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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1904
Page
1
chaotic assembly as delegates push toward doors and gallery fills with Hearst banners. Hill area negotiates possible compromise as crowd wrestles for seats. police powerless amid yelling, shouts, and crush in a jammed convention space.
Albany April 18 Politicians circled as Tammany leaders and Hearst allies sparred over rules at the state convention. A compromise on the unit rule was floated to placate Parker backers but objections to executive control persisted. The state committee meeting grew heated as Grady urged noting contests while Campell resisted, warning against manipulated tactics and warning of a repeat of past party failures.
The state election board by unanimous vote confirms Charles Curtis as the Republican nominee for Congress in the First district. The board also supports Beversock in the Second district and opposes Alien, with Auditor Wells siding with Alien. Quarantine notices report a measles outbreak at Port Riley with military units affected and a guard quarantine separating the affected areas.
Two waterspouts were observed from the deck of the liner Gaelle after leaving Japan. The first spout formed one mile away, moving east to west at about five knots, while the second was larger and reached 200 yards. Severe winds, rain, and heavy seas followed, with cargo losses including opium boxes, raw silk, and yen valued in the millions.
The American Federation of Labor convenes in Denvar to discuss eight hour and antiinjunction measures. President Gompers condemns Colorado governance actions against strikes, calls it a violation of constitutional rights and threatens broader political repercussions. A subcommittee is named to consider Thomas Patterson's bill to exclude Chinese workers.
A report from St Louis notes tentative April events at the exposition site with a ceremony planned near the World’s Fair grounds. It mentions United States Supreme Court figures and a telegraphic message to the east tower, plus Japanese exhibit installation completion and praise from officials for promptness.
The hearing on the Northern Securities antitrust suit began in Jersey City with E. T. Nichols testifying. Continental Securities is cited as owning 500 shares on March 25 after a stock distribution decision. Counsel for Venner sought production of books while Northern Securities objected to the demand and arguments continued.
Dex Moines April 1 coal operators and miners ratified a two year scale starting April 1. The miners branch voted 138 to 119 supporting the agreement. It cuts five casts of screened coal, three cents on coming run coal, and sets minimum wages at 1.50 for Ady insurers and 3.55 percent for other grades. Powder price stays at 32 per keg. Workers resumed duties as the first bi annual scale is issued.
Construction begins at Vinewood Park on the carousel and toboggan project with L B Myers and Frank Kelly of Stren Railway Co and Philadelphia Tubosgan Co representatives overseeing location and materials. Lumber from Topeka, five cars of equipment in Santa Fe yards, total cost $32000, aiming for quick completion. experts to manage the build.
McKinney, a silversmith of 1320 North Kanes Avenue, reported a burglary Saturday night. A 2 1/2 pound lump of silver was stolen from a trunk after entry through a window. police have no clues and McKinney suspects chloroform may have been used.
Tax commissioners report railroad assets undistorted while others warn of possible bankruptcy as assessments rise. highlight bridges over Missouri at St Joseph and depot properties. officials warn some lines may be abandoned or sold to settle debts amid strained freight business. political controversy over valuations continues.
The thirteenth annual continental congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened in Washington with over two thousand delegates alternates and visitors in attendance Mrs Charles W Fairbanks welcomed attendees highlighting the society's work the memorial project and plans to erect a hall at the meeting Mrs Marie Pury Peck of Iowa praised western pioneer achievements the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark expositions and urged a monument to the author of the declaration of independence The credential Committee reported 44256 members across 87 chapters thirty national officers and 273 delegates
Charleston West Virginia April 18 It is stated here that Hearst men have organized to cause a fight at the Democratic state and district conventions next Wednesday The four delegates and alternates at large may be neglected along with those from the five congressional districts Hearst supporters aim to win part of the district delegates but conservatives with former Senator Carmden Judge Holt Democratic candidate for governor S McKinney and all Wilkinewn backed delegates at large claim Hearst men will meet no state convention supports The five district conventions meet in the forenoon and the state convention in the afternoon.
Washington April 18 The house approved a bill by Broesaine to relieve growers of real tobacco by repealing the Internal revenue tax of six cents a pound on leaf tobacco. The measure was enacted under suspension of the rules. Also approved were provisions aiding the Indian territories and additional United States judges. Weather notes indicate Chicago expected rain and warmer temperatures with variable winds.
Local ro neighborhood notes report no official statements from union leaders about ongoing strike plans. City ro road officials say little of importance to share while awaiting broader guidance and newspaper deadlines.
Pleasant conditions rule across Kansas with warm spring temperatures noted in many cities. Daily highs hover in the upper 60s to mid 70s, while cooling evening winds from the northwest bring light breezes as clouds move in from the west.
The article details Niedermyer's planned death by self harm using matches and a pencil to sever arm arteries, his failed first attempt, subsequent reattempts when under guard, and the grisly wounds and medical response. It notes his remorse in a letter and contrasts his loyalty with associates, highlighting the perilous jail death plot and its thwarted execution.
A report from St Louis notes the April proceedings where Major Desole Grkth outlines the conviction and sentence of Senator Burton of Kansas. The case centers on his ties to the Riney company and alleged involvement in related activities.
Fire at the Occidental hotel in Indianapolis killed one patient and injured several during a chaotic panicked escape. Affected were hospital patients including Katherine Beach and Harriet Leahy, with many others lightly hurt. medical staff and firefighters battled the blaze for hours as patients were pulled to safety. The disaster prompted a large response from 100s of physicians and insurers covering damages estimated at hundreds of thousands.
A Kansan dispatch from April notes the Americas National bank seeking government permission to sue on Philippine certificates, tied to a 93,000,000 government grant. The fragment indicates a legal or financial action involving the certificate program and funding, with a focus on international financial policy.
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