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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1904

Page

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Senator Hanna Dies After Prolonged Illness at Home

Senior U S Senator Hanna died Monday evening at 6 40 unconscious after a two month illness. Funeral services will be held in the separate chamber Wednesday with President Teabstriet and local clergymen in attendance.

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Senator Hanna’s final illness and return to the Senate

The report outlines Senator Hanna’s decline starting in December with a prolonged illness that sidelined him in Washington. He traveled to Columbus for the January 10 election events, then returned to Cleveland and resumed duties, appearing cheerful despite strain and sustaining his re election campaign journey.

Hanna Wit Columbus United States Senate Cleveland Cotunlunte Wrehinston Senate

Russians Lose Cruiser Boyarin in Mine Blast

Reports from St. Petersburg Feb 16 describe the Russian second class cruiser Boyarin blown up by a mine on February 12 with 187 officers and men aboard, all lost. Details are sparse. the vessel’s dimensions and armament are listed, and related naval actions near Port Arthur and Yongampho are noted amid broader war coverage.

St. Petersburg Boyarin Port Arthur Wel-Hal-Wet Japan Manchuria Russia Treasuries Imperial Bank Far East Wis Spoul Paras Chemultpo Chemulps Russian Red Cross Yokohama Nasin Yokosuka Kasaga Ruesea New York Irkutsk Che Foo Harbina Siberia Admiral Alesteff Mukden

Senate Action Appoints Funeral Committee for Hanna

Washington Feb 16 Formal notice of Senator Marcus A Hanna's death was given in the senate today. A committee of 25 senators including Foraker and Allison will supervise the funeral in the senate chamber and arms will escort his remains to Cleveland. The senate adopted resolutions providing for the service and invitation to national leaders.

Washington Hanto New York Geerst Brewer Hewie Waldert-Astoria Cleveland Hanna Senate Foraker Edward Everett Hale Aldrich Marcus A. Hanna Mr. Foraker Ohio Hinea House of Representatives House Committee of the United States Supreme Court of the United States Diplomatic Corps Secretary of State Navy Allison Hale Platt Conn Frye Spooner Perkins Wetmore Hansbrough Warren Fairbanks Depew Kenn Scott Beveridge Alger

Rudolph Identified as Kansas Bank Robber in Lansing

Kan sas city, Mo Feb 18 Officers from St Louis positively identified William Rudolph Union Mo bank robber as Gurney captured in St Louis. He is under sentence for attempted bank robbery. Weather forecast notes partly cloudy conditions with rising temperatures and southerly winds for Kansas and major cities.

Kannaas City Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing St. Louis William Rudolph Union Wro.secaediston St. Lant Gurney Chicago Kansas

Weather Still Cold Then Warmer Tomorrow Forecast

Cold spell persists with lows around 10 today and 1 on Sunday and Monday. Kansas forecast shows party cloudy tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. East wind at 12 miles per hour and hourly readings noted from 8 to 2 o'clock.

Kansas

Burton Overruled in Rialto Fraud Order Case

Judge Adams overruled Senator Joseph R. Burton's demurrer in U S District Court on charges of accepting money to influence fraud order action against Rialto Grain and Securities. Trial set for March 22 with a 60 juror panel. Court document details read aloud.

St. Louis Adams United States District Court Unite States Joseph R. Burton Kansas Rialto Grain and Securities Company Senator Burton Hugh C. Dennis Rinito Grain & Securities Company Rialto Grain & Securities Company United States Post Office Department Burton Rialto Grain Company United States

Swennsson Dead Passes Away Today in Los Angeles

Swennsson dies in Los Angeles California at age unknown. The obituary notes his death occurred today in the city and records basic life details for local readers.

Los Angeles California

Death of Tit Carl A Swensson Shocks Bethany College

Telegram from Los Angeles reports the death of Tit Carl A Swensson president of Bethany College Lindsborg due to pneumonia. His loss will be greatly felt in Kansas and among Swedish Kansans as he had built up the town and college and recently went to San Francisco to dedicate a church before traveling west.

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Death of Dr Carl Swensson Lindsborg leader in Bethany college

Dr Carl Swensson of Lindsborg who died in Los Angeles was a longtime Kansas figure. He built Bethany College and led the Swedish community in central Kansas, serving as pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church at Trimdsborg, Bethany president, and founder of regional cultural and educational initiatives. His work extended into politics, writing, and music conservatory leadership.

Carl A. Sweneson Lindsborg Los Angelina Cal Lorsen Kansas Wensson Bethany College Missisa Rod Bethany Sweamson Thme Swensson Sweden Sa~gar Grove Ile Jonas J. Swenason Brees Lutheran Andover Dinavian Lutheran 8 of America Hila Pole Augustana College Rock Mistand Trimdsborg Swedish Lutheran Church Aera Seas Swenason Conservatory of Music Lindstere Tineborg

Blizzard Grips East as Temperatures Plunge Across States

A powerful winter storm drives extreme cold and heavy winds from Syracuse to Pittsburgh and beyond. Thermometers drop to 25 below in parts, trains run hours late, ferries hampered, and multiple river sections freeze solid. In Pittsburgh, Corey sits at 50 below zero with two deaths reported in Allegheny and Coraopolis. Cape Cod shrouded in blizzard, trains dug out after days stalled.

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