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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1904

Page

7

Municipal Street Cars Rise From City Ballots Across States

Wisconsin Milwaukee voters reelect Mayor Rose as Republicans win council seats. Chicago and Milwaukee reports show battles over street railway ownership and public services. Nebraska and Colorado towns adopt various licenses and ownership proposals. Idaho and Montana districts swing to anti gambling factions. Local results sketch broad party balance and urban issues.

Chicago Democrata McHine Unt West Council Ithe Ehter Tlinola Reilways Macon Board of Education St. Joe St. Joseph W. E. Spratt Prisent Counell Hugh Nebraska Omaha Omha Campelen South Ghiaks Thomus jFoctor Tieker

Kansas City Goes Republican Victory in Local Election

Unofficial returns show Jay H. Neff elected mayor with a Republican council majority. Neff leads Kemper and Shelley tickets by about 1,000 to 3,000 votes. Police Judge Bruck re elected by a small margin despite Democratic opposition. Labor unions’ ticket gathers roughly 4,500 votes.

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Quiet on Yalu Russian Army Anticipates Japanese Attack

Russian commander General Kondratovich reports improved troop quality around Seoul west of the Lipo river and in southern Wat Chou and northern Hai Chong. He opens a new hospital at New Chiang as foreign relations tighten for neutral protection. Russians entrench along the Yalu and Turmen rivers, awaiting larger actions while roads turn muddy and supply lines slow.

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Washburn Field Day Relay and Track Meet

Washburn college holds its annual field day May 2 with freshman versus sophomore events. Morning includes baseball and girls basketball. afternoon features sprints, relays, hammer throw, shot put, jumps, and a three legged race. Total points 119, winner earns name on silver cup. records note sophomores boast last year’s cup and the class year.

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Miners and Operators Urged to Meet in April for Agreement

An official call from miners' headquarters in Oskalersk Indiana for a joint meeting of operators and miners on April a at a time believed to yield a settlement. It is forecast that about 13,000 striking miners in town will resume work within a week. Also notes the death of Mrs. Margaret Knipe at 67 in Leavenworth. Born in Prussia, she arrived in America in 1855 and lived in Leavenworth for 47 years. Miles' Room is launched at the Indiana state Prohibition convention with General Miles for president and Felix T. McWhirter of Indiana for vice president.

Oskalersk Itme Margaret Knipe Leavenworth, Hon H. Knipe Prussia America Leavenworth Miles Indianapolis General Miles Felix T. McWhirter Indiana

City Elections Report Mixed Results Across Kansas

Kansas city races showed light voter interest with few contests. Republicans won most council seats and several school board posts while Democrats claimed some gains including a narrow council victory in Ottawa. Voters approved city ownership of water works in Ottawa amid overall low turnout and muted campaigns.

George H. Crouse W. S. Murray al Russell Fred M. Smith W. T. Votts C. &. Bright L. 3. Bargent

Wolf, Bonds, And Ward Politics At The City Election

The article details an election contest in which Wolf supporters, including Mike Thorngden of Royal Billard hall, wagered on Wolf using funds from backers and a notable roll carried through Kanes avenue. It notes the outcome of school bond votes and cites T D Garner on ballot counting rules, stressing that a majority of electors voting is required, with emphasis on poll books rather than overall turnout. It lists A. W. F. Hughes as the Sixth Ward councilman candidate.

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Markets Today Corn Ennuie with Wheat in Sync

Markets today show corn easing in sympathy with wheat amid a broad live stock trading day. Cattle steady as natives sell 3.50 to 5.25. hogs down five cents, bulk 35.00 to 41.50. Weathered by lower cables and weak domestic July futures, Chicago and Kansas City bids softened while Minneapolis and St Paul saw mixed receipts and price moves across cattle hogs and lambs.

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