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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1904

Page

8

Wedding Celebrations Amid Quiet Domestic Festivities

The article details Mink Uelen Cotdard and Br. J. Wilkey Lunckton marrying at the Goddard house, with a private ceremony and a later reception. Attendants include family members and local notables, reflecting a subdued affair following a recent family bereavement. The piece lists numerous guests and social connections, highlighting a tapestry of town society and upcoming entertainments.

Mink Uelen J.H. Goddard Br. J. Wilkey Tha Goddard Fous Goddard Chiatulrie

State of War At Antitrust Meeting In Illinois

Jan 27 Springfield speech by Judge Peter S. Gresscup at a county and probate judicial association event declares a looming war between employers and workers. He argues indemnities levied on the public and calls for repopulizing gas industries, warning of growing class conflict and the need for a common system of civilization and education.

Springfield Antiust Disinuis Peter 5. Gresscup Ofrendic Chillan Cur Rowrtry Conmpinime Fife

Rheumatism cure rhetoric from a patent remedy ad

An advertisement extols a vegetable compound S S as a blood purifier to treat rheumatism. It blames acid in blood for widespread symptoms and promises relief by cleansing the blood and boosting organs, claiming no mercury or opiates and offering free medical advice and a special book.

SS. S

Sidney Ohio Ad for a tonic from 1900

An Aug 28 1900 item from Sidney Ohio reports a testimonial about a medicinal tonic. The writer describes weakness and rheumatic pains and credits the product with restoring sleep energy and general strength after doctors’ medicines failed. The piece closes with a purchaser’s mention of The Sweet Specific Company Atlanta GA.

Sidney Ohio Ant Bent Boughton

Corporations and Ownership in America’s Industrial Drift

Judge Amos E. Stoddard warns that rising corporate ownership risks eroding republican ideals. He argues a paternalistic shift concentrates capital and decision making, pushing ordinary citizens from active proprietorship and threatening the balance of power between labor, business, and government. He calls for targeted corporate policy and transparent governance to preserve popular ownership and accountability.

Priespaliam Ife Incorporated Poal Estate Pelley Terkio Main Liscount Cornorate Thekasden Aroascap Faust

McPherson County Plays Key Role in Hoch Movement

In McPherson County Kansas the Hoch drive faces resistance. State Superintendent Frank Neleos backs Governor Bailey, while McPherson Republicans reject Taylor and Milliken linked moves. Local leadership centers on Farmer Smith amid factional pressure and party loyalty.

IqucPherson Kan Tex State Frank Neleos Harley Jind Kansas City Journal Topeka Hoch Farmer Smith Bailey Reno McPhersmy County Reno County Carl W. Taylor M. P. Simpson McPherson Counts Judge Simpson McPherson County John D. Milliken State House Supreme Court Taylor

Millionaire Laborer Faces Family Wealth Split

Louis T. Fisher, a Chicago Shipbuilding plant worker earning $2.50 a day, eyes a fortune from his father’s estate near $1 million. His wife, unaware of the wealth, handles housework while Fisher plans to move with her to Philadelphia after one more week of labor. He previously ran away in 1901 and joined the navy, later meeting Catt Neilson of South Chicago. Neilson showed a photo of Hulda Nelson, Fisher’s sister.

Chicago Louis T. Fisher Fisher Philadelphia Paynes Jston Navy Texas Catt Neilson Buffalo Avenue Nelson Hulda Nelson

Heavyset women sought for Chandra production at Grand Opera House

Pittsburg Jas 27 Stous women are described as heavy set and stout as the plan for the Cher Chandra production at the Grand Opera House. Thomas Daveney, the property man, says twenty five heavy women 170 to 200 pounds are needed for the show this week. He cites Fanny Davenport and Mike Davenport as influences and notes costumes are built for this body type. He laments delays due to a deficiency in suitable candidates.

Pittsburg Jas Thomas Daveney Ve Grand Opera House Daveney Fanny Davenport Mike Davenport

Mercury Drops Again Across the Midwest Weather Shakeup

The night saw temperatures fall from 17 below to 28 below as severe cold grips the Red River valley. Rapid City, South Dakota, reports 23 above while regions to the east trend warmer, signaling a regional shift toward milder conditions.

St. Paul, Sinn, Dam Red River Valiex Rapid City

Reduced Coal Prices Move Large Arkansas Anthracite Stock

The Southwestern Fuel Company announces a major sale of Arkansas anthracite and semi anthracite coal due to yard and shed changes for a Santa Fe depot. A large price reduction will speed delivery with preference given to fast delivery.

Arkansas The Santa Fe Southwestern Yuel Company

The Kind You O R Beare the Signature We

Fragmentary OCR line about a signature and a brand phrase leaves unclear context. reads like part of a caption or ad not fully legible. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or events are recoverable from the fragment.

