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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1904

Page

7

Political and legal notes amid Kansas primaries and contests

The article surveys ongoing debates in the Kansas political scene, detailing court cases over election board powers, constitutional challenges to state election law, and remarks from party officials. It notes figures such as J. Butt, W. B. Stubbs, and Henry Alien, with discussions of district contests and party strategies ahead of the Republican and Democratic conventions, including nominations for governor and the judicial race in the Twelfth district.

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Heiress to 20000 Seeks Daughter in Osage County Case

Lawrence Kansas March 31 A heiress to twenty thousand dollars Miss Clarke seeks her long lost daughter Fifteen years after a quarrel with a stepmother the girl vanished The father Robert Clarke a Osage County farmer died leaving about forty thousand dollars for the estate The case involves efforts by attorney A Guerill to locate the missing woman in the west including Seattle Washington and Wasn Oregon

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Nail in throat prompts emergency surgery in Emporia

Imprisoned in a cough a worker in Emporia Kansas nearly choked on a nail. The nail lodged in his throat and caused prolonged trouble. after a violent fit yesterday he was compelled to lie down. While coughing he felt a hard strike in his teeth and found the nail in his mouth. The nail had corroded during its time in the throat.

Emporia Kas March Tswaske

Observance of Good Friday in New York Shifts to Citywide

In New York on March Friday, good Friday observance will be centralized across commercial districts with specific charges and arrangements described as part of the citywide event. The report notes a focus on duties and public outlays related to the holiday and the approach to late afternoon activities.

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Funds Short and a Prominent Official Missing at Federal Trust

Cleveland March 21 The Federal Trust company reported an assignment to Guardian Trust company amid rumors of a missing high official and fund shortages. The bank planned to merge with Guardian while safeguarding deposits estimated around two million dollars and debts, assets, and capital listed in the institution’s statement.

Cleveland Federal Trust Company Guardian Trust Company Federal Company Federal ‘Trust Company Murphue Wwe Busiders

Union Trust Company Closes Amid Heavy Withdrawals

Boston March 2 The Union Trust Company closed its doors after heavy withdrawals and inability to realign on securities. Incorporated 1889 with 160000 imprint, assets nominally 1,000,000. President and ex congressman William J Barrett leads, with Frederick B Roberts as treasurer and directors including Charles H Adams and G Edward Staith. The Supreme Court temporarily enjoined the bank. a permanent injunction hearing is set for tomorrow with no anticipated loss to depositors.

Boston Union Trust Company William J. Barrett Barrett Tio Frederick B. Roberts William FE. Barrett Charles H. Adams CI Donnatley James W. Damphy G. Edward Staith G. A. Atone Gmeern Greare Savings Bank Eppoint & Revelvabes

Politicians Wake Up in Beloit Kansas Hustlers Eyes

Beloit Kansas residents discuss a warmer political atmosphere with a circulating slate of candidates for local and state offices. Names fray for delegate at large to the Republican National Convention, county clerk, register of deeds, county attorney, state treasurer, state senator, and legislature, with cross-town rivalries hinted in the Beloit Hustlers city chatter.

Mitchell County Beloit Kan Mitchai W. H. Mitchell J. D. Young the Gazette State Normal B. A. Freeman Sinter White George Carnogheriti DA. van Hoek Michellows Ty Cawker City Relatt Clark A. Smith Supreme Court

Mormon Elders Driven From Pittsburg City Meeting

About ten Utah Mormon elders held meetings in Pittsburg Kansas for 30 days attracting converts. Locals debated allowing them to stay in schoolhouses until their engagement ended but decided to fence them out. The article notes later arrivals and a separate report on a Pacific Steamer from Yokohama and weather summaries.

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Postmaster Fought Over Fort Scott Appointment

Fort Scott voters and officials report a postelection fight as the Fort Scott post office vacancy faces resolution tonight. Key figures Bowensock and Lowe dispute Cheney’s bid, with Washington potential action saw to derail a federal office swap. Roosevelt may reject the deal, while Humphrey and Campbell figures lurk in the succession maneuvering.

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Kitchell Elected Secretary of Galveston Chamber of Commerce

Kitchell a Santa Fe railroad clerk in Topeka has been elected secretary of the Galveston chamber of commerce at a salary of money per year. He will assume duties April 15 and move with his family from Topeka. He is 27, married, and has worked for the Santa Fe in Topeka and Chicago, focusing recently on promoting export trade via Galveston.

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Dana on the Bench in Topeka Police Court

Judge Dana presided in a Topeka police court session with Judge Baen visiting. Proceedings included witnesses WelD. udve Haver and Gilled Dann. several defendants such as Geo Simmons Mike Simmons and Nick Lonergan faced charges, with H. Elliott convicted of a nuisance offense. The session featured no major curses and concluded with dispositions on nuisance and evidentiary issues.

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Markets Today Corn and Livestock Trade Report

Reports from Chicago and Kansas City show cattle prices holding at 3.50 to 5.25 for natives, hogs down to 3.10 to 5.05, with receipts around 21 cars. Wheat and corn futures reflect unfavorable weather and shipping concerns, while stock traces from New York and St Louis note mixed gains and losses amid broader market tensions.

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Smith Decides Against Prosecution After Consultation

W S Smith met with County Attorney Hungste and announced he would abandon the prosecution. The event followed a morning consultation about a water-related theft case.

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