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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1904

Page

7

Woman Recalls Dewey Battle as Berry’s Witnesses Testify

The trial recounts a violent confrontation in which Roy Berry and Chauncey Dewey fight to defend a farm outpost. Viola Berry testifies she saw men shot and described a bloody scene near a water tank as Alpheus Berry’s family sought safety.

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STRUCK MINE NEAR Port Arthur IN NEW WAR NEWS

Reported dispatches describe Japanese forces preparing to land near New Chwang amid Allied wartime talks. Britain and France seek concessions on foreign bases while Russia delays decisions. Honolulu funds to buy war bonds. cable repairs restore links with Hong Kong and Shanghai.

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Frozen War News Mixes Sunk Ship and Rail Plans

Reports from Sezebo describe the cruiser Chizodt bringing the captured flag of a sunken warship and pending imperial presentation. Mass troop activity on the Yalu and talks of a Seoul Wiji line show strategic aims, while local political maneuvering debates senatorial instructions and possible candidacies for state offices.

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Japanese Minister Reports False War Fund Offers

February reports state Goro Takahira, Japan’s minister in Washington, says he is receiving numerous offers of false capitulations to the war fund from Americans. He notes the matter is being carefully examined, with instructions being issued to prevent deception while remaining within diplomatic bounds.

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Barbarians Russians report on Japanese refugees from Manchuria

Telegram from Tokyo cites Japanese consul general and refugees in Shan Hai Kwan detailing Russian soldiers abusing and detaining women and men, robbing valuables, and splitting families. U S Consul Miller aided transport. reports spark anti Russian sentiment and fears of retaliation as tensions rise.

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Sherman Republicans Convention Highlights and Officers

Goodland Kansas February 11 Sherman county Republicans met in convention Saturday selecting a slate of officers and addressing party issues amid local political tension. Names of delegates and candidates include J iy Smith Aberite Mt sher k Witean Ee. ot Shock of court Nu w.

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Swenson Dead A Swedish American leader and author

Dr Swenson, a prominent Swedish American figure, led in religion and politics. He wrote travel books in English and Swedish and produced devotional works for Swedish churches. He helped shape Republican platforms as a member of the 1896 convention resolutions committee.

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Death of Senator Hanna Triggers National Mourning

Washington recalls Hanna as a fearless, generous leader admired across parties. Leaders like Secretary Hay and President McKinley praise his honesty, labor advocacy, and peacemaking in official circles, noting his death as a national loss and the end of a trusted friendship.

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Wool Marker Market Gossip and Commodity Report

Market gossip from Liverpool and Chicago notes wheat and corn activity with prices and receipts. Reports from Minneapolis and Duluth mention futures, while cotton prices and morning stock outlook appear. overall market sentiment remains cautious with traders awaiting clearer signals after a prior oversold phase.

Heavy May Corn Selloff and Wheat Weakness Hit Markets

Chicago markets report heavy selling of the May corn option and general wheat liquidation. Wheat prices eased with May lower and July down, while new July and September futures weakened. Cattle and hogs in live markets show mixed to higher hogs, steady to lower cattle, with bulk pork at higher prices. Chicago and Kansas City reports list receipts, prices, and market directions for grains and livestock.

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Bond and Commodity Notes From The Market Desk

A brief market item notes trading activity in stocks grains and provisions. It mentionsinvestment securities and United States bonds as a specialty area with direct private wires to Chicago and Kansas City. The fragment hints at margins and cash or on margin handling.

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