and W W Fisher served as secretary.
New York promoters announce a $25,000 purse for the world heavyweight title fight between Jim Jeffries and Jack Mutree at a venue in February. Contracts were signed today, with guaranteed purses and venue details pending final arrangements.
The article argues Mr Nation has prepared a statement to prove the current state board of equalization repeated the former board’s actions, noting railroads were favored in tax shifts while other property saw increased assessments. It claims the present board reduced railroad assessments by about 14 percent from 1902 to 1903, saving railroads roughly 200,000 in taxes, and calls for a county-by-county comparison of real estate equalization to show the board’s speed.
Fire started by an exposed wire at the Park hotel in Livingston destroys the post office block and nearby businesses in Butte’s January dispatch. Loss estimated at about 100000 dollars with 60000 dollars insured. All records mail and money saved. No casualties, hotel guests fled in night clothes.
The body of James Blick, 9 Northwestern railway freight conductor, was recovered from the canal at Lockport. He had a deep forehead wound and most money taken. Police suspect he was attacked on a moving train, robbed, and thrown from a car. A $500 reward was offered by an railway conductors lodge for clues. The body likely lay in ice before discovery.
Attorney General Coveman arrives for a brief vacation from the Dewey trial to handle Topeka matters. He thinks the trial may finish by mid next week. Setmier Hessin expected to present all defense evidence today but the defense may not rest that soon. The state’s arguments should finish by mid next week, with about two days for rebuttal.
Low Hates to the Southwest via Prisco System offers one way tickets March 1 and March 3 to all points in Oklahoma Indiana Texas and parts of Texas east of Amarilis Quanah Vernon Ft Worth Brownwood San Angelo Waco Houston Galveston Corpus Christi Rockport. Tickets priced at per ticket and 4.50 for a second class option. Contact nearest ticket agent or write J C Lovrien Amt Girouse for details.
ANOTHER FOR CONEY. eearte, G. A. R. Post No. a4 ieee Kas, has adopted the for mring resolutions. Believing that Comrade Patrick H. son of Lincoln Post. No. 1, of Topt Xas, to be the one most suitable, qualified and fitted for the position of Commander of the Department of Kai A. Aj comrade of un doubta Seesoeees, bravery and loyal ty, m comrade whose record Both on the battle field and in public and private life has been a succession honors, where very life has been devoted to the best interests of his comrades and his country, a man who possesses preemin tions for the ee ot Somanander of this department of the Therefore, be It resolved that this Post endorse him for Commander of thie department and pledge him our hearty surport In the Expporia encamp- FRANCIS O'LEARY, P.c. H. P. PATTERSON, Adj. &. Hi. CINCHMAN, QM.
Charles F. Street president of Gepeka Water Co arrived in Topeka to give testimony in pending foreclosure suits in federal court. He met Mayor Hargundthal and was hosted at the Topeka club by D. W. Mulvane. Street said his visit is for testimony and not negotiations on extensions. He may or may not confer with the city council. Street did not specify length of stay.
Mayor Bergundthal attacks fire insurance companies as meddling with Topeka. He favors merchants forming a mutual fire insurance society and notes city pumping plant improvements while arguing rates are rising too fast. He also notes his own role as an insurance agent.
New York February 20 The annual schedule meeting of the American League was held with President Ban Johnson Chas W Somers Cleveland Charamily Chicago T J Loftus Frank J Farrell New York and B H Hedgen St Louis attending. Johnson said the AL and NL schedule committees would meet in joint session tomorrow to compare dates for conflicts and that the AL schedule would not be released today. He saw little trouble expected between the leagues this season and noted uncertainty from the National League Samalites.
County Attorney opened the first liquor case in district court based on evidence from an inquisition. The defendants Fred Ross Frank Murphy Pete Plamondon and Turkey Simmons face separate and joint charges for selling liquor at the Joint on the upper door of the Jockheck building. Witnesses recalled little amid faded memories with one claiming Murphy sold liquor while others doubted their recollections.
New York reports disbursements by industrial corporations in March will be far below March of last year, with about 21.1 million declared this year against 1282.40 in 1902. The gap is blamed on United States Steel common stock dividends and reduced Standard Oil payments. Also noted is Prince Serge Gantzin’s arrival in Cannes to preside over the czar’s Jockey Club, signaling calm at high levels, and Bishop John W. Hariton’s lecture on Mexico at the Auditorium on March 3 with admission 25.
A mob in Dillon Montana tarred and feathered evangelist Bidewell 16 after accusing him of causing trouble at homes. The crowd wrecked his service house, injuries occurred in a free fight, and Widewell fled through a window to another house before leaving town with a pledge to depart tomorrow.
The first performance of the week by Shipp's indoor circuit at the Auditorium is tonight. The show features aerial stunts, wirework, horse acts, trained animals, and a parade at noon. The display emphasizes lighting, feats, and elaborate illusions, with a one and a half hour program expected.
In Chicago on February 2 the boxing world watched Bob Fitzsimmons and Geo Dawson in four exhibition rounds before a full Chicago Athletic Association gym. The match ended with both men nearly exhausted as seconds hurried to separate them. Fitzsimmons allowed Dawson to press and pepper him, then landed the left at key moments, while the crowd roared at the spectacle. The event drew notable figures including Prince of Wales and U.S. diplomats, marking a lively social gathering alongside the display of sport.
A draft list notes A G Culberson moving with family to 21 West Tenth Street and Robert Fluke of Roehr music house soon relocating to Omaha. Keeton, a farmer near Auburn, sought Matilde Reese at the poor farm. police say they know nothing. An unnamed Rock Dalhart repairer from Haas aboard Stormont hospital reports a stone removed from a child’s bladder. recovery underway and plans to return home. A prior eye operation at Stormont is mentioned.
A city court issued a warrant for William Tollen of Oak land after he allegedly smashed a sewing machine and other furniture at 14 Arist avenue in a dispute with Marie Toll. Authorities report the incident involved threats and a struggle during the confrontation at the Toll residence.
An article describes a crossing over Lake Taliod by Mysaows Siverta representatives with two Croging routes. Warm barracks every seven verstas offer tea and hot meals for those not going by OE. Baggage and food are transported by horse-drawn trucks. Refreshment stands and phone connections link barracks to store stations. Weather is very cold.
Heavy rains and melting snow flood many Chicago suburbs. From Seventy-fifth Street south Burnside a chain of future lakes formed, causing serious property damage across the area.
Mrs. C. R. Jones died this morning at her home near Oakland. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the home. It is in the Indies of Lincoln Circle, Westside.
The Santa Fe sets reduced fares to Oklahoma cities Guthrie and Oklahoma City and to Texas points including Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Galveston with one way and round trip prices. Similar reductions apply to Roswell Carlsbad and other New Mexico area places as part of a broad Southwest rate cut beginning March 1 and 15. The document notes wide territorial coverage and mentions additional regional destinations and a Kansas City lecture by Famiton.
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