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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1904

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Japanese envoy notes no public disclosure on talks

Washington January 15 Japanese Minister Takahira met Secretary Hay and stated the note from Japan’s delegation had been delivered. Officials say the Russian counter proposal remains unchanged and unlikely to be accepted. confidential communications prevent public release. In the Canal section the Japanese cruiser Kashima sails east while Russia loads coal. London January 15 Foreign Secretary Lansdowne denies a UK pledge to block the Dardanelles, noting Britain would not accept unlawful actions.

Washington Minhster Takahira Hay Japan Witc Tunis Tokto Parla Betersinits Berlin State Department Cassini Associated Press Vna Nex Borretary Lansdowne Today Plebellet Husain Dardanelles Great Britain

Chicago Fire Chief H Musham Faults Dismissals At Inquest

Chicago ore department chief William H Musham told the coroner s jury he had little to do with the theater fire disaster and blamed others for failures to enforce rules. He said he was very busy with 30 fires in November and could not answer questions about the theater incident. The inquiry reviewed theater safety and the department s lack of neglect by the management, with Musham defending his limited control over the theater artist employed by managers.

Chicaga Willian H. Musharm Chicago Mosham Jemasols Catal Tenetene Tire Sol

Glover Defiant as He Is Re-Arrested by Troops

Former Missouri congressman John M. Glover, wounded in a prior clash, was arrested again by military police in Cripple Creek. He sent a letter claiming forced return to the area and warned of further action, while seeking release as he remains in custody.

Cripple Creek Cripple Crank John M. Glover Missouri Glover Meninet Bins Mir Gutinerd Gyme Elvil

Hatch Insists Farmers Help Home Merchants in State Debate

A heated discussion in the state agriculture paper follows Hatch defending local merchants against mail order houses. Ex Governor Glick attacks the paper, arguing farmers cannot build local communities if they continue sending to distant cities. Edwin Sigviler and others defend the publication and mail order business, stressing farmers' right to shop for the cheapest prices amid trusts and combines.

Hrary Hatch Glick Edwin Sigviler Bremultg

Temperatures Across Cities on January 15 Morning

Temperature readings from January 15 show New York 2, Boston 36, Philadelphia 28, Washington 24, Chicago 4, Minneapolis 24, Cincinnati 69, St. Louis etc. The list reflects a cold to very cold weather pattern across the northeast and Midwest regions.

Chicago New York Boston Washington Chita Ameeapolis Cinciansu

Larimer Drops Out of Shawnee County Judge Race

J B Larimer withdraws from the district court judge contest in Shawnee County citing a short primary with February 27 and voter class divisions. He notes personal loyalty to principles but says he will not seek public office, blaming machine methods and internal temperance faction tensions for the surprise move. Arthur McCabe reacts with surprise, while Larimer’s supporters assess impact on local candidacies.

District Court Shawnee County Seminaton Mw Best J. B Larimer Bir Larimer Lisramart Larier Will Attensthen Arthur McCabe Larimers W. Mulvane Dir Mulvane Mulvane Atr Larimer

Girls Championship Showdown Between Washburn and YWCA Team

A tense clash marks the girls championship as Washburn faces the YWCA squad. Animosity lingers from a prior Washburn victory over XW Cy A, with both sides boasting strong lineups and strong crowd expectations for the night game at the W C A gym. The Washington event features key players Heleston Mule, Biles, Barnes, Sweet, Wyatt, and others in a decisive match set for the evening.

Washburn Strugets Ubiy Collegians Cy A Waelburn Wahine

Smith Divorce Trial Continues Amid Property Dispute

The third age session of the Mary L. Smith versus W. F. Smith divorce case continued before Judge Hazen. Bradford Miller, appointed to divide property, testified that Mrs. Smith flew into a rage over music and concealed some Wat nkers apportioned to Mr. Smith. The trial may end Saturday or adjournment taken with the jury meeting Monday.

Mary L. Smith W. 5 Smith Hazen Bradford Miller

Weather Map Signals Change With Barometer Trends

The weather map indicates a pattern shift as high and low pressure systems move southeastward from Colorado and Colorado to the Midwest. Forecaster Cox predicts colder air arriving Saturday with possible snow from the north. Topeka reports falling barometer readings as winds shift from the west and temperatures are noted hourly by a government thermometer.

