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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
6
A large religious revival spreads through Emporia with extensive meetings and church unity. Local pastors and congregations unite for a citywide event, drawing attendees from multiple denominations and promising a hopeful revival season.
Mrs Hane nah Summertill longtime Lawrence resident died at home on January 1 at age 71. She was mother to Biths Bulnierfiild of New York and De MM Summersull of Denver. Funeral services will be held at the residence Western Postmasters Washington with attendees from Kitsena Quebec Junction Cherwitee counts Mere. THis Stephens vine F. B. Dennis restoned.
In Tol. Ken. Jan. 1 the district court lists a $14,000 damage suit by Mise Kathe Susr of Osage HWiabto against La Harpe city and Jick Boars over defective pavements. The report also notes the marriage of Army officer Lieut Milo Charles Carey to Dorothea Lange in Leavenworth, with bridesmaids and a large family circle. Separate items list rural carrier appointees for several stations.
Claude E Cooper, secretary of the state board of health, reports from Denville on a serious typhoid outbreak and rapid spread along the Arkinsag river border. He warns water contamination risks threaten thousands and anticipates cases may rise in Leadville. causes remain undetermined but water purity concerns are likely.
The will of James L. Blair former general counsel of the Louisiana Purchase dies in Busts Fin last week and filed for probate. It leaves his mother a portrait and papers about his late father and general Flan. Blair’s wife Polly inherits the remainder with full discretion to care for his two sons Percy and Francis. funeral expenses and debts are to be paid promptly.
A memorial drive for the Troquoia victims proposes using the Iroquoia theater site. The plan is led by Troquoia Memorial organizers with heirs of the estate agreeing to convey the property and leases. officials may seek mayoral approval for this transfer.
Kansas rural routes in Morris and Dadge counties outlined with route counts, areas from 10 to 60 square miles and populations. Also reports a fatal explosion at Cambria Steel in Johnstown Pennsylvania injuring two men.
New York dispatch reports that M. Falander, secretary of the French legation, was seized by tramps in the Lima suburbs and found tied to a tree. He remained for hours before being rescued by a passerby. The French minister has filed a damages claim.
Jan 21 reports from Cen tral church in Iroquois theater describe a fire that destroyed other items but left the Bible text intact. The Hi file and two pits of the theater, a communion service including a silver pitcher and cup, and other items were lost, with the Bible preserved. The church leases the Troquis theater for a year for Sunday services, while a Nebraska convention date is noted as May 18. Lincoln delegates discuss Roosevelt and Webster for national tickets, with a U.S. Senate nominee to be chosen. In Aden and Marion, incidents include camel capture in Africa and a deadly gas explosion in a tenement, killing three and injuring ten.
A Washington mother reports her 19 month old child suffered chronic indigestion until Grape-Nuts were tried. Steeping and straining small portions helped the infant, and the mother notes personal improvement and a reduced tired feeling while relying on Grape-Nuts as a staple, with a promise of further benefits.
In Marion Indiana, a gas explosion wrecked the Seitz hotel near the National Military Home. Twenty guests, all asleep on second floor, were trapped as walls blew out. three died, two fatally hurt, ten seriously injured. Fire and flooding hampered rescue. authorities believed all survivors accounted for.
Albany report shows pure milk consumption in New York City climbing quickly from 1884 to 1908 with tens of millions of cans used. commissioner notes lack of funding for further investigations yet collected ~400 samples, revealing preservatives in ketchup, substitutes in cream of tartar, and sugar mixes in molasses and syrups.
Reports describe a cinnamon species bear seen along roads near White Plains as villagers hunt it. Dow Ham mud and others recall a pale moonlit chase with dogs, the animal dashing through woods toward Rockefeller estate. Tracks lead five miles north near John D. Rockefeller’s property, where a cave is believed to exist.
Milwaukee June 21 a New York writer to Superintendent Wal ter of the free employment bureau offers to work as a domestic to help his stage career He would wear skirts and imitate a woman cook housemaid and is willing to sign a three year contract for girl’s wages and a trial night.
In Nassau County supporters of President Roosevelt seek to launch a new paper titled the Republican. J. Youngs, tied to the movement and former owner of a Milwaukee concern, is listed as principal owner. The effort aims to bolster Roosevelt’s nomination and election prospects amid labor strife and local political shifts. Fire in Jersey City destroys two buildings, damage estimated at 150000 dollars, with a machine shop and several small machinery companies affected. Ongoing investigations follow a significant blaze in the era’s industrial districts.
A San Bernardino fire killed Ozéma Mobato and his four year old son Juat while a mother and two others escaped. In South Chicago 31,000 workers lost jobs as Somes Furnace plant closed without notice. Professor Herman Eduard Von Folet of the University of Chicago died in Freiburg after leave of absence. Floridan Republicans split delegates at state convention. Tibetan expedition reports suggest Thibetans may appeal to Russia if the advance continues. Ex Governor Bushnell's estate cited near 7 million dollars with distribution to wife and children. Senator Gorman invited to address the legislature. Cotton futures hit wartime highs in New Orleans. Lord Norcot sworn as governor general of Australia in Melbourne. Jobe Smithson, founder of the Smithsonian, died in Genoa. body to be shipped to Washington.
The probate court case over Philo S. Hennett’s heirs features Will an J. Bryan replying as executor and as trustee. He states the will requires payment of 24000 dollars to Aire Bennett and to be turned over to W J Bryan, with the sealed toe reference noted.
Hugh Craig, former chamber of commerce president, sued John Alexander Dowie in San Francisco to recover 2772 dollars borrowed twelve years ago. The petition asserts Dowie repaid part but still owes the balance, with Dowie reported to be aboard the steamer Sonoma.
Chicago January 2 government officials press for federal action to control anti texin and to regulate medical production. Prather president of the Medical Society urges a full report and plan for manufacturing a toxin antidote by the United States. Frankfort Kentucky January 1 senate and House support joint resolution urging Dr Marcus A Hanna and Dr Wood to address the committee on cures for coughs and colds and preventing consumption.
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