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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
4
A Topeka State Journal reader sees a broad wire report covering naval action at Port Arthur and the political climate in Russia and Belgium. The item reflects port and world tensions alongside U.S. political forecasts and local economic notes. The report cites Admiral Rozhestvensky and the ongoing diplomatic duties, with mentions of President Roosevelt era political maneuvering.
Amid Republican anger at T. T. Kelly for state treasurer alleged corruption, letters from eighty two papers accuse embezzlement and improper finances. The Wichita convention is cited, with Kelly refunding 1500 dollars after proven expenses, while opponents press for accountability and warn against nominating Kelly.
A nostalgic and spirited column celebrates Topeka’s baseball revival. It praises Washburn University’s improving season and predicts a potential Western League franchise, urging public support to boost both college and professional teams. It notes past setbacks at Athletic Park and envisions coordinated schedules to maximize local interest.
A fragmented Kansas City Gazette snippet discusses three young men from affluent families who squander money at a bowling alley and in shops. An older onlooker laments their lack of opportunity and the idea that life favors the strong, urging work and character to succeed.
An editorial rails against idle youth in Emporia urging boys to endure hardship, save money, and harden themselves for life. It condemns easy luxury, praises physical labor, and warns that failure, misfortune, and crooked profit threaten those who avoid struggle.
The piece argues that unfairness pervades Republican politics this year, especially in the Second district contests. It notes biased conventions and contested credentials, with leaders stirring bitterness. It cites Mr Allen, Mr Bowersock, Mr Stubbs, Chief Justice Johnston, and Roosevelt’s likely statewide influence.
The clipping lists quirky local items from Kansas towns including recovery by quinine, repairs of brick walks, a chicken thief, rabbits damaging fruit trees, men preferring horseshoes to work, a double headed calf display, a women’s club, a breakfast contest prize, and divorce suits. It notes assorted oddities, local editorials, and a milk cow for sale.
March ticket sales advertised for Via Santa Fe line with inland information offered. Free chair era and liter ture hints appear. address KING provided for further inquiry.
A mixed collage of city life recounts laborers on street corners, local mill expansions, new buildings, and growing industries. It notes Crosby Roller Milling’s new plant and the town’s booming manufacturing, housing permits, and a lively social milieu with cautionary satirical sketches.
A fragmentary Globe column cites varied observations on happiness and wealth, honesty and lies, and social mores. It references Roosevelt, Haithami, Mishtenchunago, Quentien, Kermit, and Weber, with muddled notes on a White Earth murder case and troubling appetite for violence yet hints at broader social critique.
The Kansas contest centers on Republican congress nomination papers. H J Allen files protest against J D Bowersock asserting fraudulent, uncertified actions to seat delegations and control contest outcomes. The hearing is informally set for next Thursday after noon at Wichita, with county figures seeking a delay for convention attendance.
Night watchman Oliver of the Columbian reports an attempted burglary at 3 o clock last night on the building’s flat floor near the Merriam Mortgage office. Two men allegedly tried to force the lobby window, one fleeing west on Sixth avenue, the other east. no mortgage was stolen and no injury reported.
An inquest at Ines & Conwell undertakers found the conductor and motorman not responsible for Leon Grady's death. Witnesses said the car stopped quickly after striking the child and that rescuers did all possible. The verdict urged better streetcar safety and equipment to prevent similar tragedies.
Fragmentary prose notes describe a mastodon buried in a channel, noting its immense size and excellent preservation. The hue and skin are described as in a perfect grate of the beast, reflecting a remarkably intact specimen from a long-ago era.
New York on March 1 shows dull stock market activity not seen since 1900. Contributing factors include Northern Securities suspension, Paris settlement, rail January earnings drops, freight rate disputes, coal strike fears, weak money outlook from idle foreign requirements, and heavy corporate borrowings, with drought in the southwestern wheat belt applying pressure, yet prices show a slow, barely perceptible hardening amid small volumes.
The Real Estate Transfers notice lists multiple transactions including transfers to FR from Baker and Busbard for parcel on Jats 368 ee street, Jat 198 and 19% Watson due, J.C. Clayton et al to H. C. Dahteke for $1,450 with 21% stake, Parkdale addition lot on Lake street, Capital Building & Lom association payment of $500, Be We Make trust, William J. Tripp and wife to J. Gummo for $1,500 west half section 2, HL Hopkins and wife to Hf. Taylor, Freeland to H. D. Riles for $1,000 with several lot numbers, Edwin and wife to J. Porter at 26 Jemerson street, J Kendrick to M. Kendrick for $600 on Pine street, Stilson & Bartholo addition.
Mr and Mrs W Comer and family have moved to Los Angeles to make it their future home. R M Spivey Harv ey eating house inspector returns for a few days. Election Commissioner Williams says registration books will be in the main office and ward offices. people may register at either place. Gavitt's 69 percent discount sale is advertised on page 4. Topeka Authors fair will meet Monday evening at the National hotel. Senior Christian Endeavor social at First Presbyterian church included refreshments and a Louise Allison pantomime. Dillon and Te Independence mention power automobile bought by J M Parker of Brunettins.
Fragmented obituary items report the death of Count von Waldarsse in Hanover and an unannounced funeral for Dr A A Yee Wen. Other lines mention a hospital, a minister Shean, and arrangements pending at Newton and Lawrence with unclear details.
Reflections of a bachelor discusses social expectations and the ease or trouble women face in society. It notes men and women in social settings, hinting at pressures to fit and the challenges of courting and being seen in public life.
The document notes a 925.00 California rate applying in March and April, extending to intermediate points. It mentions benefits for tourist travelers including stopovers and seat car privileges, and promises full information and free terms. Contact address TL kw c PL TA Tome for details.
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