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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1904
Page
6
Fragmented dispatches describe Russian naval setbacks and land force demoralization near Port Arthur and New Chwang. British Parliament discussions confirm neutrality limits while Japanese actions and foreign movements raise concern over harbor defenses and civilian evacuations.
The long account of the engagement off Chemulpo on February 8 to 18 describes the Japanese and Russian fleets exchanging fire as the British and American vessels pursued, with the Varangian and Vicksburg among ships involved. It notes casualties, ship damages, and the retreat of Russian forces toward Hong Kong, with count Murovaki observing from the bridge and multiple ships reporting hits and explosions.
A garbled report cites suspect actors and international tensions involving Japan, the United Kingdom and other states. It mentions an ambassador, possible entry issues, and alleged interlinked incidents across cities, with unclear names and dates.
A terse report notes forty men and one officer died in an event labeled Verlag. The date and precise location are unclear, but the item references wartime casualties involving Japanese forces and a naval troupe.
Fragmented OCR text reports on naval engagements near Chemulpo with Russians and Japanese, casualties aboard Varang and associated ships, plus scattered notices from Topeka including poetry, local delegates, and Roosevelt endorsements. Mentions Sungard passenger transfer, Koruts explosion, and Telegraph cuts. Includes poem Love Your Enemies and local political caucus details with Hanna delegates and Roosevelt support.
Reports from Nagasaki dated February 12 describe government strict reticence and heavy censorship of cables as Japan mobilizes up to 200,000 troops. Troop movements are secret, bases fortified, and ships converted to auxiliary cruisers. Russia and Japan fearfully watch developments with Exiles and consuls advising evacuations.
New Kansas magazine Cronk volume one number one hits the market. Clarence Chase promotes correspondence commercial college and prints solicitations with publicity pledge. Advertisements feature harmonics and gospel pieces amid a chaotic page of notices and misprints.
In Wyandotte County a heated Republican convention split into pro McGrew and anti machine camps. Nat Barnes supporters backed the anti machine faction while city officials aligned with the McGrew group. Delegates named to attend the Garnett convention March 2 and the county and state meetings are listed, with officials like Justice Smith and county officers facing potential renomination amid a contentious landscape in Garnett and Garden City Kansas.
RS Brigham, manager, presents a full report to directors detailing income of 7,508.90 with 1,000 carried over, expenses of 6,009.00, net earnings about 1,499.90, and a final disposition toward a charitable use. The U and T club earnings totaled 488.68, with 40 percent slated for charitable application. Over 19,343 paid attendees supported an elaborate exhibit praised by Frank MacLennan and staff, with extensive regional press and utility support noted.
Paris reports confirm the American initiative to neutralize China and limit Manchuria, with diplomats noting a potential accord among powers without new commitments. Russia’s brief approval is seen as Russia’s response, while Japan may back the accord, and Britain France and others fear broader exclusion. Russian and Japanese troops concentrate near the Yalu River.
Richard F. Post was named receiver for the Peabody Fire Insurance Co of Baltimore after a fire wiped out 700,000 of assets and left 300,000 insured. Fireman's Insurance Co of Baltimore filed for the receivership and the hearing is set for February. Outside reinsurers were not affected.
Nearly all are freed after a series of contested house cases heard before the county Saturday. Several defendants were found guilty while others were acquitted. City attorney action involved Edith Hyde Vern Noel and Jennie Eddie amid a string of inmate cases. A Washburn quartet plans future Topeka appearances with advance ticket sales and a concert at the Christian church.
Market rundown shows corn following wheat with bullish tones in the wheat pit. Live cattle and hogs mixed with prices slipping for hogs and steady to firm for others, as cattle and pork demand remains strong despite shifting futures. Chicago and St Louis markets report varied receipts and steady to softer prices across cattle hogs and lambs with regional price trends noted.
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