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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1903

Page

2

Political Gossip Signals Packed Race for State Senator Seat

In the Ninth district the Republican nomination contest tightens as Jones of Gove county enters the field joining Buschow from Norton and other counties. John P. Jones could challenge Jones of Trego while Burton’s hold on the senate seat appears vulnerable after a narrow victory and anticipated convention battles. Attorney General Coleman plans to oversee the Kansas City inquiry with Myran Waterman's citizens’ committee supervising evidence for a grand jury.

Atate Bidih Thomas County Lyte A.B. Jones Trego County W. B Locktwouwt Chey Dea Jase Winter Buschow John P. Joes Gove Jones Helanbur Trego Ees Janes Burton Smuron Springs Sistahet Jose Gave Hibs Dount de, Junes WacKweney Jusehow Janet Ove Dr. Jones Trefe Gove County Stin Witter Cheyenne Decatur Rooks Yall Buschew Senate Slatioa Seiden G. Fropkins Hurten Coleman Percenal Chute Ueady Kansas City Kan Myran Waterman Citizens’ Committee Air Ir. Coleman Gilson Buley Waterman

New York's New Mayor and the Luncheon Pie Remark

A luncheon at Washingtons House restaurant featured George B McClellan with Western representatives nearby. A reporter overheard a witty pie remark that sparked a brief controversy as the story circulated in papers and drew editorials defending Western resilience.

George B. McClellan House Washington New York World McClellan Motlelan Camny Weightman Washington Post West

McClellan explored as a safe ally for Tammany era

A long, admiring profile portrays George B. McClellan Jr. as a steady, courteous, and politically cautious New York Democrat. It details his rise from Brooklyn bridge treasurer to congressman, his Tammany ties, legislative focus on finance, and his potential future as a governor or higher official, arguing his strength lies in staying in the middle and avoiding controversy.

Mertelsa Ho Han Great Golden West McClellan New York Statesman MacCistin Washington Monument Goddess of Liberty Capitol McCreran Croker Tf Metterlan McCiellan Tammany Congress Broadway George Bo McClillan Little Mac Army of the Potomac Presient Lincols Saxony Buyom Princeton New York 2 Bridge All Auriaen McCicllan Mitcheth Kent Washington BcClellan Jane MacClelan House of Representatives Tiple Alc Cielkin Great Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee House Kentucky McCtellar Brooklyn Bridge Murphy Bme- Cielian Joe Cannon Supreme Court Republic MrCléllan Chanan Thau Buchanan Jooleed

Lawrence Pioneers Plan Senti Centennial Celebration

The Lawrence committee of five appointed to organize the sentiment centennial of the founding of Lawrence Kansas decides the celebration will be held in October 1504.

Lawrence Kan

Death of a Prizs Fighter Found Dead in Hotel

New York November 4 Thomas Cleary a former middleweight champion from the west was found dead from gas effects in a hotel. Death appears accidental.

New York Thomas Cleary West

Road to Orphans Home at Atchison

Henry Allen chairman of the state board of charities says the board will build the Soldiers Orphans home on Third and Second streets if the county commits 1750 cash and 300 days work from farmers north of town. The plan includes a 22 foot roadway and artificial stone curb. The Taylor tract route was previously favored but rejected by city and county.

Crawford Bernie Herring Madison W. G. Milam Lincoln Fifth Streets Washburn Street E. A. Fredentagen Chicago Fox George Minney JE. Minney Topeka la Crosse Kaw Washburn Harmon D. Wilson Thomas Archer Tom Anderson Maj Scudder John Armstrong Herman Crow Charles Patrick St. Marys Lcense City Plumbing Board McCabes Nation New York Bill Devery H. ©. Peters Co-Operative Tay Lawrence Gazette Charles Austin Grace Cathedral J. H. Kieth Cha Storrs College of the Sisters of Bethany Iil First Methodist Church Interdenominational Missionary Union Christian Church North Topeka Corner Central Kious Streets W. F. Weber Council Grove Interurban Railway Company K. U Manhattan State Agricultural College Ture Iner Hattan Imlace Hazleton Atchison, Kan Henry Allen State Board of Charities Atchison Rosa Allen Taylor

