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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1904

Page

7

Hoch foes lead Marion County as convention results loom

The Marion County Republican convention decision favors Hoch while party lines split across neighboring counties. Marion, Dickinson, Greenwood and Ode support Hoch, with Harper, Kingman, Leavenworth, Barber, Crawford and Elk leaning Bailey. State convention delegates will reflect these divisions.

Marion Dick- Rowen Geage Greenwood Harper Ruiman Leavenworth Barber Crawford and Elk Marion County Hoch Dickinson Oumge Greanwood Tusnday Ceawford and Kingman Crawford Fiic Bailey

Amid Atchison County Conventions Debate Contested Delegates

The text discusses calls for county conventions to elect delegates, with debates on primaries versus conventions. It notes Doniphan and other counties voting on delegation, and Curtis faction tensions over Atchison participation and the congressional nomination process. The piece reflects fracture within local Republican party lines over method and representation.

Central Republican Committee Ike Deen Holter Curtis Atchison County Atcilson

Transfer of War Portfolio to Taft Triggered Central Celebrations

Washington January 26 Preparations at the war department for shifting the war portfolio to Secretary Taft. The new secretary will arrive Wednesday. Root issues cards for a large reception Friday in honor of his successor. A reception is planned in Taft's honor with Governor Taft expected to attend. Root had originally backed Taft for the Philippines governorship, a choice tied to early legal battles involving Vanderbilt and a yacht case. Moody hosts a farewell dinner at the Metropolitan Club for Root with top officials and military leaders in attendance.

Washington War Department Taft Root Sena the Alger Hoot Philippines Vanderbilt New York Toot Genera Listed States Supreme Court The Manila Neat Moody Metropolitan Club Oller Darling Allison Spooner Hale Lecer Proctor Foraker Fees Grosvenor Dalwell Hull Sibley Dewey Rerr Taylor Higginson

War talk on China Japan war and Manchuria fate

St Petersburg reports discuss a direct declaration of war by China and the need for forthright action, while Russia may annex Manchuria if war is declared. A Berlin Herald dispatch cites a Roswell businessman claiming peace chances rise with Arab involvement among Russian troops, and notes scarce water and supplies and insufficient hospital service in Manchuria.

St. Petersburg China Touma Japan New York Pareson Roswolin Berlin Manchura

Arkansas City divorce case opens in Matriet court

J J Allison sues Lile R Allison in a tithe of divorce. They reside in Arkansas City. He alleges marriage occurred September 14 1904 at Arkansas City with her then unmarried status. He says she now lives with Willem Chenoworth and has other allegations. The item also notes Bryan accepted to speak February 23 for Gobel memorial day exercises and Roosevelts Panama policy debate.

Arkansas City Kas J. J. Allison Lile R. Allison Matriet Court Willem Chenoworth Blankiot. HY Jam W. J. Bryan House Panama Senate Roosevelt

Celebrated 86th Birthday and Gifts Exchange

In Pittsburgh, two elderly women Mrs McDo ind Fred White and Mrs Bhuttleworth of record ward celebrated birthdays with mutual gifts exchanged yesterday. One woman, 86, is described as robust. the other is noted as 35 but invalid.

Kas Jan Mas Atra Louisa Smither McDo Fred White Smith Bhuttleworth

Grand Jury Holds City Officials After Stage Fire

Police arrest James E F Carpenter and detain Mayor Harrison along with aides after a stage fire. Bonds are filed at the coroner and district court, with Fire Marshal Musham served a summons. Detectives in custody of two officers walk to the criminal court building to answer grand jury questions.

Davis Traeger Hempstead Washburn Corins Waller Musham Wilame Loughiin Mearra Wile Varnes Loughill Criminal Court Bond William Sellers

Gruber Refuses Comment After Resignation Move

Gruber, named general superintendent of the western district of the Rock Island, returned to Topeka after a brief inspection trip. He declined to discuss his plans, noting no talk of resignation and indicating dissatisfaction with new power holders. The move, seen as enforcing room for a preferred candidate, hints at shifting railroad leadership.

JM. Gravee Rock Island State Journal Topeka Gruber St. del Ixport

Crash on Bridge Delays Burlington Express at Garden Creek

On January 26 the Denver Express on the Burlington railroad derailed at Garden Creek. Three killed including William Conover and Almer English. Bennett of St Louis among the injured. Several others, including Dr. Edward Clements and Pullman conductor P. Hugues, are hurt. The rear sleeper car bore the worst damage as the bridge caught fire and blocked the line.

Louis Denver Express Burlington Gardeene Creek George Seberger Quincy Bi Barter Shikess Cincinnati Edward B. Clements Macon Mendigo St. Paul Teem P. Hugues Pullman St. Touts Seals John Mura Hannibal Denver Exneens Garthdeene Creek Tate James

Topeka Girl Wins Jewel Contest at Agril College Night

At the Topeka event in Manhattan Kan on Saturday night Wilma Cross won first place in a jewel contest earning a $20 prize. The report also mentions reduced prices on coal and a prompt delivery preference from Southwestern Fuel with phone numbers listed.

Manhattan Kan Agricultural College Wilma Cross Topeka Thomas Duell

Wheat Prices Rise and Fall as Bulls Repulse Gains

Chicago market sees modest advances in May wheat erased by persistent selling. Bull operators led by major buyers faltered as pressure spread from funds to local traders. Prices opened lower, with May slipping to near 4.00 while bulk hogs and cattle edges hold steady in Kansas City and Chicago markets. Local receipts and mixed demand kept nearby sessions cautious across commodities.

Chicago Twource Myrie Kato Zemmeres Narree Pacelpes Lua Meek Shep Genwlio Pinchaseh Percen Alt Soe Strona Elon Core Armaeani Eualer Morurate Huyern Maypore Ming Hard Saygratey Kansas City Stonay ELS Usher

Quarrel Over Druggist Dispute In Topeka

Frank Hobant of 500 West Tanti protests involvement in a quarrel among merchants in Topeka. He declares himself peaceable and asks why others argue, insisting he is not part of the dispute and desires no quarrel.

Topeka Frank HoBant West Tanti

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