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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1904

Page

3

Kansas Club Women Hearing Ballot Talk at Emporia

About 169 to 200 club women gathered in Emporia on May 5 to hear editor White and other speakers on women's suffrage. Mrs Vera G Harris introduced by local hosts. Arts and crafts displays showcased embroidery, china painting, carving, and other creations. The gathering featured fashion displays, musical solos, and addresses stressing the role of women in politics and civic life.

Emporia Kansas State Soci! Science Federation of Clubs Filey Toeaday Slight Vera Ghs Iclibley Heer Govert Taniy Republic Ideal Republic Mr. Hoch Marion Frmporte

Lewie Stebbing claims feather speed title in chicken picking

The Dodge City area notes a 19 year old, Lew Stebbing, claimed the chicken picking speed belt at Armour's Produce with 402 fowls in 11 hours, flipping a naked fowl into a box every minute and two seconds, earning 38.04 at the center. Also reports heavy rain in Dodge City with 1.47 inches, Santa Fe and other trains washed out, and local notices on school superintendent reelection, labor strikes, and a French play at the University of Kansas.

Winfeld Lewie Stebbing Aly el Parada Ink AM. Stebbins Lew Stebbing Armour's Produce House Henry el Dorado Republican Dodge City Kas Santa Fe

French Farce At Kansas University Draws Large Attendance

Critics hail the play as one of the best of French farces with clever situations well executed by the cast. The French play at Kansas University is an annual affair and grows more popular as a large number of students attend.

Kansas University Eacey

Emporia Votes It Down on Water Rights Purchase

City council rejects buying water rights from W W Soden for 80100 after City Attorney Harvey Frith notes potential legal risk. Opinion warns transfer could trigger lawsuits for damages from Cottonwood River landowners, despite Soden's claim of valuable rights.

Jim T. Seder J. Harvey Frith Mr. Frith Sire of Emporia Cottonwood W. T. Soden Soden St. Harvey Fritil Eina Porta Gazette

Two Abilene Boys to Teach in Manila for Two Years

Two Abilene, Kansas graduates received telexed notice of appointments as teachers in the Philippines for two years at 3000 a year. They passed exams in late March and will depart soon. The experience is described as valuable, with government paying traveling expenses if they stay abroad the full term.

Philippines Manila Abilene Kanmayo Harvey Bust Abpitenn Jeavex Ealing

Departees and Moves Across Minneapolis News Brief

From Minneapolis Kansas May updates note Mrs Wood and her two children leaving Monday for England for about three months. Rey Gafford went to California to visit Miss Stella Cole. Mr and Mrs McConnell plan moving into the Methodist Parsonage temporarily. Mr McConnell has bought Chapin's residence but the family illness delays vacating. Mrs George Show Sr departed for Boston.

Dems Minneapolis Kan Wood England Rey Gafford California Stella Cole McConnell BE i Chapin George Show Bos

Local farewell at Lindsey School ends term with big dinner

Neatly read fragments describe a goodbye event at Lindsey school last Friday with a large dinner at the home. George Stratton and Mrs Zook are mentioned among relatives and a plan for Ste to be away soon is noted.

Viale Ste George Stratton Cutes Mra Zook St Chapute Prevent Ie Choaly Lindsey School Fiaoe See Shook House Ucn

Kansas State Sportsmen Shoot Delayed To Today

In Junction City Kansas the State Sportsmen’s shoot was delayed by morning rain and rescheduled to today with the first events at noon. The afternoon program featured ten events and 60 entrants with high scores led by M Powers of Decatur Illinois 165, Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake Iowa 164, Ed Orton Florence Kansas 162, and G L Wetzig Junction City Crosby Oklahoma 460. A state champion live bird event is planned for Friday to close the tournament agenda.

Junction City Kaw Kansas State Sportamen Requite Orberammen Hain Powers of Decatur Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake Ed Orton Florence Kus Ed Arnold Larfed L. Wetzig Junction R. Crosby O'Failon Til G. X. Benton

Clay Center Water Works Profits Fund City Growth

Clay Center water commission reports ownership satisfactory with income over 4000 from a plant built for 39800. Extending pipes in suburbs, hydrants cost saved. Report notes bond issues and profits rising as the system expands despite an incomplete last year. The piece also includes local notices on postmasters and obituaries.