Cox Chicago Tor Kanes Colorado Topeka Weather Bureau

Bancroft Named General Manager in Railroads

W H Bancroft appointed general manager of Union Pacific Railway with headquarters in Omaha. The change, announced in New York, ties Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line more closely under one management. Bancroft has led the Oregon Short Line from Bill Lake, Illinois, and has a long prior career in railroad operations including roles with Erie and Denver Rio Grande.

Omaha Tulen Pacific New York W. H. Bancroft Union Pactic Radbrowl Company Dtr Bancroft W. D. Cornish Hurt Inxhager Oregon Short Line Union Pacific Railroad Bull Lake Ull Jin William E. Bancroft Abe Water Pacific Bv Headuoarter Newberry Ohio Michiges Southern Erie Ak Kanena Pacific Harta Pe Denver & Rio Grande Unie Pacific Short Eine

Senate Passes Bills Including Salt Lake Delivery and Wahpeton School

The Senate today approved various bills establishing a Salt Lake City mail delivery point, an Indian school at Wahpeton North Carolina, and a harbor department for the revenue cutter service in Oakland California. It also extended sub-ports in Washington state and discussed the German Panama resolution with amendments proposed to exclude intervention language. Discussion focused on canal questions and U S neutrality regarding Panama.

Washington Senate Salt Lake City Wahpeton N. C Revenue Cutter Service Oakland California Boo- Keatin Hell Blaine Sumas Nelson Panama Gaormih Cuttom Torella Lodger Tellir Panamiane United States

Kansas City Grand Jury Hearings Highlight Bribery Claim

Kansas City Kansas hotelkeeper HR Holloway testified he paid money to run his business and observed gambling houses operating with no interference. The testimony, part of the grand jury's work, centers on paid protection and city oversight. Weather notes from Chicago forecast fair weather for Kansas with colder conditions and brisk northerly winds.

Kansas City Kan Grand Jury P. Holloway Testiiet Chicago Kansas

On to Panama New Republic Ready With 12000 Men

Authentic frontier reports from New York and Washington indicate Panama preparations against Colombia. Panamanian troops stand ready to depart at a moment’s notice. Conscripted forces total about 12000 fighters, with rifles and ammunition being shipped to interior Indians who have agreed to join the effort. A navy telegram notes the Concord incident near Panama with the Nero damaged but repairable.

New York Herald Panama Whellington Navy Department Glass

Blame on Trainmen in Rock Island Wreck Verdict

Maple Hum Jan 13 The coroner jury found Engineer S J Benjamin Conductor Nagle and Fireman Stollard responsible for the wreck on Rock Island railroad between Willard and Maple Hill on January 6 1804. The verdict says No 3 train crew misunderstood orders and caused the collision. Proceedings may continue only on an antatle party complaint.

Maple Hum Rock Island S. J. Benjamin Nagle Stollard James Grill i Moyer Raymond A. Mactin Gull Fuller Henry Kaiver Mra Mary FE Bil W. & Martin W.S. Martin Dire Mary “Harville Benjamin Marville Orpha Harville Susan Reed Grace Reed Leora Reed Willian Reed Wiliam J. Wells Willard Maple Hil Tuk Benjamin No. 2 Bendamein Nale Toby Silverthorne

Service pension bill backed by G A R in Congress

Washington January 16 a service pension bill is introduced in the senate by Mr Dolliver and in the house by Mr Calderhead. It would grant twelve dollars a month to any Civil War soldier who served nine days and was honorably discharged and aged at least sixty two. Widows of such soldiers who married before June twenty seven would receive a key pension. The measure, urged by the Grand Army of the Republic, follows a GA R meeting in Washington and discussions with the president and Pension Commissioner Ware. It would not affect existing revision legislation and would disqualify recipients from any other pension under current laws.

Washington Congress Senate Dolliver Down House Calderhead Kansas Grand Army of the Republic GA R Ware

Chase on dog sleds ends in arrest after long chase

Denver and Philadelphia linked case unfolds with Cole Piggott and Charlotte Bryan. They eloped, allegedly taking more than 500000 in funds. The couple were captured near Princeton British Columbia after a sled chase through rugged mountains. Detectives recovered papers valued at 500000.

