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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1904

Page

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Memorial for Senator Merews A. Manat Draws Big Crowd

A large turnout in Cleveland honors Senator Merews A. Manat with a memorial service at the Chamber of Commerce and a funeral procession to Hurloternigs church. Attending were state legislators, federal officials, and numerous business and social leaders from Cleveland and surrounding cities.

Clevetani Merews A. Manat Bary Ae de Mineull Weshlington Uae Bresk Ge of Commerce Pennly Jorglee Thoreen Aban Ooleck Hunna Commonwealth of Obie United States Chamber of Commerce Sient Ciustey Cleveland Washington Hutlennis Wty Wilken Ae Hella’ Department Cor Dammnerse Wil Chet Hueead Department Sonmoeree Ana Bebor Porcher Perkirk Warren Fairbanks Keane Bent Nevernee Kietrides Cockrell Tuivuli March B. W. Layton Doorkeepe St. Cornelius Bevetl Mbuyle Uel Cluiveuh Cholrenats van Virbtes Horton Morgan Hedy Sauphelveham Williebraait Kyte Whether Garber Hoebel Jicksole Kennedy Taticorth Weenie Bartlett Taucking Wiley Paltel Wataen Burke Cutrier Shormain Holetberg McCinery Hemen- Tay Othus Pertotages Doveroar Durble Vt LaMitna Aid Male J. Viegiant Cintinnati Simul Chiown Deteaut Buffalo Pius Ware New York Sunese Pollee Ft Chamber of Commerce Larral Wiethington USA Otter Hanna Ste Carey Asia Carchie Hina Fureiok W. BL Sanders Ayek Ctanke

Funeral Sermon for Senator Hunon at St Pauls Cleveland

The last rites for Senator Marcus A. Hunon were held at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Cleveland with Bishop Leonard delivering the eulogy. Congregants paused in reverence across the city as his body was moved from chamber of commerce to the church and later buried at Lake View cemetery, with processions and campus ceremonies marking the tributes.

Leonard St Paul's Cleveland Marcus A. Hunon St. Tenl's Episcopal Church Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Pierce Gam- Dier College Hanea Colin Lesnar Goi Win United States Tanita Holy Church Kenyon College Eters Hinfeld Dendervor Meerehotr Arsen CH. McGrew St. Paul's Church I Tiehop Leon Clyde Avenue Lake View Cemetery Adelbert College Hatchibrery

Jewell County Man Decides Not to Be a Candidate

Jewell County reports indicate J. O. Laffer of Jewell City will not pursue the race against T. T. Kelly for state treasurer. Support shifts to W. B. Grass who may face Kelly with a Wichita convention looming. Grass, LaCrosse banker, gains unsolicited endorsement from Rush County Republicans.

Jewell HL. W. Grass Topeke Kansas City Wichita Bird Grass T. T. Kelly Ancre Ta Kelly Jewell County J. O. Laffer Jewell City Ir. Laffer Clark A. Smith Tie Supreme Court Smith Burrow Rin Laffer Grass Rush County Farmers’ and Merchante Bank LaCrosse Gray Repol-ieum Kansas Hays City Hil P. Wilson Winfield Kas W. P. Hackney Cowley County E. P. Greer Burton Greer Winfield Courier Hackney Winfeld Wyandotte Ucker Frank Holcomb Supreme Court J P. Wilson State Election Board

Dewey case defense leads at Berry ranch shooting trial

Kansas City Feb 18 defense for Chauncey Dewey and two cowboys McBride and Wilson opened in the Berry ranch affray trial. Witnesses including Gen Metcalf and Col Little testified to self defense and bravery. the state pressed for Wilson’s discharge as no conspiracy and no direct involvement shown. crowd packed the courtroom as Mrs Berry testified she had no guns and recounted ejectment actions.

Kansas City The Star Jocn Norton Kan Chaunely Dewey McBride Toovercharge Wilsen Metcalf Surougts Dewey Smortrige Hessian Hessin Wilson Chauncey Dewey Qaree Herrys Nut Burch Berry Bureh Pel Col. Taward C. Little Kansas Cle Haraliteh Taesom Kes Herry Herry Ranch Berrys Third Berry Cathy Mo Ton Geiger Tak Ee Tony Degen School Harriet M Berry Daniel P. Berry Berry Alpheus Ani Heusin Willi Meridde Mire Derry Tudee Geiger

Contention over Second district nomination in Kansas counties

The race centers on Allen and Anderson counties with Henry Allen and Henry McGrew as leading contenders. Bowersock fights to hold Douglas and possibly Linn, while Wyandotte’s McGrew is noted for defeating a major bond issue and building homes in Kansas City. Senator Fitzpatrick’s nomination dispute in Elk and surrounding counties distracts the field, with factions refusing to support him.

