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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1904

Page

2

Shooting in War Dept Mail Room Leaves Cleric Wounded

Washington reports a disorderly man armed with a revolver opened fire in the mail and records division of the adjutant general at St Elizabeth's hospital. Manning and Wicker sustained injuries, while the assailant was quickly overpowered and disarmed.

Washington Robert Man Ping Dofarmant Unr Fitg Adjutant General's Willand J. Offrien St Edlanbeth Mr. Manning Arthur Wicker Snoter St Piteabeth's St Piteabeth's Insane Asylum Air Department Ariest

Feare Her Husband is Drowned in Kansas

A Teavenworth letter reports a man drowned after a tunnel collapse near Flock Teland, with the body not yet recovered. Deputy mine inspectors appoint new deputies Geo Murphy Pittsburg field Ate Walker Leavenworth field Frank Gilday Geage City for Onaga field.

Teavenworth Kan Stra Chas Nickell Neodesha Tgwirine Bee Huntiind Neodesys Chms Bery Teland Lnldpa Tittebare Kay Stete James Orr Geo. Murphy Nelewn Pittsburg Ate Walker Leavenworth Leavenworth Feild Prank Gilday Geage City Onaga Meld

Radway's Pills Ad Promote Digestive Relief Remedy

A historical ad copy describes Radway's pills as a cure for digestive misery and bowel issues. Patient testimonials claim relief from constipation and indigestion after trying the product, with references to a book of advice and distribution in New York and Springs, Arkansas.

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Women land agents invade new field for Union Pacific

The Denver Republic publishes photos of Miss Helen Kimber of Chicago and Miss Nellie Howard of Cottonwood Falls Kansas as land agents for the Union Pacific. Kimber, president of the Kansas Equal Suffrage Association, and Howard, a Chase County bank director, are described as leading female agents who may outpace male counterparts. They plan to return to farming after enfranchisement and aim to operate large ranches, setting their own style in the sunflower state.

Denver Republican Helen Kimber Chicago Topeks Nel~lle Howard Cottonwood Kansas Union Pacific Railway Kimber Kansas Equal Suffrage Association Land Department Union Pacific Railroad Boneka Nellie Howsrd Cottonwood Falls Kas Chase County National

Pressing Pension Bill Debate At White House

Curtis Miller and Bernard Kelly urge President to back pension reform as invalid pensions committee planning differs. Curtis claims the bill would cost about 1.3 million dollars yearly, while opponents warn of at least 40 million dollars annually. debate over tightening pension office standards continues.

Curtis Miller Bernard Kelly Washington Pension Service Dil Sulloway House Calderhead Mr. Miller Gena Army Legistative Committee White House Ste Curtis Golty Wade Bension

Messiah Dates Salina Ken March Measiah Rendered Ubik Year

Fragmentary OCR item notes events around Messiah dates in Salina Kansas and nearby areas. Mentions March 27 28 and references to a Land 8 with dates between selections. Hints at management hoping to secure Professor Hamita.

Se Messiah Salina Ken Hamita

Dolley Seeks Chairman Role on Republican State Central Committee

Dolley of Wabaunsee county aims for jury chairman of the Republican state central committee. He is assistant coroner of Wabaunsee and plans to handle extra duties alongside legislative work. Clyde Miller of Geage City is the sole announced candidate for secretary.

Dolley J. N. Dolley Wabaunsee County Republican State Central Committee Wabaunsee Desides Clyde Miller Geage City

Social notes from Topeka and surrounding towns

Topeka society follows hosting duties and travel plans as Justice Johnston and Mrs. Johnston host a Sixth Avenue West dinner Tonight Harry J Bone hosts a dinner for Governor Baley Saturday Night. Guests at the Wednesday Afternoon Whist Club include Miss Florence Rossington and substitutes from Kansas City Pueblo and other locales.

Justice William A. Johnston Sixth Avenue West Harry J. Bone Baley Florence Rossington Leonard S. Ferry Dorr Norton Kansas City Marcia Spivey Lyle Burns Pueblo Colo Metta Robinson

Kansas Militia Considers Two Encampments This Year

The Kansas militia may hold two encampments in 1925 instead of one. The state military board will decide at its Topeka meeting on March 11 and 12. If one encampment occurs it will be a brigade event. if two, each will be a regimental encampment with different proposed meeting cities.

Kansas Mars State Military Board Topeka Lawrence Emporia Newton Hutchinson Wichita

Stormy La Crosse Nights Shatter Windows and Freeze Temps

La Crosse area endured a fierce blizzard all night with winds breaking windows and temperatures dropping to zero as the front eased. Chicago reports the World’s Columbian Exposition accounts closed with a final dividend of 4.85 per share.

Chicago Yset

World fair funded by stockholders and governments total 58 million

A fragment notes a 10 percent dividend paid in 1894 and a total 14.65 percent on capital stock dividends. It states local stockholder payments amounted to 20 million, with national, state governments adding 7 million, summing to 58 million for the Cabaisg world’s fair.

Republican convention in Westmoreland backs Roosevelt and Hoch

Pottawatomie county Republican convention held Wednesday to choose delegates for the state and senatorial conventions. The delegation endorsed President Roosevelt and was instructed to vote for E W Hoch and oppose machine candidates where possible. B H Tracy of Wamego serves on the delegation. Mrs Mollis Allen of South Fork Ky touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to prevent cholera morbus and bilious troubles.

Pottawatomie County Westmoreland Roosevelt E. W. Hoch B H. Tracy Wamego Mollis Allen South Fork Chamberlain Maininy

MACHINE AND ANTIS May Clash For G A R Command

Veterans in Kansas May clash over machine and anti machine politics at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Emporia May 18 19 and 20 for department commander. Noted candidates include Charles Harris of Emporia and P H Coney of Topeka who have yet to align firmly with any faction.

Kansas

New Kansan Postmasters Appointment

Washington March 3 These post masters have been appointed in Kansas Clinton Douglas county Louis B Arnett vice James B Hat telle resigned Oklahoma True Greer county William B Kincade vice Edward F Davis resigned Text includes an ad for Dean's Ointment offering instant relief and permanent cure at drug stores for 50 cents.

Kansan Washington Kansas Clinton Douglas Louis Arnett James BR. Hattell Oklahoma

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