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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1904

Page

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Still Hoping Arbitration Yet to Be Determined in Packing Strike

A long Chicago packing house labor dispute progresses with both sides willing to arbitrate but refusing to yield on terms. Reports detail sporadic violence, mass arrests avoided, and broad strike impacts across meat markets. Armour Swift and Libby among firms signaling arbitration and potential rehiring of strikers while prices rise nationwide.

Odonnetty Iowa Ty Armour & Co Swift, Nelson, Morris, Schwarzeshild & Luisberger Pany Libby Parkore Rion Sarsue Gompers Michael Donnelly Swift & Co Mverning Annel mi Pers Parkers

Fighting His Way Japanese Use Hai Cheng Landing Point

A St Petersburg telegram reports Japanese forces press the Ta Tehe Kiao area with ongoing fighting along the Tang Chi and Siugen roads. Outposts near Liao Yang are reported, while Kuropatkin’s rear guard may clash at Tang Chia. General Sakharoff notes Japanese use of Kai Chou to land supplies and Kuroki’s outposts south of Liao Yang.

St Petersburg Ginsral Sakharoff Ta Tehe Kiao Siugen Jon Tang Chi Huuyen Okms Tang Chia Kuropatkin Kai Chou Sakharof Kuroki Liao Yang Hai Cheng Rensenkaropt Bogatyr Admiral Jessen Jessen Japan Bogatr Skyrdiof Alexief Far East Army Oku Tang Chi Eirteen Great Britain Britain Russia Cronstadt Paris St. Petersburo Petit Parisen Apanese Port Arthur Liso Yang Cheng Mukden Moscow Hennenkampt St. Petersburg Rennenkampt Oakirmah Saimates

Absence of The Emperor Suppresses War News

Fragmentary dispatches note no news from Port Arthur or Vladivostok and suggest the emperor's absence may explain the lack of reports. The tone implies censorship or delayed reporting as a backdrop to wartime updates.

Port Arthur Vladivostok Sq

Hill Loses A Point In Northern Securities Suit

In Trenton on July 15 Judge Bradford granted a preliminary injunction in the Edward H Harriman Winslow Pierce suit challenging the pro rata distribution of Northern Securities assets. The case centers on stock in Northern Pacific and the legality of its distribution after the Supreme Court ruling. Market reaction followed, with Northern Securities shares moving as profits were taken.

Trenton Bradford Edward H Harriman Winslow Pierce Northern Securities Company Hill Interests Herade Northern Pacific E. i Harriman Winston & Pfierce Harriman United States Supreme Court Harriman and Pierce Particuder Comsetasion Northern Pacific Copany President Hill Feast Jude Harriman and Pierce Northern Pacl Northern Parith Great Northern Northern Pactic Harriman and Herce Glaim New York Nirm Securities Lske Union Pacific Southern Pacific Northern Securities

Roosevelt Camps Out on Long Island With Party

President Roosevelt spent a night camping at Oyster Bay with his sons Kermit Archie and nephews Philp and George and a friend. They left Sagamore Hill in two rowboats carrying blankets utensils and food and camped near the gasoline launch explosion site. The night was delightful and the president cooked breakfast outdoors, showing skill at outdoor cooking.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Kermit Archie Philp George Emicn Roosevelt Long Island Sagamore Hui

Hand car collision Claims four youths near Emporia

A freight train struck a hand car carrying four youths returning from the country near Emporia Kansas. John Owens was killed and Arthur Denham and Mary and Pearl Miller were fatally hurt. The train did not stop and Owens and the injured were found two hours later. Owens and Denham were roundhouse employees.

Emporia Kan John Owens Arthur Denham Mar Pearl Miller Owens Denham Round House

Bryan Will Stump Amid Pacific Coast Fires

Milwaukee dispatch reports William J. Bryan will stump in coming week while a Bush Fire rages along the British Columbia coast. July 15 reports warn of fires fanned by a long dry spell, with Wulffsohn area burned and settlers at Roberts Creek barely escaping with all possessions destroyed. Weather indications noted.

Milwaukee William J. Bryan Tom Wisoni Vancouver B. C British Columbia Wulffsohn Roberts Creek

East Topeka bids for Parkdale name change on bridge project

The West Highth avenue bridge, under Topeka Bridge and Iron, missed its June 10 opening with a $10 daily penalty that city officials doubt will be collected. High water delayed work while improvements to East Eighth street and a storm sewer promise a busy summer and a 25 percent rise in area property values as planners push for renaming Parkdale to East Topeka to shed its troubled image.