Bowersock Congress Douglas Linn Anderson Henry Allen Allen Funston Allen County Anderson and Mrr. Bowersock Henry Mc Grew Wyandotte Alien McGrew Wyandotte County Mr. Bowersock Silas Porter Nat Barnes Haines Porter Henry McGrew Barnes Wyomiotte County Henry Afiot Kansas City bandacGrew Max Wiyandotte County Douglas County Johnson County

Roosevelt Cabinet No Meeting for Funeral Tribute

Washington February 19 by direct order of President Roosevelt no cabinet meeting was held today. Three cabinet members attended the funeral of Senator Hanson while Attorney General Knox remained in the south. The president planned to issue a tribute in memory of the late senator but the session was canceled.

Washington Kas Roosevelt Hoch Calderhead Congress T. P. Roney Lurge EL Hamilten GG. Gastetter FW. Olson Jenna Windhortt Warehington Det Roosevelt Clewietarut Renter Hanon Knox South Sena Torstaeraargy

LaCrosse Backing Signals State Treasurer Contention

A LaCrosse backed candidate faces Kelly in the state treasurer race. The article notes strong support and a convention bid, implying solid backing whether or not the challenger defeats Kelly.

Forced to Fire in Dominican City Clash

A French mail steamer arrived in New York and reports from St Thomas say American cruiser Newark and Colombia opened fire on Dominican rebels outside the city. U.S. command warned forces not to engage within city limits as San Domingo faced starvation and unrest.

New York United States Newark Colombia Herald St. Thomas Wit Barry Umits San Dom Peregean Heya Bas Boos

Gloom At St Petersburgh Reports Weather Absence

Fragmentary OCR note describes gloom and unseasonable conditions at St Petersburgh with unclear timestamps and missing details. Government records show near zero or low temperatures and disrupted festivities.

Port Arthur Abandonment Probable Amid War News

Reports from St. Petersburg indicate Russia may abandon Port Arthur as Alexieff plans a Harbin base. Japan captures two steamers Kolik and Bobrik, while Russian troops push toward Ping Yao. Russian finance ministers and potential income tax are debated as war costs rise.

St. Petersburg Port Arthur Russia St. Louis Ministry of Finance America Novoo Vremya Fiey Kia Novow Vremyn China WN. Kokovaolt M. Pestin M. Witte France Mr. Witte Sessistant M. Kokovzoft Kono—ozoff Witte Fnayces Petersburg Syed Okhotsk-Karschatka Company Kolik Bobrik SEO el Harbin trans-Siberian Harbin Bern Moscow Kieff Varsovie Manchuria Madrid Canary Island Spain Loninn Web

Wheat up 4 cents on brisk Chicago trading

Wheat futures rose amid heavy activity in Chicago on February 18 as speculative buying pushed May delivery to around $1.03 a bushel. News of potential wider war impact and tight wheat supplies fed prices, with gains driven by Armour selling and broader provincial market strength.

Chicago Pete Ea Russia Japan Liverpool Berlin Armour

Dowager Empress of China Death Report Questioned

In official circles words pass that the dowager empress is dead but the Chinese legation says no confirmation. Canton and Pekin are not reliable sources for the report.

China

Naval bill taken up in rapidly moving House session

Washington February 12 the house convened and passed a bill amending land laws to require proof at the county seat of Luck county for two land districts another bill authorizing pipeline construction for oil and gas though the Indiana Territory bill was amended to limit grants to twenty years on Mr Williams suggestion. Other measures included shortening a drawbridge span lowering a bridge near St Joseph Missouri granting Port Angeles Washington park areas from government reserves. The House then proceeded to naval appropriations with a five hour minority debate and a fourteen hour general debate allotment.

Washington Luck County Indiana Territory Willams

Russia Replies on Chinese Neutrality Sent to Japan

Secretary Hay receives Russia's reply through Ambassador McCormick in Washington. The note is deemed responsive to the proposed Chinese neutrality and its substance has been conveyed to the Japanese government.

Hay McCormick Washington Gable Amboseaor McCormick Fsa Japan

Killed in Bol o Rush amid coastal patrols

Reported fatalities from a BOLO rush as fanatics attacked patrols along the east coast of Samar. Private Salomin of the Fourteenth Cavalry at Jolo was also killed by insurgents. War claimed lives by action. Berlin reports Max H Myer, a noted bourse broker, shot himself after heavy losses. Weather: Kansas forecast partly cloudy with rising temperatures.

Island Samar Salomin Fourteenth Cavalry Jolo Berlin Max H. Myer Herr Myer

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