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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal outlines subscription terms and a scattered array of clerical notes, editorial commentary, political mentions, and university policy proposals, including a controversial plan at Columbia University for fines per erroneous word in student writing and references to political figures and party concerns.
The piece outlines political turmoil around Governor Bailey amid Burton’s legal exposure and Hoch movement. It notes struggles in primaries between Holt, Railey, and Bailey backers, with counties shifting loyalties and a broad network including Topeka insiders and Wichita delegates aligning against Burton. It discusses veto power, independence in governance, and party dynamics in Topeka.
The report outlines Bengtor Hanne's claim that LIA Ute seeks to attract capital and modify key policies. It notes senatorial probe prospects, party fealty, and the impact of committee actions on election chances.
A historical report condemns the Great National Livery Stable scheme in Washington where government staffers use horses and carriages at public expense without authority. Representative Lundin from Indiana exposes rent and supply abuses, alleging officials rely on private arrangements for official events and near White House functions. The item cites misuse by executives, judiciary, and cabinet-level staff, highlighting political pressure to curb the practice.
The department of commerce and labor reports monthly and calendar year exports through 1903, noting 1891 and 1892 near one billion annually and October 1891 as the first month over 100 million. Exports rise and fall with several months above and below 100 million, and imports approach but do not reach a billion in many years.
Clipped items reflect Kansas happenings and national economic notes, citing imports and exports through 1903 versus earlier years, plus political quips. Local names include Foraker Hanna and Baker County references, with brief notes on postmasters, thieves, thieves, and small town developments across Hutchinson, Atchison, Concordia, and Eureka.
A jumbled excerpt from a 19th or early 20th century column displays garbled prose and stray phrases. Topics drift from taxation and travel discomforts to etiquette and household anecdotes, with odd spellings and misplaced letters suggesting OCR corruption. The piece reads like a miscellaneous vignette pagescape.
A humorous column noting men dance to attract women and the satire of courtship. It jokes about modest girls hesitant to remove glasses, a husband spending his earnings, and the idea of convincing a wife of deep affection with gentle persuasion and mock sermons.
Albert Grossinklus, 18, fatally shoots his brother-in-law A G Travis near Bancroft Kansas on January 2. In the ensuing scuffle after Grassinilus arrival Travis shoots. Grassinkime surrenders. A child ran to a neighbor with the word. The State Journal is read by all.
Scrofula is described as slow to develop, with possible stomach and bowel irregularities. The text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for eradicating scrofula and related symptoms, claiming it can restore health and relieve eruption or swelling.
A woman with two husbands explains in Crawford County Court how she came to have multiple spouses. Her husband No 4 W H Morris and husband No 2 Julien Alba run a chili and hot tamale shop at 1528 Kansas Avenue. Morris once served time in Lansing, and Ira Morris Alba later wed Alba after Morris’s penitentiary term. The case traces a web of bigamy, travel to Topeka Junction City and Fort Riley as authorities pursue the alleged offenses.
At a Saturday session of the Republican county central committee the debate turned to voting procedures in February with P E Forbes proposing a name and address record for voters and Leroy Cartier urging exclusive Republican participation The discussion touched on Roosevelt support and alleged prior improper votes as several committee members spoke before the motion to adjourn carried and Forbes’ proposal faded.
Seasongood Niver company arranged a 19100 bond refunding with State Savings Bank to advance the city’s floating debt payment. The bank will begin paying the debt immediately once bonds are prepared, with final processing through four offices by early February. The plan depends on bond work completion and bondholder arrangements, while old judgments of about 35000 may be discounted by banks.
The city arranged a bond deal via the State Savings Bank avoiding direct city funds handling. After delivering 70,100 worth of bonds the bank will cover the warrants and transfer to the city, leaving a 1,000 premium owed by the Sensoneg000-Niver company. The city holds 1,000 as a certified check. The remainder will be paid in cash by the company.
Circulating in railroad circles is word that H A Mune of Topeka may become third vice president with Chicago headquarters and control of the system's operating department. Banted by those in authority, the rumormongers offer no clarity on J W Kendrick's fate, while local officials doubt the shift will occur but acknowledge potential impact on the eastern grand division.
Plumbing Inspector Chaney says the board of education seeks amendments to the jambing ordinance for the new high school to permit a common flushing system. He warns the change would raise costs, invite more plumbing work, and risk disease from shared tanks. He plans to testify before the council to defend the current ordinance and argues the board’s plan would spread illness and be more expensive.
Incident reports a woman firing a revolver at her temple in Joss Kansas, dying within twenty minutes. The weapon was later handed to a man who handed it to the woman’s mother, with mentions of related misused gun, and notes on railroad empire graft probes in Missouri and Kansas City collection agencies targeting railroad employees in Topeka and surrounding areas.
W K Stubbs says he has had no contact with Senator Burton for six months aside from a Kansas City meeting where Burton proposed halting the Bailey fight. Secretary of State Durrow confirms a white‑on‑black request to stop the Hailey fight, while Mackey faces a Burton pressure note. Stubbs predicts Bailey’s county support and notes Hoch movement aligns with Burton candidates in sensitive districts. Kelly campaigned in Johnson County for a Burton ally for senator.
Senate approves bridge construction across the Snake River Alaska and confirms payroll salaries for Chicago port officers. Debates over Crum’s appointment and salary rights continue as Tillman and Hale clash over recess and nominations. National Kre Edgwright assembly tied up by Kansas delegation restructuring, causing delays in Topeka with a split in delegates and a ruling sought from the state Insurance Department.
A partial, garbled ad style passage touts cans and packed goods with a promise to “save money.” It hints at accepting wants and offering pricing advantages in bulk orders, though the text is fragmented and difficult to parse.
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A fire at 1320 North Ladison Street this morning at 7:20 faced near zero water pressure. Officials attribute the low pressure to cold weather and high demand as residents protect pipes from freezing, risking insufficient supply for firefighting. The situation prompted city officials to discuss the water company’s service levels and pressure standards tonight.
Broderick, injured days earlier after a slip during a walk, is reported to be improving. He plans to attend the convention next Tuesday if transport can be arranged, though he will need assistance getting to and from the event.
Charles Rumph, wounded in a shooting by his former wife while attempting to enter her home at Reading, died this morning in Stormont hospital after about four weeks of confinement. He had been ordered to keep away from her residence. no burial plans have been announced.
Mrs Harvey H Fowler died at a local hospital after surgery. Her husband Rev HH Fowler arrived from Mew sary too late. She was the third daughter of MSS North Var Haren sirest and lived in the First ward for over three years. She left a ten year old daughter Anne May. Her husband was away pursuing theological studies at Drew Theological School.
W S Matthews arrives from St Louis and Mrs Matthews a Graham Paper company saleswoman. A Hendson mails notices urging Republican voters of the Sheth ward to meet January 29 at the school house Eleventh and Morris to organize. Commissioner Hale distributes food and fuel to the poor. Hutchinson Pioneer reports the death of Rev. G Wood in Hutchinson Kansas with notes of $2 themes.
Deaths include Robert B H Wadsworth of Quitand aged years with funeral at cemetery led by Rev M C Kenfrick. Also Beryl Horns age 3 died at home of parents on Seventeenth and Buchanan Streets with funeral Thursday. Mrs Miller of Hancock Street died at noon. arrangements pending.
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