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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reports on financial outlooks and political chatter. It cites the Associated Press full wire report with commentary on party dynamics, banking conditions, and the varying signals from Wall Street about liquidity and liquidation. It notes debates over compulsory voting in New York and analyzes gubernatorial and senatorial machinations, including remarks by Parker and Bristow in national discourse.
The United States remains the top exporter of domestic products, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. In calendar year 1900, U S exports reached about 1.438 billion dollars, with the U K at 1.415 billion. Germany figures were incomplete. The era marks America’s ascent as a leading world exporter.
The article surveys attacks on Senator Burton and his allies amid Kansas political feuds. It defends Burton’s associates and questions rival motives, citing editors like William Allen White and papers such as the Chicago Tribune. It notes calls for patience toward Governor Bailey and questions the truth of graft allegations linked to Shawnee County figures.
Fragmented political rant accusing Tom Kelly of inflated state taxes, railroad board influence, and misused funds while defending Governor Bulley. The speaker links Kelly to high property valuations and increased public outlays, alleging corruption and partisan maneuvering within the state administration.
The Washington Star argues for automatic safety devices on railways after a fatal Rock Island wreck at Willard. It cites a head on collision caused by misread signals, urges block systems and double tracking, and notes public demand for stricter rail safety and reduced speeds if needed. A Pennsylvania mine disaster is also reported.
Local tidbits recount odd phrases and stray notices from Kensington this week. A four foot snake killed near Seagwick stirs talk of a pet crow claim and a cheeky reference to hog killing time with a $37 price tag for Meade services amid unclear spellings and garbled lines.
The fragmentary text mentions a car company rotunda for smoking Senator Burton, a calico ball to aid waterworks, Hab members, hunting polecats at Twennoxie, and a Tozan carpenter nursing a broken leg after a fall from a barn roof.
A garbled Globe column features satirical quips on marriage patience wealth gender roles and public figures. It references Atchison Texas scenes poetry and social habits with scattered names and events, including a joke about a former policeman and local traditions.
A garbled excerpt from the Chicago Daily News notes observed phrases about persuasive talk and social views. It references a four man group, a comparison of debt and travel costs, and comments on honesty and marriage with a tone of old fashioned social critique.
The notice lists multiple funeral and burial arrangements. George TL Miller’s funeral is set for Thursday morning at 9 from 219 Winfield Avenue Oakland and will proceed to McPherson. Charles Rumph, 46, died at stormant hospital and will be buried in Heading Kao. Robert McKinide, 47, died at the poor farm. funeral to be held tomorrow under Topelu Morse Sheers union. Rebecca Crise, 17, died at home in Hig Springs. funeral held today at 2 PM. May Murdock, 37, died at state insane asylum. body to be sent Ten ner. Martha Miller’s memorial was at Browse chapel at 20 m today. Memorials for Booee Hand were at 708 Harrison Street. The body will be buried at Topeka Haunt. formerly lived here about 18 years.
The birthday meeting of the Ald society of Lowman chapel in Lowman Hill will be held at ity chapel Thursday. Mr and Mrs W Grotewohl are the sephonits of a one pound boy born January.
Togay reports the treasury balance with available cash 117860 and gold 445088 in the general treasury division.
The Kansas Society for the Friendless opens at First M E church tonight with Governor Binley delivering the welcome. Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver Juvenile Court is billed to address the audience on saving children from crime amid a program of music and prayers.
Indianapolis Jan 26 President John Mitchell and officers Tavis and Wilson were re elected without opposition by the United Mine Workers convention. Mitchell led with 92 683 votes while Lewis 01 510 and Wilson 21 575. Organization adjourned to tomorrow with Indianapolis chosen for the next national convention and a memorial planned for Barwick mining victims. The union pushed demands on mining scale and wage reforms across districts and authorized a new 6 0 cent monthly assessment to fund strikers.
City Attorney Spencer presented test cases to gauge ordinances. Vera Noel faced charges for keeping a disorderly house. judge discharged the case after ruling the disorderly charge insufficient. Other cases involving B Kelly and Jenni Cine were discussed with police conduct and court rulings noted. Lieutenant Gordon to speak at Washburn College about naval career and service demand.
Mrs Thorpe police matron says a false report claimed the Jackson family at Lake Worth faced hardship during a quarantine. The family is not poor and all reside at home except a sister staying with relatives at Washburn College. Mr Jackson sent a substitute to the Brannet school and remains in quarantine.
Sanitary Sergeant Pay announces a new city health record system as Swampscott officials plan to replace the old books. The push aims to improve reporting on births deaths and contagious diseases though critics say the current books were not fully disclosed. The plan would require extensive details including patient age sex color nativity and residence while promising a clearer account of contagions and health outcomes.
Colonel Thomas Benton Murdock visits Topeka to spark a boom for W. H. Stubbs for the Republican national committeeman post from Kansas. J. W. Mulvane, re election candidate, is seen at anti Bailey headquarters with leaders guiding the non Bailey camp. The move unsettles Bailey supporters in El Dorado and Walnut Valley.
Reports from Junction City Kansas detail the death of Anton Baden a prominent central Kansas settler and wealthy figure. The item mentions destitution cases in North 45 Reported area including families facing hardship and illness amid upheaval with scattered notes on local incidents and financial conditions.
An ad touts Pleasant Pellets as an easy to take laxative and a cure for various female ailments, promising relief from weakness prolapse of the womb and related conditions. It thanks readers for their confidence in the product and suggests a simple plan to obtain relief.
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