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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1904
Page
7
A scrambled 19th century press digest highlights political graft critiques and postmaster debates. It discusses Governor Odell’s popularity doubt and Senator Plate’s political position, plus references to Gen eral Grinnin and postmaster matters. The article notes large noncontiguous territory trade and US shipments from islands, including brown sugar values and Philippines trade figures.
A stained transcription describes Crawford and Kane disputing a theater license under a new pension ruling. The item cites a 1890 pension law and an May 9 1900 amendment, detailing eligibility and compensation scales for disabled seamen, with CapP A Caney summarizing the legal change and its impact on veterans’ pension determinations.
A Kansas news column discusses veteran pension rules under Grover Cleveland and the 1890s orders, noting age limits for service disabilities and the impact of Ware’s directive. It contrasts minimums and caps for 62, 65, and 70–74 year-olds, with mentions of qualifying conditions and related political figures.
The city awarded Adams Brox the ballot printing contract at 55 dollars. The total 124,434 ballots include 2,217 for the general election and the same for the primaries. Ward allocations are listed in the bid details.
G Larimer and W C Relston of the Republican city central committee were excited by an alleged discovery by C V Wolf that some Wolf registration carriages in the Third ward had been hauling Green voters. The meeting was called to discuss the issue as the party urged voting for Green and bolter Republicans.
Topeka capitalists led by FH P ion discover a 100 barrel oil well southeast of Chanute. They own 200 acres and this is their first well. F C Gay manages the property for the Topeka syndicate.
The funeral of J A Sime was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence at 2208 Quint Street. Interment followed at Topeka Cemetery. G A R post members assisted with the services.
Reports from Hatt Wheeler Rock counties indicate prairie ores still turning threatening Amelia New Port and Chambers. Ranchmen have sent all they possessed as fires advance. Divorce granted as Ermine Williams wins a district court case against Henry Williams.
Senator Burton testified in his own defense after cross examination about dealings with the Hinito company and alleged misrepresentations. He asserted loyalty to Senate duties and claimed the company would follow federal rules under his influence. The hearing covered plans to avoid trouble with federal authorities and the purpose of contacting Washington.
In St Louis on March 5 Senator Burton details paying about $76,000 in debts since his election. He says he was advised to avoid antagonizing the government and sought a harmonious adjustment in postoffice cases. Testimony traces meetings with Inspector Cochran, Dennis, and Rialto and Brooks company links, plus consideration of practicing before the department.
A belated train report notes a destructive tornado in a country strip near Spring Hill Arkansas. Several persons were injured but no fatalities known. The observer described near total destruction with every tree felled and houses wrecked.
Heavy rainfall caused widespread sewer cave-ins across the city. Street crews, led by Street Commissioner Snyder, worked late to repair holes at Buchanan Seventh and many other locations including Konées avenue Deuthitt Thirteenth Western avenue and Fillmora West Lane Fifth and Sixth. The Fifth and Taylor catch basin also failed and must be repaired by builder M. W. Gilmore. Washburn college sewer risked collapse. Wall and Hanley’s contract expired, delaying repairs.
John H Mulvane and Joab Mulvane signed $1,000 bonds for Chauncey Dewey and six cowboys. They are ordered jailed in Cheyenne county on charges related to the alleged abduction of Alpheus and Beach Berry and the killing of Burchard Berry in Norton. Trial progress prompts further charges and possible dismissals as outcomes loom.
A continued list from the first page shows numerous residents and signatories by name in the Third ward. The tally includes many individuals and couples such as C J Snyder, Mrs FLOM Spive, Carrie Altmerer, Margaret Bond, Maud McClelland, Walter James, Jessie Ing, Geo Brooks, and Louise Miller among others. The notice notes petitions on ale by publication, with 152 more signatories mentioned but not fully included.
Porter Mitchell, superintendent of the city electric light plant, resigned this morning and handed the keys to Mayor Bergundthal. Goodrich demanded possession. Mitchell claimed he acted for the mayor and refused to yield without inventory and a receipt. The mayor said Mitchell may have quit and that he will not run the plant, leaving the chief engineer to operate. The dispute hints at a wider rift between city leadership and the electric department. Green petitions filed for independent council candidate in Third Ward, city clerk notes.
Paper lists hundreds of names with many signatures omitted. The fragment shows a mass of signatories under the header the ticket and notes that numerous others were left off. The context suggests a large applicant or attendee list with incomplete accompanying details.
Citywide registration neared 192,000 dollars at noon as voters prepare for the last registration window this afternoon. Women from Tennesseetown and supporters of Walt rally to mobilize voters, with Election Commissioner Williams bracing for a late afternoon rush.
A freight wreck blocked the Rock Island line between Whiting and Hortom, piling cars on the track and suspending or delaying passenger trains. No injuries reported. Democrats Filed Papers For Nomination. H P Miller and city clerk submitted papers for all Democratic ward candidates, including J Meates asward candidate for council.
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