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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1904

Page

4

State Stock Breeders Show Opens In Topeka Week

Key meetings of three Kansas state associations begin Monday in Topeka with the Kansas Stock Breeders' gathering, the State Board of Agriculture, the Poultry Association, and the Swine Breeders' Association. Exhibits, papers, and discussions span several days, concluding midweek. Notable out-of-state participants and university figures will address topics from fat cattle to breeding advances.

Hansas Topeka Kansas State Board of Agriculture Kansas State Poultry Association Kansas Swine Breeders’ Association Kansan Keneas Borton Pea Hutchinson Theo JW. Dorado Kansas Agricultural Ten Huck Manhattan J. G. Haney Fort Hays Mongees Smithton Charles F. Mills Lve St Laouly Tatr Fred 4. Rankin Ilinoia Tave Stock Association Eugene Davenport Diinon Collene of Fd, Coburn Kansas State Lune ‘of Agriculture Kansas Fair Commission Moritie ‘Bestar Topeka Commercial Elk Kansas J O’block T Representative Ball Chas Rutten Mussel St. Louis Erf Naehandry Kansas State Agricultural College Theo Ws Morse Kanenn City Geo. Gillies A. F. Johnson Eximonson Ity Moer Raines Swine-breeders' Avadclation John Manwaring Lawrence C. F. Dietrich Richmond Sutton Rhodes Tate James’ Maina Benson J. W. Robison Dorado J. W. Bell Welock Kaneos F. D. Cobum

Stock division and fair commission election items

Notices list end member slate for Bansen Work's fair commission and reports on standing and special committees. Election of steers noted. The program warns papers and addresses may be discussed and urges members to attend.

Bansen Work's Fair Commission Djourn

Campbell Arrested Charges of graft loom in Labette case

D F Campbell a Bourbon county legislator faces a fresh arrest in Labette county, with three charges tied to a 100 draft endorsement, cash and checks from Parsons, and a $50 plus $10 gain after a bill’s passage. Officials cite graft in securing a clerk’s salary bill and other payoffs as investigations continue.

D. F Campbell Bourbon County Labette County Campbell Flannelly Burton Supreme Court Touka Attornsy Grand’ Jury Bin Grand J. W. Weaver Weaver George A. Clark Topeka Clark Department of the Interior Interior Department Indiana Territory John M. Reynolds Parsons Reynolds Tt Tn Praynolds Cone Torris O'Donnel Ullsworth Welver Cne Annuar Benerence Storney J. Ft. Sheppard Fort Boatt

Fire destroys multiple buildings in Overbrook Kansas

A large early morning fire in Overbrook destroys the Worthy boarding house and spreads to several adjacent properties including Redmont hardware, Recker store, Fairehuds restaurant, Breckson shoe shop, and Jacob Hadsky’s office. Firefighters prevented spread to others. estimated losses around $25,000.

Overtrook Kan Feume Miss Worthy Redmont Hardware and Implement Recker Ole Earns Fairehuds Ie Breckson Jacob Hadsky

New Texas Shot Record Set by Adolph Toeppermein

Adolph Toeppermein of San Antonio set a new Texas record in a shooting trial using wooden blocks as targets. The event, conducted under harsh weather, involved bullets striking and deflecting blocks. referees discarded affected blocks, counting only clear bullet marks.

Houston Texas Adolph Toeppermein San Antonio Mt van AiMhail Brocks

Shoes on sale at 509 Kansas Ave in varied styles

Bargain shoe sale lists men’s and women’s footwear with prices from 45c to $3.50. Includes felt boots, rubbers, overshoes, slippers, and kids’ shoes. Exclusive Dr Reed Cushion Shoes agent notes location 509 Kansas Ave.

RAE Orgree Aeries Dr. Reed Earth Kansas Ave

January News Bits From Topeka And Beyond

A busy mix of city council notes, school reopenings, and local social updates. Mentions include Mrs Schmidt’s health, Dan Witzreald, Weather Bureau data, D A K chapter meeting, Topeka post office staff changes, and a Flintown mix of church services, college schedules, and community notices with names and places across Topeka and surrounding areas.

Panic at funeral ends in church crush in South Chicago

A panic erupted at the funeral service for Carrie Sayres at the South Chicago Congregational Church on Liventy Seventh Street and Saginaw Avenue. A fire alarm near the church caused a crowd crush as attendees rushed to exits, police intervened, and the service resumed with few injuries reported.

Carrie Sayres South Chicago E . Citenko O'Keefe Peterson Elo Ermoke

Rumor of Boycott Over Santa Fe Recognition

San Francisco reports the Call claims the Order of Railway Telegraphers influenced the American Federation to boycott the Santa Fe railroad. The Santa Fe management refuses to recognize the union or the body they hire, despite union ties. The order has long sought to unionize Santa Fe telegraphers.

Santa Fe O. R T San Francisco Order of American Federation Santa Fe Railroad Hirin Santa Fa

Taft Nomination Sent To Senate For War Secretary

Washington reports the president sent to the Senate the nomination of William H. Taft of Ohio to be secretary of war. In Detroit Lawrence Depew, brother of Senator Chauncey M. Depew, died at 65 Forest Avenue Sunday from heart disease, after an illness lasting over a year.

Washington Senate William H. Taft Ohio Depew

Kentucky School Burned Near Springfield

A fire destroyed St Catherine's Academy, a Catholic girls' school near Springfield, Louisville in January. The blaze caused about $200,000 in damages with no fatalities reported.

Kentucky Louisville St Catherine's Academy Springfield

Chicago fire witness recalls Iroquois theater disaster

John Griffith a Santa Fe engineer from Exaporia Kansas recounts escaping the Iroquois theater fire in Chicago. He describes a chaotic rush to the exit, trampling of frightened patrons, and vivid memories of the horrific scenes, noting two women in his party helped by his group.

Exaporia Kan John Griffith Santa Fe Lves Constitution Street Chicago Griffith Iroquois Theater Grimm Tem Mr. Griffith Helle

Theaters Seek City Council Reopening Plan

Chicago theater managers urge the city council to reopen playhouses, aiming to employ about 25,000 workers left unemployed by closures. The plan allows using only the lower floors with ticket pricing from 25 to 50 cents up to 1 dollar, as reported by the State Journal.

Chicago

Labor Takes Up Fire In Chicago Fire Probe

Chicago labor leaders vote to form a special committee from union delegates to independently investigate the Iroquois theater disaster fire causes. The move seeks accountability beyond city hall as pastors discuss social neglect and safety reforms.

Chicago Chicago Federation of Labor

Frisco Gains Long Term Route Through Arkansas

Jefferson City Jan 4 The St Louis and San Francisco railroad has for a period of 99 years the St Louis Memphis and Southern railroad. The franchise which was filed in the office of the secretary of state today covers the line from St Louis to Hunter, Hoxie and other points in Arkansas.

St Louis, Memphis & Southern Jefferson City St. Louts & San

Senate panel backs General Leonard Wood for major general

Washington January 4 the senate committee on military affairs reported favorably General Leonard Wood for major general by a 7 to 2 vote Proctor Werrner Foraker Quarles Alger Cockrell Pettis voted affirmatively Scott Blackburn voted negatively Proctor was absent not present Hawley and Bate were absent A man seldom a confirmed bachelor one after come woman hat confirmed Mim

Washington Senate Committee On Military Affairs Today Leonard Wood Proctor Werrer Foraker Quarles Alger Cockrell Pettns Scott Blackburn Hawley Bate

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