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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal announces subscription details and office locations in Topeka with a Chicago office listing. The paper notes Associated Press membership and delivery of telegraphic reports to readers.
The piece surveys wage demand pressures without strikes, rapid bank circulation growth in February, Kansas political history with Weaver and Bryan, and 1905 to 1908 export trends. It cites U S export gains to the United Kingdom and Germany, with agricultural products leading early and manufactures rising share, noting domestic manufacturing export value surpassing prior records.
A copy of a Lakvenworth Times opinion laments railroad power dragging a party toward its own interests. It argues industrial and commercial factions unite against railway dominance, urging action before the situation erodes party integrity and broad support.
A scathing Capital critique notes the Democratic primaries last Saturday exposed political manipulation and voter suppression across counties. The piece condemns force and fraud at local conventions and calls for a primary law to guard free ballots and party integrity.
A Hutchinson News editorial condemns railroad influence as a dominant force in Kansas politics. It argues railroads shaped state conventions, pressured legislation, and calls for stronger laws and a fair board to enforce them. The piece urges voters to demand railroad reform in every district.
Ewing Herbert in the World cites Merchants in Atchison arguing against a competitor paper. They say a new paper cannot beat the established one, pricing ads at 1 cent inch vs 20 to 25 cents, inflating costs without added reach. The World notes such protests challenge the paper trust as exploitative and anti public interest.
Trivine condemns current tariff policy as unfair to American publishers and readers. He argues Canadian and British forests supply pulp, making duties prohibitive and aiding a wood pulp cartel. The piece links tariffs to forest destruction and tax shifts on books and school papers.
Quippy reflections on money and marriages from a butlerish tone. Jokes about pugilists barbers and reformers mix with observations on fortune gender and domestic life. The piece riffs on social mores and payoffs in dating, marriage, and bachelorhood with playful quips and improbable anecdotes.
A readable fragment from the State Journal discusses social pressures on women and marriage, noting how men view work and loopholes to avoid labor. The piece hints at moral concerns and warns readers about consequences of indecisive choices while reflecting on public discourse.
Paris March 16 The case of the republic of Colombia against the Panama Canal Company over transferring a concession to the United States resumed before the first tribunal of the Senate. Maitre Dubult argued for the company and posed the price question noting authority’s end and the need to fix a price for the transfer.
In Pittsburgh March 16 Annie delivers five baby boys at the same morning. Husband David Swope, perched 155 feet above the Allegheny river, receives the news and nearly topples into the stream. He seeks a job as a housekeeper, exclaiming about the large family.
St Louis March 16 Jurors to try Senator Burton's cases involving influence with the post office department will be summoned March 22. Postmaster General Payne may be called as a witness. Also noted is a wallet theft tale from railside towns, with a detective tracking the thief across Prairie Anna Ackley Waterloo.
A damaged fragment from a San Francisco report shows jurors called yesterday and about a score failed to answer. Judge Cook excused several more. the examination of talwmen was the first phase mentioned, with additional records noted as secured.
Mrs. Mary J. Cee, 82, died of cancer at 135 Heli avenue Oakland. Coe family member D. Coe of this city mourning. Woods, 46, died in Santa Fe hospital this morning. remains to be sent toKansas City for burial.
Local social notes report the annual Vespuncian Wok banquet to be hosted by Mr. J. M. Conwell tonight. Mrs Culbertson and family traveled to Kansas City this afternoon and others guest at various gatherings. Reverend R. W. Gibin of St Louis to preach Friday at the Assumption church at 7:20 PM.
Evidence in the Dewey case is closed. The court is reading instructions to the jury and set the next argument session at 2 p.m. The proceedings continue with arguments closing and awaiting the jury’s deliberation.
Report from a city election describes two supervisors at the Second precinct Fourth ward prison voting place. J. Wilson and Luther Nelliet serve as supervisors with John Van Vech ten asserting authority as committeeman. Wolf sympathizers organize Third ward blocks as crowds vote. early totals show 75 votes in the last precinct of the Third and 90 in the second of the Third.
Review of Reviews notes California walnut acreage expands rapidly from the first mission garden trees. The crop yields about fifteen hundred pounds per acre at times, with harvest lasting six weeks from mid September. Harvest effort involves entire communities and schools closing for walnut vacation as children and workers gather and dry the nuts.
Doniphan county filed with the secretary of state a protest against the nomination of O. J. Nugent for senator from the First district. The protest, signed by county officials and eight Doniphart delegates, claims the nomination was illegal and cites numerous influences in forest policy debate. It notes Hog as a Forester and discusses grazing and forest management in Tennessee and the role of hogs in hardwood growth. Gen. Payne is reported confined to his bed after a gout attack, with unclear resumption of duties for several weeks as Postmaster General suffers illness.
A fragmented York item reports a 24-ounce baby reference and a possible drowning in a water tumbler. Names and details are garbled but indicate concern over a newborn incident and nearby individuals linked to the event.
The sub-senior class at the high school will present a pin on Friday night. The cast includes Edith Mortum and Emme Smith among others in a house setting.
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