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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1904
Page
8
Fragmentary city notes report repairs to the main street railway lines and a clash of civic plans. Mentions Topeka transit projects, a public meeting at the Commercial club, and local officials urging reconstruction of a barn and sewer work. Several names appear, including public figures and organizations, with scattered dates and places in Kansas.
Saginaw Michigan reports higher river levels with widespread flooding affecting merchants and factory owners. Ice on the nearby river remains impassable, hindering channel clearing and causing closures between Saginaw and Bay City.
The Topeka Missouri Valley League team approves gray uniforms with red trim including gray caps with red beads, red sleeves and collars, and "Topeka" on the breast. Jerseys will be used, and funds totaling nearly $500 will be collected by Batager Gus Alberts appointed April 4. An opening game vs St. Joe is planned for April 16 after workouts with Dr. Green's semi-pros before three warmup games.
Republicans and Democrats in Manila organize to pick delegates for the national conventions. The text references party figures and upcoming meetings, with unclear capitalization and wording, but indicates a focus on delegate selection and leadership within the Philippines.
A historical account details the power struggle among Burton Bristow Leland and Morrill in Kansas politics from the 1890s to early 1900s. It describes Bristow manipulating votes via Moore, shifts in support, Burton’s rise and fall, Leland’s influence, and Bristow’s later control of Burton’s political fate through post office investigations and party machinations.
An advertorial claim asserts coffee causes numerous ailments including nervous disorders and dyspepsia. It recommends switching to Postum Coffee for 10 days to test the link and suggests relief proves coffee’s harm and restores health.
Denver on March 28 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America will be in Denver on or before April 18 and take personal charge of the cast miners strike in the state W R Fairley and Chris Evans announce April 18 marks the AFL executive council meeting in Denver President Samuel Gompers expected Our organization stands ready to meet employers for settlement and our supply bureau remains unimpaired as we aid striking miners and their families
Washington reports pension inquiries flood the bureau at about 1,000 a day as veterans and widows rush to obtain pensions under the new order. An official said the 24,000.80 figure cited by Representative Miers would be far below the eventual cost as applications rise from every region of the United States.
Galty Chapter Scottish Rite Masons will hold Maundy Thursday services at the Masonic Temple nextThursday at o clock. Unity Chapter Rose Croix No 1 of the Scottish Welte will also celebrate Easter services the following morning. The program includes The Last Supper a sermon by Rev J P De B Kaye and a meditation by Thomas W Harrigan with readings on charity and Christ’s meaning.
A harsh portrayal of Joseph Ralph Burton of Abilene, detailing a career marked by vanity, debt, and political missteps. The piece attributes his downfall to personal ambition, reliance on Mulvane, opposition to Bristow, and strained reciprocity efforts with Cuba, culminating in erosion of Roosevelt’s trust and Burton’s public disgrace.
A letter touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a home remedy for piles, claiming it cured a long standing, severe case after one fifty cent box. The writer asserts prior hospital operations and costly treatments failed, and urges readers to try the product, offering free samples.
A user in New Whatcom, Washington credits Miles' Nervine for relief from sick nervousness indigestion and related ailments after a forthright trial. The testimonial asserts improved health and vitality following the product use, noting a prior army service and a long history of digestive and nervous issues.
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