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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1904
Page
5
Disjointed report describes heavy lomen impact on marine companies with some forced retirements, especially in Baltimore, while assurances of conservative policy and rapid countermeasures surface amid unsettled winter conditions and legal court mentions.
Jumbled reading room snippet from Harper county page mentions Mountes vacation, Lakin church, Chanute, Japan, and Grant county. Contains stray names and places like Wichita, Cherryvale, Cottonwood Falls, and a new modern high school with electric light and cars. Overall fragmentary local tidbits with no clear single event.
Fragmented lines discuss Democratic unity and reforms with mentions of Bryan Cleveland Hearst and War prevention ideas. The piece notes rumors of a St Louis gathering, bids to influence Boston and Dalles services, and Burton’s mood at Muckraker era events. Rumors also touch a Wanamaker son buying the New York Sun and entry into presidential formation debates.
A chaotic OCR fragment from the Atchison Globe touches on politics and culture, mentioning a law character exhibit, government funding, and general criticisms. It references Mort Montgomery, Spero, and various indictments of power, ending with local anecdotes about an Atchison woman and a burglary.
Repotating the tow feitures for 100000 or more from the great bulk of ordinary Gikanters during Pebriniry. It appears MG Dun and Co notes in February 190% an average of 6.8 for that cake or more than in the prior year. There were few large trading failures after eliminating them. The February suspensions totaled 4107.44, over half the indebtedness for the native 1088 failures, with the remaining 700 average higher than the decade's January level, despite a lower aut rate and fewer filings.
A January to February fire loss report from Baltimore, Rochester, and New York Commercial Bulletin sources shows total losses around 1,000,000 dollars. The figures reflect severe blazes in starch and wheat factories, with damages spreading to Chicago and urban centers, highlighting industrial vulnerability and cost.
Reforming is not slow, installments approach. A bachelor forgives foes for a good woman friend. Rome girls are immodest, blaming men in chats over the telephone. A woman dotes on grand towels, guests cannot dry their faces. The minister dines, his mother notes the comfort of church Sundays without struggle.
A garbled excerpt shows conversational bits about train travel and unnamed characters. Phrases mention a long-haired person and a bald-headed man, with断 references to Pullman porters and a remark about advertising for a wife.
Obituaries notice multiple entries including Mrs EB Kelly aged 75 of Damm, Joseph Honuck 76 at his home on Went Street, Sarah J Griggs 58 on Aviear Street, D C Hewitt, and La J Johnson with funerals set for Thursday at local churches and homes, detailing times and burial plans in Dennison Kansas and North Open Baptist Church services.
Local notices mention Gavitt Medical Co offering a fifth page discount sale for Topeka residents and a Hudson's Hall ball hosted by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers this evening. Also listed are address changes for M Hale, a city dairy round up pending new mill inspection ordinance, and arrests for disturbing the peace involving Emer Netcot and Elmer Emory over an incident with J J Amba and youths.
A New Mexico Arizona statehood debate rages about joining under the name Montezuma. The piece rejects naming a new state after the legendary Indian chief, arguing for names with historic roots like New Mexico or Arizona, and condemns the proposed Montezuma as inappropriate vandalism.
A coroner in Montana recounts a grim scene as jurors hear that the deceased, Tom Mulline, was tagged and taunted before a fatal strike. The juror’s rambling remark leads to a peculiar verdict as the clock nears two minutes to the reading.
Fragmentary OCR reports a Republican party convention scene with motions to form committees on credentials rules order of business permanent organization and resolutions. Delegates debates over electors and state chair candidates, with figures like Taylor and others discussed. temporary chair not chosen as leaders block action. Continuous coverage shows factional struggles and committee appointments across districts.
The Republican governor hopeful Mr Hoch arrives with about 200 Marion neighbors by rail at 3 20 PM Tuesday. The band leads a crowd via Rock Island depot to Hoch headquarters at Marhattin hall as he shakes hands and speaks from a hotel balcony promising to meet many voters across counties.
A Ashtison Globe reads voters should see Tom Kelly as a reformer in favor of a state depository and in opposition to the Francis bill. The piece cites House votes from 1903 and 1908 and accuses Kelly of blocking banking reform, claiming Governor Bailey’s recommendations were stifled by Kelly and Batley’s enemies, leaving readers to question legislative action.
The article recalls the Cossacks famed for horsemanship and nerve, notes Don and Ussuri settlements, and describes the Ataman system under the czar. It lists divisions and notable generals, including those who commanded in Manchuria, with a tone of admiration for their military prowess.
The piece profiles a Cossack officer at Vladivostok and recalls life from birth through long military service. It describes disciplined training, shifts to warlike conduct abroad, and the Cossack penchant for satire, song, and hospitality. It notes how war changes youth into lawless Scythians and praises readiness to defend Cossack honor.
A sob story letter from a hard pressed widow seeks a $10 milk license loan to stock milk and cream for a store. Ernest McGaffey shows it to Mayor Harrison, who reacts with sympathy and notes the widow has many children to support. The piece unfolds as a tragic farce centered on the mayor.
A Chicago Tribune report recounts Mayor Harrison approving free milk licenses for impoverished widows with large families. As licenses spread, suspicion grows of watered milk and collusion among officials and widows, revealing a troubling pattern behind the charity and official tenderness.
Augusta March 9 General Henry Boynton of Maine an officer who fought in the Civil War died of heart disease at age 73. The long veteran was widely known for his service and engaged in public affairs in his later years.
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