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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1904

Page

5

Internal politics and tax disputes in Kansas battle Bailey

The Topeka State Journal reports on tax assessments raised by Governor Bailey’s board affecting 63 counties totaling about 30 million dollars. It questions rail tax favoritism, recalls past claims by W F Craddock and Kelly, and analyzes factions around Burton Hoch and Leland, noting Johnson county shifts and Hoch endorsements.

Fr. Kelly State Board of Equaliea Bailey Kanas W. FH Craddock Hatter Salincade Mr_Bailey Kelly Feaders Burton Hoch Dunbnees Mr. Hoch Hech St Louis Kanse State Senate Tor Burtots Johnson County Sponable State Venetor T. T. Kelly Hiech Sponable Ucket Jéhosom County United States Kansas Cyrus Leland Leland Senate

Republican Attacks on Governor Bailey Speakers Debate

The piece accuses Bailey’s Republican foes of personal grievance and political sabotage while defending Bailey’s fiscal choices. It argues Senate vs House spending, control by Kelly and allies, and asserts the governor warned against wasteful appropriation during a period of rapid state growth and needed institutions.

Antlbailey Bailey Burton Halley Talley Bailes Pringle Gaux of Fopu- Liem Batley Bulley Senate Treseurer Kelly Kelly House Holley

Endorsement Split Between Burton and Hoch Questioned

The text complains that Hoch supported Burton despite prior abuse of Batley and a call for beating. It questions Hailey and the Republican faction’s motives, arguing the fight may not serve the state’s best interests and noting Burton’s long-standing notoriety since the resolution draft.

Burton Batley Hoch Rehting-Hailey

Boss busters rally in Topeka meets at Crawford Opera House

A large Topeka crowd attends a boss buster meeting at the Crawford Opera House starting 4 PM. Hoch is slated to speak as organizers push to build momentum against Bailey and rally Reno county and state support amid reports of machine influence and political maneuvering.

Topeka Crawford Opera House Hoch Hey National Tach Malloy Hutchinso Boss Busters Reno Mr. Malfoy Murdock Sam Fersha Reio Courty Bailey Anetler Batley Carr Taylor Atarney J. A. Sirewn Taylor Simpson Ot McPharson John Kinkel Newlin Ant Rene County Coune Grove Morrix Eame | Isenatoria Marion Joseph Frishman Reminorm

High school graduates exercises held this evening

The midwinter class of 1406 graduates will assemble at the high school. J Wills Gleed will address the class on National Wealth. Diplomas will be presented by Fr Mallory. The program includes Amphion Mandolin Club and Washburn College quartet. Names listed include Mabel Andrews, James Trigerdine, Olcott Bronson, Byron Burt, Helen Cloud, Ethel Betle Cloud, Grace Creeiy, Mamie Currie, Artiné Diewrich, Bestrice Edwards, Har-tie Bree, Fritte Evarts, Howard Everett, Hazel Forbes, Merle Fowler, Linden Greene, Raymond Jamison, Inia Leland, Katherine Lord, Eleanor McDonald, Helen McLean, Louise McNes!, Carrie Maxwell, Claude Miner, Witt Montcomers, Minnie Pears, Carolyn Price, Charles Reed, Jessie Riach, Raymond Robinson, Tinkham Veale, Hallie Whitlock, Estella Wilson, Ettiel Wingett.

Patent J. Wills Gleed Fr. Mallory Bawt of Education Amphion Mandolin Cult Washburn College Mabel Virginia Andrews James Trigerdine Olcott Warner Bronson Byron M. Burt Helen D. Ar Ethel Betle Cloud Grace Gertrude Creeiy Mamie Helly Currie Artiné Diewrich Serbud Tank Bestrice Louise Edwards AL Bree Fritte Belle Evarts Howard E. Everett Haxel Beryl Forbes Merle Marie Fowler Linden W- Greene Raymond Roscoe Jamison Inia Leland Katherine Mae Lord Eleanor Helen Orvel McLean Louise McNes Carrie Dinsmore Maxwell Claude 3. Miner Witt P. Montcomers Minnie J. Pears Carolyn Florence Price Charles C. Reed Jexsie Margaret Riach Raymond Robinson Tinkham Veale Hula Hdith Walker Cora Lee Wallace Georgia Louisa Watkins Hallie Attheda Whitlock Estella Pearl Wilson Etttel Evade Wingett

