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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1904

Page

8

Topeka Board Names Davidson as Superintendent

The Topeka Board of Education unanimously selects W M Davidson as superintendent, offering a salary of 3800 and a starting date in early April. Davidson, a longtime Topeka educator and Kansas State Normal graduate, faces possible successor talk as the board weighs external candidates and his tenure.

Topeka Board of Education Davidson Quinley School North To- Peku Oni John McFtrite Branner School Toptks Itice County Hills Tapids Melride Topeka MeBride Frank Smith Lawrence Kenrick Teavenworth Smith Cvonue Frank Nelson Jookell Nelson New York Union Tony Howe's Academy Mr Pleasant Rita Bats Ay Pica Secon Ees Senate Siuihern Ion Tate Nota Emen Ikae Abn Munir Bas Towk State University E. H. Harriman Pttaree Taeknaas Tod Wlecel Union Pacite Atoates Dein Fern Bethany Coltece Lindsturg Beig Ptrkbiont Hard Worker Tar WM. Davidson Topeth Kay Iitvedent Omalie Public Schools Board of Education Uhanknous Funkhouser Davidian A. H. Waterhouse Pearse Milwaukee Pearte W. ML Davidson Kat Kansis State Normal School Kansas State University National Educaional Association Eka

Executive Count of That Body Endorsed by City Superintendents

A well known lecturer and conductor at teachers institutes received broad backing from superintendents in the nation’s largest cities. He was warmly recommended by President Eliot of Harvard, underscoring strong institutional support for his work.

Eliot Harvard

Atchison Gains in February Rail Earnings Report

February reports show Atchison system stronger than last year with 17 percent gross gain and 121 percent rise in net operating expenses. Operating metrics indicate better performance versus prior February, though rising expenses impact net figures.

Atchison Carnties Atchison Bross Cee

Wellington meeting names PH Coney for commander

At a Wellington Kansas gathering on March 26 Comrade PH Coney was endorsed for the next department commander by a unanimous vote. The James Rhidd post pledged to support his section and cooperate with other posts in Summer County. BEN B. WILSON signed as James Shield post No. br.

Cousy Wellington Kas James Rhidd Knk PH. Coney Summer County Ben B. Wilson James Shield Post No. Br

Police Jottings At Copeland Saloon End In Fines

Officers arrested three youths at Ninth and Kansas avenue after roughhousing and throwing a bottle toward a porter. They were fined 25 to 310 dollars. a chambermaid from Nations hotel was fined 25 for larceny related to a silk dress. One youth was admitted as a spectator, another barely fled a charge.

Gardiner Asher Ross Dusenberry H. D. Smith McElroy Ninth and Kansas Avenue Harry Bagen J. Atchison Fred Stevens Bagan Ragan Atchison Stevens Pagan Iva Williams the Nations

Bryan Seated Letter Dispute Marks New Haven Hearing

In New Haven Connecticut on March 30 a probate appeal over a $50 000 sealed letter claimed to alter the will of Philo Bennett continued in Superior Court Judge Stoddard argued the letter was not part of the will and not properly executed Bryan pressed to address the court as arguments and interruptions occurred The case centers on whether the sealed letter should be admitted as evidence and whether Bennett intended the money to go to Bryan for education and charity while other heirs contest the document. Separately Ditties Book Arkansas results show Governor Jafternan Davie leading in 53 counties for the Democratic state primary with 92 delegates at stake.

New Haven Conn William J. Bryan Philo Bennett Stoddard England Connecticut Bryan Mr. Ward Mr. Bryan T W Mr. Stoddard Mr Bryan Hewitt Newton Jeter

Court fines mover after price dispute in Topeka

In North Topeka last night Harve Wheeler and Buss insigance were pinched. The court valued the dress at $12 and accepted more than nine en scale of prices for her services as a furniture mover, then fined her anyway. A stray tip suggests Wheeler consider another wholesale house.

Harve Wheeler Buss Insigance North Topeka Wheeler Putromide 'Sone

Wolf's Record and Fake Investigation exposed

The article attacks the Committee of Two Hundred for a supposed nonpartisan probe of C V Wolf. It alleges the panel ignored evidence, whitewashed Wolf, and served Republican interests. It cites witnesses claiming Wolf drank and frequented bars, and describes incidents at a Dupree dive and at the Auditorium.

C. V. Wolf Committees of Two Hundred Topeka Republican Wolf Committee of Two Hundred

Japanese Infantry and Artillery Leaving for Nagasaki

Japanese troops in heavy marching order embark for Nagasaki amid strong patriotic displays. Soldiers move in disciplined formations, while crowds along rural roads and towns greet the departure with fervent demonstrations of loyalty to the homeland.

Nagasaki Abi

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