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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1904

Page

8

Great Lithographers Strike Paralyzes U S Printing Houses

Across the United States a national strike by lithographers begins after breakdown of arbitration talks. Employers' association blames refusal to accept a one year arbitration plan, noting plant closures and thousands of workers idled. Willard N. Mall comments on principle and calls for limited disruption while negotiations continue.

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Potent Paw-Paw Tonic Pushed In New York Ads

An advertorial fragment touts EMonyet’s Paw-Paw Tonic and Paw-Paw Lasative Pills claimed to aid stomach and liver health. It mentions eight bottles but offers few usable details about date or source.

Nyon Emonyet Earth Bottio

Arbitration row tests employers unions over workmen deals

A 1906 labor dispute outlines that employers favor arbitration with unions and oppose individual contracts. It describes a push for a joint commission, threats of strikes, and the goal of stabilizing pay and hours while avoiding lockouts and concessions. The piece questions workers on the value of arbitration versus unilateral demands.

Ft Beln Mergzers Employers’ Association Gelley Betowen Labor Tts Msenabets Herota de Faleraury SC Louly Uiiune Architeution Filer Arino Weil Marek Wei Wenrais Nile Ultimanta Turi Westen

Holty Totty at Crawford Next Sunday Night

Notice advertises Holty Totty a Weber Field production at the Grand opera house Kansas City this week priced 73 cents. The piece is labeled as Weber and Fields aided but critics say it is an inferior cast and not the original Weber Fields show.

Holty Totty Crawford Weber-Field Grand Opera House Kansas City Weber and Fields Kansas City Peepers Kansas City Star Holly Tolty Grand New York

Oil King in Violet Market Crowns Rockefeller Lead

New York reports Rockefeller has cornered the violet market with violets from Dobbs Ferry. Orchids from Twombly of Madison get spotlight, while Rockefeller auction days boost prices. Violets sold to debutantes and matinee crowd, with price rises noted on Sundays. The Rockefeller Violet Special train marks daily auction attendance.

New York D. Rockefeller Rockefeller Dobbs Ferry Mr. Twombly Mansen N. J OH Company Twoably Tworbly Bertipecan Debbs Ferry Gcreenhouse Dobbs Ferry Seminary New York City

Massing Troops and Mixed News From The District

The report notes troop movements and a chaotic scene in the Grand Joint Executive Committee. A theater review describes "Hotty Toby" as a noisy novelty turn with mixed reception, while Harry Richards brings life to a skit. The piece cites performances of The Crisis and mentions theater pricing in Kansas City versus Topeka. A Rockefeller violet market update claims Dobbs Ferry blooms are best in the world and other violet growers are exiting the business.

Thin House Toby Harry Richards General Steele Mamye Waylor Brooks Dixort Kremer Ton Weberland Teli Sam Bernard James K. Hackett Kansas City Rockefeller Dobbs Ferry

Two Arrests in Bronsos Bank Robbery Case

In a Bronsos Hust Beott Kat case two arrests were made as warrants were issued for suspects. Details describe the crime scene, the minutes before the robbery, and neighbors’ statements while investigators pursued leads and questioned local shopkeepers.

Bronsos Hust Beott Kat Marcy Carter Mtatet Sverre Itis Mann Cola Gestredit Sumeday

Question in Commons on Dmitri Donskoi movements in the Mediterranean

London March 1 in the house of commons Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Mr Balfour discussed the Russian armored cruiser Dmitri Donskoi. Balfour pledged to investigate facts before a full answer. Campbell-Bannerman fixed March 2 for a censure vote on a government policy, with the dispute over the Transvaal Chinese land ordinance noted. Baltimore fire losses force Lafayette Fire Insurance to retire from business. risks reinsured with National Fire Insurance of Hartford. Stockholders expected near par value after claims.

London House of Commons Gay Dmitri Donskei Mediterranean Balfour Henry Campbell Gannerman Mr. Halfour Henry Henry Campbell-Harnerman Baltimore New York Lafayette Fire Insurance Company National Fire Insurantce Company Hartford

Great contralto to sing in Topeka recital

Mme Schumann-Heck, famed contralto, sang at a private musicale hosted by J W Peacock of Pittsburg who helped run Homestead mills. The affair reportedly cost over 15000 dollars. Peacock invited guests. the artist will perform at the Auditorium on Thursday evening March 24, secured by the Topeka Choral Society, with tickets priced at one dollar. Advance orders are taken at BBB Guild Music Store with a chart opening Saturday morning.

Mme Schumann-Helck J. W. Peacock Pittsburg Peacock Andrew Carnegie HC Frick Homestead Mills Pittsmir Peacnck Schumann-Hetnk Topeka Choral Society Choral Society Ben Tonske BBB Guild Music

Harriman Line to Add Eight Steamships from Portland

Portland March 17 Harriman steamship service will begin May 1 with eight steamships and a combined capacity of 6000 tons. The Portland and Asiatic company fleet will be replaced as charters expire by four modern freighters of 7000 to 5000 tons or a raft of 34 feet. Hamburg American liners will fill the new fleet due to their large capacity and light draft.

Portland Ore Harriman Steamship Service Pardan Portland and Asiatic Steamship Company

Grow Hair in One Night Declares Remarkable Cure

A famed physician at Altenheim Medical Dispensary in Cincinnati claims a new compound can regrow hair on any bald head. He asserts years of work yielded a cure all ages can benefit from, offering free sample packages upon request with a small stamp for postage.

Altenheim Allenheim Medical Dispensary Foso Cincinnat Ohio Miles Simcoe Emma J. Barton Watertown Guarantes DR. Miles Medical Co., Laboratories Elkhart, Ind

Riot at Kubelik concert in Vienna amid German prejudice

A March 17 riot in Linz upper Austria erupted as German mob attacked Jan Kubelik’s concert, smashing mirrors, disrupting performance and injuring police while forcing cancellation amid fears for the Bohemian violinist’s safety. Officials struggled to control the crowd and protect the district governor.

Vienna Ling Upper Austria Prague Jan Kubelik Steek Count Wickenbure Ftones Kubelik

North Topeka Water Restored After Main Cut

North Topeka faced a water outage when an S inch main was cut at the bridge during the flood. Workers connected it to the new under bridge line and hoped to finish today. The city would then enjoy a larger supply and improved fire protection. Two North Topeka men, Cute Gilkey and Frank Spriggs, were arrested on grand larceny charges for allegedly breaking a stock car seal and stealing three hogs.

North Topeka Jaidl Im Kanzas Avenue Cute Gilkey Frank Spriggs Union Pacific

Hogs Located and Returned After Enron Pacifi Shipment

Police located the hogs and returned them to Enron Pacifi for shipment. Two suspects were captured.

Enron Pacifi Company

Mayor to Propose Waterworks Board Takeover Plan

Mayor Bergunithal will send a message to the city council outlining a plan to take waterworks under a four member board chosen by the mayor with council approval. The trustees would appoint a superintendent, control finances, set rates, approve improvements, and manage extensions, with profits paid to the city. Salaries for trustees are debated. mayor favors small pay. Also notes a 50th wedding anniversary in Ellsworth and Gen Thomas drops dead in Chicago.

Bergunithal Messer Cutinel Trrtess

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