Curtis Primary Today in Shanes County

Curtis supporters vote in Shanes County from three to six in one ward polling place per town. Only Curtis Helogetes tickets are provided at the polls with delegates chosen by the county central committee before Curtis managers acted. A county canvass will follow Saturday afternoon at the old courthouse.

Curtis Shanes Crea Ery Asuel County Central Noor

Senator Burton Drops By Asks About Club Race

Senator Burton arrived this afternoon and asked about two candidates for the Kastui Daz club presidency. The contenders are James A Bunsall of Salina and Del Valentine, clerk of the supreme court. The election was held today with the secretary from two years ago presiding.

Yttendent Kastui

Kaname State Co operative union eyes central buying agency

The Kaname State Co operative union met to discuss forming a central buying agency to handle imports for its 35 Kansas stores with projected annual trade around 33 million. The plan, to be funded on commission, aims to create a wholesale network across Kansas and neighboring states, with eventual cooperative stores and regional warehouses.

Kaname State Co-operative Union Jebelse Thi U Statin Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Missouri Colorado Kaunas Wsith Tf Commission Basia Dicker Cooperative Assorlation

Children’s Day at Midwinter Exposition Planned Saturday

Saturday afternoon at the Midwinter exposition will be Children’s Day with little folks allowed to receive gifts and samples while adults refrain. Managers Brigham Mokaski and Kistler-Meisier Mercantile Booths lead the effort, with most other booths expected to follow suit. Some girls who missed the event may get another chance to participate.

Bovina

Deaths and Funerals in Shawnee and Topeka Areas

Multiple obituaries report Mrs. Mary Lawlor aged 76 dying of phormonia at her daughter's home near Quinton Hight. Funeral from Church of the Assumption on Saturday. Lawlor longtime Shawnee County resident with six sons and two daughters. Also noted are the deaths of J. H. Fosdick aged about TL years at 629 Madison St and Miss Qlethen Roberts aged, Typhoid fever. Mrs. Marilin Reed widow of W. Reed. Inex Porte colored, funeral set for Saturday. other minor notices from Topeka and surrounding towns. Funeral details, birthplaces, and veteran Civil War service mentioned where provided.

Mary Lawlor Phormonia B. J. Holford Quinton Hight Church of the Assumption Lawlor Shawnee County Wakarusa Tim Bils. Lawlor F. T J. M. Lawlor Hot Spring Ark Thamas Lawlor J. W. Lawlor Alma Hugh Lawler Topeka F. 1. Motford Tim Donovat J. H. Pesdick Madison Street Mr. Fosdick Fitenville Ohio Iss Mary FR. Easmond Kansas Company A Fosdick Nellie Cameron Steal Run Jennie Jones Puebla Sherman Fosdick Pueblo Qlethen Roberts East Second Street

Curtis in Topeka as primary signals stir across Kansas

Report from Topeka via Washington notes Congressman Curtis traveling from Leavenworth to oversee primaries. He is joined by Congressman Mihler, addressing district outlook and prospects for renomination. Local party leaders expect strong support, with possible county signals shaping strategy ahead of Bolton votes.

Topeka Washington Leavenworth State Journal Benatar Burton Copsland St. Louis Mihler Pices Bolton Eoha Committee Petnon Atchison Hock

Is Not Necessarily The Lowest Price For The Best Value

The note argues that the cheapest option is not always the best value and that the best choice balances price with quality and features, offering more value over time despite a higher upfront cost. It emphasizes comparing total cost and long term benefits rather than immediate savings.

From Kansas City to Galveston Rate Change Document

From Kansas City to Galveston the effective Felimey 1, the present rate is 2 cents on wheat and 6 cents on corn.

Galveston Kansas City

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