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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1904

Page

11

Trade activity and spring iron market overview

Bradstreet's reports brisk spring trade entering the Southwest amid rising prices and renewed demand. Iron, tin plates, textiles, and wire materials show price advances while wage cuts loom. Production goals shift with rail credit and postpaid work improving, though textile markets remain unsettled and wool prices press operators.

New York Bradstreet’s Tron Turkey Das & Co Wma Suleamen Wight Bessemer Boston Hildex Fulluren United States Canada

Tell Tale Spots In Bechtel Case At Trial

Allentown Pennsylvania testimony today in the Bechtel murder case revealed a damp carpet stain and bed sheet marks. Rostman described the scene and a carpet removal the day after the alleged incident. The witness noted a washed damp spot consistent with an attempted cleanup.

Allentown Cal Trina

Kansas Day Banquet Tickets Selling Fast

Secretary Nellis of the Kansas Day club reports half the tickets for the Kansas Day banquet are sold. Tickets price two dollars, reduced from last year, with the event moved to Penentative hall two weeks from Friday evening to aid advance planning and seating.

Nellis Kansas Day Club Ea As Faey Bs

Fractured report notes misrouted orders and delays

In San Francisco a defective telegraph message caused travel confusion and incorrect routing of an eastbound freight train. A misread order led to a three hour delay and raised questions about communications at the Atlantic Salt headquarters.

Nemaha County GOP Holds Primaries Delegates Ration

The Nemaha county Republican central committee met to call primaries for county, district, and congressional delegates. Curtis faction pressure, proxy disputes, and postmaster roles sparked claims of internal rifts as Halley-backed candidates expected to dominate, while Governor Bailey’s home county posture influenced the outcome. Governor Halley attended and supported the committee, countering Curtis moves to split primaries.

Nemaha County Bailey Nemsha Curtis Breen Maries Halley Curtin Uxelnas Bongheaion Helecuter Sean Eur Dade Barlow Gortay

MIdbS ROLES IN JAIL

A court case reports charges and sentencing involving a group called MIdbS and a series of alleged property destruction. The district attorney seeks action while a Supreme Court involvement is noted. The narrative references arrests, a bank, and a theft.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality Against Debility

An old advertisement-like fragment urges readers with general debility to seek relief through Hood's Sarsaparilla, claiming it strengthens the body, refreshes the senses, and eases burdensome fatigue, presenting the product as a remedy for tired vitality.

Hood

Epidemic of Pip Quarantines Poultry Show Exhibits

The state Poultry show faces a pip outbreak among exhibition fowls. A quarantine station is set under the auditorium stage as officials and exhibitors scramble to protect birds. Despite sickness, organizers expect the show to close on schedule and proceed to prize dispersal with many incubator prizes listed.

Cocgo Cyphers Incubator Co Buffalo Tod Manhattan Kan Hiawatha Incubator Co Hia~ Tor Mra Finkle Johnsonnufacturer Clay Center Bred J.M. Armstrong Greenwood Defiance Stittsville Mich Omage Poultry Yards Guerantch Omega Poultry Yards de- Nance Incubator Stich Secrist Meriden Addtra State Journal Annie Plymouth H Rocks Plymouth Mp3 J. 3. Hartman C. Band Naniver Buft Wyandottes W. A. Forber J. W. ¥. Hughes White Wyandotte C. Rockhill Tretrey Gahagan CC. Koeckell Luki Bratuna F. A. Brown A. Dtieee C. F. Wright Dark Hrahma Lucy J. Raz C. Leghorn H. P. Severdinger Baan Iaanat Goodall C. Short Walton Peter J. Casserly Butt Leghorn Geo. Thoron Wengrove Jennie Birdsall A. Fleming Jennie Birdnal F. T Chas. Pantie He OW Hamburg Dorkina J.m.armstrong H. I Gamant Herren Perrell W. C.weaver Burr Cochin Omera Poultry Yards W. J. Eee Midway Poultry Yard W. J. Bailene J. W J. & ‘Hall H. Checksford, Jr Rhode Island Dr. J. Marat Rhode Inland F. P. Hincos W. H Omega Poultry Garde J. R. Baylor Mammoth Ti Mammoth Ti. Terhays Walters & White Henry Schrader O. C. Sectrist

Hay and Hitt Confer on Far East Developments

Washington reports Secretary Hay met with President and Representative Hitt in a prolonged interview about East Asia affairs. The State Department remains in close touch with developments as Russia reacts to Japan’s latest note. Meanwhile New York notes the death of Colonel Bill, a $2000 race horse, from meningitis after a fall at Aqueduct.

Washington Hay House Hitt State Department Far East Russia Japan San Francisco United States New York Colonel Bill L. V. Bell Sheepstead Tay Eas Aqueduct Bell

Saved from Terrible Death by New Consumption Remedy

The family of Mrs. 3r. T. Bobnitt of Bargerton Texas witnessed her near death before a new remedy claimed to cure consumption brought instant relief and permanent recovery. The ad touts a bottle price and a drugstore, plus a paid testimonial from Mrs. Russell and mentions a Mary Wood Chase entertainment and local music classes.

