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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1904

Page

7

Open at 6 A.M City election set with few contests

Councilmen to be chosen in a city election with polls open from sunrise to 6 P.M. Tomorrow voting centers in Second and Third Wards. Candidates listed for First through Sixth Wards with names and party affiliations. Official precinct officers, judges, and clerks named for each precinct.

Tomornow L. A. Ryder Chan Kiser Berendwald C. J. Holliday Rex Publican Wolf Rica Fifth Ward Samuel T. Mowe J.F. Behler Siath Rice Commissioner of Elections Huges Clerks Aid Aec Piret Kansas Ananos J. P. Witeon Davis Panic AE Pate Sonnei Peyton BR. M. Thorneen Dreriset Mara Pai Carpenter George B. Turpin Juj Willer James Arise Judees W. H. Cattweil J. & Fierty North Kansas Avenue M. Waldman CE. Jormion M. Paz Keltes J. Weig O. C. Nelswender W.T. Guise Sone Ee Jur DB. Fink First Precnc Hast First Street Tealie Reaves I. Manker James Dwyer Ben Adame Jesse Persiey Santa Fe Hotel J. W. Sidwell J. B Baldwin Hush Lawler Mra A. L. Heeder W. 8. Plummer Hast Fourth Street EB. Pechner F. Stover A. al Curry CE Trimble Fred Klinge Sixth Street FL M Gand Miberviser Jabs Harris A. 2. Gathbers Geo, Layne J. ©. Yohey D. F. Walt Supervicw Ea. Simon G R. Dourauthy C. E. Butts L. M. Penwell Tyaled Ware Kanes Avenue M. Hart Charles Miller Abe Steinberg Mee M.D. Bush W. FP Erere West ‘Tenth Girect Charles S. Biliiot FR. Renwick A. F. Horner Etta Covel J. M. Paugett Twelfth Treet F. P. Lindsay P. R. Mitchell West Sixth Fireet Turtorston W.T. Calvin HL. A. Stu Enner George Wegner Jbair Albert Johnson Fillmore Street J. B. Larimer C. &. Vanderpool J. M. West Philip Miller Ft. E. Buckmaster Buchanan Jas. Hughes A. E Edwards Lee Siivernail Gilbert Jell C. AM. White Avenus M. E. Younkin W. L. Osborne J. Z. Ward James de Hunter Lewis Ambe Clicks East Tenth A. M. Russell Charles Dandridge Charles Frits Henry Wade J. E Whiliiama Allen Potwit Henry Goddard H. &. Allen L A. Lincoln Pitcher James T Florence Lowman Hl School House Georke J. Larkins Joseph Wass William E. McKee Dudges A. Duden G. W. Milter Rita Cecesss Ona Nee Seh Bey Sean Ginen Faret Vores Noraencee Beni Bain Iesapeat Sancotndienne Us Gurney Verhuell Cruleiey Beall

Must Be Released Washington April 4 American correspondents in Russia

Secretary Hay directs immediate steps to secure the release of two American newspaper correspondents held at New Chwang by Russians. Action follows reports to Consul General Fowler at Chefoo and Chicago Daily News owners. correspondents Washim and Lyttle and two Japanese servants reportedly jailed after arrest at New Chwang port on the Fuhwan.

Washington Hay Bas Cabie McCormick St. Petersburg Cougar Pekin New Chwang Dispatch Associated Press State Department Hay Fowler Chefoo Chicago Daily News

Died at Lawton in duel at Democratic convention

A pistol duel outside the Lawton Democratic County convention left James Russell, former editor of the Democrat, fatally wounded. Col Hawkins, sergeant at arms of the territorial legislature, was involved as shots rang out near the street amid a crowd of spectators. Russell was struck. others feared more bloodshed as the scene erupted.

Lawton Col. Hawkins Miet Territorial James Russell The Democrat Russell

Not A Friendly Boat Mixes With Northern Securities Battle

New York April 4 W P Clough counsel for Northern Securities defense of stock exchange by Union Pacific interests is framed as a hostile suit. He says the defense will be prepared in court and will be strong, noting the case remains unsettled and contested.

New York W. P. Clough Benera Northern Security Northern Pacific Union Pacific Northern Securities

Natural History Notes On Hippos Alligators And Hornets

A humorous historical essay explores hippos in ancient rivers and their imagined longevity a playful take on prehistoric life. It recounts hippo habits and speculative death beneath plum trees while musing on alligators from ark survival to modern zoology. It also pokes fun at hornets and the imagined epic size of their stings and impact on early American life.

Ohio Rivera Columbes

Weather Update Shows Freezing Temps Across Kansas

Morning readings across nine Kansas stations dropped to freezing with lows near 2 percent at Dresden and Osage City. Temperatures for the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. list Baker 33/20 and Hays 70/62, while forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible tonight showers and warmer Tuesday. Wind South at 12 mph. rainfall around two hundredths of an inch by 2 p.m.

Kansas Dresden Osage City Baker Doles City Crewoon Hays Macksville McPherson Manhattan Topeka Toronto Corn and Wheat Region Jennings Kanan Missouri Concordia St Dodges City Dresden Gd Fort Boort Macksyville McPherson Manhattan Topeka St Wichita Kansae

Coffee firm Taylor and Levering in liquidation

Baltimore April 4 The thirty year old coffee importers Taylor and Levering announce liquidation due to shrinkage in coffee value and inability to pay for goods on arrival. Bankers hold letters of credit while debts and liabilities are noted but not named.

Baltimore Taylor & Levering New York

Learning to Talk in Newark Hospital Case Progress

Efforts in a Newark New Jersey hospital teach a man with severe head injuries to speak from single words to sentences. Progress relies on speech therapy after skull fracture required bone removal. Doctors report initial success in thought and intention, with speech still limited. a nurse documents gradual improvement.

New York Newark N. J Tech Belsg Tapla

Markets Today and Livestock Trade Elevations Report

Market notes show wheat softness due to a holiday and favorable weather, with July futures lower and sparse activity. Corn and oats move with weather, while hogs and cattle prices edge higher on light trading. Chicago and St Louis livestock markets report steady to firm tendencies amid thin volumes.

Chicago Sty Ono Reescheem Balish Aieg LSC Hutton St. Louis Lovie Cattie Todas Piel Starker

Wall Street declines amid Union Pacific influence

After opening flat the stock market fell as Union Pacific and Peoples Gas dragged prices down. Utilities led losses while some rails rebounded later. bonds were irregular and the overall session showed a cautious pullback with notable activity in United States Rubber, Wheeling and Lake Erie, and several preferred stocks. Market reports include commodity notes and limited live-price snapshots across staples, grains, and butter.

New York Wall Street Union Pacific Northam Securities Company Mx Potita St. Paul Itn Ottence Southern Facitie Ampfod Z Luger People’s Union Pacite Peoples Gas Chicago Union Pagine Lake Work Cloas Stock Exchange Hou Eral Weiling United Brazer Steel Unies Pacific United States Rubber Wheeling Lake Erie Denver Rio Grande St. Louis Southwestern Nlot Js Thien Pactic Joe Gas Armenia Awabenh Ftoclork Luton Union Pacifie

Humor of the Day Multiple Quips From Papers

A collage of humorous lines and misread dialogue from Philadelphia and Yonkers papers. Snippets include stage talk, a sparring exchange about a salary, and a brief joke about a visitor, reflecting light local wit and clipped conversations.

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