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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1904

Page

6

GARNISHMENT BILL REPORTED FOR ACTION IN STATE LEGISLATURE

A gar nishment bill advances amid debate over Halley's veto and debt collection powers. Provisions require debtor earnings to fund maintenance and set penalties for noncompliance while detailing procedures for attachment, notice, and court review under the act. The measure preserves protections and outlines effective dates and enforcement statewide.

Wurtiél Halley Vito Kirentone Siang Boore Andy Brake Sargon Genek Deckston County Waula Ettey Baaliry Folkews Rens Oldkelt Milne Jett Chu

Open Kansas Day and local town notes amid busy week

Kansas Day is a week from Friday with a wide range of items listed. Episcopal Guild activities include a Tuesday and a Sunday visit by Bishop Mulspameh. several community meetings and street improvements are noted, with mentions of local elections, a wedding planning, lectures, and a public entertainment event at the hall near SL¢h and Quincy.

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Liquor Factory Burns Amid Fire Destruction

A Mihalo Vitch Fletchier company plant used as a distillery suffered a destructive fire. Fifty workers escaped with minor injuries to two firemen reported injured. Losses estimated substantial though exact figures unavailable.

Cinelapatlo Mihalo- Vitch-Fletchier Company Njured Losy

Caught After a Long Chase in Hampden Jail Escape Case

William J. Reid, listed as a longtime inmate linked to a Hampden county jail escape on January 9, has been arrested in Bien, New York after a lengthy pursuit through the Addison backcountry foothills. Local investigators confirm Reid’s capture ends a protracted manhunt initiated following the escape.

Bien, N.Y Don

Welcoming Bryan in Lincoln in January dinner crowd

Lincoln Neb January 18 a formal welcome to William Jennings Bryan was given in a "dollar dinner" with about 700 Democrats in attendance. The speech urged adherence to the Kansas City platform, denounced corruption, and called for honest action and reform, urging the party to stand by moral government and oppose imperialism.

Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Europe Bryan Mer. Bryan Tesla Firgin Renriny Kansas City St. Louis Brean Manohan Mongiexnuer Kryan Congress Law Miece

Louis Attacks Bristow in Post Office Scandal Row

The House spends a brief DC session on the post office scandal as Louis protests Bristow’s report saying his father and son benefited from irregular appointments. Louis claims a $310,200 loss from improper contracts and accuses Bristow of arranging favored appointments for personal gain.

Washington House District of Columbia Bartlett Georgia M. W. Louis Hristow Cowherd Missouri Louis Barnett Mr. Garnett Mr. Bristow Bristow Mr. Louis Bristow Postoffice Denver Colo Mas Democrat Cuppiles

Case of Ralph Bain at Wichita District Court

In Hinsus versus Ralph Bain the trial began this afternoon with purduine William Plyas in the case. The report notes prominence of two people and the large crowd present, while anticipations suggest two or three days for jury work. Coroner’s inquiry followed a death by revolver linked to Bain.

Wichita Kansan He Ptate Hinsus Ralph Bain William Plyas Inganyting Reqehad Securi & Jury HL Bais

Mitchell urges moderation as UMW convention opens

Indianapolis January 19 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers urges moderation in speech and action at the convention. He notes gains in central Pennsylvania including a 40,000 member conference achieving a substantial wage rise and an eight hour day. He supports run of mine pricing, union labels, and national policy against under eighteen work. Secretary Treasurer Wilson reports heavy strike costs, bank balances, and membership around 320,000 with 269,516 paid up, advocating a state system to curb revenue losses.

Indianapolis Ind Mitchell United Mine Workers Iabor Manufacturers' Association Citizen Industrial Alliance Pennsylvania Central District Altoona Mitchel West Virginia Missouri Kansas Arkansas Indian Territory Canada Montana Washington Colorado Mitchell” Sayat District 15 Dirm Kenown Paris Muay Union Wiinot Keport Wilson Mine Workers’ Journal

Clash With the Trust In Harvesters Trade Showdown

Kansas City January reports a clash between the Western Retail Implement Dealers Association and the International Harvester syndicate over harvesters. Dealers demanded lower prices and longer payment terms after merger talks, as 10 delegates attended with 3500 dealers statewide amid tensions at the convention.

Kansas City Western Retail Implement Dealers’ Association Wee Wapodad International Harvester Company The Implement Men’s Association FE. Myers Astiand. O E. D. Heeney Severance Kan Western Association

Severe Cold Grips Mohawk Valley and New York City

Weather across Mohawk valley records eight degrees below zero as citywide frost grips New York. Trains and utilities face disruption while police assist the homeless and others exposed to bitter cold. Temperatures drop through the night into early morning with lower readings expected in exposed districts.

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Reservoir Burst Drowns Dozens In Orange River Colony

In Bloemfonteine a reservoir collapse Sunday caused many drownings after four reservoirs nesting failed. A public funeral and interment were held for three bodies recovered as officials and inhabitants mourned with shops closed across the town.

Bloemfonteine Orange River Colony Janety Sia

A Lively Battle Over Bridge Construction in Kansas City

In Kansas City at the Union Pacific bridge site over the Kaw River, a clash erupted between about 50 company bridge workers and 100 Struc tural Iron Workers union members. Five minutes of fighting featured more than 30 gunshots and brick missiles. four men were seriously hurt, two from each side. Bowers was shot in the thigh, Ayers struck on the head, and others were bruised. Police found no union men at scene an hour after. dispute stemmed from the company using its own bridge crew versus union demand for locality-based hires.

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