Jubilee Prizes Review Attracts Sparse Contestants
The Jubilee Chorus Prize drew only one entrant and was not awarded its $600 prize. Wichita and Newton entries dominated the event with multiple winners in various categories. Judges credited strong performances by Miss Witrra, Tyler, and others from Junntiam City and Miss Alte, amid a mix of prize allocations across schools and directors.
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Hetchiegon
Mim Witrra
Tyler
Junntiam City
Miss Alte
Shepherd
Mortinwane
J F Dawes
AtoRisen
Mendersit
Athiail
Elurris
Ark Gaetonters
Pefaw
Clash
Ehiyus
Huichinsa
Miles Eva
Wes Brkoken
J. Huth
Uhey
Wes Biaitent Walden
Wiehdry
Tin City
Hineraid Tetry
Lyons
Lise Huth Baler
Albans
Mes H Wiltewide
Mutohinees
Marie Mitchell
Jeks
E Lewis
Tepeka
BR. Maret
Wichita
Women on the Rock Pile at Leavenworth Prison Yard
Prison authorities report inmates in the yard engaging in hard labor amid discipline and punishment. A guard notes clashes and attempts at escape, while authorities plan tighter supervision to prevent further disturbances and city confrontation.
Journal thanks for upthde and school events noted
Mrs Kate Addison thanks The Lines Journal for May 30 item on women’s palrot bias and school exercises at Balina Military School. Bishop Milisapaugh’s address and the closing day plans are described with diplomas to be awarded. McKinley pocketbook theft reported in Emporia. Brown and McKinley linked to Columbus trip rumor.
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Pilreka
Lines Journal
Worman
Katia R. Addison
Balina
Miliapaugh
Milseauen
McKinley
Emporla
FB. Brown
Eno
Pike Township
McKigsey
Brown
Columbus
Brown Ana
McKinley Hans
Evans Bride at St Louis Benedict Marries Miner
Roy Evans, a St. Browns pitcher, married Miss Mattle B. Dexheimer in St. Louis. The quiet ceremony at Palm Street followed a bereavement. The couple plan to reside with the bride’s aunt in Rose Hill. Also reports show Dickinson County population up 84 in the past year to around 51,000. Abilene remains the largest town.
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St. Lewis
Roy Evans
St. Browns
Benedict
Mise Mattle B. Dexheimer
North Grand Avenue
B. T. Wheeler
Churyhot the Redeemer
Palm Street
Walding
Arly
Rose HN
Abilene
Dickinson
Liberty
Lyon
Herieton
Ush
Wheat to Africa expected heavy shipments three months
New York May 22 The Herald reports heavy future wheat shipments to Africa with ships Kurdistan and Mousint Sephir loading from North Central pier and Iron elevator. Spring wheat valued at about 50 cents a bushel, with freight and bags adding cost, shipments to Cape and East African points to rival last year’s volumes. American agricultural machinery and products also noted as part of the trade push.
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New York
the Herald
Brooklyn
Kurdistan
North Central
Cape
South Africa
Woman for dean praised by Syracuse College of Fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts at Syracuse University seeks a new dean after Dean Leror Mc Vernon died last winter. A female candidate is favored by the committee. the college, with about 420 acres and 36 men, hopes a woman can better fit the role. Commencement is June 16 with 14 seniors graduating and Rev Michael Burnham delivering the address.
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College of Pine Arts of
Syracuse
Leror Mc Vernon
Arpolstalter
Elon Dein Varnes Eticenssarae
Bette
Washborn
Ell
Lutie Johnsina
Gane Rodrews
Tezinald Lett
John Ballard Tower
Micheal Burnham
St Lowisarill
Atise Kater Arnold
Etta Williams
Plano Forte
Proves the Champion Wing Shot of America
Sim Glover of Rochester won the American wing shooting title defending the Star cup by killing 20 birds and finishing among top contenders as the event concluded in Kansas City. Crabil and Duke Lams tied for high scores, with steady shooting and a 80 straight. Atchison defeated Emporia in baseball exhibition, while other scores show Cincinnati and Baltimore games and a news round of standings.
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Kansas City
Sim Glover
Rochester
Ametichi
Glover
J. M. Crabill
Clacinda
Crabil
Duke Lams
Hchcomb
Siont
Crabitt
Yerman
Robber Held Up Trolley Car and Is Killed
A lone robber on the Stellacoom electric line near Tacoma in the afternoon attempted a robbery of an incoming trolley. Superintendent Dame and Motorman Wellman resisted. Dame fired, the robber returned fire, and fell dead two minutes later. Dame was wounded in the arm, passenger Jowett Smith also injured. the robber died on the platform.
