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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1904

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Pueblo Wreck Death Toll Rises In Great Railroad Disaster

Pueblo Colorado reports describe a major rail line wreck with at least 100 dead and 28 missing as rescuers search streams and debris ten miles from the scene. Bodies, many unidentifiable, are recovered daily. officials vow a full inquiry into bridge and crew conditions amid a city-wide funeral vigil and relief fund efforts.

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Russians on Port Arthur Siege Updates From Stoessel

St Petersburg reports from Lt General Stoessel confirm Japanese assault near Port Arthur at Wolf Hills with 70 000 attackers. Russians withdrew July 30 from Wasf Tile due to numeric advantage, Yeh Yupilas mountain noted as 10 miles northeast. Japanese renewed activity, German cruiser nearby observed distant detonations, while Kuropatkin’s plan aims to stall and wear down the enemy. Russian cavalry raid reaches toward New Churang.

St Petersburg Stoessel Port Arthur Wolf Hills Wosf Yupilasa Mountain Kwan Tung Chefoo Port Arti Furst Blemarck Ghetoo Chetoo Iay Ominne Heurty Kuropatkin Advantic Esevan Eng Manora Calcutta Gane London Cape Pinisterre Spain Russia Renebee St. Petersburg sAug Saksharoff Lian Yang New Churang

Pather Harrigan Suffer Critical Illness in Sraid

Father M Harrigan is seriously ill at Wat Stormont hospital with Bright's disease and uremia. Taken Sunday, he has been sick ten days under care of Dr. J H Munn and Dr. W C McDonough. No improvement in the last day.

M. ¥. Harrigan Wat Stormont Hospital Bright J. H. Munn W. C. McDonough

Washouts disrupt southwest rail service

El Paso Texas reports numerous washouts on southwest rail lines with heavy rains prolonging repairs. Trains run late as crews work through the night after New York arrival to meet Judge Parker. No details emerge from a recent conference amid ongoing transit delays.

el Paso Tex Baimont New York Judge Parker

Strike Extends as Ice Car Helpers Refuse Meat Handling

In Chicago an army of over three hundred pickets formed a blockade of the retail and cold storage meat markets. Ice wagon drivers and helpers union announced they will not handle meat for dealers who patronize the affected packers. Wagon drivers’ union said they will deliver no meat to those dealers. Packing House Teamsters vice president cited dealers barred from deliveries. Nelson Morris, with Mrs Morris, left for New York to sail to Europe aboard the liner Balti tomorrow for a three month voyage.

Chicago Hepers Ublon Market Wagon Drivers’ Union Tee Rath Packing House Teamsters’ Union Nelson Morris Morris New York Balti Europe

Texas Fever Epidemic Report Reaches Newton County

A cattle herd near Newton faces a Texas fever outbreak traced to illness in stock. Ten animals have died in three weeks, prompting the stock sanitary commission to impose a vigorous quarantine and to investigate origin and inspection lapses at the source. Authorities seek to stamp out the disease and prevent further spread.

Newton H. Angie Jine Tve Stock Sanitary Commission

Machinists Strike Rattles Mexican Central Railroad

El Paso Aug 3 machinists on the Mexican Central railroad at Chihuahua have struck in sympathy with workers at Aguas Calientes who walked out last Saturday. The stoppage threatens to severely hamper traffic and operations on the line.

el Paso Tex Mexican Central Railroad Chihuahua Aguas Calientes

Temporary quarters for Commercial club after Curry building fire

The Commercial club moves to the Copeland hotel as Curry building undergoes repairs after a Friday fire at Greenwald's store. Major Anderson says the space will remain for about two weeks. Monday night rain worsened damage, water leaking through uncovered roof holes and harming floors and walls.

Commercial Club Copeland Curry Greenwald Anderson

First Methodist Church Board Postpones Decision on Minister

Reported at an annual church meeting on Monday night the First Methodist church board did not select a minister, reading letters from applicants. A full directorate is awaited for a final decision at a future meeting.

First Methodist Church

Candidates to Select Nominees for Congress and State Senate

Local voters face a slate of names to consider for Congress and the State Senate. Balloting focuses on party nominees, with campaigning shaping precinct turnout and key issues in the upcoming election.

