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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1904

Page

2

Palace Fire Continues on Page One Report

The article notes damage to two battleships, the Peresviet and Bevastopol, in the St Peters harbor April 15. Captain Jakoviett is alive. Admiral Alexiett had been at Mukden, moved to Port Arthur, and arrived late, signaling possible end of demoralization at the naval forces there.

St. Peters Peresviet Bevastopol Arthur Jakoviett Erfti Ee Oercy Alexiett Mukdet Port Arthur

Scott and Germans clash over German patriotism

Kansas Congressman Beatt laments German influence while praising German heritage in the United States. He extols German traits and contributions to American life, citing loyalty, industry, and home life as strengths of German Americans. A separate Navy incident reports Gunner’s Mate Monson surviving a magazine explosion on a battleship, with damage estimated at 56,000 pounds and 32 dead.

Kansas Ewhoghoes Washington Beatt Lamgrett United States Fleury Burk Tenneylvania Grott Speaker Guayrants Germianss Hoosevelt Gooil Mik Germany Germain Fiomiarant Bax Bately Corman Eivizena Monson Menon

Missouri Sailor Saves Ship After Magazine Explosion

An explosion aboard the Missouri naval vessel near Permacola Florida injured and threatened to destroy the ship. Chief Gunner’s Mate Stensen jumped into the open deck to douse the blaze and saved the vessel and crew. Captain Cowles ordered evasive action to prevent further catastrophe, with torpedo turrets and fire topside narrowly averted by swift leadership and seamanship.

Iinner Permacola Mineouri Stensen Missouri Cowles

Medical Board Examiners Announce Successful Candidates

The Kansas City board of medical examiners completed recent tests and announced first those who passed. Officers elected for the coming year include President T. E. Rattles of Concordia and secretary GP Johnston of Lark. The list of successful examinees names many physicians from cities such as Portis, Easton, Joplin, Hutchinson, Winfield, Topeka, and Kansas City, reflecting a broad statewide showing.

Kaneas City Kum Karmas State Board of Medical Examiners T. E. Rattles Concordia GP. Johnston Lark J. T Armatroud Portis Kam A. Adams Easton Kan Brantlinger Kansas City D. B. Butler Buller Biehoft Popeka B. Before C K. Burteh Axtal RB. Blake Quinun W. EF. Baxter Joplin Mins BC Thibengk Buckley B. Carter Winfield Campton J. 5. Cooper Altoona Helen Cathy Hutchinson Paul Christman Altamont G. Daughters Bronson J. N Dieter Xk Hail E. W. Edgerton H. Ewing Prankfort Ensign Oakland Emiley Wienis G. Branning C. H. Fortner Amstradam Graham Columbus Garrison Edgerton C. S. Hershner Exbor James R. Hall Kanaas City Kan. A. City H. 5 Net Ty Xannon Tassed Ken George N Jeffers Eskridge J. Owens M. Wimer Wichita Kin J. H Powers Gunter J. B. Robinson Kansasi J. W. Shephard T. C. Stephens Kansas Catherine Scheltenberg Stover Shanes J.H. Schrunt Walker Kare W. Jer Ay W. Walker C. W. Reynolds Tas W. J. Rilchol Wii Aager Francis A. Harper Stahl W.eltron Otto Klene Ad CB ‘Buck Adl Topeka

First Annual Conference Programme Of Kansas Superintendent Trust

Lawrence April 11 the proposed programme for the first annual conference of Kansas superintendents and principals at the University of Kansas includes lectures on entrance requirements for rural high schools curriculum teaching methods in mathematics and algebra demonstrations of graphing and graphical work and a general reception with a focus on modern curricular mathematics and the quadratic equation presented by university and high school educators from Emporia Hutchinson Wichita Independence Concordia Lawrence and other cities.

Lawrence Kan Trust Kansas University of Kanfig Strong L. A. Levy- Emporia Moonerst J. P. Rivers University of Chicago Baturday H. Ashton University of Kan A.pie Myers A.pie Myers, Cro M. Hammitt Hiawatha McOncrete Meontetry Prades Merwin Schuyter | Bless Winfeld Kun

Topeka Semi Centennal Call From G A R Leader

Commander Smith urges Kansas old soldiers to attend Topeka Memorial Day week semi centennial events. He notes May 30 1904 marks Kansases territorial founding and grand parade, with General Taft as speaker replacing President Roosevelt. One fare round trip offered statewide.

Smith A. W. Smith Kansas Topeka Pierce Kansay Grand Army of the Republic United States Taft

Suit to Oust a Councilman in Newton

Welch sues to oust A. R. Chatton from the Fourth ward council seat cited at the recent city election. The complaint alleges numerous irregularities including the plaintiff claims the judge blocked the count when the ward’s ballots were tallied.

Newton Welch A. R. Chat

Cup 18 Presented Amid Bowlline Awards

A mal presentation of Cup 18 was made to the Hercules bowling team as winners after 18 games bowled. Athletes took second place with the W. C. A. dining rooms hosting a compliment to the three bowline teams. Attendees included captain John T. Palm ee and officials such as Tracy, Sidney Blenk, M. P. Gil, and E. Donovan.

