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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1904
Page
8
Ordianapolle March 7 The cited mine workers in national Wertiit voted to refer the final declaration as to exempting the water offer of Qi operaties to the locale. The vote of the Incals will be cast on March 13 at the resale WHT headquarters in this etts. Only the units of the four states form its central competitive district will be allowed to vote.
London March 7 The weather plant described by Baron Fridland von Nowsek as the source of accurate forecasts was demonstrated to scientists in London. He explained how upward growth of the plant’s leaves signals fair weather while downward motion forewarns rain or storms. The device, once tested by emperors and royals, is proposed for an English observatory with funds urged for construction.
The article argues that Czechs Moravians Slovaks Poles and Bulgarians might support a war against Japan aligned with broader pan-Slavic and anti-German sentiments. It notes a stronger pro Russia current among Bohemian student groups and fears of Russification influencing minority loyalties amid Austro-Hungarian tensions and nationalist Germanic pressures.
Washington March 7. The supreme court today accepted a 70 mizerr decision. The case concerns the futility of lumber furnished for the Manual Training Toho Thotins Lanter Co. proceedings and related matters.
The article discusses the Panama Canal as essential for U S national defense and future industry, noting indirect long term benefits, cost expectations, and logistical challenges. It cites figures on investment, maintenance, and shipping tolls while comparing routes via Suez and Panama. It mentions French and American roles, upcoming military deployments, and the canal’s anticipated 50 mile length with substantial earthworks at Culebra Cut.
Deputy U S Marshals Fred Knapp and Frank McGrath arrested a young man named John Busey in Onk tang early this morning. He faces charges of expectorating into a United States mail box, violating government peace. Bond set at 200 dollars.
After the Topeka Club, Sheriff Lucas pursues unpaid personal property tax totaling 22 dollars. He has notified club officers of the payment deadline, while county commissioners urge full collection as funds are needed. If taxes remain due after March 14, he plans to levy on all unpaid property.
Roderick Stover of Albuquerque NM owns the property at 35 S1T and S19 Kansas Avenue. A two story brick front block with 75 foot frontage on Kansas Avenue will be erected this year. W W Manspeaker will supervise the project for Mr. Stover. tenants are told to vacate as plans are finalized.
In Emporia the Topeka Y.M.C.A. basketball team defeated the State Normal team 2 to HM in a fast clean game. Griggs starred with a remarkable forty foot field goal. Shaw led the Normal attack with two field goals and top play for the home side.
Tony Kirch was sentenced in district court to 30 days in city jail and a $100 fine after conviction for selling liquor. The sentence follows a delay due to a motion for a new trial and an appeal to the supreme court. he remains in legal proceedings. Meanwhile at the World’s Fair, board members narrowly escaped ptomaine poisoning from oyster cocktails during a lunch at the Administration Landing restaurant.
County Clerk Newman departs for Wichita ahead of Shawnee county delegation. Rock Island will carry the group, as Newman aims to smooth the path for the visit. Flags 32 Pupils in a Day reports show a school day record of thrashing in Owensville Public Schools with principal Rev Thomas H Leatie noted for the feat.
The incident reports a teacher absence leading to disorder. Principal Leslie, summoned thrice, sent for switches and flogged thirty two pupils aged seven to fourteen on the classroom floor. The article notes incorrigibility of the pupils as the source of trouble.
State Journal correspondent Ray Rand lauds Carry A Nation as a dynamic force in temperance. The tribute depicts her joint smashing as a cyclone that shook the United States, praising her steadfast stance despite widespread criticism and predicting demand for her forthcoming life story.
Morose over his wife’s death, Frank Day committed suicide with arsenic after burying her in California. On return he tried to jump into the Grand Canyon. A week earlier he bought arsenic and was found in his store in a violent spasm at midnight. He was the nephew of Circuit Judge Day.
Union Pacific announces one way tickets at half fare plus $2 to Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana Oklahoma Texas and western Kansas and eastern Colorado with twenty one day limit. Round trips at regular fare plus $2 to same area from March 1 to April 2. Homeseekers' Kansas points include Colby Oakley and stations west of Oakley. Also reduced rates to Oregon Salt Lake City and western states and to Portland Seattle San Francisco and other California points with various totals.
Marshall’s band submits Proposition 4 to county commissioners asking to lease the old court house courtroom as their band headquarters. Competing offers propose $300 yearly for the room, while Kannas militia units would pay $200 jointly for use. Other tenants pay $5 yearly. the county has had no building rent for two years. The Republican Flambeau club, longtime occupant, is two years behind on $150 annual rent.
A. E. Rose plans to rent and remodel the building at 57 Kansas Avenue owned by B. Payne for the A. E. Rose drugs store of North Topeka. Economy Store, the current occupant, will move back to North Topeka in a few days, with Rose taking the premises once ready.
A coerced fragment reports a Kalamazoo couple, described as the daughter of G. S. Louis and Barnard Fluicher, connected to Battle Creek, now residing in Dayton Ohio. The item notes a publicized event from a year ago and mentions a German origin, with limited readable detail.
A woman named Hutcher disappeared from home just before her wedding. Her parents did not learn her whereabouts until she reappeared in Kalamazoo this week.
W A 5 Bird travels to Holton to appear before the Jucheon county commissioners seeking a bond election in Mars watomie. Three townships in Putta watomie have voted on the proposition, with two approving. The bond measure has solid backing in the mentioned townships.
Hartisbore Pennsylvania reports the first Middletown train since Thursday. Water stands higher than the 268 flood with residents suffering. Wilkesharre and surrounding areas expect the Debhoni river to rise, increasing at inches per hour. York communicates by megaphone with Shelly's Island marooned inhabitants. all are reported safe. Residents seek updates on the Busequehanina river gorge and related flood activity.
Advertises Callbornea travel option priced at 25 dollars with Sants Fe route during March and April. Mentions intermediate points, tourist sleeper cars and a stop over privilege. Provides address for full information and free tickets.
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