Merge advances in Frisco system leadership changes

Bloomington reports another step toward uniting the Chicago and Enevert Winds with lines of the Frisco system under Use Chicago, St Louis, Memphis & New Orleans. R R Hammond is named general manager of the Frisco system with Chicago HQ. John Muir becomes general superintendent at Cape Girardeau. J F Russ is appointed division superintendent at Danville.

Bloomington Frisco Chicago St Louis Memphis New Orleans R. R. Hammond Chicago & Eastern Ilinois John Muir Danville Chicago& Exatfim Tripoli

Real Estate Transfers From Local Ledger

Real estate transfers listed include W T Dawson and wife to Wm and Swearingen for 1100 dollars covering lots 210 to 290 on Green street J W Morris add. J R Miner and husband to W T and F Hi Crosby for 5600 dollars covering lots 230 and 22 Jackson street. A C Asetell and wife to Mr and M A Shirley for 2500 dollars covering lots 63-65 and parts of 67 Dillon street Thurston Place add. Securities Conservation Co to G M Finer for 450 dollars lot 457 Tyler street. A D Rust et al to ED Benner for 300 dollars lot 22 Lincoln street Hinnie's add. J and Reedy and wife to J G Taylor for 500 dollars covering lots 473-474 and Buchanan street Middaugh's 24 sub. E Torrington and wife to H Eshe for 50 dollars lots 408 to 510 inclusive Ohio avenue J Norton's 2d add.

W. T. Dawson Wm. & Swearingen Green Street JW. Morris J. R. Miner W. T F. Hi. Crosby Jackson A. C. Asetell M. A. Shirley Dillon Street Thurston Place Securities Conservation Co G. M. Finer Tyler Street Lesier A.D. Rust Benner Lincoln Street Hinnie J. &. Reedy J. G. Taylor Buchanan Street Middaugh Sub Sub. E. Torrington and Wife To H. Eshe Iota Ohio Avenue J. Norton

King Seeks Escape From Penitentiary Arrests Continue

John King, a noted southwest rattle thief, faced sentencing from Kearney county and an unlikely Supreme Court appeal. With King missing from both penitentiary and custody, authorities offer rewards and pursue him as county and state push to dismiss the appeal.

John King Kearney Texas Oklahoma Kansas Supreme Court Kearney County Coleman King Rie

Rail board's power tested over agent at Ontario

The state railroad commissioners threaten to enforce orders on the Kansas City Northwestern line run by Missouri Pacific. The board previously ordered a resident agent to be maintained at Ontario Nemana county. the company resisted, arguing insufficient need. The dispute centers on whether the board can compel staffing when traffic and busi ness conditions reportedly justify less oversight.

Eeeeeae Pacific Railroad Company Ontario Nemana County Kansan Issouri Pacific Vielmity Mt Ontu Raitroam Company Itp Onder Dow Tie Rasd

Joint launch arrest linked to prohibition violation

John Mulholland of Argentine Kansas was arrested on a state warrant by Constable F Bowman on November 4. Rev Norton accused Mulholland of operating a gasoline launch fitted as a joint to traffic Wyuer on the Kaw River, with sightings at a Bonner Springs camp meeting.

John Mulholland Argentine Kes F. ©. Bowman Mulholland BA. Norton Bonner Springs Kas Norton Kaw Muitoliand

Hutchinson Girl Missing in Hutchinson Kansas

Hutchinson on November 4 14 year old Jeaste Rowley was last seen with her mother at 106 Second Avenue cast and has not returned since Sunday morning. Authorities investigate as her worried mother seeks help and neighbors fear for her safety.

Hutchinson Kas Jeaste Rowley Second Avenue Natal W

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