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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1904
Page
1
The Korean government declares support for Japan in the Sirngele fighting and orders troops to unite with Japanese forces. Russian reports claim evacuation of Dalny and growing bitterness in St. Petersburg over U S neutrality, amid tensions and a push to curb trade limits.
The State Journal will post bulletins tonight on the Renallivon county primary and the Sharkey Munroe prize fight in Philadelphia. The first tribute line is expected around 9 o'clock. A report from St Petersburg notes tension in Korea with naval actions near Port Arthur and Sukchen as forces move southward.
A chaotic early dispatch notes 2000 cars moved from European lines to the Transsiberian Railway, with details on Russian Far East operations. It mentions M. Alexandre. Reports on Port Arthur defense, Japanese plans, and Russian cautious fleet disposition under harbor guns amid uncertain intelligence on Far East actions.
The report from Port Arthur dated February 25 describes Japanese torpedo boats engaging Russian forces. Russian cruisers Bayan Dian and Novik attempted to deter pursuit, with one Russian torpedo boat sinking after sheltering in Dove Bay. One sailor was wounded as ships exchanged fire near the harbor.
World dispatch from Kogyang, Korea praises Japanese transport logistics for their commissariat. General Alten of the U S Army commends the setup. Details describe a cylinder to cook rice for a hundred men, packed in boxes for horse transport, plus rice sacks, water purification salts, and emergency rations in German-pattern pans and cotton bags.
Japanese official report details a Torpedo flotilla escorting merchant steamers to seal Port Arthur’s entrance. Hokoku Maru and Bushu Maru were sunk by their crews. Tenshin Maru Buoy Maru and Jinezen Mari at Lao Tche hill. Torpedo flotilla unharmed. harbor not blocked. Earthquake shocks reported in Quito Guayaquil region. Gunboat Hegota remained at anchor off Puna island.
A fire at the Wisconsin Capitol caused $800000 in damage with no insurance. Policies totaling $600000 had lapsed as the state shifts to state insurance. The blaze, started by faulty wiring, swept the east and west wings housing the assembly chambers and many departments. Most valuable records were saved. Chief Charles Bernard was injured. Governor Lisalotte stabilized the scene.
Washington officials review the Commercial Cable Company's Japan aimed land at Guam to connect with the American network. A White House meeting with President, Secretary Hay and Secretary Taft discussed neutrality issues and possible conditions before any decision.
Armour interest and largest holders of May wheat faced heavy selling. Prices for Wat com monity slipped to a narrow range before shorts covered, rallying over five cents. The close showed a net daily loss, while the July option remained relatively firm, closing just one cent lower.
In Butte Montana on February 27 Judge McClernan dismissed bribery charges against Charles W Clark son of Senator W A Clark after county attorney Breen moved. The case involved an alleged 250005 offer to Judge E W Harney for a confession of bribery related to the Minnie Healey decision and tied to disbarment actions against Amalgamated Copper lawyers A J Shorex and D Gay Butlers. Also listed are baseball scores: New York 2 Boston 15 Philadelphia 4 Washington 22 Chicago 20 Minneapolis 20 Cincinnati 42 St Louis
Polls opened at 1 30 this afternoon for the Republican county primaries amid strong betting on coroners and judgeships. Dana forces seek to block repeaters at polls while McCabe backers fear fraud claims. Bets on Kieth, Webe, and Taylor show district court and coroner race close with doctors backing Webe and Stormont allies. Representative fight centers on Stone and Harvey in the Thirty-ninth district as Chaney Betts contest for state senate draws canvass reports.
Weather yesterday showed mixed signals with clouds and a slight risk of rain while officials projected a party cloudy to fair and cooler Kansas day. South wind at about 14 miles an hour and temperatures ranged from near 7 to 51 degrees throughout the day.
Washington reports the Senate debates a bill mandating American vessels for transporting supplies. Amendments, including a 10 percent charge threshold and postponing effect until July 4 1900, face party line votes. A separate House session lists committee appointments and pension bill handling, with members voicing procedural concerns and requests for calendar placement.
President Roosevelt plans to push federal conservation measures to curb the slaughter of Roosevelt elk in the Olympic mountains of Washington. Representatives Humphrey and Allen Weir discussed with the president the need for stronger laws as game wardens report several elk slain for two tusklike teeth. The carcasses were left where they fell.
The New York State Central Committee approved a resolution endorsing Theodore Roosevelt. It lauds his loyalty, progressive Republicanism, and devotion to government, pledging support for his nomination and for the people’s verdict on election day. The meeting occurred at the Fifth Avenue hotel with Senators and former officials in attendance.
Justice Pritchard sentences Minehen, Diller Bi, Groffa and Lorenz to two years in the penitentiary and fines of $10,000 each. Samuel A. Groff’s new trial motion is reserved for separate consideration. Appeals bond set at $20,000.
Washington Feb 37 The insular government may be authorized to guarantee four percent per year on forty million dollars of bonds for Luzon rail construction next week. Taft backs the move as vital to development while limiting guarantees to American or Filipino capital and promising rapid social and industrial growth across selected districts.
Officials announced the appointment of M. Phi Po as city assessor. Philips said the panel will review tax rolls and property valuations, with service expected to begin next month.
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