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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1904

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Anthony Says If He Loses Won't Run Independently

Notice of contest filed by Leavenworth man in Topeka over Republican nomination for congress. Anthony pledges to seek Republican nomination only and would quit if denied. Curtis supporters push to place Curtis on the ticket amid contested conventions in Leavenworth and Shawnee counties.

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Russia War Move As Fleet Leaves Port Arthur

News from Port Arthur reports a Russian naval redeployment with 9,000 troops departing and the Japanese threat of an ultimatum looming. Tokyo officials convened cabinet and elder statesmen with the war minister and admirals as tension escalates. Reports cite halted commercial freight and telegraph services and a naval reshuffle seen as a major step toward war.

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Minister to Ghina Leaves for Pekin for Special Purpose

A mounted minister travels to Pekin to obtain a special weary. Korea plans to dispatch its most competent officials abroad for the same aim.

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Fire Loss Report Highlights Topeka Fire Dept Performance

Fire Marshal C. G. Witmrrth reports 1903 year end data showing lower fires and higher insured values than prior years. Total losses, property endangered, and insurance payments are noted with 12 fewer fires than 1901, 12 injuries, and Topeka praised for quick, effective firefighting and safety.

C. GO. Witmmrth Deepese Deacony Coe Ortein Chas Ollinghoise Topeka Wilearth Tosa

Dewey trial opens with jurors summoned in Norton

In Norton Kansas on February 3, the Dewey case begins as Sheriff Hatcher adds 100 extra jurors. Prosecutor Coleman seeks four witnesses, while defense objects to juror selection procedures and the openness of the juror box. Judge Geiger overrules the objections and adjourns after drawing jurors.

Norton Kan Dewey Sherif Hatcher Dodge Gieger Coleman Keduty Geiger Eaupene Surymen Demm

Deford in Jail After Bank Fraud Escape

Deford, cashier of the failed Altamont State Bank, accused of embezzling $321,000, was captured near Gallatin. He fled Altamont to Jamestown 25 miles away, rode a train toward Council Bluffs, but a lawman’s tip led to his arrest in the railroad town.

Leeteford Altamont Gallatin Defert Jamieeun Deford Rewch

Prisoner John Aircrew Flees During Patrol Stop

A prisoner named John Aircrew fled police during a street patrol this morning as the gang worked near Eighth and Kansas avenues. Mc Crow dropped his broom and, ignoring orders from Col. Boyd, ran toward Tennestretown. An hour later his grandmother arrived at the station and paid the remaining balance of his fine.

John Aircrew Oay Eighth Kansac McCrow Col. Boyd Tennestretown

Sproats Trouble In Fraud case ends with embezzlement charge

San Francisco Call reports Topeka brothers Samuel and Edward Sproat, once prominent merchants, fled across states after allegedly embezzling more than 69000 worth of merchandise. Captured near Santa Ana and Capistrano, they were tracked by Carter Detective agency with secrecy. Edward is described as ringleader. Samuel aided as decoy while detectives closed in, aided by a telegram clue from Nevada.

San Francisco Edward S Samubl Sproat Los Angeles Edward Sproat Santa Clara County Capistrano Santa Ana Orange County Samuel Edward Sproats Nevada Sproat Board of Trade Police Department Emte Curtin Beeney Miles Holger Sandeke Truit Samuel Edward Utah Arthur W Wiscomb Tui Pankrupt Smitt J. H. Wilson Toano Witton

Sproat Brothers Run to California in Money Heist

Detectives pursued Samuel and Edward Sproat across California after a manhunt tied to a box shipment of 1711 in gold coin to Los Angeles. Edward was arrested at Capistrano, while Samuel fled toward the Mexican border before being captured near Santa Ana. both jailed as authorities prep charges. Their relatives and associates faced scrutiny as investigators traced the scattered movements through Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Capistrano.

Sproat Los Angeles Toano George Spreat Samuel Sproat Waller Mie Edward Sproat Capistrano Santa Ana Sammel Edward Inge Onder Melverred Prewit San Francisca Edward Boraat Boraat Edward Spraxt Board of Trade Bari Hirst Enen Maeve Hfo

Robbers Hold Up Woman Cashier in Chicago Restaurant

In Chicago on a February afternoon two armed men robbed a restaurant and its cashier Miss M. S. Sumner. She resisted a third thief at the cash register and was struck several times before the robbers escaped with about $90. A bystander’s purse was later found hidden nearby. The incident left several female workers hysterical.

Chicago Michio Sevenue M. 5 Sumner

Nearing the Capital from Montevideo Rebels Close

Dispatches report Uruguayan rebels under General Saraiva within four leagues of Montevideo while Buenos Aires plans to send the cruiser Sueve de Iuno to protect Argentine citizens. A Meantime a stormy sea update notes the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse inbound from Cherbourg has not yet docked near Nantucket. weather forecast ahead signals colder winds.

New York Montevideo Uruguay General Saraiva Buenos Ayres Argentina Sueve de Iuno

Dollar Wheat Surges to New High as Armour Behind Rally

On February 3 in Chicago a single wheat sample hit the dollar mark, sparking bull momentum in futures across wheat corn and oats. May options rose to 24½ cents with Armour interests blamed for a sharp rise amid war fears, closing near the season’s top as oats gained and corn led gains.

Chicago Board of Trade Armour Interests Orient Advanca

Blizzard Bores Down in Montana and Dakota

Weather chaos lingers as a blizzard across Rewna Montana and western North Dakota claims more lives. Two railroad workers near Kurtz North Dakota die in a train collision caused by snowbound tracks. another pair of Swedes perishes when a train strikes them after a halt in the storm. An engineer notices the danger only after the crash, delaying action as snow hampers response.

Rewna Mont Montana North Dakota Kurtz Mbend Ting Bae Pedis

Newman Chosen for First District Republican Committee

A. Newmin, county clerk of Bhiwnee na, succeeds J. G. Slonecker as treasurer of the Republican district committee. Congressman Garis dictated the selection of Newman. J. G. Sinn was the former treasurer, and Newman and Slonecker have had political disputes and public disagreements, with tensions centered on Slonecker being positioned as a political manager in Shawroe county.

Slonecker Curtis Committee A. Newmin Bhiwneena J. G. Slonechker Garis Newman J. G. Sinn Aa Newman Tn Wurde Pat Ee Shuwroe County

Child Endures Harrowing Suicide Note Incident in St Paul

In St Paul on February 3 a father Charlies Welsh instructed by a child mixed cryptocurrency? The article describes a deadly act where a parent, guided by his children, consumed poison after a grim exchange about thirst. The four children were present as the father drank the poison, leading to a fatal outcome.

St. Paul Charlies Welsh

MARRIES ON HIS DEATHBED IN NEWTON WEDDING

Bishop prominent in the state weds Ida Bell Alder in Newton City Hospital. Groom Sax 25 is dying from pneumonia two hours after the ceremony. The couple had been engaged two years and postponed twice due to illnesses in their families. Bride is 20.

Boston Mase Will All Society Carolina Ida Bell Sax

Forecaster Predicts Colder Weather For Kansas

The forecast notes upcoming colder conditions for Kansas with warnings of continued cold, including a notable drop in hourly temperatures. Reports from thermometers show low readings and gusty winds across major cities, with potential subzero wind chills in some areas.

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