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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
5
The State Journal reports on Roosevelt's stance toward the Panama Canal treaty with no amendments and debates over foreign policy. It notes Hearst's rising prominence against Roosevelt and discusses party politics, Moran’s Panama annexation bill, and public works funding proposals. The item highlights banking for workers, and Congress considering a $240 million rail expansion bill apportioned by state population.
The passage outlines that a department at Washington be provided to oversee the work. Each state county or town receiving federal aid must add an amount to the sum from the government. If any state fails to take its allotted funds before January 1, 1907, the unclaimed amounts are redistributed in proportion to the populations of states that have accepted their full allotment.
An Atchison crowd heard remarks by Frank Grimes and a candidate named Hoch who argued over party unity and leadership. The speech critiqued machine politics and stressed public trust while hinting at restoring harmony in a divided Kansas GOP.
Washington House, after a resolution by Chairman Gardner, aimed to obtain a statement from the Secretary of Commerce and Labor listing the number of horses and carriages maintained at government expense for the department and the officials using them. the measure was laid on the table. The House then went into committee of the whole to consider the army appropriation, with about five hours of debate before Mr Hull spoke on the bill and Mr Irker praised Secretary Root for reforms during his tenure.
Local notice reports the Third Ward Colored Republicans met at Jordan's ball fortnight. Includes divorce filing of Maud Haney against B R Haney for abandonment alleging desertion to California. James J. Jeffries visits Topeka for Democratic central committee nominating talk. Various out of town guests named for Helianthus dance and Washburn events described.
Curfew rings at Lindsborg college at Cote Tolock. Baxter Springs reports a man who blew mat tie gan. A Eureka cow kicked her owner in the roth and broke his ancle Hoch seems to be getting straw votes Bailey del Teibune’s sweet to draw the boys their way through tay parting.
A. W. Tinkham, long time Topeka resident and former property owner, died of heart failure at 27 Topeka Avenue after a day of business activity. He arrived in Topeka in 1870 and built a fortune in local property, with family members and the Verne family nearby at his passing. He was over eighty and had appeared in good health the night before.
Mrs. Todd wife of J H Todd died this morning shortly before noon at the family home 1012 North Jackson street after ten days illness. Beside her husband she leaves two grown sons Maurice and Roger. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made.
The Crawford theater announces a new asbestos curtain arriving from St Louis with a curtain expert expected from Kansas City Friday morning to install it. Manager Mr Crawford says the curtain will be used in all performances and may drop between acts. He declined to disclose the cost, citing a long-standing relationship with the manufacturer.
An extended obituary mentions Daniel Cohen and long time Topeka investor Mr Tinkham, noting extensive real estate holdings including Continental Clothing Store property and sites on Sixth Avenue. It details shifts from Massachusetts to New England to Iowa and Kansas, with an estate value near 200000. Also cites theater and city planning matters and local political movements.
Wille Sells announces the Sells-Downs circus will sell all equipment from February 1 to 9 as it goes out of the circus business temporarily. They plan to remain in Topeka and store unsold items, then restart in the next year, with the business returning to touring after year. The sale includes wagons, railway cars, horses, and a large menagerie stored in Topeka and at Vinewood park idetrack.
Senate session begins with routing of morning business. Senator Morgan calls for reading of his bill proposing Panama annexation to the United States and a resolution directing the president to pursue treaties for a canal via the Nicaraguan route. He then explains both measures in detail.
Iowa City report records three linemen William Bishop Frank Vaughn and Cal Clark killed by separate 40 foot falls while repairing damaged poles during sleet and snow. All accidents occurred within about an hour as they worked on different poles at the site.
A cyanide mill belonging to United States Reduction and Refining Co. and two anilon mori of Florence were destroyed by fire this morning. Estimated loss runs from 75,000 dollars upward. The mill had been in operation prior to the blaze.
The world’s largest cyanide mill, idle since the two year old employees strike, was being dismantled with equipment shipped to Utah for a new plant. Fire is believed caused by careless actions of some workers.
Kansas City January 21 The Western Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers association closed its annual session pledging members to support manufacturers and jobbers in opposing general store agencies. The group denounces mail order and catalogue business with N Robinet of Columbia elected president T G Wiles of Cherokee vice president and A E Bronson of Trinidad J B Ferguson of Kingman and J P Burtis of Waterville named directors for one year.
In Indianapolis a Mine Workers convention debated a resolution calling a World convention of unions to discuss wealth distribution from labor. President Mitchell urged focus on trades unionism. A separate proposal asked Colorado miners to be paid a $5 per capita weekly stipend for a month, sparking a lengthy Colorado strike discussion before being referred to the national executive committee.
Police court notes report Julian Alva a Mexican chef at Fourth and Kansas av erime arrested on multiple charges from carrying concealed weapons to running a joint. His mother-in-law Mrs Owens filed complaints alleging theft and selling liquor. Alva resisted arrest with a revolver. he was disarmed. Separately, Padgett suspected of passing $10 checks to local merchants was jailed on suspicion. James O’Neil sold meat uninspected after butchering for himself. Clinton indictment: J W Warr of Moline Building and Lean association indicted on 17 counts, with penalties potentially over 100,000. he remains jailed on bond default. New York money market and bonds sections follow with standard rates and listings.
A mid century style ad urges shoppers to visit the store for trial months and money savings on coffee cereals and soaps. It touts Bneto Malt Coffee fresh shipments and low prices on chicory and cereal items. The text lists numerous grocery and soap items with prices and promotes satisfaction and quality.
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