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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1904

Page

11

Trade and Market Activity Reported in Iron and Rail Sectors

New York March 11 Brad Street notes improved weather boosting trade outlook. Iron market activity rises with independent ore prices easing, railcar earnings improve, and agricultural implement demand shows special activity. Reports indicate rising spring demand, warmer conditions aiding manufacturing in steel and footwear, but textile mills remain inactive and cotton spinning curtailed.

New York Brad Street Arnett Seermel Rosa Railway Lange Turing Tnlorenlé Bet Geek Siator Dalvie Ehont Fronion Galveston Reliere Speculitors Philadelphia Boreas Foanai Faciors Talures Fm United States Mareh Creda Alvo Phavelie Ylmanek Rom Aaa Mlb Sosat Iuiktont Canada Miny Yeira Bell

Local church notices and services across the city

Churches across the area announce service times sermons and church activities. Including First United on Topeka Avenue with pastor Charles A Finch morning communion and evening service. Episcopal at Morrison and Sixth with Bishop John W Hamilton preaching. Cumberland Presbyterian Potwin with pastor preaching. First Methodist notes and other denominations listing sermons times and locations.

First Christ Topeka Avenue Bifth Seventh Streets Charles A. Finch Hide School IL A. m Episcopal Church Eearrison Sixth Avenue D. D. Psetor John W. Hmlston Do Es Sav Froevereco Stel Evenue United Preatyre Cheared Knighte Tacitics of Security Kansa A Ae Cumberland Terlun Potwin Kansas Avenue Fehureh James A. Stavely Ti A J. W. Harailton Mt. B

Anti Mormon Party Forms in East Lake City Utah

Report of a Gentile group in East Lake City initiating steps to form a pan Mormon party. A committee will draft program and plan a mass meeting while condemning polygamy and church influence in politics. Next meeting set to advance organization and rally support.

East Lake City Utah Congress Amiltn Smith Morten Church Judge Street Parley L. ‘Tams On Short Line J.B. Mort Board of Education Williams Open Abouhl Congress Mormon Church Willam Nelson Fri

Best Time for Purifying Blood Mentioned

A fragmented passage asserts March, April, May as the best time for purification and notes that the body is purging impurities through eruptions on the face and body, attributing this to seasonal cleansing.

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertisement Claim

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as thorough dependable medicines. It emphasizes reliability and consistent results matching long standing recommendations.

Hood

Political currents heat up over state Republican chairman race

Fragmented notes describe a power struggle among Burton, Hoch, Stubbs, and Dalough, aiming to control the state committee before an upcoming election. The plan allegedly seeks to place Burton back in power if he avoids conviction, with influence attributed to figures like Stubbs and Hoch and coverage in the Timea journal.

Republican State Committee J. N Burton St. Chreemating Stubbs Sete Sane Hach Burton Pace Fac Dolley St. Beate Timea Barton Btaru Crealies Walt Roonevlt Kankases Age Republicen ‘United Surjon

The Dewey Case at Court Convenes in March

Norton and Kun report in court this morning the state examined editor Lawless of St Francis who challenged Chauncey Dewey’s reputation for peace. Cross examination revealed party bias and published editorials supporting Berry and a history of land and crop disputes. Witnesses showed strong prejudice against Dewey and noted arms carried by settlers. Court adjourned.

Dewey Ocourt

Mental Qualities Inherited, Lectures on British Intelligence

Professor Kal Pearson argues in a Huxley memorial lecture at the Anthropological Institute in London that mental as well as physical traits are inherited from parents. He warns Britain faces a dearth of able professionals and workers unless intelligence is bred, criticizing foreign methods and urging action to alter the stock fertility as the empire faces a challenging era.

Kal Pearson Huxley The Anthropological Institute London

Bound Over to District Court in Egg Theft Case

Lincoln Payne had a hearing in the etg court this morning on the charge of stealing three cases of eggs from two Talon Pacific freight cars. The eggs were valued at 3 cents a dozen. Payne will be bowed over to the District court.