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Tacoma
Wash
Stellacoom Electric Line
Dame
Motor Line
Wellman
Dame Drew
Jowett Smith
The Ex President Harrison Addresses Presbyterian Assembly
Ex president Harrison spoke at the Presbyterian General Assembly in Eagle Lake Indiana May 22. He addressed committee work and opposed a Presbyterian building sale. The session extended over the afternoon with debate and a public meeting planned for the next morning chaired by Wanamaker of Philadelphia.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Eagle Lake
Ind
Presbyterian Assembly
Harrison
General Harrison
Kearthy
Presbyterian
Murrieon
McDougall
Err
Withrow
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Star Gazeers at Outs Hover as Arbiters Move In
In San Francisco on May 2 Director Holden and Prof Hussey of Lick Observatory visit Outs amid a drifting dispute between astronomers. A peace commission led by Judge Sinck and Regents aims to hear grievances and seek harmony. Hussey accepts Barnard’s vacant position after initial refusal, with Holden denying any coercion.
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Holden
Hussey
Lick Observatory
San Francisco
Prof
Judes J. W. Sinck
Timothy Gus Phelps
Budd
Sacramento
Bouslness
Profitolden Aed
Wuseres
Barcerd
Holten
Stanford University
Barnard
Harnand
Slack
Miss Stevens Recital at First Methodist Church
Miss Neally Stevens, a gifted pianist, gave a recital at the First Methodist church with violin accompaniment by Henry Bearnay and piano by Win Hed Waliner. The audience, though not all appreciative of classical music, witnessed Stevens's remarkable technique and memory, with selections including Moszkowski Caprice, Caprese Espagnol, Rubinstein Valse Caprice, Cradle Song, and Schubert Serenade, and a notable Spanish Dance by Sarasate.
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Neally Stevens
First Methodist
Spa
Evenin
Henry Bearnay
Stevens
Werer Moswloiwski
Caprese Espagnol
Evens
Rubinstein
Surasate
Schrubert
Senenade
National Educational Association Meeting Comment on Union Pacific Service
Report notes praise for Union Pacific at the National Educational Association meeting in Buffalo 159% with remarks on Milwaukee and West of the Missouri river. Describes comfortable seating Pullman accommodations and few changes, plus a round trip fare of 8260 and request for illustrated matter and folders.
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National Educational Association
Buffalo
Calon Pacific
Uelme
Milwauker
Missouri River
Stwaid Ty Simmenng
Union
Union Pacific
Omaha
Kansas City
Vnk
Burton on Tariff and Gypsum Protection
Burton argues for duties on gypsum and other western products in the tariff bill. He faults Congress for inaction, says western senators should secure concessions or defeat the bill, and urges protection for western industries including gypsum and hides. He claims Nova Scotia gypsum undercuts U.S. markets and that the West deserves strong tariff support.
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Congress
Burton
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Wyoming
Iowa
Nebraska
Nova Scotia
New York
Neve Eneland
West
Cambridge Varsity Vote Fails to Confer Degrees on Women
Cambridge University voters reject the proposal to confer degrees on women by 718 to 662 amid crowds outside the senate house. Posters reading vanity for men's men for varsity appear. undergraduates jeer supporters and women in bloomers are mocked. Crackers explode as thousands gather and fireworks are lit outside the senate house.
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Cambridge
England
Cambridge University
Senate House
Varsity
Senate
Caius
Newakan
Homestead Riots Target Italian Workers on Railway Project
In Homestead the mob of about fifty attacked two shanties housing Italian workers from Virginia hired for the Memestead and Hilltand street railway extension. Rebels used sticks and stones, injuring several Italians. Police later escorted workers back to site as tensions rise over low pay and imported labor.
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Pouseurs
Norsgea
Virginia
Memestead and
Hietiland Street
Dry Goods Man Scruggs in Trouble with New York Customs
A Dry Goods man, Scruggs, and two women, Sernges and Langhorne, were arrested in New York for alleged violations of the customs law. They waived examination and were held on $25 bail. Scruggs claimed to have bought jewelry for St. Louis Sunday School Union teachers. Langhorne corroborated that only about $190 worth of duties were involved, and both denied illicit intent. Langhorne is secretary of the union. Scruggs leads a St. Louis dry goods house.
