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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1904

Page

7

Kansas Republican conventions spark factional fight

A vigorous fight shapes Kansas Republican plans as seven congressional conventions race toward the state convention. Dates and sites are set from February to March with delegates to the national convention at stake. Curtsin and other aspirants face intra party opposition, while county machines pressure for chosen delegates and council favored candidates.

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Harlan Praises Constitution Amid Jingo Criticism

Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan, associate justice, spoke at Columbia Law School last night. He praised the Constitution as a vital guarantee while noting concerns about forces seeking to turn the nation into a world power. His remark drew attention as he is known for sharp Republican-partisan positions.

Supreme Court Fenre Washington, D.C United States John M. Harlan Munteine Court Columbia University Ufetorg Supreme Bench Harlan

Pope Jokes About Deels At Vatican Reception

A garbled report says Pope Itus joked about fortid women wearing decolete at Vatican receptions attended by cardinals. The missive notes his last sighting in December and suggests no injunctions were issued.

Rome Janix—marris D'Antas Ambernader Vatican Dexn Diplomatic Corp Itus Siar

Iroquois Theater Visitor Escapes as Fire Reaches Audience

Mrs Eleanor Harris a Kansas State Agricultural College teacher escaped serious injuries at the Iroquois theater in Chicago as a fire raged. She was visiting Topeka during Christmas and stayed with relatives in Newkash City, recounting the ordeal and noting attendants’ injuries. Turkish soldiers mutinied at Van causing looting and clashes with Macedonians as pay arrears sparked unrest. A vice president aide at United States Steel resigned, with no successor named and talk of abolishing the distant position.

Eleanor Harris Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan Iroquois Theater Chicago Man Harris Kamel Larimer Blower Hous Topeka Miewso Afllla Galley United States Steel Corporation Ails Carnegie

National Live Stock Convention Opens in Portia

Portia Ore Jan 12 The National Live Stock convention opened in the Baker theater with a large attendance of stockmen. Secretary Chas. M. Martin presented a detailed annual report showing prosperity and progress including new memberships and pending federal bills. Debates covered interstate shipment inspection, stock classification, and rail handling reforms to speed transfers and prevent price manipulation.

Portia Ore Baker Theater Storkmen Chas Martin Senate Luiterior Grasiog Feollon Aise Pia Jn Martin Ai Tt Epringer Murch Amon Er. Posney Arizona Mr. Howard California Mr. McMillan Idaho H.W. MaAtee Teaneas Charles W. Wright New Hampert Jerry Sinpsha New Mexico Radironda

McKeen Appointed Successor in Local Agency

In Anderson Port, Indiana, the department announces that McKeen will succeed J. C. Crockett as assistant to the Reck. Crockett departs effective January, stepping into the new role as McKeen takes over duties and authority in the agency.

McKeen A. Geer Iniennenort Ind the. Ag Janik Mn Grer J. C. Crockett

Bailey at Home

Fragmented first page item listing talks and sessions at a Work's Fair event. Names include Mrs Henry Block Syracuse and W M Hayes with topics on sugar beet industry and field crops. Mentions sessions noon and 1:30 Oclock and a social science talk by Mrs Cora G Lewis from Kansas State federation.

Urian McCarter Careron Eérestnet Bureau of Sipendustry United States Department of Agriculture Kansas Henry Block Syracuse Henry Hatch Ericulture Charien Mifia Department of Ive Stock Louisiana Seaston W. MM. Hayes Minnesota Experiment Station St. Anthony Cora G. Lewis Kansas State Social Science Federation Kinsley

Sugar Rule Raises Stockholders Meeting Report

New York January stockholders of the American Sugar Refining Company met in Jersey City. President Havemyer reported refined sugar averaged 46 cents per pound for the year, with 1.81 cents per pound to the government, net price 53 cents per pound. Dividends stayed at seven percent, and profits were added to working capital. Directors Charles H. Sheff and Washington D. Thomas were reelected.

New York American Sugar Hefining Company Jersey City Havemyer Hive Wenn Charles H. Sheff Washington D. Thomas Werp Mp

Murderer’s Treasure and Market News Across Grains

A chaotic Victorian era page blends a murder tale fragment with a dense commodities market report. It notes cash demand lifting corn prices, strong live stock trading with cattle and hog prices, and mixed wheat and corn futures amid war news and receipts.

Washburn Train to Meet YWCA Teams for City Title

A city girls basketball championship tournament unfolds with Washburn and Topeka High facing the two YWCA teams. The winners meet next to decide the title in a planned series shot with experienced players and steady practice.

Washburn Topeka High School

Chorus Girl Fund Aids Theaters Of Chicago

Chicago churches and residents discuss a fund for chorus girls unable to work due to closed theaters. Johnston Alyers, pastor, and Dr Myers propose using the money to transport stranded chorus girls home or help them stay in Chicago until performances resume. The fund was sent by a friend in Prescott, Arizona.

Chicago Jan Chrcus Gir Chica Johnston Alyers Emmanuel Baptist Church Myers

Vermont's Vote for Olney Dispatch in State Letter

Vermont sentiment favors Olney's national nomination with Vermont electors to back him at the convention. Vermont Republicans show hesitancy about Parker and Gorman tariff ties, while a few in the south oppose Olney due to German tariff associations and Wilson bill links.

New Turlington Aer Doltley Olney Judge Parker New York

Anthony reports shooting arrest of Scudder on local charge

A special to the Star from Anthony Missouri states Gtr. Scudder has been arrested and jailed here on a switch charge. The shooting occurred near a rear hotel involving Bertha Baum who was struck in the breast and the bullet exited under the right arm. Scudder, a married man, came here from Sut Airs and is held on the local charge with details scarce.

Corner Stone Laid at Junction City High School

Corner stone laid at Junction City Kansas high school building under construction with ceremonial start noted on January 1. Local officials and volunteers participate as plans for the new facility are outlined and early construction progress described.

Junction City Kan

Flour for Europe From Atchison Export Trade

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate flour shipments destined for Europe linked to Atchison and New Orleans routes. Mentions of freight rates and export measures reflect early logistics concerns, though details are garbled.

Europe Atchison, Knng Galwestor Atchison Orleans

Looking for Her Lover at Santa Fe Yards

A fragment reports a missing woman near the South Santa Fe yards in Arkansas City and a separate item notes a fire at South Omaha stock yards killing eighty six horses including those of John Cooper. The terse notes mix a chase for a brakeman with a fatal horse-fire incident.

Arkansas City Santa Fe Oe Boas Omaha Net South John Cooper

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