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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1904
Page
2
A spray of items blends agrarian talk with national politics. Seeds and apples are praised for seedless varieties, while President Hearst and John Mitchell are cited amid wage disputes and tariff chatter. The piece touches on Republican conventions, steel exports, pension rules, and Chicago university funding.
A damaged passage from the Emporia Gazette discusses President Roosevelt and Bristow, noting congressmen accused Bristow of mishandling papers. The article hints at forthcoming explanations and critiques from various political figures amid partisan tension.
A critical poem-like column denounces lawmakers for overtaxing the people and looting funds. It cites Bristow’s report as sensible and accuses congressmen of partnerships with thieves, urging government economy and accountability.
From the Atchison Globe a column ponders how people respond to compliments and whether men pursuing knowledge are overconfident. It notes that in every business office, judgment and restraint shape decisions as much as technical skill.
Catarrh weakens the delicate lung bones, deranges the digestive organs, and breaks down general health. It often causes headache and dizziness, impairs taste, smell and bearing, and affects the voice. Being a constitutional disease it requires a constitutional remedy.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a permanent remedy for catarrh of the nose throat stomach and bowels with testimonials from users in Milwaukee and elsewhere. The copy asserts a 20 year catarrh history and credits Hood's with a full cure after four bottles.
A garbled extract conveys themes of pride, avoidance of love with a pretty woman, and resistance to a Holiness sect. It references Beal island, coastal recall, beatings for refusal, and reflections on abuse. The speaker seeks fairness amid turmoil and questions what prompts violence or harsh judgment.
A fragmentary column of quips on manners and society, noting foibles in commerce and speech. It includes wry lines about oculists, shoe ads, generosity, a prisoner's plea, and a magistrate's reply, plus social jabs on conversation and propriety.
A satirical piece on courtship and secrets cites a woman's touch in announcing engagements. It humorously contrasts female and male reactions to romance, dream guilt, and household finances, highlighting social expectations of relationships.
Washington March 21 The Beavers inquiry dominates the day as Bristow faces questions from Bartlett on report authors and clerk hire. Bristow says he lacks full details, will supply inspector lists, and emphasizes department responsibility for member recommendations and allowances.
A street car scene shows a man with a dented hat debating a boy’s motives. Another passenger, dodging a bogus nickel scam, questions the intent of throwing at ear or heel, urging not to misjudge the boy.
Chinese government troops were defeated by about ten opium smugglers led by Yuan about 70 miles south of Chung King in Sechuan. Officers at Chung King are sending reinforcements as the disturbance continues. Schumann-Helnk, a contralto, will appear at the Auditorium. Mere, M. Seats at E S' Gutas music store.
Washington March 21 The senate passed a bill ceding a 10 foot wide strip near the customs house for street use in St. Joseph Mo and extended the time for the Kansas City to Kansas City Missouri Electric Railway cross Missouri River at Kansas City. Hoar introduces a colonization bureau bill drawn by Salvation Army officers for settlement on public lands. The measure goes to the public lands committee. Carmack offers a resolution asking the judiciary committee to examine Civil War pensions for 62 year olds. the resolution awaits tomorrow. Meanwhile Alaska gains an additional land district. In the House Hepburn accuses Representative Baker of improper remarks during post office appropriation debate and moves to expunge them from the record. debate follows over propriety of attacking a member’s honor.
At the Republican city central committee meeting this afternoon council and board of education candidates plan protests over the high comput: assessment. Councilmen faced 32 and board of education 95. reductions expected to about 20 and 3 respectively. Committee funds allocated 360 for Second ward registration and 40 for Third ward with other wards receiving 10 to 25 each.
Paris March 21 Russian orders stop entry into New Chwang without permit and officials say it is a military precaution. Five possible Japanese landing points are the Yalu river New Chwang Port Arthur Vladivostok and Pigeon bay. Russians prepare at all five as they cannot predict where Japan will strike first.
About four hundred residents from the Third Ward sign a petition urging William Green to run for city council. The move reflects broad support from beat men and women seeking his candidacy.
Ten new measles cases were reported to the board of health as the epidemic seems to spread. Doctors distinguish two forms, a mild twenty four hour type called German measles and the regular measles. Sanitary Sergeant Pay notes hundreds of light cases unreported and quarantine considered unnecessary due to rapid recovery, while the ten cases today are all the regular variety.
Rock Island officials in Topeka were notified of a grain rate cut from the Missouri River to Chicago. Wheat prices were reduced from four cents per bushel, affecting shipments and regional trade dynamics.
A catalog of linen and cotton waists featuring Royal linen styles with full tuck fronts, white tones, and assorted collars. Prices range from 2.50 to 3.75 with options in India linen Jacquard tucks and pleats, medallions, embroidery, and applique. Includes Nappl Bengaline and Barre Bengaline fabrics and American Pongee for dressy variants.
Discussion notes a shift in pricing with freight rates falling from a hundred to two cents per hundred and corn price down from three to one cent. The speaker doubts proportional reductions will follow as roads pass through Topeka, signaling broader infrastructure impact.
Plasterers work for two days patching cracks and removing grime in city hall offices. Mayor Pergundthal directs repairs which may cost hundreds extra if walls are papered or calcinated. Roof leaks to be fixed. shrinking blamed for cracks. Also notes daily sleeper trains from Kansas City to Jacksonville and Florida tour features. WM Flannelly, T P A, Board of Trade, Kansas City.
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