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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1904
Page
5
The State Journal notes ongoing national political talk as Congress adjourns and debates continue. It discusses Hoover, Russia and Japan, and references the World’s Fair attendance, while signaling caution on government expenses and potential campaign material.
The Washington Star argues that money dominates political campaigns and both major parties in many states including Pennsylvania Rhode Island and New York share blame for corruption. It asserts voters seldom question corruption yet politics remain tied to business interests and party reputations.
Column criticizes New York as money hub in politics, claiming vast funds are raised within its borders for national campaigns. Notes Wall Street influence, Parker nomination support, and calls for reform while touching on assorted regional notes and local curiosities from Kansas towns.
A fragmented, satirical feature parades odd quotes on spring weather gender roles and social manners. It jokes about cooks, vegetables, and breakfast buns while railing at wartime austerity. Bill Simpkins laments hard times and a neighbor retorts it’s him not the country.
A selection of sharp, wordy quips and brief observations on law, manners, and society. The text mocks overbearing rules and social pretenses, citing bucket shops, gendered behavior, and a stray note on sports and illness. It includes pasted phrases about weddings, a canceled baseball game for a fundraiser, and brief testimonials for a liniment.
Dr H H Keith petitions the Kansas State Medical Society for a committee to review his removal from the Shawnee County Medical Society amid unprofessional conduct charges. He alleges jealousy and personal enmity aimed at his coroner bid, seeks participation in the investigation, and plans to defend himself as sessions open in Topeka with about 200 members expected.
A garbled note discusses past efforts on a path project and a failed effort to unite three schools. It mentions friction, a secretary, and doctors favoring a step, with no clear official outcome and a belief that a future meeting may restart talks.
President E P Ripley of the Santa Fe system says the company can replace machinists who quit and repeats no quarrel with union members among conductors engineers and others He condemns the closed shop and argues large organizations cannot surrender control to unions without discipline He notes many machinists who struck did not support the demands and felt compelled to join others while regretting their action
Mayor Beregnathal to throw the first pitch at Washburn field inaugurating the 1904 Missouri Valley League championship series in Topeka Leavenworth opposes Topeka with Franklin umpiring The town boasts new players Slessy Abbott Bevis and Durst plus a Westburn band and a streetcar rush to handle a monster crowd
The Auditorium hosts a May 1 program featuring E. W. Howe with the Atchison Globe, a two hour concert by local artists, and a crowd of Atchison residents including the mayor. Reserved seats go on sale tomorrow at Stankfield’s, 25 cents. Proceeds cover expenses and the event highlights readings and musical numbers by Ada Smits Fullerton and others.
In the Rhine area Judge J T Dickerson faces a challenge as alleged scheming to block Judge O L Moore from the Highth district judgeship. May 01 hearing delayed to next Wednesday as Dever of Junction City and allies protest Moore nomination and seek Governor Battey’s possible appointment after the next election.
Police court notes report Ed Barnett fined 20 dollars for stealing underwear from a store in North Topeka. A clerk witnessed a man remove a package from a key tied in front of a store. Case, a Helena merchant, claimed two negro porters at Chesterfield hotel stole 20 dollars from him after his trousers were starched. Multiple arrests followed as officers traced money and suspects, with cases involving a cleaner theft and absences continuing in city court.
The nations committee and then automaton to the pational convention of the United Christian party appointed a nominating committee of 12 to select candidates for a national ticket at the next presidential election. The convention adjourned to meet here later after efforts to secure endorsement from leading party figures. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers reduced fare tickets to many southern and western destinations, brokered by J. B. Himer, G. P. A. in Chicago, Illinois.
Chief Stant may begin soon before a member of the Amity club is expelled for gambling in the club rooms. The dismissed member had sworn out a complaint. President Bob Baenple and steward are involved. Stihloa claims Sonsplaine had been in, with misgivings about the club’s stance. A morning report notes the issue and possible stance by the Amity club officials.
May 4 in Olympia the Dean Cratie state convention debates delegation choice as Hearst supporters press for instruction. The meeting pits Parker and Hearst factions against each other amid confusion and competing demands from readers and delegates. Francis Brown is reported dead elsewhere after a street railway accident that fatally struck him, with several injured. Funeral services are planned for a house in Sivelock as investigators piece together the crash and identify crew actions.
The obituary notices announce the funeral of Oscar Turner age 23 of 508 Huelid Avenue conducted at a Kanes City church with interment in Topeka cemetery. Frances Brown of Garfield Avenue area is noted with services and burial in Topeka cemetery, with family home honoring her. Capt M A Neadham funeral referenced along with a Charles F Ingier service tied to a lecture event at an auditorium. Tickets priced 25 cents for any part of the event.
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