Lincoln Payne Etg Talon Pacific Payne

Community club hosts lectures and events at First Presbyterian and Woodmen venues

The Twentieth Century Club meets at Miss Lina Frost's home with guests Miss Rena White and Rev J E Adams. Adams speaks Sunday at First Presbyterian morning on the War in the Far East. A stereopticon lecture by C E Whelan of Madison follows in the evening at Woodmen ball. Shawnee Camp No 300 and Sunflower Camp No 88 sponsor. A Woodcraft gathering and musical program are planned with public attendance invited.

Lina Grace Frost John & Frost St. Mary's School Knoxville Rena White Jamnentown North Dakota J. E. Adams Korea First Presbyterian Church Far East Bfissiona C. E. Whelan Madison Wis Sixth and Jackson Streets

California 325.00 Via Gants Fe Tickets on Sale

March ticket sales advertised with details on access and benefits. Contact TL HG for full information and free literature.

Gants Fe Tagrit Alae Eenandives Cibersi

Married Woman Consent Seals Case Against Lea

The document recounts a dispute where Lea faced potential action after a claim of beating. Parents provided consent for Lea, but questions arise about the girl’s age and legal capacity. County Attorney Hungate advised no prosecution due to lack of applicable law and age considerations.

Hayden March Wichita Lea Tetay Parenta Hungate Mes Aes Mente Ted

City railway officials inspect line for spring construction

B E Sunny LE Myers and E W Wilson owners visit Topeka lines with Supt Albert Patten. They tour Kaneas river bridge and North Topekanes, stating construction will resume soon to complete rebuilding the line. The visit is described as routine inspection with no special significance.

B. E. Sunny, le, Myers E. W. Wilson City Railway Albert Patten Kaneas River L. E Myers

Mr. Stones New Portrait Sent to St Louis World Fair

George M. Stone completed a portrait of Katherine Hand, a six year old girl from New York City. The painting is described as natural and lifelike with a green background. Stone plans to borrow it for the Kansas building at the St Louis World’s Fair and has another Kansas landscape to display at the fair.

MR. Stone New York St. Louis George M. Stone Kathering Hand Ser Mra York City Stone Kansas St Louis Kansas Bayfield Guy

Senate panel hearing Smoot protest delayed by quorum gap

Absence of a quorum halted proceedings of the senate committee on privileges and elections investigating the protest against Senator Reed Smoot's seat. B. Critchlow, former Utah US attorney, again testified and was defeated in cross examination by Waldemar Vancott. Sentiment against Smoot dominated the session as most members left during the forenoon.

Washington Senate Committee On Berator Smoot B. Critchjow United States Utah Agai Waldemar Vancott Ott Vancott

Streets committee backs paving plan and railroad project

The streets and walks committee voted Friday to recommend seven blocks of paving to the council. It also urged granting the Santa Fe railroad’s request to widen Walnut and part of Seward avenue, contingent on dedicating a 19 foot wide land strip to widen the alley. Santa Fe officials will consider the proposition.

Santa Fe Railroad Walnut Seward Avenue Santa Fe

Steel Trust Earnings Decline in New York

The United States Steel Corporation releases its second annual report dated March 1 showing net earnings for the year after maintenance, interest on bonds, and fixed charges of subsidiary companies of $19,173,162, versus $153,008,763 in 1902.

Steel Trust New York United States Steel Corporation

Delaware house siege ends as deputy shoots at Bennet

March 12 a rifle exchange and barricaded Delaware Isiala building in Hegewinen. Ellis Bennett, owner of the Delawarere house, held 160 acres under dispute and fired on Deputy Sheriff Long. After a battering ram entry the deputy found Bennett seated with three guns and he offered no further resistance.

Delaware Isiala Hegewinen Ellis Bennett Delawarere House Long Bennett Shere

Committee Named in McCall Resolution to Probe Post Office

Washington March 12 Speaker Cannon announced a special committee under the McCall resolution adopted yesterday to investigate the so called indictment against the post office department. McCall is chairman with Hitt Burton Metcalf McDearmott Warnett and Richardson as members. Birhell was named chairman of the committee of the whole and private pension bills were begun.

Washington House Cannon McCall Post Office Department Rep. Mass Hitt Rep Burton Metcalf Rep. Cal McDearmott Dem. N. J Warnett Dem. Ga Richardson Dem. Alm Birhell Kan

A Point for Bryan in Sealed Letter Will Case

Judge Gager of the superior court today sustained most of William J. Bryan's demurrer to the probate court's ruling in Philo S. Bennett's will case. The decision largely favors Bryan and suggests a trial on March 22 to resolve his appeal from the probate court's refusal to admit the sealed letter as part of Bennett's will.