Larimer Hercules Rotel Jobn T. Palmee Tracy Sidney Bienkhary P. Gil Ei G'Donovan Lerrigo George E Zeings John Palmar Roscoe Travy Sidney Blenk M. P. Gil Et O'Donovan Gen. Ikinson Wm. Newby Chas, Krammes Farah Mitchell J.C . Wotcott Oscar Py Gee Klein A. &. Reitees Taney Sad

Postmasters Appointments Across Kansas and Washington

Western postmasters appointed across counties include Charles L. Morris and others in Bay and East Lands areas. Officials note changes in rural routes and population shifts, with new duties assigned to local postmasters in Washington and Kansas counties.

New Kyosss Washington Agrith Ware Wautas Broce Charles L. Morris East Lands Lee Homan Relgess

Verestchagin Perished in Ship Disaster Report

The Petropavlovsk sinking is confirmed to have claimed painter Verestchagin who created a picture of Lan Juan Bate. On board were Grand Duke Cyril and his brother Boris, amid chaotic reports from Tao Yang. Associated Press notes uncertainty about Nicholas Kravtchenko, a noted Russian literary figure, remaining aboard Port Arthur.

Lan Juan Bate St. Petersburg Prince Galitzine Grand Duke Cyril Boris Tao Yang Admiralty W Verestchagin Hatte Beenes Nicholas Kravtchenko Iterary Mo's Freas Port Arthur Sui Wednemity

Transportation Committee to Hear Freight Rate Proposals

The Transportation Committee of the Commercial Club will hear from merchants and shippers on freight rate reductions. They will invite Topeka merchants and request views from Santa Fe officials on gate revisions to align with conditions, aiming for a fair, practical procedure. Committee members include William Green, Thomas Page, J S Parke, Jonathan Thomas, J S War Bes, EB Gen D Hosx Mulvare, 2 C Heiman, A H Bennett.

Transportation Committee Commercial Club Torleht Con Tate Topeka Anderson Paul Morton Santa Fe William Green Thomas Page Parke Jonathan Thomas War Bes D. Hosx- Mulvare C. Heiman A. H. Bennett

Western states seek harvest labor from out-of-state

Western states across Nebraska Kansas Missouri Iowa Minnesota Oklahoma and South Dakota plan to import about 800 men to harvest the wheat crop this fall per Western Association of Free Employment Bureau organizers. Kansas Director Gerow attended. exact numbers depend on seasonal needs. The 2000 harvest hands last year originated mainly from Missouri and Illinois amid high demand and transportation constraints.

Chicago Nebraska Kansas Missouri Lews Minnesota Oklahoma South Dakota Western Association of Free Employment Bureau Gerow Kassae Miexnuri

Separate Schools Debate After Roy Marin Killing

A Kansas town gathers at Carnegie Minory Hall to discuss the murder of Roy Marin, a high school student, and the call for resegregation or not. Speakers urge different paths, with many supporting a return to school while some favor changing state law to allow separate schools for Black and white students. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday at 2 PM at the local church, with pallbearers to be chosen from Marin’s classmates and friends.

Kansas Cay Roy Marin Carnegie Minory Board of Education Nish Pelock M- 5 Woodlawn Atudants Na Ane Marans Cire Iina High Acho High Ae Hel

Accept Countermine's Resignation Adjourning Presbytery

City Center Kansas April 16 The Topeka presbytery adjourned after a three day session attended by nearly 1000 visitors. Dr Foulka of Kansas City the Rev Mr Coneley F Be Marsh of Manhalian and Grorce Innes of Lawrence were appointed to duties.

Countermine City Center Kan Topeka Presbytery Foulka Kansas City Coneley F. Be. Marsh Manhalian Grorce Innes Lawrence

Markets Today Light Offer Endures in Corn and Wheat

Chicago April 5 reports mixed grains with firm cash oats and hogs steady to firm. Markets show light buying in wheat amid unsettled weather forecasts, with prices quoted for July and nearby contracts. Cattle and hog markets in St Louis and Chicago reflect moderate demand, while cotton and stocks largely hold previous levels.

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HANGED WRONG MAN A SHERIFF SEEKS CALIFORNIA REPRIEVE

Sheriff M G Vincent seeks governor Bailey’s reprieve from California for Joe Galley a colored man accused of murdering Milton Hinkie a Pittsburg police officer on Christmas Eve 1882 The case involves a lynching of Godley’s brother and a separate Christmas dance disturbance in Enes hure The pursuit centers on Joe Godley a fugitive long sought after by Crawford County authorities and tied to events in Pittsburg and California

California M. G. Vincent Crawford County Topeka Bailey Joe Galley Milton Hinkie Poliveman Pittsburg Godley San Toco Cal Joe Godley Eneshure Hinkie Gaylord Golley Brothers Jorey Vincent Pittebure Tohan Jost Rist Caupete Solsiti Ter

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