Topeka Bridge and Iron Company West Highth Avenue Trafic McCabe Thas Topeka State Journal M. F. Wall Mike Weil Biddle Oreek Biddle Creek East Eighth East Highth Stie Parkfol Parkdale Chris Roof East Topeka East Ide Smoky Row North Side West Side

New Hot Day Record Reported Across Regions

Sharp heat on Thursday lifted thermometers to 74 at 7 am in Concordia and reached 91 by 2 pm. Readings across towns like Muckaville and Manhattan show high thirties to low nineties with scattered showers in eastern Kansas and western Missouri. The government bulletin notes generally fair and warm conditions today and tomorrow with a brief heavy rain at Wichita.

Ita Reape Concordia Oat Muckaville McPheson Manhattan Guage Wichita Kansas Missouri Wichite

Parker Receives Miles Letter Before Hudson Swim

Early morning in Esopus N Y July 15 Judge Parker enjoyed his routine swim while a flood of mail arrived from almost every state. A letter from General Nelson A Miles dated St Louis July 19 1904 praises the candidate and urges faithful constitutional administration if Parker is elected, promising service to the republic and Democratic gains.

Esopus Rosemount Judge Parker Hudson Mary Powell New York Mr. Bryan Nelson A. Miles Democratic Party Council of Representative Inwa Republic

Government pays 500000 on Louisiana Purchase expo loan

In St Louis on July 15 the first installment of 500000 on the 4600000 government loan to the Louisiana Purchase exposition company was deposited in the sub treasury. President Francis said the payment proves there is no division in making the payment and it was completed a day ahead of schedule. Weaver to run for Congress on Democratic ticket in Iowa’s Sixth District against Republican incumbent Lacey.

Ruddy Bros Dartag Mon Fay Wedeaday Seigre Bae Fowler Sulperger Hiniwe SAU Stock Exchange Armour & Co W. Tourtelott Armour’s Omaha Joseph Sous Chy Armour Uniqna Moat Bb Larvis Hany Lave East St Louis St. Louis Pres Ment Peoria I. Sly Trentinet St. Joseph St Joseph. Mo South St. Joseph Onion Swift Hammonis Netron Morris Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company Sub-Treasury Exposition Company Francis Des Moines Jas. B. Weaver Colfax Congresa Sixth Town Ujor Lacey Weaver Iowa Resolutions Committee Joe Baller Texas

Hearst Sued Over Campaign Services in Wisconsin

July 15 report from Kenwaukee Wisconsin states J J McNally alleges W R Hearst owes about 1600 dollars for services promoting his candidacy. Andrew St Laurence and William J Hearst are named in separate suits for 169 dollars in a Kenwaukee court. In New York a dispatch notes stock exchange leaders failed to resolve a Montvidio Uruguay revolution after a two hour meeting.

Are W. R. Hearst i Wisconsin J. J. McNally On League Y. Hearst Andrew St. Laurence William J. Hearst Su Preoe New York Stock I Exchange Montevideo Uruguay Exchange Erm Deci

Washburn to open homeopathic medical department

Topeka talks of establishing a Washburn University homeopathic medical department with Christ Hospital clinical material. Dr Plass silent on details while board members weigh timing, leadership, and facilities. A donor of four thousand dollars is connected to the observatory gift.

Washburn College Thin City Tall Homeopathia Medical School Topeka Dru Ryder Nichok Lertigo Harding Lowry Swift Reb Mary Stewart Kansas City Chicago Kausing City Christ Hospital Neomedical College Washburn Eta J. Cctock Christpital Wash de Norman Pass Beppenes Don Ir Acor Willisben Fireenwood Tm A. B Whiting Rai Pines Mbaus Homeopatiis Dvifcn Homeropathic Physicians Kanan Kansas Missouri Strom Christeen Kanais Medical College Law School of Pharmacy Dentistry Piass Collas

First Wheat Reaches Beloit on Soloman Valley Farm

Beloit Kansas July 25 threshing began on the old Durham farm in the Solomon valley. Five loads of wheat were brought to town and sold to the Ballot Milling company at about 55 pounds per bushel. The grain was bright but shriveled from edge-of-field weather and prior water damage.

Beloit Kar Alesphar Durham Solomon Valley Ba~lott Milling Company Ward

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