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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1904
Page
8
The report describes Myron T. Herrick taking the oath as Ohio governor before 10,000 people in Columbus. Governor Nash attended the inaugural ceremony alongside military honor guards from Cleveland. The event marked Herrick’s formal assumption of office for his term.
Wm Macferran proposes how to secure clean money for the country without endorsing the postal note system. He argues the current plan shifts the cost of dirty and worn currency to individuals, discouraging deposits, and calls for government and national banks to bear the burden of maintaining clean money across the currency system.
The new Ohio governor urges a state bank depository and stricter corporate regulations, plus frequent examinations of banks. He argues for a modern money system to curb corruption, improve currency flow, and boost business while advocating legislative action and executive supervision.
Atchison editor E W Howe faces pressure not to stand for Congress after a county Republican conference. Rumors say Enoch Case Broderick has strong support in Atchison County, while Howe declines candidacy, leaving a contest between Curt and Broderick for the delegation.
Warmers Week brings Kansas Improved Stock Breeders Association and Kansas State Poultry Show to Topeka. Meetings at Capitol and Commercial Club detail sessions, addresses, and exhibits from January 1 to 14 1904 with officers including Sut tor Heath and Graham guiding programs and receptions.
The Midwinter exposition sells advance tickets at 10 cents each through about seventy five stores citywide. Sales limit 15 400 tickets, expected to sell out early next week. Public urged to buy soon to secure a share as demand has started earlier than ever with many applications in ten days. Out of town orders with payment will receive prompt attention by the secretary.
Resolutions honor Wirld a KU graduate who started practice in Topeka noting his strong convictions and honorable aims. colleagues extend deepest sympathy to his family. Also, Norman named county Doniphan bank receiver with $25,000 bond. Gordon funeral plans in Atlanta with state military escort and Georgia proclamation.
A Topeka merchant inquiry yields a plan from Robinson, Marshall & Co. detailing aggressive clearance sale campaigns. They propose expert advertising, sensational banners, and controlled stock moves to turn old merchandise into cash, charging 10 percent of gross profits while handling ads and staff.
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