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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1904
Page
1
Kansas political plot unfolds with McNall eyed for Populist ticket as fusion partners Kelly and Burrow maneuver to seat a rival slate. Stubbs kept in background while Topeka talks and a convention plan aims to push Webb McNatt as Kansas governor candidate amid fusion fears.
In St. Petersburg the jar between M. Souverin, vendor of the Never Never, and authorities intensifies as a dispute over establishment and sale parameters surfaces. Local officials weigh licensing and market rules while Souverin defends his trade practices amid mounting scrutiny.
A discussion notes that ministerial responsibility may ease chaos within the present system. It recalls Peter the Great opening Europe and argues reforms must rise from above, with Witte cited as a potential pivotal figure. The piece links responsible ministry to greater press freedom and looser criticism.
Robert Emory Pattison, Democratic former governor of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia city official, died at his Overbrook home in Philadelphia after pneumonia and heart complications. Born December 15 1850 in Quantico Maryland, Pattison had a long political career including terms as governor in 1891 1895 and 1902 as well as service on the United States Pacific Railway Commission.
New York hosts a reunion of graduates from the Infant Incubator Institute at Coney Island. About forty attendees, ages three months to three years, including Brooklyn triplets once saved at the Pan-American Buffalo exhibit in 1901, and several sets of twins and triplets.
Secretary James Wilson and Gifford Pinchot along with P Nowell are due in Denver early August for the government special land commission talks with Western stockmen on August 3 to 5. Association leaders Hamgenbarth Wells and Smith plan to attend with California and Arizona delegates arriving Tuesday night. Meetings to be held at National Live Stock association headquarters.
City debates a three year Excelsior Coke de Gas grant amid charges of haste and weak protections. Mayor Bergundthal opposes the ordinance while critics warn of a rushed deal and unfair provisions. Committee meetings were informal with key changes sought to curb city risks and potential gas hold ups.
St. Petersburg and London reports confirm Lieutenant General Count Keller was killed July 29 near the Yanze pass while resisting a Japanese attack. The 54 year old Siberian commander had previously led campaigns in the Russo Japanese War and served as Ekaterinoslav governor before going to the front. He was noted for cool judgment, strict discipline, and favor with the imperial family.
Chicago reports say the strike is broken with over 25,000 cattle 25,000 hogs and 17,000 sheep in the Way's shipments and 915 cars arriving. Packers claim workers returned while strikers scouted the claim. Kansas City resumes operations with many applicants seeking old jobs. A federal restraining order halted St Joseph picketing. In St Louis nearly 200 meat cutters joined the sympathy strike.
A Central News dispatch from St Petersburg states the assassin of Von Plehve is dead without disclosures before dying. The report, attributed to the Renortated Prize, is unconfirmed and lacks authoritative confirmation.
Sunday featured cool conditions with a maximum near the mid 80s across several stations and showers reported in many areas. Government records show temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to mid 80s with southeasterly winds near town.
Coroner Hogeboom holds an inquest at 421 East Locust into the death of a four month old boy belonging to Mr and Mrs Gus Anderson of East Locust. Mrs Fleming says the father struck the mother and hurled the child, causing fatal injuries amid reports of wife abuse and a Santa Fe worker husband prone to heavy drinking. The infant’s burial was planned for the Anderson home with DeMoss and Penwell in charge.
Senor Obaldia Panama minister called at the state department to protest the canal treaty implementation. He cites disputes over post offices and a new customs port near Panama City, arguing commission claims on island and harbor customs would divert revenue and impoverish Panama. Weather: Partly cloudy with local showers forecast for Kansas tonight and Tuesday.
Judge Dale stated at the Redewick county Democratic convention that he would accept the governor nomination if fusion with the Republican opposition exists, otherwise he will not run. The convention endorsed him and urged reforms, tax cuts, and state-budget oversight, with emphasis on railroad and jury law changes. Regional reports note Atwood in New York aiming to boost Democrats, while county factions and committee leaders across Kansas discuss party strategy and potential nominees for Congress and state offices.
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