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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1904
Page
5
New York press notes Bryan not interfering with nomination. Bristow’s prospects challenged by Payne’s criticisms. Hearst seen as possible force to tilt the race. Reports discuss rural free delivery, currency remittance risks, and party strategizing as pallets of influence shift among leaders and factions.
Readable fragments recall Alma area hive issues weather impacts. Mentions Ingalle and Gray county markets, wheat crop strength, poverty comments, and a Currie Natio notice. Vague references to winter plans, a New Jersey joke, and local candidacy protests appear among disjointed lines.
The article argues Hoch and the grocers attack Governor Bailey over a vetoed measure favoring one group. It cites Chex Adams of Adam Brothers as stating the governor promised help to grocers but could not approve the legislative outcome. It questions Hoch advancing a stance for other trades and portrays Hatley as duty-bound and cautious. It also notes Andrew Carnegie's assessed tax burden of 95 million and speculates on his wealth.
Shawnee county for nomination. Otis Hungate, native of Shawnee County, born in Topeka, educated in Topeka High and University of Michigan law school. Ten years a attorney. Since becoming county attorney, he built a strong record including handling mining and gaming case actions and securing convictions in most district court prosecutions. He also served as assistant city attorney and chaired the Republican County central committee in 1901.
At a Wha Hot mi0 Shoe Workers International convention in St Louis, the dispute between the general secretary and expelled members from Laut A. J. Lawrence is discussed. C J Moe Maccow defends a contract with Hamilton and Brown. Lawrence opposes the general officers. About seven men in the Bike Workers union reportedly affiliated with the American Labor union and may seek to undermine the contract.
Wille Plamondon of Chicago visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs 2 Plamondon of 1114 Quincy Street. Zanditon Supply's E Zanditon heads to St Louis to buy merchandise. Revival meetings begin at Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church Huntoon and Pijsmore Streets at 7:46 pm with special mute. First Congregational church hosts social Tuesday in the church parlor with Grangers Convention dress code farm attire. A program of music and window pictures starts at 4 pm followed by games and refreshments. no family admission fee noted.
Disjointed OCR fragment notes currency moves and rates with mentions of per cent bids, government bonds, and commercial activity. References to Mexico and New York markets, with scattered figures and unclear terms.
The Rev. W. B. Hutchinson resigns after fourteen years at North Topeka Baptist church and will leave around February 2 to lead Salida Colorado's Baptist church. No successor has been named. The church has recovered from flood damage, with repairs and refurbishing costing over $1,000. Hutchinson led many weddings and funerals and served as Argonaut club president amid a broad city-wide influence.
Judge in federal court at Kansas City frees Wile lan Martindale former vice president of the First National Bank of Emporia Kansas. Indicted on 15 counts for misapplication of funds and check drawing while bank failed in 1901. Cronus death followed bank collapse. verdict absolves Martindale and cashier Da vin of connection to the bank's fraud.
J B Marshall Shawnee county register of deeds told the county board he will not demand 1000 dollars from office fee revenues for clerk hire. The legislature authorized Shawnee and several other counties to retain the funds, but Marshall says he did not support the law and will not take the money.
A wary Kan sas forecast warns of partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with colder air in the west. Temperatures today ranged from 28 to 48 degrees with northeast winds near 20 mph. Government thermometer readings show early evening and afternoon values around 36 to 43. Grain men subpoenaed as part of a federal grand jury probe, with Major Hugh C. Dennis and W. Mahony among witnesses called. about 100 witnesses may be questioned as investigations continue into alleged rich quick schemes and naturalization matters.
A fire at Moran destroyed Frank Seth and Prevk Mearenger general stores at Moran. Losses include 325000 in stock and 811000 insurance. Buildings valued at 5000 owned by Interstate Mortgage and Trust Co of Parsons. East side residents notified to meet at Chris Roofs store January 18 at 3 p.m. for important business.
Builders and decorators moved into the exposition site after the poultry show closed, clearing cages and preparing booths. Manager Brigham Mann secured display contracts while cash from advance sales nears 1100, with work focused on a fresh interior, street cleaning, and a pending ticket campaign.
Blanche Boles was found guilty by a district jury this morning of malicious trespass for breaking front windows of the Copeland drug store on February 14, 1903. The jury, unchallenged, heard testimony that Boles was seen smashing the windows. no defense was offered, and the verdict was returned with Edward Wilder as foreman. Boles was in custody on a commitment from the supreme court.
A Topeka grocery flyer extols its popular price and fish quality, claims superior service and dependable goods, invites thrifty shoppers to compare prices, inspect foods, and note the up to date manner of doing business. It asserts the store will win the entire local trade.
Miss Holes faced a 20 day jail term and a $100 fine for smashing Dr G W Hogeboons building occupied by The Palms Joint. Four additional cases allege further smashing on February 14 1903 and one case for breaking a picture in the state historical rooms Inst weet.
A Michigan delegation of about one hundred prominent men visited the White House in Washington to invite President Roosevelt to attend the anniversary celebrations for the Republican party in Jackson. James O'Donnell led the group, with speeches by O'Donnell, Senators Burrows and Alger. The president indicated he would decide later whether to accept and left the door open to receiving the official notification if the Chicago convention acts favorably.
The thirteenth annual Unite Mine Workers of America convention opened in Tobinson hall with about 1,000 delegates from across the United States and Canada. Mayor Holtzman welcomed attendees as President Mitchell delivered the response.
The anti-Batley headquarters at the National hotel is described with Higgins and Grimes at work in one room while Clyde Miller and W R Stub plan dispatches. Letters have been sent to wrong recipients as part of efforts to organize a campaign and recruit support.
Zumwalt a Washburn student announces plans to organize a Hoch club at Washburn College and shifts allegiance from Henry George. He predicts broad support across Washburn in favor of Hoch, after previously leading a Washburn Socialist group. The report notes student unrest and faculty suppression of the earlier organization.
Chicago police arrest three men for robbing a dying woman and others after the Iroquois theater fire. Locis Witt, owner of a Dearborn saloon, allegedly took 218. The confessions name Charles Conway and Thomas McCarty as receivers of 20 and 27.50, with a third man still at large from St. Louis receiving 12. The funds were said to have been given by a physician attending Mrs Trask.
Washington on January 1 reports say resolutions call for a joint inquiry into the Post Office Department. Senator Hale defends the administration and criticizes the Democratic stance on Bristow inquiry. He urges sending resolutions to the Post Offices and Post Roads Committee for prompt reporting.
Rock Island bonds show 1 percent for common stock and 21 for preferred as they advance. New York market noted a strong day with Rock Island bonds gaining. St Paul rose 1 percent and Alamagated a point amid broad gains.
Anoves in stocks were not of import ance. American Tobacco preferred lost . The close was quiet and steady.
Washington January 18 James K Jones chairing the Democratic national committee has named the arrangements committee and called a meeting for February 2 at 10 o clock A M at the Southern hotel Et Tout. Members listed include James J Jones chairman ex officio William J Stone vice president ex officio and other officials. Prof Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago left for the Pacific coast to sail to Japan to secure representatives of the Ainu people for the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
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