Topeka News Briefs From Local Clubs And Events
Local item list covers Commercial Club meeting plans foul Monday night and a Fatnce event tomorrow, plus updates on Topeka streetcar service improvements and a sock sale at Palace. Notes include J. P. McNaughton’s hospital stay and a Topeka Choral concert next Tuesday. Mentioned are political primary expectations, athletic exhibition at Baker University, and bids for the Keith tract sale with a $61,000 minimum set by court. Weather outlook for February cited with cold spells and wheat conditions.
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Davidenn
George A. Girt
Washburn
W. le Douglas
Halake
Tomar
Ty. J.P McNaughton
Fort Hille
Toe
Siren Bowen
Rohan
Topeka
Arboreheetha
Slath
Athients
Claerum of
Ane
Curnen
Baker University
WU Henker
August Koepke
Harry Kletaman
Frank Golet
Whitiner
Bmnes
Hagar
The
Life Insurance Company of New York
Kansas
Keith
U. S. Ofreult Court
Mourt
Holmar i
United States Weather Bureau
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Marketing Blurbs
Pitched as a great skin cure, Cuticura products promise to cleanse crusts dandruff soothe irritated surfaces and stop hair loss. The ad claims benefits for baby rashes irritations and general toilet use, touting softening whitening and soothing effects on rough and sore areas.
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Tucson
Dumont Smith Renominated for State Senator
Garden City Kansas March 4. Dumont Smith was renominated for state senator from the Thirty-eighth district by the senatorial convention here yesterday afternoon. The convention elected H S Rogers of Pawnee county as chairman and Samuel Fahey of Edwards county as secretary. The meeting endorsed Steve West for president and Victor Murdock for the presidency at the 1600 convention, Hoch for governor, and W J Fite for delegate to the national convention. Senator Smith was named for renomination by acclamation. A speech for renomination was given by Justice Moran. Lonvate in Finney county presented a donation to Congressman Murdock’s campaign.
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Hoe Ia
Garden City
Kas
Dambor Smith
Eleeting H
Rogers
Pawnee County
Samuel Faigay
Eadwards County
Secretaty
Teual
Glenna
Urveler
W. A. Vernon
Edwards
George W. Watson
Chilwain
Stevre- West
Victor Murdock
Vun Brees
Hoch
W. J. Fiteevrulis
Smith
Justice Moran
Supreme Court
Fsepesch
Nag
W. C. Howards
Kina
Murdock
Finney
Philadelphias Heirs Seek Lands Worth 50 Million
A Philadelphia group claiming to be heirs of Daniel Pegg demand legal action to recover Bishop ward land valued at about 50 million dollars. They assert ownership predates the district’s development and seek return of ground leased under a 0 year term. Lawyer John J. Murphy will conduct an exhaustive review.
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Soira
Philadelphia
Daniel Pegg
Huye
John J. Murphy
Poet Meson
Bishth
Bela
Daniel Vese
Murphy
Firebug Aim to Be Hero Hits Eight Fires
A seventeen year old Binghamton elevator boy Harry Hayner admitted setting eight fires in March at the Savin en bake building and McNamara building adjoining the bank. He aspired to prove his heroism by discovering flames and extinguishing them, saying he sought to show watchfulness in service. He was arrested and condemned.
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Binghamton
M. D
Harry Hayner
Binghamton Savinen Bake
Tie McNamara
Bank
Wind damages Sumner County High School in Wellington
The Sumner County High School at Wellington Kansas was dismissed after wind storm severely damaged the roof and blown through the ceiling. Officials expect the school not to reopen for about ten days.
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Sumner County High School
Wellington
Kan
Caldwell Overpowers Wellington in Four-Point Bowling Match
In Wellington on March 4, Caldwell defeated the Wellington team by a wide margin, with a decisive performance that produced a substantial point total for Caldwell. Local stores and community members noted the event as a standout sporting moment.
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Caldwell
Ion
Change in US Russia relations noted by Novoe Vremya
The Novoe Vremya argues American policy shifts since last June ease anti Russian sentiment and may calm Russo American tensions. It cites possible restraint on Japanese alliances, cautions against conflict, and predicts improved mutual understanding if cooler heads prevail.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Amarica
America
Campiton
United States
Armerick
Russia
France
Germany
Kassia
Novae Vremya
Washington
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Cxuriva
Fund For Russing
Coldiera
Sation
New York
Hing'n
States
Port Danny
Kentucky
Yankees
Moscow
Engand
Are Jewels Necessary Wichita Case Tests Peril of Execution
A Sedgwick County judge weighs whether defendant's diamonds must satisfy a nearly $500 court judgment. Plaintiff had a writ of attachment returned with no property exempt from seizure. The case hinges on whether the rings are worn or exempt, potentially a Kansas first.