T. Bobnitt Bargerton Tex Kini Jew Arnold Drug Co Orth Kansay Mary Wood Chase Chicago Plantat Washburn Topeka Isc

Violin Department Head Named for Washburn College

Prof. Ralph Wylie assigned to charge the Washburn violin department succeeding Miss LuCelta B. Clarke. He studied with Jakobeohn in Chicago, spent two years with Carl Busch orchestras in Berlin, directs advanced work, and will hold classes in the large upstairs hall at 627 Kansas Avenue to accommodate downtown pupils and visitors from out of town.

Ralph Wyle Berlin Royal High Trn Kansas City Washburn College Ilinois Chicago LuCelta B. Clarke Norman Pass Waats Washburn Kansans Avenue Tis Chicago College of Music Jakobeohn Secur

Local notices and incidents in Kansas City and Auburndale

Frank Grimes visits Orient officials in Kansas City. Evans couple of Auburndale are parents of a baby born this morning. A crossing bridge on East Seventh Street had damaged flooring fixed by the engineering department this afternoon. Baptist choir and Rev W Le Dexter to speak at state university talk and church services on Sunday. Informal council meeting planned Monday with Topeka Water Co. president. Fire alarm at 1408 Kansas avenue reported early. no damage as fire was suppressed. Miss Ta Vere Langdon lost and mother’s find on Eleventh and Tyler. Merchants complain to Mayor Bergund about noisy loggers. police court protection advised. Fifteenth Street bridge over Shunganunga inspected. repair needed. city and county to share costs.

Frank Grimes Kansas City Orient H.R Evans Wake Street Auburndale Esat Seventh Street Mrough Baptist W. le Dexter Fede Unive C. A Kansas Avenue 3 Sion Es Street Topeka Water Company Kansas Avenue William Jackson Ta Vere Langdon Eleventh Tyler Todi Cat Gar Bergundthal J. F. Snyder Fifteenth Street Shunganunga

Deaths and Funerals and Gas Company Charter

The funeral of Beekiel Marple will be held from his home north of North Topeka at 9 a m Sunday, with burial in Rochester cemetery. The funeral for Louis Sinter, TV died, will be held at 11 a m Sunday. The Federal Gas and Fuel Company, Topeka men planning to pipe gas from gas fields to Fort Scott, was granted a charter. Directors include Senator W A Harris of Lawrence, C B E Poote, Albert Parker, C L Short, W L A Johnson, O McCray and Burdge of Topeka.

Beekiel Marple Federal Gas and Fuel Company Topeka Fort Scott W. A. Harris Lawrence C. BE. Poote Albert Parker C. L. Short W. Ll. A. Johnson O. McCray One Burdge

McPherson County Sees Early State Senate and House Races

In McPherson County two candidates have entered the race for state senator G. F. Grattan a former two term McPherson representative and HM. J. Max are also running. N. J. Thorstenberg mayor of Lindsborg has announced his candidacy for representative, signaling growing county political activity.

McPherson McPherson County G. F. Grattan HM. J. Max N. J. Thorstenberg Lindsborg

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press

A witty column notes fashion and social quirks as bachelor life meets style. It jokes about moustaches, women in sport, stock market fears, and the tailor’s bill highlighting how fashion changes reveal class and humor.

New York Press

Mulr Family Requests Thanks For Help In Illness

A Waters resident expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who aided during the illness and death of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mulr. The note thanks the community for support and assistance.

J.C. Mulr

Humor Bits From Across the Papers On College Gags

A quip parade of jokes about college life, money, love, and manners appears across humorous snippets from Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, and Cincinnati papers. Jokes poke at education, family finance, subway misadventures, and student life with light, dated punchlines.

Pine Hill Banner on Columbus talk sparks misprint

The Pine Hill Banner corrects a claim that a large audience biased the Columbus essay in Pine Hill last week. The crowd reacted with enthusiastic applause, and the speaker notes the response as vibrant and lively. An incident involving Alderman Jim Whitbeck during adjoining remarks led to a dislocated shoulder and elbow cracks after a heated exchange.

Pine Hill Columbus

Stubbs Gets 3500 Dollar Subscription Notice

Telegraphed today from Marion, G. Billings notifies Stubbs of a subscription payment of about 3500 dollars. The message mentions a forthcoming honor and costs to help defray expenses, with names misspelled in the fragmentary OCR.

G. Billings Marion Mar of Maria Mary

Glimpse of Daily Life From Atchison Gazette Snippet

The fragmentary content reflects social observations and playful quips about manners, dress, and courtship. It mentions an Atchison woman taking medicine, a grocer displaying rabbits with a helper, and remarks on weddings, fashion, and a city picture from St. Joseph News illustrating Chicago.

Atchison Dr. Walker Penn Aman Oro St. Joe News Chicago

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