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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
6
Washington coverage reports Congressman Reeder pressing a repeal effort tied to the homestead act with support from key committees. Calderhead signals possible Senate candidacy while Kansas political moves draw attention to party dynamics and upcoming hearings on eligibility and reform.
St Petersburg reports on April 7 describe hot boxes slow troop transport on the Yalu line, fuel and water shortages hindering services, and naval actions at Port Arthur with fireboats and torpedo attacks. Seoul notes 40 transports en route, possibly carrying part of the Japanese army toward Korea. Shanghai reports Russian mines near Takushan and refugees fleeing inland as Japanese forces advance toward the Yalu.
In New York two suicides within thirty minutes shocked onlookers at Broadway near Thirty fourth Street. A messenger, after drinking turbeneic acid, died at a Grus store. Moments later a rubber cramp manufacturer fell from a third floor window to his death, his wife witnessing the tragedy.
John D. Rockefeller has given 350000 to Johns Hopkins Hospital. trustees accept the gift. The article mentions rupees lost in a recent event affecting Mr Rockefeller’s holdings and notes hoped funds will sustain the hospital’s revenue.
Rome reports the Barcelona bomb attempt during King Alfonso's visit injuring two peasants and prompting one arrest. Vatican and Spanish officials quickly sent congratulations on the king's escape while censorship delayed Madrid dispatches. The Barcelona reception drew massive crowds and heightened tensions amid unrest.
In Ross Fork Idaho two masked men robbed the government trading post securing about 1500 in gold. They tied up Pike who was transferring funds to the safe and then opened the safes. The robbers escaped with the plunder. Schwab Resigns as President of American Steel Foundries.
Partial excerpt covers factional struggle over temporary chairman at a party convention. Anti Hearst leaders, including Duval and Jackson backers, vie for control while Hearst supporters contest proxies and leadership, revealing divisions within the committee before the convention convenes.
Chicago secretary of the Democratic national committee and leaders of the League of Democratic clubs urged support for Hearst in the presidential race. Kansas organizers W A De Ford and Jon H Avwood attended as party figures discussed the national committee post and ongoing campaigns.
The Democratic state central committee in Wichita announced the state convention to nominate a governor will be held in Topeka on August 3. A motion to delay to September 1 failed after not receiving a second. Dodge City’s W P Petition moved for August 3, confirming the committee plan from February. Representation by county remains the same as in today’s convention, forming seven central districts with equal footing.
The chart for the Percival concert to be given April 16 opens all Stansfields on Saturday morning at o'clock. Date received for scale the salt thief, all been located in the north is of the lauditorium, leaving the south bait en.
Market notes show corn purchases firm with cattle and hogs varying. native steers steady around 3.60, hogs eased to about 4.95 to 5.10. Wheat prices higher, receipts and sales detailed. livestock figures include cattle and hogs, with regional references to Topeka and Chicago markets and price ranges for live stock and eggs.
Washburn College will open its baseball season in Topeka next Saturday against the College of Emporia. Leach announced the plans at a press event, with a suggested admission price of 0 for the opening game.
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