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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reports on global and financial affairs including Japan’s progress in Asia, Russian and European gold shipments, price dynamics for apples, and copper currency markets. Notable mentions include congressional adjournment, Fort Griesby, and speculative notes on the Panama Canal payments.
The 1904 exports of manufactured goods show a drop from prior years, with total values around 47 million dollars, reflecting shifts in import and export patterns. Higher figures in 1900 and mixed movements through 1903 are noted, including changes in shipments to Finwall and Porte Rito and reclassification of foreign shipments.
The report notes that exports of U S manufactures to foreign countries in the year ending June 1904 will exceed one thousand million dollars despite Hawaii and Puerto Rico no longer being included. For the current fiscal year, exports to Hawaii and Puerto Rico total about 85 million, with manufactures forming roughly two thirds. In the nine months to March 1904, shipments to Puerto Rico and Hawaii reach about 19 million. Compared with the same periods in 1903, nine months to March 1904 show gains of 34 million over 1903 and 26 million over the earlier period. Imports of manufactures fall in the nine months to March 1904 to about 334,316 from 350,108 in 1903. Eight months to February diamonds imports run 11.5 million vs 16 million in 1903. The figures support a forecast that 1904 manufacture exports will exceed prior highs and surpass imports in that year.
A jumble of quirky notes from Hutchinson to Topeka covers a range of oddities. Entries mock industry plans at Leavenworth, Rio ruses, Santa Fe strike musings, and a radium offer reshaping engagements. Local antics include a May pole scrap at Lawrence and a curfew idea in Leavenworth.
Reading snippets discuss social mores and irony about marriage finance and social behavior. The piece notes how talkative men struggle to find listeners and warns that wealth can hinge on solid foundations. It hints at marriage, trust, and gender expectations in a satirical style.
The New York Press reports a satirical piece describing marriage and money, noting women’s expectations and social pretensions. It contrasts vows with concerns over gowns and provisions, reflecting a wry, archaic tone about courtship and physical assets.
A fragmentary Quaker reflections column from the Philadelphia Record discusses domestic trophies and social wit. The text interweaves aphorisms about wealth, marriage, and luck with hints of ironic humor, mentioning a suitor at sea and a witty exchange about a pretty girl.
A fragmented column of wry maxims on gender roles wealth and pride. The text riffs on borrowed ideas, confidence, marriage dynamics, and the idea of a famed speaker losing his shine after adopting a costly cure. Several lines reference riches and an aging audience.
Agency representatives from many book publishers fill the state office as the school book commission hears arguments on suitable texts. Dayhoff chairs, Swingle serves as secretary, Kendrick absent, with about fifty company reps present and thirty five lodged at the Copeland. Minutes will be published after adjournment, though attendees know the proceedings.
Washington May 2 Both defendants appeared as jurors were being selected for the trial of James N Tyner and Harrison J Barrett on charges of conspiring to defraud the government General Tyneragon yesterday was brought into court in an invalid chair and placed in a large reclining chair with furs for draft protection amidst the proceedings.
A Silver Cup, stolen Friday evening from the college, was returned yesterday. The trophy bears engravings of senior members, following an incident involving the freshman and sophomore classes.
Francis Brown a city railway worker was struck between Seventh and Eighth on Kansas avenue at 3:30 PM. Both legs were crushed below the liners and will require amputation after he attempted to step between cars and was knocked off by a pole.
A Missouri Pacific freight train struck a wagon near Garett Crossing one mile east of the city on Monday killing Garett Has. Jeanua Cook, riding in the wagon, was badly hurt. In a separate fire, Drew College in Carmel was destroyed, causing about 100000 loss with only 25000 insured. All students and faculty escaped.
Secretary of State R Burrow toured eastern states and met leaders while plans for a new national bank in Oberlin and a Topeka commencement address for Hoch were noted. A small fire in Santa FeDincksmith area prompted a fire department response and a train wreck near Holton caused no injuries. Santa Fe meeting in Topeka was postponed indefinitely.
Deputy County Treasurer John M. Wright prepared a detailed report at the request of councilman William Green outlining amounts due the city from 1538 to 1903. The general fund holds 33737.50, delinquent sidewalk tax 34756.76, paying taxes 4967.30, and sewer tax 1132.33, with issues of refunds and bond issues affecting receipts and deficits.
Delegates from major stock and shipping centers west of the Missouri gather at the Brown Palace in Denver for a stockmen's convention. W W Turney, president of the Texas Cattle Growers Association, presides as plans for a permanent regional organization grow. The move aims to create a three representative body from each state, with railroad concessions already granted. J Dickson of Washington attends to press federal inquiries into alleged trust activities.
Senator Burton is due to arrive in Topeka this afternoon and plans to stop overnight to visit close friends. Secretary W. W. Smith last heard from him, and Sener M. Greer is at the Copeland. Cornet Smith traveled to Kansas City to meet Burton.
The Topeka Pipe Organ association directors met to consider a $12,009 organ contract. With nineteen directors and two thirds required, only ten attended, so no decision was made. Hutchings Vaetey and Hook Hastings representatives spoke for their firms, Austin and Kimball also appeared. informal ballot showed none finally chosen.
The J B Spear stock of merchandise was sold Monday by Receiver W F Sterne for 922 88 to Garar C Well of St Joseph Mo. Several bidders attended from St Joseph Valley Falls Kansas City and nearby places. Sterne and Blonecher deemed the price satisfactory though unsold details and remaining stock were discussed for retails and shipments from eastern wholesale houses.
Weather summary shows light to moderate showers across central and southern Kansas with heavy rain in the southwest and a slight temperature rise. Forecast calls for showers tonight and Wednesday. Northeast winds around 12 miles per hour. Government thermometer readings list hourly temps from early morning through 1 PM.
The second annesteld contest between freshmen and sophomores ended with a victory for the present sophomores by a six point margin. Potatoes numbered 119 were involved, with the victor’s side taking the majority. Following a junior girls’ game, the freshmen won a baseball score of 3 to 2. Port Arthur attacked at daybreak as Japanese squadron engaged forts and warships. prisoners reported captured.
A thousand tons of bread were received in Chicago today from Pittsville to relieve a famine threat caused by a bakers strike. The cargo arrived as part of emergency measures to stabilize supply in the city and surrounding areas.
Deaths listed William Galie age six died yesterday at the Suste home 366 Kellam Avenue funeral Wednesday at 2 Interment at Dopeia cemetery Mary Getty Kinear aged six died this morning stomach trouble funeral Wednesday at Topeka cemetery Hattie Crawford age served pneumonia funeral held from East Gordon Street residence after two oclock She was daughter of Mr and Mrs C Crawford George W Bluso father of H 2 fore his death Senator John C Carpenter defeated for Republican nomination representative seat C O Nelson of Chanuts nominated Japanese Tank Many Prisoners in Lanion May 2 4 Japanese pursuit resistance. many officers killed or wounded capital shows joy thousands parade streets in celebration of victory city decorated with flags and lanterns Smalley engagement details noted Chicago Daily News
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