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Custom House
New York
Sernges
Langhorne
Iissiaer Shielts
Wail
Scrum
Lanshorne
England
Scruggs
St. Louis Sunday School Union
Bryan to Visit New York for 1904 Mayor Fight
At a Labor meeting in New York on May 2 delegates urged inviting William Jennings Bryan to address the city before Labor Day to help mobilize support for mayoral nominees in Greater New York. The gathering aimed to stir interest ahead of the Fourth of July events and strengthen Bryan’s campaign prospects.
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New York
Tingle
J. Bryan
Mohien
Bryan
Kansas businessman retires from east with Topeka interests
W F Myers of the Kansas Tentana Awnine Ca retires from the east after arranging new devices for his business. He bought a large amount of up to date material, some already arriving, and his concern conducts extensive business with Topeka merchants, having recently outfitted several of Topeka's finest residents.
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W.F. Myers
Kansas Tentana Awnine Ca
Topeka
Imperial Diamond Stolen Report From Fiyder Abad
The imperial diamond once sold by Alexander Jacob to the Nizam of Hyderabad has reportedly been stolen. The gem, linked to Manon Crawford's Mr Isaacs, was known as a historic jewel associated with Simla jeweler.
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Fiyder Abad
Alexander Jacob
Manon Crawford
Mr. Isaacs
Simla
Hyder Abad
Dr Kings New Discovery Praised in Letter from Dimondale
Rev J Gun German of Dimondale Mich reports his wife suffered severe pneumonia after La Grippe with persistent cough. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with swift, satisfactory results. Trial doses free at J K Jones Drug Store Fifth and Kansas Ave. regular size 50 cents and one dollar.
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J. Gungerman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist Church
Hives Junction
Edward Wilder Plans Houses for Sale on West Tenth Street
Edward Wilder of Santa Fe contemplates building a row of two story, modern residences facing West Tenth Street near Buchanan Street. Costs range from 2000 to 2500 dollars each, with one house already contracted. If favored, Wilder will continue the project to line both sides of the street with substantial homes, despite Bethany College trustees opposing paving assessments.
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Edward Wider
To Santa Feds
Tenth Street
Buchanan Street
Ust
McCabe-Whitton-Holman
Wilder
Heigit
West Tenth Street
Buchanan
Bethany College
Maddox a Lunatic The Lost Man Returns Mind Gone
William Maddox a Valencia rancher returned home last night in a dazed state and cannot recognize his wife or relatives. Neighbors speculate he was assaulted and robbed on the way home Saturday night, though no injuries are visible. He mutters about Wichita and a robbery and remains incoherent.
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William Maddox
Valencia Ranch
Maddox
Rock Island
Wichita
Cheap Rates For Buyers Move By New York Merchants
A New York merchants committee plans to meet with the Joint Traffic Association board to seek reduced rail rates for out of town buyers during spring and fall. Merchants previously passed resolutions and sent them to the governor, who signed the bill. authorities expect an association of merchants and railroad managers to form and secure the discounts.
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New York
Syholessie Anerehacis
Joint Traffic Association
Riilroad Managers
One Minute in Jail and Beer Tax Debates
Short clippings from the Gazette and other papers describe ED McMullin pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a one minute jail sentence and a $1 fine, plus a Washington caucus on beer and tobacco tariff features. Additional humorous lines and jokes from various periodicals are included as comic snippets.
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Lite Rock
Circuit Court
McMullin
John W. Brolthes
Gazette
Smithee
Cvursty
Séndier McMullin
Washington
Senate
Greatly Reduced Rates to San Francisco via Rock Island Route
Tickets on sale June 2 to July 1 offering 22.50 one way and 45.00 round trip with stopovers. Concert at Garfetd Park tomorrow afternoon highlights this travel promotion. Subscribe for The State Journal.
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San Francisco
Rock Island
Garfetd Park
Tomorow
The State Journal Circulation Growth and Facilities
The State Journal boasts the largest daily circulation in Kansas with over 11,000 readers and 43 carriers in Topeka area. It notes steady growth since management change, its Associated Press wire, and a new three story pressed brick home opened in 1896 on Kansas Ave. and Hichths, featuring four Linotypes visible behind plate glass.
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State Journal
Great State of
Kansas
Topeka
The
Kansas Avenue
Hichths
Kansas Ave
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