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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
10
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The Topeka indoor circus drew attention after accusations that city council members and officials received free tickets. Investigations show ledgers and propaganda prints followed by ticket distributions, while the show’s management faced claims of misused public space and prior structural issues.
Santa Fe announces reduced travel rates to the Southwest starting March 15 with low fares to Oklahoma Territory Texas and Pecos Valley. Fares are limited and vary by destination including Port Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Galveston El Paso Deming and Pecos Valley. Descriptive pamphlets and inquiries invited for health and pleasure trips.
A fragmented OCR note mentions the San Joaquin Valley in California and raisin crops with references to profitable farming. It hints at cheap prices and mentions rail links, but the text is garbled and many terms are unclear, making specifics hard to verify.
Eminent young violinist Ralph Wylie of Kansas City will perform with the Tonks Choral Society at the Auditorium next Tuesday evening. The Kansas City Star lauds his interpretive violin craft, predicting a program of new and striking numbers with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra. Admission is 2 cents. organizers promise a concert beyond all recent efforts.
The Weber and Field company plans a San Fe run to present their special in Albuquerque with Los Angeles and Denver connections. They expect a midnight departure but delayed to 1:30 AM Tuesday, then proceed to Denver and Drake before Kansas City, amid discussions of theater control and trust policy.
Travel promotion urges readers to visit California, toutting its sunshine and scenery as the best medicine for invalids and wanderers. It recommends the Golden State Limited train via El Paso, with fast service to Los Angeles and San Francisco, promising comfort, scenic routes, and low rates.
A crowd of about two thousand attended the Shipp Indoor Circus at the Auditorium in Topeka last night, marking the strongest attendance of the week. The DeComas act was highlighted as the standout, with acrobatics and dangerous serial feats praised. At 5 am Sunday, the company and property will depart Topeka for future engagements, with many performers joining summer circuses or preparing for new tours. The season continues as they relocate to new circuits, while family news and cast changes are noted.
Circular from H. A. Brudgs Santa Fe general manager in Topeka sets a new rule: wages garnished lead to immediate suspension until garnishment ends. Previous policy allowed a third garnishment before removal. new policy tightens discipline and may cut per month punishments.
A reception for students is planned for next Friday afternoon, hosted by members of the Weaburn Victorica association at the college. The visit is coordinated by the college faculty with speakers from Kansas and surrounding states, highlighting interstate education efforts and college programs through graduation season. One way rail fares are listed for travel from March 1 to April 2, 1904, in varying routes from Union Pacific, including prices to Oregon, Spokane, Portland, and California points, with contact details for arrangements.
Classifieds offer jobs and placements, board and lodging, sales and agricultural goods, and rental listings. Names and addresses include Campbell, Journal, Topeka, and Kansas Ave. entries feature job seekers, sales pitches, and real estate notes with price hints and contact directions.
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