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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1904
Page
1
Massachusetts and Maine delegations shift support amid Parker momentum while Olney gains from other states. Nebraska debate on platform as Bryan represents stance. Russian and Japanese combat updates report losses and troop movements near Liao Yang as clashes continue.
New York lawyer Alton Brooks Parker leads in some states while others like California stay committed to Hearst. Massachusetts and Maine debate Olney’s chances, with delegates pledging to vote their lines but open to shifts if bold declarations are made. The convention fight centers on Gray of Delaware and Parker, with party factions calculating toward the second ballot.
A Sunday test hearing is set for the Amity and Democratic Flanbeau clubs in the 2 nam arene area. The proceeding aims to review opening and beverage related matters with a 2:20 pm start.
The Kansas Supreme Court rules the state election board law constitutional and that contest results may be reviewed only if fraud by the board is proven. Allen and Anthony may seek a referee to hear fraud allegations. if fraud is not shown, board decisions stand. The decision, written by Justice Mason, orders adding the attorney general as a party and outlines steps to test for conspiracy or fraud before any merits are reconsidered.
The weather bureau predicts today and the Fourth will stay rainy with cloudy skies. Kansas shows general showers with selective clearing tonight and Wednesday, statewide temperatures varying as records set across Concordia Manhattan Wichita and other towns.
Philadelphia July 6 George Run sell aged 60 was killed H Black aged 0 fatally hurt and a score of others injured in a head on collision on the Reading railroad today at Weanikfort a suburb The injuries of the others consisted simply of contusions and cuts Involved a misunderstanding of signals Weather Indications Chicago July 5 Forecast for Kansas Generally fair tonight and Wednesday probably thunder storms continued warm southerly winds
A Topeka audit reveals the city overpaid the Daily Capital for official printing, padding bills by about 70 percent over five years. The paper padded space and used leads to boost charges, with June 1904 items showing discrepancies. The claims committee failed to verify bills, relying on the newspaper’s figures.
The council will investigate December 1903 printing bills from Capital Publishing Co alleging overcharges beyond contract prices and discounts. City officials estimate possible overpayments totaling about 700 dollars in the past year, urging scrutiny of departments and tax policy to ensure value for money.
Bonesteel South Dakota July 5 Government registration books for entrymen on the Rosebud reservation opened amid heat and crowds. About 1500 in line, many camping overnight, some women among them. J S Barnes of New York first to register. Commissioner Richards promises rapid processing and orderly crowds as trains bring more homesteaders.
Fire swept the two wing American cafe at the Jerusalem concession of the World’s Fair in St Louis. Losses totaled about 18 thousand dollars with the building and equipment destroyed. About 700 occupants were awakened, many leaped to safety. one Syrian resident was knocked unconscious by a falling trunk. The cause remains undetermined.
A premature mortar explosion during a Glenwood park fireworks display in Ogden Utah last night killed two people and injured five as about 2000 spectators watched from lagoon banks. A mortar intended to launch bombs misfired and pieces of steel struck Daniel Shupe and Charlotte Clark among others.
At Springfield the Populist national convention opened with under 200 delegates present and only 23 states represented. Mayor Deveraux did not attend. the hall had hundreds of empty seats. J H Edmiston of Nebraska chaired the resolutions committee. nominations and platform discussions followed with Allen and Watson among leading presidential contenders and the Omaha platform of 1892 favored. Committees adjourned to later sessions as deliberations continued through the day.
At Springfield July meeting the Populistic convention saw a fierce dispute over the credentials report. The permanent officers were named: Chairman J M Mallatt Texas, Secretary W C Champ Kansas. The platform committee was not ready and adjournment was set to later in the day.
Fragments from an Automobile Karwan City page note a traffic event on July 15. The readable text mentions a location, people, and a possible accident or gathering, but details are unclear. The item appears as a damaged OCR with scattered names and times, offering a brief snapshot rather than a full report.
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