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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
5
The page presents a mishmash of wire service items and local notes. It mentions investigations into Senator Reed, Mormon church finances, President Roosevelt era items, and various regional curiosities such as an Abilene cow producing milk and local political chatter.
A historical survey traces the progress of woman suffrage, noting key milestones and figures such as Susan B. Anthony. It highlights dates and places where voting rights expanded for married, widowed, or all women, including England, Scotland, Ontario, New South Wales, and several U S states, up to late 19th century developments.
Department of Commerce statistics show January exports totaling BES/210009, surpassing the 1900 January peak of $43. The seven months ending January reach $720,204.06, with January alone at $... This marks the largest January export total and a $20 million rise in seven months versus the prior year, distributed across leading manufacturing classes.
Reported figures indicate overall export value at 21 383 677 dollars against 2 548 dollars for similar months last year, with refined metal and iron and steel goods leading the rise. For seven months ending January 1908 iron and steel exports total 80 225 750 dollars, while tram car and steel exports rise in January alone to 4 171 735 dollars. Agricultural implements also show growth, with a marked increase over the prior year’s seven months.
Fragmentary text shows quatrains and garbled quotes about attention and women. Faint phrases imply a publication note on sound and perception but the context is unclear and names or dates are missing. The readable bits suggest a feature on contemporary theater or culture with idiosyncratic spelling.
If it's smoked or salt fish you're after this is the place to buy. We offer plenty of White Fish at a high quality. Extra fine Mackerel at 10 cents each. Smoked Halibut or Smoked Red Salmon at 17420 a pound. Thick slabs Cod Fish at 171 a pound. All are extra good quality and will please you.
A Shawnee County dealer urges customers to buy the best meats and announces limited Country Lard from a prosperous farmer at 12.460 a pound. The ad stresses quality over cheaper options and invites shoppers to visit the meat department tomorrow for Sunday dinner.
An item notes Zaldee Cooper of Kansas City filing for divorce from George Cooper after he allegedly growled at her. The piece compiles a string of brief, humorous observations and quips about domestic life, fashion, chores, and social quirks sprinkled with regional dialect and light sarcasm.
A fragmented reflection on bachelor life and social expectations. The text mentions a man facing rumors about paternity and the pressures of marriage. It hints at jealousy, gender relations, and the feeling of disgrace in a social circle.
Descriptions of southwestern desert mammals that survive extended dry periods. Sheep drink little in winter, peccaries and other desert dwellers rely on scarce moisture from roots and cacti. The pocket mouse stands out for living years on dry seed, with no water or green food.
Mr Richardson pack RB W Ricnappson of St. Louis secretary of the National Good Roads association visits Topeka to promote the national convention set for May 16 in St Louis. He confers with Commercial Club officers on plans to launch a campaign at next Wednesday night’s meeting.
A convention will be called at Tom peka on March 28 with delegates from local counties to select a person to go to St Louis. A similar convention was held at Fort Beott on March 2 with the same purpose.
In Easton Oklahoma on March 4 the prairie fires have destroyed homes and left about 1,000 people homeless and penniless. Two deaths are confirmed Dr Harmon and an unknown boy with rumors of more fatalities at isolated points. Twelve burned, three perhaps fatally. Notable injuries include John Harmon, Mrs. John Henderson, and C Strickland. Property loss estimated at 200000 dollars as communities mobilize relief efforts.
The Topeka Socialist ticket lists eight nominees for city offices across six wards including R. K. Peck in First ward and Emer Foote in Third ward. The group also named a central committee to manage the campaign and fill vacancies as needed, with ward representatives in each area.
County commissioners report fair ground quarry stone unsuitable for macadam. They planned Burlingame road use but must source from Martin Hill west of town or Calhoun drafts north of the Kansas River. Long hauls expected to transport usable stone to Burlingame road and bridge sites across the river may await Calhoun quarry materials.
The Chicago drummer recounts arriving in Cheyenne with a sick hat and predicting bullets would strike it for effect. He says he aimed to show pluck and nerve among rough characters, insisting no shot was fired while he walked three blocks. A companion explains that no bullet hit the hat to spare him for a hanging.
Telegram from Tima Peru March 4 reports a tremendous earthquake at 20:00 hours causing heavy damage unseen in thirty years. Other brief items note Manning’s non fatal wound, Uruguayan victory near Unks De Quequachico, Gettysburg veteran Cory's death, US torpedo boats en route to the Philippines, and local crime and civic notes from New York and nationwide reports.
The Kansas Sheriffs Association plans an afternoon meeting at the courthouse to elect officers. Sheriff Lucas is absent. The piece notes that sheriffs typically hold annual meetings, seek higher fees, and reference past efforts to raise salaries during legislative years, with Shawnee County cited among counties increasing fees.
Reports from Kansas describe prairie fires burning out with several houses and the McClane family home destroyed near Holland. Six McClane family members were burned but none fatally. In Holland the United Brethren church and several small buildings were destroyed. Michael Cudahy, Chicago packer, moved from his winter residence to Pasadena Hospital with meningitis, not believed to be serious.
A drill will begin work prospecting for oil and gas near Fig Springs, 15 miles southeast of Topeka on the Lawrence Topeka road. The drill outfit is now on the ground.
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