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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
2
Barnum's announces relocation to rooms 114 and 116 East Fifth Street in the Office Block near the postoffice. The store touts a clean, up-to-date stock worth nearly twenty-five thousand dollars and plans retail sale there by February 1, inviting customers to wait for the move.
The piece flags Adaitant Auditor J M Nation arguing the Haworth study omits many towns with gas service and municipal data. It notes Gruber’s resignation from the Western History office, and hints at political friction, funding, and distribution concerns surrounding the geography survey.
Mrs Morria-Atbs held in city court this morning on two alleged counts. She waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to district court on $380 bond. She refused to reveal the two suspects’ names and was sent to jail pending further proceedings.
Fragment from a Topeka scene shows a lone pharmacist defending low prices and more accessible medicines. Residents react with mixed feelings as the issue of affordability versus business margins surfaces in the community.
County Clerk Newmen will today offer official ballots for the Oakland election on Heb roan 2. The contest over Oakland’s city status is in district court with appeals to the supreme court. the election proceeds and court decisions will determine if city officers are seated.
Sheriff Lucas and deputies have collected 1.2 in personal property tax on the new Hinuueln Het. County Treasurer notes 700 delinquent taxpayers forwarded to the sheriff. Total personal tax on the Het is 0. Last year unpaid personal property tax amounted to 3.6, and Sheriff Lucas collected 3.2.
A. Coackley, formerly foreman of the Santa Fe pattern shop in Topeka, is set to return to the city to resume his former duties. The Grand continues to attract interest from L. M. Crawford who owns opera houses in Kansas, St. Joe, and St. Louis and sought to lease the Grand at $2,1000 annually but was refused. Members of Orient No. 51, A F and AM, met to attend the funeral of Brother David Stitt. Freight line news notes a train to Florida via Kansas City, Frisco System, and Southern Railway, with Florida tours planned for winter.
In Topeka police notes a SAFPRON graduate Charles Laundberg begins with a revolver firing at youths mistaken for Indians. McCollum’s grip on officers tightens as spotter clubs form to surveil beats while jointists and new arrivals face a strict code of silence. Charles, paroled and linked to reform institutions, appears amid a chaotic, wary force in a town gripped by tension and controversial policing.
Five year old Martha O Callahan fell five stories in a Fleet avenue tenement. She survived long enough to reach Harleta hospital with skull fractures and internal injuries but faces grim prospects per officials.
W H Wilson chairing the building committee will urge the city to amend the plumbing ordinance at Monday’s board meeting. He argues the American latrine system is the safest for public schools, better than the side rush arrangement the ordinance requires, and the board wishes to avoid forcing a less suitable system on Topeka schools.
Metser and Franklin, San Francisco lottery firm, report an attempted swindle totaling 15 900 dollars. counterfeit coupons bearing the winning numbers were cashed for seven thousand five hundred each by a man from St. Teuls. the drafts drawn on New York were not honored, banks alerted.
An old saying about work and play applies to the stomach. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest food in the stomach, rest the organ, and aid recovery. A Chicago lawyer testifies how the tablets helped him endure months of stress, finish his task, and protect his reputation and fees. The tablets are sold by all druggists at 6 cents a box.
Chicago January 27 Mayor Harrison decided to sue out a writ of habeas corpus for release from coroner’s jury charges. He surrendered to Sheriff Barrett with bondsmen and attorney, nullifying a $5,000 bond. State’s attorney notified of the forthcoming habeas corpus application to Judge Tuthill.
A Nemaha county Republican convention praised Governor Bailey and endorsed Roosevelt’s national ticket while urging delegates to seek his renomination. They also instruct delegates to support Julie Wiliam Stuart for Congress and back a state tax revenue bill and a constitutional amendment for state printer election. Edwin S. Collins chaired the committee.
The Topeka contract signing today ties BRFL Meyers to the shortstop role for the upcoming season. Meyers, from Nebraska, praised by manager Alberty as a capable batter and a future star. The notice also mentions Daniel Wells of Milwaukee filing for probate, valued at 19 to 23 million, with a daughter and heirs in question.
Local column lists visitors and moves including Ed Guild from Live Oak Lake area, W R Taggart from Meriden attending Midwinter fair, C F Rhodes judging poultry in Missouri, I G Fisher returning from Iola, and Miss Nina Clampitt visiting from St Joseph Mo. Several families plan moves to Missouri and Decatur Illinois. funerals for Mrs Harvey Fowler and Wi Roof held. midwinter reunion of A O A W and D of H judges at Barretts ball. Evangelist Neal Overman conducting meetings in Newton Oakland Church of Christ with 72 additions so far. Ralph Tomlinson and Lena Tiffany marry at Tiffany residence. couple to settle on Phillips farm. similar marriage report for Jesse Carl Tomlinson and Pearl White at Baptist parsonage.
On January 21 Rev W B Hutchinson officiated a reception at the Tom Novon home. A large gathering of friends and relatives attended showing interest in Miss Olive Owen's Oration on The Underground Railway. The program also featured remarks on James Fenimore Cooper and music by Misses Elia Caldwell and Leliz Caldwell among other visitors.
Probate Judge Hayden searches for the property of Aunt Sally Wilford an elderly woman described as uneducated and abused for money. The record notes she was about 80 and received 2500 dollars when her husband died, with several men acting as her agents.
Manila January 27 officials meet to maintain currency parity and manage debased value. The act provides for bullion reserves and imposes a tax on contracts denominated in degraded currency, with dates tied to October actions.
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