Denver Cole Jan Hrary Merpert Piggott Philadelphia Charlotte Bryan Princeton B.C

Bailey Favored To Win In Wyandotte County

Political chatter centers on J E Cubbison predicting Bailey’s victory in Wyandotte with local factors vote influencing Halley opposition. Senator Cubbleon doubts improve status and notes floods shape sentiment, while Gov Bailey’s foes resent relief efforts for Hood sufferers. About twenty politicians attended, led by C H Rieway and U R, as Mr Lee assured Governor Bailey that Wyandotte county bosses mean nothing.

J. E. Cubbison Wyandotte J. K. Cubbleon Bailey Halley Cubbisen Govley Hailey Seer Pienen C. H. Rieway Lee Wyandotte County

Former Governor Ava S. Buntinett Dies in Columbus

Columbus Ohio January 16 Former Governor Ava S Buntinett died at 2 33 am after aapoplexy struck as he prepared to rule a drain in Columbus for his home in Springfield He attended the installation of Governor Herrick and was taken to a hospital where he died this morning He rose from bookkeeper to president of Wardner Bushnell and Glessner company makers of farming implements He served in the Civil War as a captain He left three quarters of a million dollars to his family.

Columbus Ava S. Buntinett Bushnell Springfield Herrick Wardner Bushnell and Glessner Company Bustinell

Mills Praises Coburn and Robison in Missouri Agriculture Meet

Colonel Charles Mills of Illinois extols Secretary Coburn as a premier leader in agriculture and statistics. He commends J. W. Robison, former Illinois legislator and farmer, as a model American farmer and key figure in the draft horse movement. The piece also notes Robison’s breeding work and ties to the Mathiesen horse sale context.

Charlie F. Mills Chartes Milix J. W. Robison Butter County Horse Radical Commissioners Robison Colonel Mills America Board of Agriculture Mathiessen Illinois New York At & Spelling Frederick Matthiennen Hie Pennsylvania Ohio Company Ohio Mathessena Louis Napoleon Napoiton Roblean Brufler Malis

Money Market Review and Rates Report

New York money market figures show on call rates easy at 24 percent close, with offers around 2 percent. Demand bills and mercantile exchange firm activity noted, with sterling exchange and government bonds carrying varied rates. few specifics on amounts and dates.

New York Sugie Tame Mercantile Sterling Iakers” Bil Steven— Tar Wilver Cary

Populists to meet in Topeka on April 12 for 700 delegate convention

The Topeka gathering will push an independent Populist state ticket and oppose fusion with Democrats. Taylor Riddle and Fusion Wing are routed as party factions debate representation, primaries, and plans for county contests in Jackson, Atchison, Jefferson, and Reno counties with days set for January primaries.

Topeka Kansas State Central Deld Claud Duval Taylor Riddle Marion Shearer Rich Democrats Democratic Party Grant Harrington Hiawatha Chris Ritter Iola Hoth A.M. Harvey John H. Curran BR. H Semple Nothi Thos Jackson Atchison Jefferson Reno Dayhoff Jackson County

Bryan for Editor to Launch Daily Commoner Edition

Evansville dispatch reports Williams J. Bryant told local Democratic leaders he will become editor of a new venture, planning to publish a daily edition of the Commoner in St. Louis during the convention, signaling a major partisan newspaper move.

Indianapolis Inn Evansville Sige Williams J. Bryant St. Louis W. J. Bryan

Oyster Scarcity Shrinks Chesapeake Harvests

Oysters are scarce as law covering beds in key tributaries restricts tongers and dredgers. Only existing bed stock remains harvestable, boosting prices across the market amid a regional shortage.

Baltimore Jan. U Ite

Duffey Couple Welcome Son In Himont

Local notice says Mr and Mrs John Duffey of Himont are parents of a son born this morning. A social gathering is planned at 203 Hast etrest tonight. surrounding chatter mentions coaches seeking jobs and events of the day.

John Duffey Himont Morniney Ward Hast Etrest

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