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Wichita
Kas
Sedgwick
Fla Hs
Kansas
Gas Slays a Scribe Daniels Found Dead in Office
Washington report states Daniels, St. Louis Republic correspondent, died last night from gas leakage in his office. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was 44. Former stenographer and post office inspector, he had served as private secretary to Vice President Stevenson from 1893 to 1897.
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Denivele
Adisi Stevenson
Washington
Daniels
St. Louis Republic
Springfield
Mass
Post Office Department
Stevenson
The
Republic
Chicago Team Heads South for Exposition Exhibit
An exhibit from the Girls Reformatory Belfit run by Mrs Dassier and Mrs Perry travels to the World's Fair. The article notes plans for needle and art work on display with the Chicago team leaving for Los Angeles after their trip on the Santa Fe road.
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Belfit
Dassier
Kansas
Perry
Industrial School For
Birs
Dasaler
Chicago
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Trade Irregular In US and Canada Markets
Special telegraphic reports from major U S and Canadian cities show the past week as the most irregular period in trade since the year began. Railroading slower since January 1, price wars between Chicago and Missouri river points push grain movement, while steel pipe and wire prices rise. Bessemer pig contracts shift for April and May and a southern pig buyer moves output to May 1. Cereal provisions and some petroleum weaken amid tighter money and varied activity across Chicago New Orleans and St Louis. Baltimore flagged trade down due to a fire. Canadian buyers and domestic centres report steadier activity with improved grain and sugar demand.
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New York
International Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Chicago
Mussouri
St Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Pittsburg
Boston
New Orleans
St. Louis
Baltimore
Sona
Death of Inmate After Spanking at Lancaster Facility
Sylvester Crouch a year old inmate at the state industrial school in Lancaster died after a spanking for an infraction. Officials and physicians failed to revive him. A postmortem found death due to heart disease. Crouch had been sent to Lancaster from Findlay.
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Lancaster
Sylvester Crouch
State Industrial School
Industrial Home
Crouch
Findlay
Ayers Cc ae Paranal for throat and lung diseases
A long standing medical remedy promoted as a household cure for throat and lung ailments. The product, claimed as a doctor’s medicine used for 60 years, appears widely available as a universal health aid.
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Iveef Esn
Want Train Dispatchers at Salina to join Russo-Japanese war effort
The Journal reports Captain Hardy traveled to Ellis to recruit train dispatchers for a corps headed to the war front. He has about fifteen signed at various points and aims for twenty-five with a contract at fifteen dollars per day. Hardy expresses willingness to return if the pay is good and a full unit is signed.
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Salina
Kae
Hardy
Ellis
Bimaell
Flood Crest Recedes. No Lives Lost Amid River Damage
Pittsburg reports the Allegheny at 20 feet 1 inch with crest easing as a cold snap halts further rise. Property damage likely under $2 million along Pine Creek and Turtle Creek. many factories closed and thousands laid off. Railroads suffer unusually. no lives reported. Also notes Kentucky Oklahoma horse breeders show in Winfield March 25 26 1904. Jeffries begins training for May San Francisco bout. Billy Hallman to manage Denver Chishee. East Lynn mine miners strike.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny River
Pine Creek
Oklahoma
Winfield
Kentucky
Rates To Go Up In Fire Insurance Districts
New York reports fire insurance rates on risks in congested city districts will rise. A national board committee urges defining districts with 100000+ population, assessing conflagation risk from water, construction, and detective factors, and preparing a uniform rate schedule for area and building features.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Baltimore
Rochester
National Board
Eee
United
Eatirs
Abel
Fie
Tha
Unifrom
Uberal
California Rail Ticket Rates for March and April
Cal for on site tickets during March and April with 925.00 price in California. Rate extends to Inter AO telolate and tourist travelers with liberal stopover privileges. Presented confusing text but indicates ticket sale and travel options with associated carriers and destinations.
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Santa Fe
Inter+ AO
Tom Aildress
TL. King
T. A. Topeka
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