07 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
1
A Manhattan report notes a dangerous incident avoided as over two feet of fall was recorded. Authorities confirm no injuries or major damage. Temporary closures were lifted and residents advised to stay vigilant.
Flood forces evacuation as water inundates a business district on Kansas Avenue with homes and stores affected. Residents flee while responders set up temporary shelter and assess damage to streets and utilities. Local officials urge caution and monitor rising water levels.
The report covers river gauges on the Kansas river at Topeka and readings for Soldier Creek and the Wolf Packing plant, noting rise and fall in levels through Wednesday and Thursday. It details water damage in farm lands, evacuation and relief actions, rail line disruptions, and officials warnings amid ongoing flood conditions.
Across a wide swath from Junction City to Kansas City farmers flee rising waters. The Kaw and Neosho rivers flood fields and towns, washing out tracks and bridges while trains halt and communities brace for worsening conditions.
The Democratic National Convention enters its second session of the day with a lively reception of delegates. Party leaders emphasize unity and policy debate as votes and speeches proceed.
The St Louis gathering housed dramatic demonstrations as banners from Georgia and South Carolina surged through the hall at 2:23 p.m. and the crowd roared with Bryan’s arrival. Delegates and spectators filled galleries while officials prepared for credentials battles and a tense platform fight.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a political convention in Illinois where Mary Walker was snubbed, the national committee and seating of delegates discussed, and a Bryan declaration featured as a session highlight. The text shows garbled names and incomplete phrases, with a note that the continuation appears on another page.
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