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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1904

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Japanese Troop Movements Surge Toward Port Arthur

Paris reports Tokio dispatch announcing a major Japanese embarkation of approx 21,000 to 50,000 men in three divisions bound for near the mouth of the Talou river on the Liao Tung peninsula. The plan aims to flank Port Arthur as Russians occupy New Chwang and Shenghai reports note ships and troops in transit.

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By His Own Petard Captain Stepanof

Captain Stepanof who perished with the torpedo gunboat Fentse invented a mine laying system for submarines. The Yeniseh was fitted with a device extending a trolley from the stern to drop mines into position, simplifying the dangerous mine-laying process.

St. Petersours Stepanof Fentse

Japanese War Dispatches and Allied Moves Reported

Tokyo dispatch says Japanese success at Port Arthur involved ports and ships including the Reiss, Cherovitch and Pallas with others aground or damaged. Japanese troops land at Wiju near the Yalu as Viceroy Alexieff urges unity, while warnings on torpedo gunboat Yenlist losses imply broader naval strains.

State OF Dispateh Askald Din Wat Poitaya Wiju Tokio Nagasak Korea Wija Yalu River

Russian torpedo attack at Port Arthur expected to sink ship

Tokio reports a heavy storm spared the Russians for a desperate torpedo raid on Port Arthur on Sunday morning the 7th instant. The Anpensse toulin torpedo craft moved under gale force protection and attacked. officials believe one Russian warship was torpedoed though conditions were fierce.

Tokio Port Arthur Susdey

Funeral of Marcus A Hanna in Senate Chamber

Immense Washington funeral rite for Marcus A Hanna conducted by Senate Chaplain Dr Edward Hale with President Roosevelt cabinet and foreign dignitaries in attendance. The service in the Senate chamber featured the casket with wreaths, an address by Dr Hale and a benediction, followed by a move to lay Hanna to rest in Ohio as the House adjourned in tribute.

Washington, Pet Senate House of Cbder Marcus A. Hina Washington National Capital Webser Hanna Sunticos Supreme Court of the United States Teo Edward Everett Hale Capitol Republican Association of Oboe Gridiron Club Benath Frye Tts House of Representatives Cannon Cannon Tok Symons Winsow Daniel BR. Hanna Protem. Prye Chicago Marcus A Hanna Iso New York Boston National Coudon Hole Hale bin Witte Hannan Squire Bolt Mel Soba Payne Hanns Hitchcock Anying Congress Ohio Wale Ledze Hr State Sd Wk Senate Chamber House Hann

Army of 250 000 will be ready to fight in spring

Berlin reports Japanese landing operations on Korea's coasts with 200 000 to 250 000 troops ready by early spring for a forward land movement backed by bases. Experts say land operations could begin soon, while Russia's forces may delay a clash. Russian officials cite arrests of Japanese in Harbin tied to staff leaks. A British steamer bound from Chin Wang Tao to Shabehal reportedly captured is overdue.

Berlin Feb Russia Technics Japan Siberian Tien Tsin Harbin Japan General Staff Hsi-Ping Chin Wang Tao Shabehal Port Arthur

Germany Doubtful on Reports of Japanese Attack on German Guns

Berlin reports doubts about Japanese forces firing at German gunboats Hansa and Thetis or other German vessels. German admiralty discredits such claims as untrue and inconsistent with current naval activity.

Berlin Feb

Weather Indications Chicago Feb 17 Kan sas forecast

Weather notes indicate a cold change in Kansas with snow tonight and Thursday. Winds shift from easterly to northerly as temperatures drop. Northwest or northeast portions may see warmer periods tonight before a colder Thursday arrival.

Chicago Kansas

Miners Honor His Memory in national notice

Indianapolis Feb 17 The United Mine Workers of America issued a tribute to the late M A Hanna. Members are asked to cease work at noon on Friday Feb 19 the day of his funeral. SOHN MITCHELL.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workrs of America Today Waited Mine Workers of America M. A. Hanna

Stormy Weather Forecast From Today’s Readings

Weather notes report snow rain and sleet this morning with a trace of water. Forecast calls for warmer northeast winds and colder Thursday. Government thermometer readings show temperatures around 18 to 32 degrees with easterly wind at noon and 12 miles per hour.

Kansas RankeRe Portinn Thureday Clotte

Dowie mobbed in Sydney crowds chase mob to hotel

John Alexander Dowie of Zion City Ill fled in a cab to escape a mob at a Sydney meeting on February 17. Rowdy crowds disrupted the event and 5,000 followed him to his hotel, with police unable to control the scene and Dowie reportedly slipping out a rear door.

Sydney N. W John Alexander Dowié Zion City Dowle

Hanna's Wealth Estimated At Seven to Eight Million

Cleveland reports the estate of the late Senator Hanna valued at seven to eight million dollars. He owned at least 13 percent of the Cleveland Electric Street Railway, capitalized at 35 million, and held directorships in Union National Bank Guardian Trust People’s Saving and Loan and the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad. He was a major stockholder in the American Ship Building Company and the Pittsburg County, and owned the Euclid Opera House.

Cleveland Hanna Cleveland Electric Road Union National Bank Guardian Trust Company People’s Saving & Loan Company Pittsburg County Euclid Opera

French military moves amid Indo China alert and mobilization talk

Paris reports Marine Minister Pellatin denied coal shortages for the fleets and said measures were taken to guard French Indo China against a sudden attack. The Figaro published Angouleme dispatch showing army corps commanders ordered to prepare for mobilization and officers on leave urged back to their regiments.

Paris Marine Pellatin de L’oncle Republican Cochin-China Indo-China Figaro Today Angoulem

Teacher Lottie Garwood Dies Saving Child in House Fire

In Youngstown on February 17 Mrs. Lottie Garwood a public school teacher died while rescuing her 1 year old daughter Alva from a burning home caused by natural gas. The child suffocated. two other children and an aunt were rescued.

Youngstown Lottie Garwood Alva

Calderhead to Attend Senate Remains and Kansas Convention

Calderhead a member of the house committee to accompany Senator Hanna's remains to Cleveland will depart Cleveland for Kansas to attend his congressional convention on February 24.

Washington Fen Colmcensman Calderhead House Hanna Cleveland Kansas

Republicans Hit Back At Kelley Nomination Bid

Belleville and Kingman area Republicans report strong anti-machine sentiment against T. T. Kelly amid calls to defeat his renomination for state treasurer. Hoch supports a caucus to rally delegates while county conventions show mixed votes, with several districts opposing Kelly. Antimachine factions in Topeka and El Dorado push Roosevelt and Hanna memorials as rivals gain traction.

Republican Party T.T. Kelly Kelly Miami County Wichita Mr. Hoch Belleville Kan Republic County E. W. Hoch T. T. Kelly Scandia Republic City Haskell County B. Cave Cave Topeka Baifey Livestock Sanitary Board Harry Bone Bailey Bone Cavet Wome Iersoe Atchison Fin Repubican Board Ton Kelly Kingman County Twuchita Conor Saine de Kingman Kas el Dorado Mutler County Roosevelt Hien J. W. Robison Mark Hanna T. Murdock J. T. Evans Steve Brandon Alien Case George Bad Werwatte Reed Davis John Mathers A. C. Kasnaey Boss Busters Sa Adams Benatar Cauayant Representa Brandon

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