Congress State Senate

Fusion hoped to defeat Reeder at Falls Kansas Aug 9

Hil City hosts Democratic and Populist and fusion talk for Sixth district and Thirty ninth district nominees. Caster and Schilyer named for congress and state sen. fusion urged to unite against Reeder. City showcases growth with brick blocks, hotels, theatres. Lieutenant Governor Manna ill with typhoid fever improves slowly.

Hill City Kan Hil City H. C. Caster Devatur County John Schilyer el- Os County F. Burleigh Johnson Ellis County Congress Colby Custer Caster Wideawake Hull City A. 3Ae Atin City David J. Manna

Political machine power struggles and a Topeka Capital dispute

A fragmentary report recounts factional clashes over independence in Osage City politics and a purification drive against Stavely, described as puritanical in policy. It includes L. E. Bissell of Carbondale detailing his discharge by The Capital Publishing Co after aiding J. T. Pringle and Robey ordering his removal, with a signed explanation from W. H. Robey記 secretary.

Soney Gene Nelt Osage City Stavely Gawna Rose Dusters Stavely Swish Ike State Journal L. E. Bissell Carbondale Topeka Bissell J. T. Pringle Pringle W. B. Robey Kansas L. B. Biwell THE Capital Publishing Co W. H. Robey

To Let Contract For Topeka Railroad Grading Link

It is understood the contract will be let tomorrow August 10 in Omaha for grading the right of way of the Topeka and Northwestern railroad. About a dozen prominent contractors have surveyed the route the Kirkpatrick Brothers and Colling are favored to secure the job. A division point is planned at Onaga 105 miles from Kansas City with talks about a roundhouse sidetracks and switch yards.

Onaga Kat Omaha Topeka and Northwestern Union Pacific Topeka Marysville Kan Kirkpatrick Brothers Colling Pate Omtee

Largest oil land sale in Independence this year

Independence Kan Aug 9 The Producers company selling the Bell farm in the Way side 1 to F G Mott of Rochester and Dames Bl Pase ker of this city for 59000. The 240 acre Bell farm has nine producing wells yielding about 100 barrels daily with a Mascot pumping plant and Standard pipeline station nearby. Mr Parker gains personal management of the property.

Independence Kan Bell F. G. Mott Rochester Dames BL Paseker Parker Mascot Pumpinx Tease Standard Neodeshe

Governor as oil magnate linked with court figures

Governor Bailey tied to Webb McNall and Justice Green in an Montgomery county oil venture. McNall dominates holdings as discussions swirl of power and capital. In St Louis, editor S A Rige of Girard Anchor is found dead in Lily Lake Lafayette Park, suicide suspected amid despondency over mental decline.

Bailey Webb McNall Justice Green Supreme Court C. BE. Foote Albert Parker Wayside Montgomery County Batley Trrnness St. Louis S. A. Rige Girard Girard, Til Lily Lake Lafayette Park

Railroad expansion underway from Topeka to Marysville

Report details Union Pacific construction along the Topeka Marysville route with side tracks at North Topeka, unloading 100 cars of ties and steel rails. Ties from Houston, rail and bridge materials arriving, with 185 miles of track planned and significant tie treatment to extend lifespan.

Tri Pacific Railroad North Topeka Union Pacific A. F. Rise Houston Texan Topeka Marysville Kansas City

Weather shows more showers across multiple counties

A weather forecast reports continued showers with light rainfall amounts in central and northeastern Kansas and surrounding Missouri counties. The note lists temperatures for the three hours ending morning, citing towns like Concordia and Baker, amid a cautious outlook for the day.

Inc Weather Bureau Jocal Ehowern Eeines Govler Kanass Minsouri Bowers Or Geese Pescurred In the Central and Heaa Tern Karman Ailoneutt Neaey Paine Baker Mereville Concordia

Wheat Prices Jump as Market Sees Strong Buying

New York trading sees large orders push wheat futures higher with September contracts rising beyond previous highs. Early gains cooled on profit taking but renewed demand and updated supply concerns kept buying interest active for the upcoming outlook.

New York

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