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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1904
Page
8
A Baltimore warehouse blaze caused a large waterfront fire with multiple companies fighting the flames. Dozens of engines and tugboats responded as precast structures and wharf sheds burned, with authorities ordering evacuations and scaling back operations to prevent spread.
A massive blaze tears through downtown Baltimore as great flames collapse a string of wholesale and retail buildings on Baltimore and South streets. Eyewitnesses describe towering walls buckling, explosions, and a wall of heat driving residents and workers from their offices and shops. The Sun building reports the fire as it spreads toward Calvert and Howard streets, threatening landmarks including hotels, banks, and the city hall. The disaster disrupts wholesale houses and numerous street-level businesses, with immediate damage and uncertain recovery costs.
A vivid report describes fires racing through the block around Charles Street and the Union Trust building while adjacent firms like Hal Hauntingtas Co and Wise Herold & Gpientelm suffer blazes. The Nemes and Later district to the east, and the new courthouse, are also mentioned as aflame.
A Baltimore blaze described as one of the greatest in the United States devastates wholesale and shipping districts. Firefighters from multiple cities combat flames across Pratt to Exchange Place, destroying lumber, banking, and stock exchange buildings as wind shifts and power is knocked out. Jacob Uigintritz of York was killed by a falling wall.
Thomas Vaughn, janitor of the court house, awoke to a coal thief in the yard. He fired warning shots and then his revolver, causing the thief to drop coal and flee, aided by Vaughn’s bold, rapid pursuit and warnings. The suspect, mute or deaf, fled as Vaughn secured the scene.
Ivory yard goods featured with prices 2.50 3.25 4.00 5.00 and 7.00 for bleached damask lengths. Special offers highlight bleaching options and savings for customers browsing the sale.
The piece analyzes potential causes of a broader war between Russia and Japan, arguing over who would fire the first shot, criticizes both nations' prewar mobilizations, and notes Japan’s superior expeditionary capabilities and determined stance. It cites experts who favor Japan’s readiness and moral justification as decisive factors.
A Times survey by military and naval correspondents argues Japan holds clear sea superiority over Russia. Japan has more comparable ships and dockyards, with fourteen armored cruisers to Russia's eight, and superior training. Russia's dock facilities lag, risking repairs and maintenance in distant theaters. Land forces favor Japan as well, though exact figures vary.
A fragmented report notes rising American exports to Korea, highlighting that shipments of oil and machinery expand through indirect routes via Japan and China. It cites export values totaling about 200 million dollars for the year, with nine months showing substantial gains and most goods reaching Korea via intermediaries.
The report outlines trade and currency details with Korea and the United States. It cites imports of cotton and woven goods, metals, kerosene, and machinery for railway construction, and exports of rice, beans, hides, ginseng, and copper. Copper cash and nickel coins dominate the currency, with a total around $22.0 million and Japanese and Korean coins also present.
Attorney for W F Lake seeks mandamus against County Clerk Newman to force return of a seized liquor permit book after Probate Judge Hayden revoked a druggist permit. Case to be heard by Judge Hazen, with potential appeal to the supreme court. If probate authority is invalidated, the judge’s power to regulate drug stores would be nullified.
Charles Hellman faces imprisonment after the Supreme Court upheld his conviction for liquor sales to Roy Hutton, a 16 year old. He ran a joint in the northeast. Testimony by Roy Hutton helped convict. county attorney Huneral presented the case.
The Scottish Rite bodies of Topeka will host visiting Masons and officers at the Masonic building on February 1. An informal smoker with refreshments in the banquet room will feature Washtenurn College quartets and speeches by officers. All Topeka Masons and out-of-town visitors are invited.
G H Glover and wife transfer to R B Dyson parts of lots and parcels. J P Russell and wife convey to Dyson. D K Longshore and others sell to Cc Dyson. Fichner to Bunia. Gillett to J P Lawler. Song and Wise to Wm Bartein. Schafer group to Bunds. R Bmedaick to Mra H D Wilker. Laverty to J A Laverty. Lindale and Veale additions noted. Williams and others to Burns. Veale's addition transfers. James and wife to M Roth. Young's Ssatttes F. Hands to B A Bill. etc. Multiple parcels on Lamar Street, Clay Street, Morrie Streets, and Lincoln Street in Veale’s and Young’s additions. Prices range from 75 to 4800 dollars.
Ottaker Malek the Bohemian piano virtuoso will perform Monday evening in Topeka at the Auditorium. Prices for seats are low in Topeka compared with Kansas City, and Topeka audiences will see him ahead of larger cities due to scheduling constraints. The act draws music lovers from across the state, with tickets selling briskly.
In Shawnee county near Topeka about 1500 districts and 130 teachers serve roughly 3,869 students outside the city. The county has about 6,000 people ages 5 to 21, with 4,900 enrolled in the schools and more than a quarter not currently attending.
A local North Topeka column reports community notices from the Ginball Printing Company area. Items include meetings of the T N tr club and Kansas Ave M E church groups, a dance at Barrett back, and a Ladies and Church of the Good Shepherd gathering. A fire destroyed a barn at 1205 Central Avenue owned by Mrs. Wallace. Officials note a new street railway bridge completion and anticipated start of river crossings next week. The Shorey well drifters work halted by a water gush and needed casing repair.
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