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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1904

Page

12

Congressman Scott Foresees Seat In Congress

Washington dispatch reports Representative Charles F. Scott discusses his perceived attraction to a congressional seat, noting increased interest in public service and the duty of leadership. He reflects on past service in Kansas and emphasizes the significance of engaging with representatives from all states to influence national policy and industrial progress.

Scott Congress Washington Jen Charles FP. Scott Thiq Twig Kansas York Pountey Philippine Islaeds

Buried Head Guess Sparks Capitol Gossip and Banter

An account of guessing the identity of a dead president features whispers about Washington figures Benton and Cast and Benjamin Franklin. It notes Speaker Ganson and Calderhead, Carterfield, and Congress’s pension committee as topics of intrigue while detailing daily routines in Washington and a cafe visit by political rivals.

White House Washington Benton Benjamin Franklin Brocett

Auditorium Prep Underway For Midwinter Exposition

Beginning Monday workers under Manager Brigham prepare the auditorium for Kansas Midwinter exposition. Decorators plan elaborate stage and front decorations while the poultry show occupancy earlier last winter is cited as proof of the building’s readiness. Ticket sales and advance reservations face a tight deadline as 15,000 seats are set for the event with vaudeville loans opening January 25.

Grigham Worl Auditoriuet Han Bay Bork Hopever Moorlah Derry Bianager Brigham Mtr Vaudevill

Alderman Brennen Sentenced to Year in Prison

Chicago January 1 John J Brennen alderman sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for complicity in a machine fraud scheme. He is to work to buy his own clothes while serving the sentence. He is among 158 inmates including both white and colored men in the broom apartment ward.

Chicago John J. Brennen Mechon Frauca Waltrant Brennan

Topeka Society Notes Include Bishops Visit and Engagement Gossip

Mrs Clark Harmon entertained the Fillmore Street Whist Club with substitutes from Kansas City and local members. The piece also covers church visitors, debuts, engagement chatter, and a parade of parties and social gatherings across Topeka, naming many local women, their guests, and upcoming events.

John Clarke Harmon Fillmore Street Derr Norton Kansas City Augustus Zahner Granville ¢. Foss William T. Crosby Jobe

Shakespeare and art club notices in Topeka scene

Topeka residents plan Shakespeare discussions and stage activities with Mrs. Urquhart Lee organizing in Leavenworth. Cast lists include Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs. Balding for Macbeth. Multiple clubs meet weekly, including The Art Club, Shakespeare Club, Ceramic Art Club, Twentieth Century Club, Tourist Club, and Clio Club, with hostesses and addresses noted. January events feature readings, recitations, and music. several meetings set for January 15 through 22 at specified Topeka locales.

Shakespeare Club W. A. McCarter Ceramic Art Club W. Kale Taylor Street C. O. Knowles Twentieth Century Club Miss Hagar Sveetie.west

Civil Service Examination Dates and Post Conditions

Dates announced for civil service exams at the Topeka postoffice building. Listings include hydrographic, physician, engineer, topographic draftsman, cadet in revenue cutter service, rural delivery draftsman, and Indian service positions with salaries ranging from 500 to 1800 dollars per year. Examinations span January to March with special inducements for professional leave and rapid appointment potential.

Topeka Postoffice U.S. Geological Survey Philippine Service War Department Revenue Cutter Service Postomice Pecatarnt Rural Delivery Service Indian Service

Revekah Officers Installed for Coming Year

Revekah Officers, Naomi Rebekah todee No. 95 installed the following officers for the coming year Noble Grand Mrs. Mary Caters, Financial Secretary Mrs. Cronen, Recording Secretary Mrs. EJ Pasinons, Treasurer Mrs. Charlessens. Installation conducted by Mrs. M. Conwell.

Revekah Naomi

Topeka Lodge Install Officers for Incoming Year

At the council meeting of the Topeka chapter of the Sons and Daughters of Justice officers were installed for the coming year. Vice president Breargent, secretary Mrs A A Chase, treasurer Fred Lister, conductress Barbara Wintels, guard James Eoveretta, sentinel William Stallernes among others were named.

Topeka Council No. $ Sons and Daughters of Justice Breargent WB. Son Leee Pest

Spinners Syndicate Reports Normandy Output Decline

The president of the Ormandy Spinners syndicate cables Lancashire federation that 46 percent of Normandy spindlers are idle one day per week and this will continue through March end.

London Jax Ormandy Spinners’ Syndicate Lancashire Federation Normandy

Play Was a Success at Topekahich School

The Topekahich senior class staged Box of Monkeys to a large audience with strong performances. Edward Ralston portrayed Dlerra gold mine owner, Tinkham Veale played Chauncey Oglethorpe, Helen Cartridge appeared as Mrs. Ondega-Jones, Arline Deltrich was Lady Guinevere Trand poore, and Ethel Cloud played Sierra Bengaline.

Topekahich School Esine Edward Ralston Dlerra Tinkham Veale Chauncey Oglethorpe Fils Helen Cartridge Ondega-Jones Guinevere Trandpoore Arline Deltrich Ethel Cloud Sierra Bengaline Mrz

Roosevelt's Old Hat Returns to Grand Island Veterans

In Grand Island Nebraska last summer President Roosevelt wore a slowch hat that impressed veterans at the old soldiers home. After Judge Norris urged him to obtain the corrected hat for the home, Roosevelt found the hat and gave it to Norris to send to Grand Island with his compliments to the veterans.

Omaha Neb Roosevelt Grand Island Pactic Coast Jude Norris Congress Solilers Judge Norris

Fires ruin Norman theater block in Calgary loss $250,000

Telegrams report multiple fire incidents and political notes from January 16. A theater in Calgary burned an entire block causing $250,000 in damage. no other details provided. Other items include a New York governor calling a special election for February 23, a lynching in South Carolina, MacArthur assuming command in San Francisco, and pension bills in Congress.

Calgary N.O W. T St. Joseph Leavenworth Times Albany N. Y Odell His Twelfth George 5. McClellan New York

Marshall Sentenced to Six Years in State Prison

Marshall was sentenced to six years in state prison. The Town tank had been referenced in court records and related proceedings.

Marshall

Five Firemen Hurt in Multi Building Blaze

Five firemen were injured as three buildings, all five stories tall, burned. The ten story Dunn building at the triangle apex was saved. The article also notes a social program and remarks on Parliament and a civil service oath, with references to Ottawa and the White House.

George Pany Julius W. Georger Ww Eams W' Pany Dunn Beilding Ottawa Black White House Washington John C. Binck Illinois Civil Service Commission

Btruck to Enforce Contract at McClean County Mine

All of the 100 mainers at the McClean county coal mine in Bloomington plan to enforce contracts today. They accuse the company of refusing to pay them on the first of the month as specified in their agreements.

Renu Seneca Ibristone Leslie Wall Tonary Beauuy Hall Munday Op Missour Anishop Hare South Dakota Mra Millspaught Will Ali Bloomnington McClean County Eiisake

Ruth Brown Thompson Dies In Pasadena At Seven

Ruth Brown Thompson daughter of John Brown died at her Pasadena home on Friday aged seven. Also noted in Pasadena obituary: Josiah Hoopes, renowned botanist and writer on horticulture, died today aged twelve.

John Brown Pasadena Cal Ruth Brown Thompson Hoopes West Ae

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