New Haven Conn Gager Superior Court William J. Bryan Probate Court Philo. S. Bennett Bryan Mr. Bryan Bryant Bennett

Colombian decree cuts army in half and hints at peace

Washington reports a cable from Bogota stating the Colombian government reduced the standing army from 11,009 to 5,000 men and declared peace in the republic except in Panama. The note comes via United States Charge Synder.

Washington State Department United States Synder Bogots Republic Panama

Fire Destroys Mill and Smithy in Burlingame Kansas

Fire in Burlingame Kansas on March 12 destroyed the Marvin Sound planing mill and the blacksmith shop of W F Standiford. The livery stable adjoining and some property were damaged but residents were saved. Loss on building stock and machinery estimated at four thousand dollars with partial insurance. The blaze began around 2 20 PM with strong winds hindering efforts to save nearby homes and contents. Mr Lund occupied part of the building but saved most household goods.

Tigrlingame Kan Marvin Sound W. F. Standiford Realm Lund

Deaths and Funerals Notice Fragments

Fragmentary obituary notice from a Kansas newspaper lists several deaths and funeral plans. Cary of 280 Jefferson Street died at Prescot Acre with services in Topeka. Mrs. Cary sister of Mrs. George A. Herron. Mary J. Langston. a 17 month old child of Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson. funeral from Blanche place. Alice Potrell, colored, murdered in Kansas City, funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church.

Dase Cary Mer Jefferson Street Prescot Acre Topeka Stone Cary George A. Herron Blanche Pa Frank ‘Thomp Elmont Alice Potrell Calored Kansas City Shiloh Baptist Church

Florida Tours With Daily Sleeper From Kansas City

Old established Florida travel program advertises a daily sleeper from Kansas City via Frisco System and Southern Railway to Tackeanyity Florida. Features new attractions this winter, inviting visitors to enjoy the Florida tours offered by the Trade Building, Kansas City, Mo.

Florida Kansas City Tackeanyity Fla

Tragedy Averted By New Discovery For Child Illness

A family reports their young child nearly succumbed to pneumonia and a severe cough. Doctors treated him with little relief until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption was used, restoring health and vigor.

W. Watkins King

Notable Deaths and Debuts Across Cities

Brief telegraphs report J F Wall of Everett Wash died in a Great Northern hotel room from saphyzia tion in what coroner deems accidental. Viola Tree debuts in Edinburgh in a Viola imitation of Twelfth Night. Steamer Celtic passengers arrive in New York with Navy officers returning from Europe and Rev Joseph C Hartzell in Africa. B D Field of New York connected family commits suicide in Pueblo. Oncar II beached near Christiania and floated free. Captain Melon from Espana arrives in Mobile noting Bonutin enjoys public support while Pollicarpo Bonitin is reportedly jailed.

St. Paul, Minch J. F. Wall Everett Washimston Great Northern New York Celtic Liverpool Navy Joseph C. Hartzell Methodist Episcopal Church Africa

Low Rates to the Southwest via Frisco System

On March 5 the Frisco System will sell one way tickets to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory at the rate of 250. On the same dates will sell one way tickets at the round trip rate to all points in Texas east of including a

Oklahoma Indian Territory Ucketa Texas

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Dai Se Lee Ie Ita Church, Noets United Tegtheie Ee Quincy D. Crites Reformed Presbyterian Corner Clay and Tenth West Elehth Avenue Chur Neo Anti Mormon Party Clark Newman Newman Burrow California Chicago J. W. Jones & Sonansas Ave Colombia Burlingame Mary J. Langston Chivers Topeka Steam Dye Works Ind Seventh and Quincy Streets Edinburg Viola Tree Beerboim Tree Viola Pueblo Colo B. D. Field New York City Cyrus W. Field Field Christiania Copenhagen Fikkitjord Mobile Als Melon Honduras Bonutin Pollicarpo Bontlin Nia Lightning Fire Extinguisher Co. Geo. A Bobb Hoyt
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