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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reports on political maneuvering as Prank V McLennan faces scrutiny amid party tensions. Commentary highlights state justice concerns, with mentions of Roosevelt, Wanamaker, and Pennsylvanian delegates to Chicago, reflecting midwestern and national political dynamics.
A satirical appraisal of Kansas political machines in Addison, Jackson, and Shawnee. The piece questions influence among candidates like Capper, Leland, and Mulvaney, and imagines the reach of party “machines” across counties. It critiques convention timing, delegate control, and intra-party rivalries shaping the anti Bailey movement and local power dynamics.
The piece details heated partisan maneuvering as Burton faces indictment while Kelly and Hoch campaigns collide. It suggests accusations of tax scheme manipulation and railroad impact, with calls to blame the politicians rather than Burton’s allies. The passage reflects volatile primary activity and public skepticism.
A garbled OCR fragment quotes diverse local names and places, mentioning Atchison county, Topeka, Salina, and Hoxie. It references discussions on lawyers, eccentric quotes, and civic anecdotes, with scattered phrases about a prisoner held on bond and a roller skating party.
The readable bits mention Hollen and Atchison conventions, Humboldt city issues, a proposed electric light system, and stray phrases about Sheridan County prohibition, Chase, Hill City, and local figures. The text appears as garbled chatter with no clear event, date, or coherent story to anchor a fuller summary.
Fragmentary reflections from a satirical column on marriage rituals and gender expectations. The text mocks a wife guiding a husband through daily scenes and expectations, hinting at social norms of courtship and domestic power dynamics in a humorous, observational tone.
Many dairymen attend the seventeenth annual State Dairy Association meeting with 20 out of town delegates and a large local attendance. Butter, cheese and cream exhibits moved to the end storage warehouse for judging though several entries are awaiting arrival due to express service delays. A 25 cent vaudeville show is part of the day’s program and experts from the U S Department of Agriculture will lead demonstrations on testing and quality improvement.
Railway Age reports Alfred Lovell assistant superintendent at the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe may be moved from Topeka to Chicago with CW Kouns also likely to transfer. Authorities say system officers benefit from Chicago base and preparations for moves are under way. A Kansas City petition urges continuation of a grand jury on bonds issues against board members and city officials. Horlingsfield announces candidacy for governor, opposing Rose for renomination in Warrant district.
Two town committees will meet Friday evening at the city hall to discuss ordinance repeal or modification. The Ways and Means committee will consider bringing the Pipe Organ association under auditorial control. Mayer Bergundithal attends a Kansas City convention, and a local event at Brgitel Latherisa church hosts Rev. Matthew nein.
Local family disputes city health actions after a child’s death from suspected diphtheria. Neighbors question delays and misreporting as health officers barred a public funeral and doctors split on the diagnosis. W. T. Horn and Dr. Lee McKee are named amid calls for inquiry and possible legal action.
Washington Jan 27 Representative Bullowsy NH chair of the committee on invalid pensions introduced a service and age pension bill. It would pay soldiers who served days and reach 60 or 65 years monthly pensions up to 12 dollars with increases for two years or more service. Widows married before 1870 would see pensions rise to 13 dollars. The measure raises minimum pensions and extends increases to 90 day and full war service veterans and widows.
Victor Coto reports that 1,000 feet down in the Stratton Independence mine shaft 11 miners perished. Bodies lay in two rows on benches near the shaft house. only Edward T. Wiggs was identifiable. Coroner Doran ordered public statements from mechanics before the inquest likely opens tomorrow. Deputy State Mine Inspector McCarthy found the machinery appeared in good condition.
At the West Methodist Church this morning the Knnwne Society for the Friend presented an instructive program. Dr J T McParkan spoke on Bad Environment In Early Life as a Cause of Crime and Remedy. Lindsey of the Juvenile Court of Colorado addressed on Saving the Children from Crime.
Oscar G. Murray was elected president of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railway at a directors meeting in New York. Samuel Rea elected director to succeed the late Frank W. Tracey. In Topeka a Sunday rally at Asbury church raised $200 toward church debt payoff with local and Methodist Episcopal church aid contributions totaling $400 conditional on last payment. Prizes awarded for largest subscription amounts. Lincoln conference of the Methodist Episcopal church to meet in Topeka March 14 with IMehop family presiding. Japanese criminals reach Caylon. Wise sees steeple phullsers. Rishi Aaa Teastava approved.
Passage lists funeral details for David Bult with service at a church at 2 p.m. and interment at a Mount Olive cemetery. Mentions relatives and professional ties, with scattered garbled OCR fragments. The readable portions indicate a family obituary noting a seven year span and memorial arrangements.
The Senate committee on Foreign Relations moved to report a disapproval of amendments to the Panama canal treaty. Senator Cullom led the action authorizing a report on the amendments already filed. The panel aims to ratify the treaty with no further changes. In the Senate the body opened talks with Britain on Alaska fur seal protections and investigated Senator Reed Smoot. Democratic Senator Simmons voiced support for the canal treaty. In the House, a privileged resolution sought post office car rental and service data, which was approved.
The tenth annual meeting will be held at the National hotel parlors at 2 p m Thursday. A program covers taxes for building and loan stock, tax treatment comparisons with banks, shareholding disclosures, and the double taxation theory. Delegates dine with Capitol and Shawnee associations at 7 p m in the hotel dining room, followed by vaudeville in the Auditorium. If unfinished by 6, sessions resume Friday morning.
Remley of Topeka elected manager of Chicago Lame company and named director. Kaneas Way and Ton Moorehead of Lexington were noted at the Southeastern Lumbermen’s Association annual convention. New freight and switching charges rules to be shared by member railroads announced.
Fragmentary wires from Touleville Kentucky describe a murder case involving Harry Behr. The jury in the court appears unable to agree after days of testimony and conflicting accounts. Snipes and Coburn are named in the muddled notes as part of the case. The State Department and New York press are referenced in scattered phrases.
J Stavely a former Osage county representative and former Judiciary chair travels to Topeka for State Bar meeting. He rules out another legislature run and criticizes Senate actions by Senator H B Miller, noting machine methods, and defends Gov Batley while calling Hoch’s defeat for state printer a misstep.
Luther Nellis, secretary of the Kansas Day club, reports all banquet tickets for Friday are sold. He notes preparations have been completed and urges applicants to prepare for the event, while a portion of the text suggests confusion or garbled lines about seating and comfort.
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