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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1904

Page

13

Use of Vines and Civic Beautylecture on civic improvement

Large crowd heard E G Routzahn discuss beautifying homes with vines at the Auditoria on Friday night under West Side Forestry Club auspices. He urged underground wires, showed street scenes, and criticized railroad rights of way while praising ivy, clematis and climbing roses for a tidier sight.

HG. Houtzaha Auditorua West Side Forestry Club Ae Taare Sennen Toveka Binutsabn Anak Nicand Mr. Thoutelle Routzahn Routenhp Kansas Avenue England Topeka Rautjahn Mr. Routzahn

Texas railroads face Sherman act suit over parallel lines

Chicago reports Texas railroad commissioners plan to ask Attorney General Knox to bring action under the Sherman anti trust law against Rock Island and Southern Pacific. They contend both roads control parallel lines in Texas and will seek enforcement of the law. Some branch line franchises are declared forfeited with court actions pending. Schumannnek, the contralto, appears at the Auditorium March 24 with seats at E B Guild's music store.

Chicago Railroid Commissioners Texas Rock Island Knox Supreme Court

Florid snippets from Topeka daily life and local notes

A compilation of scattered notices from Topeka and nearby areas includes people traveling to Topeka for business, school diplomas, and church events. It notes Colonel Wilder Metcalf inspecting a National Guard unit, a K P visit by J B Ames, a large bake event in Topeka, a contract for a farm residence, and a Japan Korea address by Rev J E Adams. Also mentions a judge’s fee dispute and hypnotism anecdotes from local papers.

Kaw Valley Pindiay Ohio Topeka Wilder S. Metcalf National Guard Company Atchison A. Wyman J.B. Ames K. P.A Harry H. Adams Chanute Wright Henry Gruber S17 Kansas Avenue Amos Longaker F. A. Kiene Valencia Florence Crittenton Seabrook Congregational Church A. G. Lord Woodmen of the World J. B. Pitzgerald Missouri G. ©. Clemens W. F. Lake Atchison Globe Ournesie Washburn College J. E. Adams Korea Eighth Street Japan Sheriff Yockey Dan Robbins State Reform School Robbins Upton Irwin Morris Avenue Saturday Evening Post Hutton P. J. Warner Manhattan OU & Gas Company Messrs. O'Rourke Morrow Chatute Colonel Warner National Hotel Howe Atchizon

Two Sides To A Question Reflection On Two Chase County Men

March 19 report from Emporia Kansas discusses conflicting accounts in a local case involving Hunter Arnold and Wilson. The Gazette notes a claim that Hunter hired the pair to protect him from threats, using a decoy scheme. assertions about motive and actions are disputed with no clear legal conviction.

Chase County Emporia Kan Gazette Hunter Hunter-Wilson Cate Chase Arnold Wilson

Chase County Figures Lauded Amid Unresolved Allegations

Entrapped remarks note case not moved to trial due to main witness illness. Local supporters praise reputations in Chase county, urging fairness and caution before judging wrongdoing.

Chase County

Germans Repulsed in Southwest Africa Fight

Berlin reports Colonel Leutwein, governor of German Southwest Africa, says severe fighting occurred March 13. German forces retreated with seven officers and 19 men killed and many wounded.

Berlin Leutwein Africa

Duval Beaten in Democratic Primary Contests

In Hutchinson uk March 19 Democrat primaries to select delegates for Wichita April 7 show Hearst rising. Claude Duval’s Fourth ward vote with silver Republicans Populists and Socialists defeats a small majority, while Duval plans to attend the county convention and laments mixed voting. Nearby Bank Statement and a quirky interview with a senator about retirement conclude the report.

Hutchinson Velesatea Wichita Hearst Claude Duval Duval

Food’s Work How It Cured Paralysis

A pasted testimonial claims paralysis from weak nerves and blood issues improved after four months on Grape-Nuts for breakfast and supper. The writer, previously invalid for 15 years, says movement returned, blood and digestion improved, and mind sharpened, attributing gains to pure food rather than medicine.

Postum Company Battle Ie Mich Almont Wellville

Government Intervenes in Arkansas River Water Suit

Washington moves to join Kansas and Colorado court battle over Arkansas River irrigation. US argues waters within the watershed belong to the United States for reclamation, potentially forcing Colorado to release flows for Kansas and altering private irrigation plans. Entails state claims, implications for arid lands and future water use under the reclamation act.

Washington Kansas Colorado Arkansas United States Supreme Court Arkansas River Rocks Phillips United State

Insurance combine eyed for uniform rates across nation

A report says all US and foreign insurers have formed a pool to set a uniform national rate schedule. Observers fear rate hikes to boost profits, noting February fire losses topped 41,000,000 and raising questions about insurers' solvency and city property policies in Topeka.

Baltimore Northwestern National New Esire Fire Insurance Company North America Westchester Ire Germanta Fire Williamebore City Shawnee Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company of New York Surlus Commercial Union Assurance Company Foreign Office United The Phoenix Queen Insurance Company Connecticut Insurance Company Cresse United States Squires Topeka

California 925.00 Vis Santa Fe Tickets On Sale

Tickets on sale during March and April for Vis Santa Fe travel. The rate covers intermediate points with good sleeper service and free chair care. Liberal stopover privilege allowed. For full information and free literature address T. L. King Plat. A Toneka.

Vis Santa Fe T. L. King A. Toneka

Baseball in Topeka Missouri Valley League Schedule

The Missouri Valley League re schedules games in Topeka with Leavenworth on May 1 and a series of Topeka games on July 8 11 12 13 26 2. Other Topeka dates include June August and September with matchups against Shringfeld Pittsboro and more. Locations listed include Joplin Leavenworth Pa Scott and other towns with multiple dates across May June July August and September.

Missouri Valley League Topeka Leavensworth Shringfeld Tou Pittsboro Joplin TF. Seerse Poet Scott Leavenworth

Sully assigns firm in New York cotton and grain deal

New York March 1 Daniel Sully Samuel F. B. Morse Edwin Hadley Jr and Edwin Fagan operate as Bur rel J Sully Co dealers in cotton coffee and grain. They filed an investment petition. Danutt Sully and counsel appeared. A process server attempted to serve an inunction restraining Sully from paying out funds. Cotton brokers and city officials reported the situation improving. King of the cotton exchange contacted brokers after the letters arrived.

New York Daniel 3. Sully Samuel F. B. Morse Edwing Hadley, Jr Edwin Fagan Burrel J. Sully & Co Joseph H. Houdiey Danutt Sully S. Munn Son & Cotton Brokers Nears Sully King The Cotton Exchange Mr. Sully Lntters

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