12 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
1
London reports a short war outlook with Port Arthur seen falling this summer. Port Arthur and Chemulpo battles prompt Japan to press as Russian forces retreat toward Mukden. News from Tokyo and St Petersburg describe landing operations and intended rail disruptions to isolate Port Arthur and defend Manchuria.
A Chefoo correspondent cites conflicting notes on Russian readiness at Port Arthur. Reports say Japanese torpedo boats approached the harbor while Admiral Togo’s fleet arrived by Monday night to observe Russian squadrons under tense conditions.
The Japanese empire formally proclaims war on Russia, declaring to mobilize army and navy to resist perceived aggression. The notice cites Manchuria, Korea, and treaty breaches, insisting only by arms can peace and empire security be restored, while preserving neighbors’ rights.
Romie Feb 1 A cipher cablesram reports Japanese cruisers Niashin and Kasuga likely to reach the scent of war Sunday and replace Anglo-Italian crews with Japanese. Italian neutrality stance on the Mesopotamian conflict cited. Admiral Candianant, ex-commander of the Matian squadron, warned Port Arthur provisions for nine months and potential fall of Port Arthur. Russia could muster 150,000 landing troops. Japan may concentrate 200,000 in Korea with local support.
London reports no great significance to the claim the Russian Baltic squadron may head to the Far East. Even if true the fleet would take six weeks to reach action, by which time the situation could change. The Japanese Navy would guard against the ships and Britain’s neutrality and coaling port control could hinder Russian operations.
Havana reports Speyer & Co have contracted to take the 335 million Cuban loan at a price above par about 45, roughly 5 percent above the minimum. Listings note temperatures for large cities with February readings and city-by-city temperature quotes including New York and Chicago.
A careful study of eastern reports suggests only two major engagements have occurred: the Japanese attack on Port Arthur and the Chemulpo affair. Cable limits, slow news, and conflicting dispatches from north China create confusion, with officials only corroborating early reports.
The Rhode Island state observance included elaborate programmes in schools and formal addresses by Civil War veterans as the General Assembly marked Lincoln's birthday today. In Denver Colorado Lincoln's Birthday was celebrated as a regal holiday with banks closed and schools dismissed after brief exercises.
Fire at the zinc smelting plant of Cherokee nation company in Iola Kansas destroys one of nine works. Loss estimated around 100 000 dollars. The plant had a workforce of forty and operated daily. Causal details not provided.
Internal trouble at Mutual Ice and Cold Storage ends Abram Troup as president. St H Billard is named to succeed him as officers face issues over coal and fuel handling, a dispute with the city railway over a purchase, and a port contract bid. The firm was also sued for the contract missteps.
A Baltimore fire caused about 250000 in losses for a company with nearly 500000 monthly income and a surplus near 1,000,000. The firm, one of the oldest and most progressive insurers, reports substantial fire related gains yet notes varied past payouts. Topeka representative is AWA Rodgara at 0 W. Sheth Street.
A Thursday forecast of warmer weather for Kansas appears on track today. The 2 PM wind was southeast at 16 mph as government thermometer readings logged hourly temperatures, indicating a continued warm trend.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Hanna's health deteriorating sharply with high fever and strong fever management, doctors noting possible typhoid fever development. Roosevelt and family attend, as medical team contemplates prognosis and potential recovery depending on fever duration.
Wyandotte county primaries split the Republican factions led by Henry McGrew and Norman Barnes as delegates to the county and state conventions hang in the balance. Barnes vows to seat disputed delegates, while Hoch and Kelly supporters align with the McGrew line, signaling a potential bolt and shifting balance toward Roosevelt and allied candidates.
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