Parish Claim Against U S Government Denied

Joseph W. Parish formerly of Peoria and later Washington, had a long running claim against the United States over a large quantity of ice used by the medical department under a 568 contract. The comptroller of the treasury reversed prior findings and ruled no payment is due, ending the pursuit after decades of lobbying and congressional action.

Washington Joseph W. Parish Peoria United States Treasury Lee The Aring Cairo Parish Congress H. Rand Payne Howevr Comptroller of the Treasury War Department

Farrington Well Near Cherryvale Shows Big Oil Promise

Cherryvale Kansas June 27 Hundreds of residents have visited the Farrington oil well near Cherryvale since it was shot Saturday afternoon and pronounce it among the best in the Kan s oil field. Located three and one quarter miles east and south of Cherryvale on the Futler farm, row owned by J C Farrington and others, drilling began January 6 and the well reached a depth of 220 feet with gas and oil showing. John Davis of Western Torpedo Co drilled the shot and the belt has produced oil since Saturday. A Standard Oil company test today gave a favorable verdict, promising better results than expected. Drilling will begin on another well immediately.

Farrington Cherryvale Kan Parrington Owella Kantae J.C. Farrington Henning & Co Tal Rus Sind Xand John Davis de Western Torpedo Co Weauger Ue Standard Company Sha Standard, Ol Company

Legal Movements and Notable Wreck Inquiries Across States

District court dismisses Mrs. Sadle White suit against Santa Fe over 10000 personal damages from the Fowler Colorado wreck last November. A Colorado tramp wreck case yields life sentence, with rail spikes removed cited as cause for non liability. Peter Wimer sentenced to hard labor for murder in Maryland. A Lake Erie ferry No 1 from Ann Arbor ferried patrols missing in Marinette Wisconsin with search ongoing.

Emporio, van Sadle White 100 Exchange Street Santa Fe

United States Torpedo Boats Arrive at Gibraltar and Algeciras

The Lerat destroyer and escorts Bainbridge Chauncey and all forces under the cruiser Buffalo arrived at Gibraltar on their way to the Philippines. The voyage included units near Algeciras on January 27, with United States ships moving through strategic waters.

Gibraltar Abraltar United Stites Lerat Fotilia Eunatet Ceratur Bainbridge Burry Chauncey

Real Estate Transfers and Property Listings

Real estate transfers show F L Wilson to J Wilson on Sparkaaie nd H E Stapler to BE M Staples at 2590 lots 135 3940 nd 42 Benes avenue Fireys ad J J Schenck and wife to Maude G Wilson $500 yt Te Porbes to 1A Medtreiane $1 30 lots 2 and 168 First avenue onst Crane's Geo Noble et al ta The Topeka pure Milk Co s2nu Tol 1iet ana ta Jac te.

F. L. Wilson Wits J. Wilson Sparkaaie H. E. Stapler M. Staples Benes Avenue Firey's Ad J.J. Schenck Maude G. Wilson First Avenue Crane's Crane's 2 Geo, Noble Et al Ta Topeka Pure Milk Co

Homessokera Rates via Union Pacific Railroad

Homessokera Rates via Union Pacific Railroad. On first and third Tuesdays of each month, vis January 1th, Pebrusky 24 and 6th, March det and 1th, abe oh and 19th, round trip tickets, twenty one days limit, at rate one fare plus $2.00, also special one way colonizer tickets to Arkansas, Sovietena, Indiana Territory, Oklahoma and Texas and to western Kansas and eastern Colorado points. J. Fulton, depot agent. FA. Levis, CTA, 02h Kacean avenue, Scottish society entertainment. Meets on sale at Roulmon & area Banquet and entertainment January 2.

Pebrusky Uckets Arkansas Sovietena Indiana Oklahoma Texas Kansas Colorado J. ©. Fulton FA. Levis CTA Kacean Avenue Scottish Society Entertainment Roulmon & Area

Topeka Board Delays Renovated Butter Ordinance

Food Inspector Farnsworth faces a temporary halt as the Board of Health and sanitation committee table his proposed ordinance. They will inspect Continental Creamery to verify the renovated butter process amid allegations of borax use and consumer risk, while urging action to curb substitutions by grocers and protect public health.

J. P. Fasnaworth Topeka Board of Health and Healtth Aut Nieht Farnsworth Continental Creamery Buttes Farnworth Mineworth Seportern Tr. Barnsworth Be. Hyder Mr. Rarnsworth J. B. Curran Tuuraun Jowich Pra Lovewell Declan Cortin Benetail Annkne T Council Oure Plant Ag United States Cortetal Creamery Company Hshonest Grocers Curran Fund Ate Board of Tenalths Henitty Parenworth Faineworth Ste Heath Parvice Werth Furnaworth Parieworth

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