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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1904

Page

8

Taxation Facts Show Bailey Tax Hike Protests Across Counties

Governor Bailey faces a taxation dispute amid claims by opponents that higher county taxes result from state actions. The State Board of Equalization, led by State Treasurer Kelly, increased valuations in several counties to raise revenue while railroads faced lighter assessments. Critics say the legislature wasted funds and Bailey bears responsibility for rising taxes despite lower county rates in some areas.

Bailey Senate Baley Bod KL Louse Conference Batley Kelly Ee Railway Gste Thy Uttar Ele Ley Osiwatemis Asylum Alam Riley Poole Wottawntomte Pottwalgian Ani Haynie Bale Beilava Stubbs Leland House

Ice Gorge Forms On Delaware River Near Port Jervis

A massive ice gorge 90 feet high has formed on the Delaware River below Port Jervis New York with the jimmow reaching two fills above town. Water has submerged parts of lower Port Jervis while 28 to 30 feet have fallen on others. River water diverts into a new channel across a Jeramy shore farm three miles downstream. Families move to higher ground as floodwaters rise. At Tristates the Navesink joins Delaware and backs toward the Navesink threatening a new suspension bridge. Erie bridges are being weighted to prevent damage. No ice crust this large since 1875.

Port Jervis iMand Jeraty Tristates Navesink Delaware Erie

Stomach Vacation Tale From a Health Ad Page

A long fragment recounts individuals traveling to Macon, Kansas City, and Canada, noting names like Carl Sedan and Roger Todd, house moves, a new furniture install at station A, and a church pastor resignation. It weaves local notices, deaths, and social updates with an aside promoting Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets.

Walter Feese Jackson County Mtr W. Steele George Lessing Harrison Street Holwan Street Finch Club Mies Pearl Irvin Lowman Hill Roger ‘Todd Hiness Kansis City Roscos Spears Eglinwood Kansas J. K Withers Miriam Withers Anthony Kan Carl McGrew Alta Vista Imtmerson McGrew Ferber George L. Miler Winfield Avenue van Kiriken Miller Quincy Street McShereon, Kiln Kay. FT. Purvis Central Avenue Ble-Levy Mek Reynolds Srx Caipnall Mra George Camp Stes. C Hoyt Mish Stowell Arni- Beuart Ettichias Eimer Olisiger Halim David Jesus Stuart Simmich Dyopepsia

Names of residents listed for warrants cancellation in North Topeka relief

The document lists numerous individuals and addresses in North Topeka connected to the relief committee. It notes warrants contained in accounts and potential cancellations, with several residents including Curtis street and Monroe street addresses, and a secretary, BOLMAR, involved in the Commercial Club Relief Committee.

Pebraney Bender Curtis Street Railroad North Topeka Byers Hyeum Mfonroe Topples Dover Nott Jackson Street Care Sirs Sondon Hodges Lucinda Topeka Avenue Toneka Aoa Lewin Teter Oaert Mary Colared Jefferson Street Nage Marchannet Mra Ia Laurent Street Tovehe Putlurwan Mra Fonelen Lizzie Quinter Heights Ciation Topuka Ewn Its Tiny Nethmere Boad Trucks Avene North Tope Hell Brewer L. HH Smith J.C Quincy Street North ‘Fen B_BOLMAR Commercial Clu Subrelief

Wooley to Be Reappointed as Mint Ambassador Nominee

Washington says Smith Wooley, previously named ambassador of the Boise City Mint but failed confirmation in the extra session, will be renominated. An investigation referenced in the charges followed by recent developments.

Wooley Washington Jane—Tile Smith Wooley Boise City Idaho Congress Painner

Cement for Panama canal may come from Kansas

A Kansas banker and oil capitalists say Kansas cement from Lola lime rock could supply the Panama canal project. The engineer in charge reportedly chose Kansas cement over Portland and international cements after testing all options. Independence plans to build cement plants as work nears. Prof G P Grimsley of Washburn credits Tulalee rock for Kansas wealth.

Kansas Panama Canal A. C. Stich Independence Rae Minneapolis, Minn Theola Icansax America England Belgium Germany United States Indian Territory G. P. Grimsley Washburn College Grimsley

Chicago Loses Gas Price Regulation Case

In a United States district court ruling, Judge Tudge Grossoup sided with Chicago in the 75 kent gas crises, stating the city lacked delegated authority to regulate gas prices. The decision followed a pass bought by D. O. Mills, stockholder in Peoples Gas and Northwestern Coal and Coke, preventing the city from raising gas prices. Both Injune Ona were granted.

Chicago Tudge United States District Court Kent Pass D. O. Mills Peoples Gas Aid Cokeny Frank G. Jones Northwestern Coal and Coke Company

Suffering in North Topeka as city aids cold victims

Reports detail Mrs. Thorpe and volunteers distributing bedding and coal to destitute families in North Topeka. Destitution spans multiple households including the Jackson family at Fifth and Lake with scarlet fever, and a widow at Lime Street. several others lack fuel and bedding. The cold weather worsens conditions for the poor, many left without repairs after floods.

Thorpe Tiatron Abe Lem Hale Mark Tee Jackson Fifth and Lake Streets Banner School Kithe Lime Street Chile Rutherford Tennisseetown Oime North Topeka

Fire in the Garrick Theater Causes Panic

A small fire in the Garrick theater on the first floor of the Schiller building stirred notable alarm in Chicago today. No people were inside the theater and tenants reacted with nerves following recent disasters and Saturday temple panic, but risk was quickly mitigated.

Chicago Garrick Theater Schiller Trequois Masonic Temple

Quincey Adame Sawyer Wins at Crawford Theater

The Crawford hosts a Saturday performance of Quincey Adame Sawyer a New England life drama adapted from a Charles F Videin novel The audience in Topeka praised the simple telling while some critics felt the book weaker The piece diverges from York State Folks Way Down East and The Old Homestead Whinnd S led the cast in Pickings from Puck and the State Journal notes readers.

Quincey Adame Sawyer New England Crawford Charles F. Videin Topeka York State

Self steering torpedo plot pulls in lord and inventor

In a smoky intrigue, Patrick O Hara negotiates a massive £200,000 deal with French and English powers for a self steering torpedo. Dick St Aubyn uncovers a duplicitous scheme as O Hara toggles between favors and fortunes at 25 Barkley Street and beyond.

Lord Pennyfeathier Patrick’ O'hara Information Bureau of the Admiralty Dick St. Aubyn Barkley Street Mr. St. Aubur Lord Pennyfeather St. Aubyn France St Aubyn Paris Admiralty Office Dick New England Berkley Street Hansum Tnlf Cyril Mardarre Deal Aes Filleen Patrick O'Hara Connent Lord Pounyfeather Sin O'Hara Ouly Patrick O'Fare St. Anbury St. Aubye Galea Patrick San Orm Pennyteattiot Saffy St Aubyy Leitch Dick Swort

Indianapolis Traction and Terminal barns burn in Indianapolis

The barns of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company at Mclean Place burned today in a blaze that caused an estimated loss of 110000 dollars. The fire drew quick response from local fire crews and raised questions about the building's safety and insurance coverage.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Traction An’ Terminal Company Mclean Place

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