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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1904

Page

7

Concert Pipe Organ Fight Over Auditorium Control

Citizens clash in a tug of war over granting a private pipe organ association use of the auditorium. A February meeting yielded a plan for a five year control proposal, with council approval needed and revenue aims discussed to fund city needs. The debate centers on keeping the venue public and not turning it into a private money making scheme.

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Protest Note From Topeka Citizen Frank Hopart

In a terse statement Frank Hopart of 600 West Tenth protests charges, saying he has harmed no one and has acted only in his own and his neighbors' interests, arguing his neighbors reside across town and in the country.

Frank Hopart West Tenth

Community refreshment and dance at Tunebean site

Communities gathered for refreshments of sandwiches coffee wafers pickles olives and oranges then about 69 couples moved to the Quivers lab across the street for a grand dance session Beeson's orchestra supplied music in Mu Line Aati.

Quivers Lab Beeson

Haymond in Race for State Representative

Council Grove man EO Raymond announces at party meeting that he seeks the Republican nomination for state representative. He claims party machine manipulation, pledges unity, and asks for support at the state convention while urging voters to back him for higher office. He condemns graft and calls for strong patriotic government in Kansas.

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Stanley Takes A Shot In Distant Munsmogee Politics

A fragmented report notes Lt. Seynz Exegoy and Biarney of Kansan fide Himedurthe as Dawes Commission members watching Kuraas politics. The text discusses political machines, Curtis, and potential shifts with Anthon’s post office allies seen as Curtis supporters among local town factions.

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Storm at Dodge Cityrovits Severe Wind and Sand Storm

A severe wind and sand storm swept Dodge City yesterday afternoon at 5:15. Temperatures rose near eighty degrees before plunging with a cold wave as winds howled a gale into the night. Fences damaged by the high winds are reported as the storm subsided.

Dodge Cay Run

Rural phones spread in Kansas farms amid coops

In six months over 600 rural telephones have been installed in Kansas. Farmers organize a local company, build their own ring, and share operating costs to keep phones affordable. The system connects with neighboring lines and longer distance companies, with authorities predicting about 2020 more phones to be installed next year.

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Shock Kills Man Watching Train Death

New York March report describes Henry Allen of East Orange New Jersey dying after witnessing his mother, 76, struck by a train at a grade crossing. Allen, confined by heart trouble, died at his home an hour later. his mother died at the scene.

New York Henry Allen East Orange N. Y Allen City

Mrs Cummins Dead Wife of Slayer Dies at Asylum

In Hrouington Kansas in March a Wes pean National Bank received a request for funds to send the remains of Mrs Cummins from the Reanal home at Portland. Jobe Cummins, who was imprisoned for murder, is mentioned in connection with the case.

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Revelations From County Primaries Shake Up Results

A lively county Republican party scramble over recounts yields shifting unofficial to official totals. Dana leads McCabe with 457 after corrections. Hungate gains 1,915 over Cowles. Bert Lucas tops sheriff race with 6,?9 votes. Dec Newman second. Carter and Betts Lam also noted.

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County Superintendent Race and Local Official Returns

Fragmentary OCR lists names and majorities for county offices and representatives. Mentions include a superintendent race, a county commission at large, and district representation with names such as Betts and Howerton. The legible items show party or candidate majorities without complete results.

Defiant statement on plural marriage and law

In a cross examination, Mr. Smith admits continuing polygamous relations and that his five wives bore eleven children since the 1890 manifesto. He asserts compliance with some state laws while claiming others were ignored, and he defends his actions as facing consequences rather than disgrace. Authorities debate scope of questions on his marriages and family.

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Markets Today Light Offerings In Corn Trade

Market Notes show light corn offerings and firm tone in live stock trading. Cattle averaged 33.75 to 35.40 for natives with hog sales from 5.35 to 5.40, while wheat and provisions moved with varied activity and notable prices across futures and cash markets.

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Market Prices and Commodities Report From Topeka

A Topeka market update lists mixed meats, cotton, wool, and grain quotes with regional sources. Wool, cotton, wheat, corn, oats, and assorted fruits and vegetables are shown with per unit prices and delivery notes.

Rebuttal Evidence in Berry Murder Trial Tells of Prolonged Defense

Rebuttal evidence dominated today in the Berry murder trial of Chauncey Dewey William McBride and Clyde Wilson as defense rests and state prepares rebuttal. Clyde Wilson testified detailing his role as bookkeeper and his observations at Alpheus Berry's place including the shooting. The court warned of voluminous instructions likely from Colby for the state and Captain Waters for the defense as arguments loom. Captain P C March and Colonel Crowder head US military attaches bound for Tokyo alongside Captain Morrison as Adan G. Chaffee orders outline.

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Richelieu Salad Dressing Demonstration at Store

Our store presents a demonstrator to show how Richelieu Salad Dressing surpasses all others. After careful testing we confirm ingredients are pure and of finest quality, inviting customers to sample and judge for themselves.

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McDearmott Commission Ad Seeks Securities Listings

A. M. McDearmott Commission offers services from Rooms 30 and A New Devin Building. It lists stocks grains provisions and securities with direct private wires to Chicago and Topeka banks and firms.

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