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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1904
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal, under Frank Saclesan, reproduces telegraphed wire content and notes wild political debate. It surveys U.S. and world events including Japan Russia and Kentucky politics, with opinions on senate actions and public service topics.
A Kansas paper defends Governor Bailey against partisan persecution. It condemns unfounded charges linked to legislative errors and county treasurer missteps, praises his integrity, and cites political rivals using testimony to harm his administration while predicting public vindication.
City finances are critiqued as mismanaged and debt growing. Samuel T. Howe proposes a revision plan basing yearly expenditures on concrete estimates, with an appropriations committee, a contingent fund, and a backbone charter ensuring no debt beyond available cash. The piece notes current debt and a recent legislature allowing bonds to pay outstanding warrants.
Editorial notes Cyrus Leland, famed Kansas politician, as the most experienced and strategic figure in state politics since Robinson and Lane. The piece recalls Leland’s long career, his influence, and mixed methods, asserting many owe him favors while warning rivals. The author admits past conflicts but defends Leland as a steadfast ally to friends.
The House debates an urgent deficiency appropriation bill framing $145000 for congressmen travel during a special session. The plan, criticized as indefensible, would pay per mile rates averaging about $300 per car, with Hawaii's delegate slated for $2513. Critics warn it profits lawmakers and echoes past political misdeeds, urging rejection to avoid tapping government funds.
Rochester Dremocrat Chronicle laments the abolition of the circus parade by a circus trust after a meeting in Springfield, Ohio. It argues progress and utilitarianism erased a visual era of spectacle and warns future generations may never witness the grandeur of elephants, steam calliopes, and three ring tents. The piece questions the motives of managers and notes broader political shifts and Pacific trade prospects.
Disjointed OCR from a Kansas page recalls various local items. Mentions towns like Leavenworth Barber and Holton. References include a pontoon bridge plan for Concordia, a lecture by Mr Hawk at Cawker City, and school health notes as pink eye and black eyes appear among Barton and Uphe districts.
A collage of satirical notes on Governor Bailey and Kansas towns. It cites a Wichita Beacon headline about Curtis, jokes about Salt River and Chanute gas bills, a 1000 plus Emporia church join, and pokes at local figures like J. R. Burton. It mentions Inman mules, Leavenworth returns, Hazleton tramps, a Kickapoo rooster death, and local gossip about marriages and engagements.
A choppy Atchison Globe page mixes fragmentary notes on public life, gossip about local figures, a talk on revolution versus government, marriage and maternity musings, hair growth ads, and brief local observations. It references Lysander John Appleton, the Missouri Pacific era, and civic chatter about Lancaster Literature and cemetery visits.
A collection of wry, aphoristic lines satirizing social manners and common foibles. It riffs on fame, flattery, two faced people, and misfits in culture or music, with brisk, humorous observations about life and adversity.
A satirical column notes that women seek marriage to improve status and that divorce remakes family roles. It jokes that women endure peril from men when confident in their looks and hints at prudence in managing home stores and school choices.
Real estate transfers include Josie Webb to J Dear for 405 part NE quarter 22 11 16 6O Cain. Murphy receives parts of NE quarter 2 12 16 from tssienee. Cheshire Provident to Murphy for 2 00 NE quarter 542 18. Parkinson et al to Wm Dettmer for 1.20. Lafayette Parkdale addition. Corbet and wife to Foley for 36 590 NE and NW quarters 5 13 17. Bowen to Raith D Bowen for 4000 Jota 360 SE 35%. Thomas to Hoggs for 11000 including Lots 781 and Topeka avenue. Ladies addition. Thomes to Bosgs for Zi Jot 17 Twenty second street. Ladies addition. Bastian 31 500 Jot 464 Van Buren. Sechrest and wife to Sechrest for 00 ptm wi Batt. Dyson et al by C to earlier 700. Babsock to Tambl et al 1004 lot details and Union avenue.
A lawyers banquet in Copeland county featured a long program of speakers, jokes, and a punch bowl presided by Sir Richard Hodgins. A Kansas City reporter chased punch and stories while a second writer sought scoops, culminating in a memorable, if drunken, evening centered on legal ethics and Mother Goose.
Local notices recount a city court case where Fred George admitted stealing a coat from Kemper & Paston’s store, fined $12. The article also mentions an upcoming Curtis Republican club meeting, a student vocal performance, and a literary event. It notes actress Sarah Bernhardt’s unusual rest habits and daily naps between engagements.
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