Abilene Kus Rte Water Clay Center

Two Hunting Meetings Talked of for Next Spring

Sporting news reports two hunting meetings under discussion for the coming spring season. Plans consider venues, dates, and potential organizers. Local clubs weigh feasibility and public interest as organizers eye community participation.

Contested Memphis Jockey Club Stock Disputed

Capt 5. 8. Brown and Stoney Montgomery refuse to discuss affairs of the New Memphis Jockey Club after a Chicago meeting. Montgomery declines to confirm or deny the club's business while hints suggest a consolidation plan among key interests. Frank Tonex and associates favor a fall meeting at Bi ngspeck as tensions rise over the club’s future and the fate of the Bluff City tracks.

Lovieville. Iy Stonex Montgomery Memphis Jockey Club Louieeula Western Jockey Club Chicago Montgomery Bluff City Ik Jon Fran Rew Memphis Yankey Clas Sag Memphis S. 3. Brown Cluhes Istines Park Montgomery Park Frank Tonex Hay Bingspeck Jones

Leever Challenges Pittsburg Umpire Suspension Row

Sam Leever, suspended by the Pittsburg club after a dispute with umpire John Stone, seeks full salary claiming no suspension under National League rules. President Dreyfuss refuses full pay, offering salary minus suspended days, which Leever rejects. He alleges cruel treatment by others using Philarm, and asserts he was never suspended. Also notes Frank Jones of Memphis track remarks about Dick Welles and Ventura Jockey Club dates, plus a racing update from New York with Merriam Queen in the Corona Stakes.

Stumt Eine Pittsburg Sam Cever Johnston Dreyfuss Sam Leever Pittshace Philarm Seeger Dick Welles Lovieritie Frank Jones Memphis Hele Ventura Jockey Club Joliet Salvator Jonea Ald Mampea

Japanese Sailors Rescue Brothers of the Sea From Fire Ships

Japanese sailors battle a blaze as fire ships sent by Admiral Togo threaten ships at sea. Rescuers maneuver through smoke to save comrades and prevent a wider maritime disaster amid ongoing naval operations.

Togo

Mixed Sports and Public Notices From May Fifth Reports

Synopsis of race outcomes with fines for rough riding and rider injuries, plus legal decision on Brooklyn Sunday baseball legality. Includes prison labor protest in Leavenworth, convicts’ factory work issue, and city game results in Oklahoma City. Also notes bettors Cook and Leppert dominating at a St Louis meeting and Guthrie’s 9 3 loss to Oklahoma City at Colcord Park.

New York Brooklyn Gaylyn Daneball Park Asyine Er Hiad Leavenworth Tront Trader and Council Boar of Directors Lansing My Uiville Fred Cook St. Louie Bookmaker Fred Leppert Cook Eather Near Tust City Guthrie Oklahoma City Okla Colcord Park Hicker and Page Simpson Bruington

Feltz Knocks Out McFadden In Short Bout

A boxing round between Feltz and McFadden at 118 pounds was scheduled for 20 rounds. McFadden was up two seconds after the count, and Ban Johnson of Chicago reported May Beavercon. FR Joneson of the American league is ill with appendicitis. condition not alarming. Cherokee site May 5 saw a 7 to 0 Indians win over the Cherokee club. NATIONAL LEAGUE: Chicago games described with late-inning rallies. Lindgren and King noted. scoring by innings and players such as Faber referenced. late ninth-inning changes affected outcomes.

Feltz McFadden Fran Ban Johnson Chicago Joneson Bite Scarcarad Lindgren King

Plain Consion Sense and the Dr Caldwell Remedy

A reader message criticizes strict dining rules for women and guests. It urges practical eating regardless of etiquette, promotes Dr Caldwell remedies as a cure for various ailments, and advertises Gatlin Drug Co distributors.

Mso Messia Dr. Caldwell Oe Dontean Gatlin Drug CO

Western and National League Standings and Scores from the Era

In Des Moines and Denver action across the Western and American associations, teams battled in a weathered season. Detailing results with scattered names and places, the report notes Detroit efforts, Colorado springs, and Cleveland related games, plus American Association standings and city matchups.

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