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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1904

Page

10

Kansan Delegation Faces Hepburn Amendment Battle

Kansas representatives Murdoch Campbell Calderhead vote against the Hepburn amendment in committee as the debate over funding salaries and broader war measures unfolds. Reactions split along faction lines with party leaders pressed to explain alignment amid a tense political climate.

Kansas SupMuwer Murdock Campbell Calderhead Cuttin Miller Talline

The Cold Chase for a Hundred Dollar Bill in Charlotteville

In Charlotteville Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson and Mrs. Nannie Langhorne Haw faced a curious shopping episode. A customer, Mr. Brookes, displayed a one hundred dollar bill and could not make change, prompting a long chase through town as local merchants and bystanders watched the comic ordeal unfold before finally finding someone to accept the bill.

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Society Guests Attend Informal Ackermee Cards

A varied social list features Mrs. Dick and Anne Warned of Abliene hosting guests from Independence Des Moines Towanda Pueblo and Kansas City. Many club events and visits to Lawrence Topeka and Kansas City are noted along with upcoming entertainments and personal mentions.

Alias Maud Bates Mrs Anne Warned Abliene Maud Brows Independence Bibel Palmer Desires Iowa Anna Hartivon Miesien Smith Mise Marjorteener Beesia Hayden Pus Jol Thompson Metta Robinson Beauie Campbell Anna Marie _Nellis Evallis King Helen Frost Towanda Hare Frasier Ethel Palmer Des Moines Misa Helen Smith Moan Wear The National Frank Wear Kansas City Wood Helen Smith Harel Fassler Maud Hares Anna Harrigan Wartald Brown Abtviene Lawrence Lyle Burns Pueblo Col Thompson Topeke J.D. M. Hamilton D. i Cato Virgil Cain la Junta Copeland Ardre Norman Grace Knetle Barry Alice Ethel Palmer Ela Ohio Masaler Victor Murdock Wichita Wilam Alien White Emporis Lafayette Young Dea Moiney Rowan Jrante P MacLennan Kansas Y Afra Sturtzman Hatertay California Tie Thomas Doran Eae Frank Duran Mabel Foucht Clah Wingert Clay Street

Rescue on the Susquehanna River Ends With Heroic Effort

In York Pennsylvania a Union League member, Jen Bernard G Taylor, and York Haven Water and Plant official HL Carter battled strong currents in the Susquehanna River. Taylor was rescued after about thirty minutes in the water. Amy Mathis and Georgie Blessing helped aid in the rescue. Carter survived but was left in critical condition from injuries and exposure. The watch showed the entrapment lasting about half an hour before the rescue at 12 o'clock.

York Bernard G. Taylor Union League HL. Carter York Haven Susquehanna Taylor Mica Amy Mathis Georie Mesos Het Neteritors Aerce Carter Biv

Divorce Proceedings Outline and Receiver Request

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a divorce case between William J Gogpke of Dedt and his wife. The wife has filed for a receiver over marital property and existing arrangements include claims of habitual issues and wealth. The record notes a recent marriage or remarriage within the party and a request for legal actions to settle property rights.

William J Gogpke Tad

Topeka High School Graduation Moved to Assembly Hall

Graduation exercises for Topeka High School will not be held at Austorium due to Midwinter exposition occupancy. The 37 seniors will graduate in the high school assembly hall with faculty and board of education approving merit-based honors. Reverend P. Mallory presides with local church leaders attending.

Board of Etucathon Assareny B. Mallory Board of Education

Topeka Girls Win Under New Kansas Rules

The Topeka High School girls basketball team defeated a Topeka adversary as six players played under new Kansas City style rules not yet adopted by Topeka teams. The lineup included Partion, Kansas City Forward Warren, Forward Muara, Koller Js, Stout, and Steves.

Topeka Ty Kan Kansas City

Roosevelt backs Gray in expected presidential race

President Roosevelt indicated he would not be surprised to see Judge Gray named the Democratic candidate. He had previously thought Parker would run, but now notes Gray’s growing strength and possibility of nomination.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Tim Judge Parker kTakan Wathine Gray

Mormon marriage upheld in Wisconsin contest ruling

In La Crosse a judge declares the marriage between William Campbell a Quaker and a Roman Catholic wife valid, resolving a famed will dispute. The ruling hinges on Wisconsin law clarifying Mormon elders as non Christian ministers for marriage validity, aiding the widow in the estate case. A winter reunion event in North Topeka features a Workman association gathering with speeches by Rev. Thomas Martin.

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Overboard at Sea Reveals Desperate Struggle and Loot

A castaway recounts drifting for seven months aboard a buoyant derelict loaded with Australian redwood. He survives on wine and meat, discovers a cargo of gems worth money, and later spots a sail that saves him from lifelong isolation, while government notices and election candidates intrude on his memory.

Lami Brest Australia Cape L Wherick Faven Belna Shy

Union Pacific EASTHOUNT No 2 dimitted

Union Pacific Easthount reports a second division, with No 2 side dimitted from operations. Local shippers await official timetable adjustments as details unfold.

Union Pacific

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