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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
5
New York on track with the Isthmian canal, experts debate completion timelines and engineering challenges while American resolve and resources are cited. The Credentials Committee details reveal internal party dynamics in Kansas, with influence over nominations and race outcomes in the Second and First districts. Local items cover police, weather, thefts, and social notes from Ottawa, Fort Scott, Leavenworth, and Topeka.
Fragmented report notes Teo organ remarks on Uckrt nomination at Wichiha sare. Mentions Le not intended to send to Kenty fines and past attempts. Mr. Herrst reportedly won 3 Fintery in a fired Dimiocratic contest to elect state delegates to St. Louis, Rhode Island. Five uninstruced elicit dates are knoren 14 in favor his comti ocr.
The report details wheat prices at major U S markets, noting the year’s high and comparing with prior year amid broader trade data. It cites foreign and domestic production, currency, and commerce figures, including U S exports and the Chinese and Japanese economies, with scattered figures on shipments and market activity.
The Washington Post discusses ongoing Panama Canal work, noting warnings about completion by month’s end. It covers debates among officials and editors over excavation scope and the complexities still to be addressed.
The Wichita Republican convention draws scorn from Topeka press. Editors denounce Hoch as a railroad payoff, condemn Kelly delegations, and claim corruption and machine influence tainted Kansas GOP in prior years and at Wichita.
A brief from Neodesha covers a dust storm impacting street sprinkler plans while noting a Burlington judge granting three divorces. The report mentions socialists and city politics with unclear local names and events, reflecting a chaotic snapshot of the day.
A heated House debate resurged over a port office department report involving members of Congress. Rep Overstreet sought leave to extend remarks while Mr Hay objected, and debate touched on privilege and references to Bristow. A separate dispatch notes a fire in Lawton, Oklahoma burning an entire block with losses near 100000.
Local brief notes the Topeka baseball association directors meet at the Commerce Club this evening. An unusual aside promotes Simon Pure Baking Powder with grocer recommendations.
An ad agent in Pittsburgh notes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets being used by nine of twenty three traveling men after meals. Several report relief from indigestion gas and stomach trouble, allowing normal eating and comfort on journeys. The tablets contain pepsin diastase mastin and are sold by druggists.
The confrontation centers on claims that Morton Albaugh “packed” the gallery with big friends and sympathy. Auditors counted 2 200 seats and 2 400 tickets printed. delegates, alternates, county pros, candidates, committee members, press and prominent Republicans received most tickets. Opposition argues the distribution could not support a large gallery pack and seeks an explanation for the ovation to Henry Allen.
In Providence on March 11 John J Fitzgerald of Pawtucket led Democrats in Rhode Island’s state convention to select delegates for the national Democratic gathering at St. Tale. He defeated Patrick H Quinn of Warwick and Col. Samuel R Money, electing six Fitzgerald Greene Daubney Barry Purell Conselly Honey and William Kernan. Hearst endorsement followed with the delegation adopting the unit rule.
OM Cafferty, Browner-In-Law of Governor Bailey, has been stricken with blindness. He can barely distinguish light from darkness and may have optic nerve issues. He managed Governor Bailey's farm at Baileyville and was formerly a dentist. His vision declined two months ago and recently worsened, paralleling the case of T S Murdock who went blind in Wichita showing optic nerve paralysis.
A testimonial letter from Sherwood Park Yonkers New York dated January 7 2004 extols Paine's Celery Compound as a true tonic restoring vitality and nerve nourishment. It recounts personal recovery from exhaustion digestion and general malaise after failed remedies and stresses belief in nerves over stimulants.
The state election board postponed the Allen Bowersock contest for the Republican nomination in the Second district until April 13 after discussions among state officials and attorneys. Attorneys for Allen refused to consent, but the board proceeded, with a plan for March 2 testimony and April 9 rebuttal, warning the delay could prompt Supreme Court action.
The Federation vows to renew its push to capture the state board of railroad commissioners and backs candidates allied with shipping interests. Leaders Armin Fassier and Herbert Hackney, prominent Topeka millers, defend the Wichita convention outcome while pledging loyalty to the federation’s non political stance. They cite ongoing efforts ahead of a Democratic state candidate convention and say the federation remains undeterred by Wichita’s rebuff.
Reports from Prague Bohemia describe clashes in front of the university where about 700 Germans and 20 students were involved. Forty students were wounded and police faced difficulty restoring order as martial law threatens.
Women representing the coccaeaane interest arrive in Washington to plan a stronger campaign against Air Smoot. They attend committee hearings and meet officials including Seieretneena and Wiscunsed The Progress musi c. The group includes Mrs Frederick Schott and others from National Congress of Mothers and National Union of Women's Organizations. Senator Tilman not feeling improved after throat operation.
Washington reports Senator Burt Yon and his wife left for St Louis to attend his trial set for March 22. The Topeka Commercial Club meeting to discuss property protection from fire was postponed. A permit request by Edison Illuminating to line streets for private water supply was to be considered by city officials. A three masted schooner Mabel Gray went ashore at Redondo while seven crew were rescued. George Briennam waives preliminary, bound over on $1,000 bond for assault. he cannot post bail. Grand secretary meeting set for Saturday at 7:30 under committee order.
About 189 Kansas State Agricultural College students will visit Topeka on Monday and Tuesday to inspect cattle at Wolff packing house. They will study fattening points, slaughter and dressing, and differences from feeding methods while observing stock yards and dressed beeves. The note ends with condolences from Alma Johnson and family and a state oratorical event at Stansfield's with tickets available.
The anniversary committees will convene with the State secretary's office on Saturday. Hage mil will be present as the chairman.
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