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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
1
Florence Maybrick gains liberty after leaving England for France halting the long murder trial saga. Crowds in Truro witness her departure as reports connect her release to medical, legal and diplomatic maneuvers surrounding the famous case and her husband’s convictions.
A chronicle of British government actions on Mrs. Maybrick from 1890 to 1904 detailing Blaine and Foster references, Lord Salisbury responses, Home Office positions, and NGO involvement. It notes repeated clemency refusals, pardons rumors, and eventual release announcements amid ongoing legal debate.
Esopus New York July 2 United States Senator Arthur P Gorman of Maryland who had been asked to chair the Democratic national convention was invited by Judge Parker to Rosemount with former Senator Davis as vice presidential candidate It was believed he would go but he sent a dispatch saying it will be impossible for me to accompany Senator Davis He would later be pleased to attend
In Yankton on July 30 seven thousand registered for Rosebud land, swelling the day count. Total in Yankton tops 40,000 and is expected to hit 66,000 by Saturday closing. Forty six clerks employed, with increases planned to handle crowds. People wait in lines up to six blocks long. enterprising individuals buy spots near doors for up to twenty five dollars.
Cincinnati report on the 18th annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion describes W. J. O’Brien of Baltimore elected grand exalted ruler with 710 votes over Samuel Needs of Cleveland, amid discussions of expense reports and auditing lapses. New officers named include F C Tormlinton, Charles W. Kauffman, W. W. McClellan, J. K. Tener, R. Z. Woods, and B. F. McNalty.
In Jefferson City Missouri July 2 the state Democratic convention paused as the credentials committee worked through St. Louis County contests after a long session. The committee reconvened after a brief recess and order was restored with cheers from County Attorney Joseph W. as a notable figure. Lemuel B. Cook supporters claimed renewed chances for the secretary of state nomination amid the night’s events.
Chicago action by the Hotelkeepers Association presses packers to decide on a new labor talks meeting amid the Chicago stock yards strike. Union leaders asked both sides to join a broad conference. butchers urged immediate negotiation while plant workers face possible sympathy action. In Kansas City and Omaha strikes affect plant output and injunctive orders clamp picketing.
London and Port Said report a strong British protest to Russia over the seizure of the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Malacca carrying government stores for Hong Kong. Britain and Germany seek explanations as authorities in Russia warn of further actions if traffic through the Red Sea continues. Paris officials speculate Russia may release seized merchantmen to avert wider conflict. The piece also notes political tension and calls for official evidence before any response.
Eskridge Kansas on July 20 reports bond elections for the Topeka Eskridge and Council Grove railway carried with near unanimous support across Wilmington and Mission precincts. In Grant precinct 73 voted for bonds and 4 against. Mission Creek precinct 48 for and 0 against. Rock Creek township returns pending.
London papers react with grave tones to the Russian seizure of British ships. The Standard urges effective action by the foreign office to prevent resentment, while the Morning Post calls the Maincca seizure a threat to Britain’s prestige and labels the St. Petersburg either pirate or a breach of treaty. The Telegraph urges calm but notes dangerous issues in international law, with full seizure details highlighted in large print.
Representatives of major packing houses met to hear the striking butchers appeal and plan a joint conference. Packers insist terms are unalterable as strikes widen wage gains for non union workers. An agent from the U S government is said to be investigating the strike amid injunctive rates dispute. Blacksmiths also demand higher wages as the yard’s labor actions unfold.
Boston millionaire Henry Tudor is reported missing from his hotel in New York. Authorities say Tudor, about sixty years old, was last seen in the hotel lobby and no trace of him has been found. Relatives and guardians are seeking information from hotel staff.
John G. Wooley of Chicago received a letter from General Nelson A. Miles explaining why he withdrew as a Prohibition party presidential candidate. Miles says he avoided action after dissension within the party and urges temperance supporters to unite to elect a president and sever the partnership between government and labor.
A cooler air mass moved into Kansas Tuesday morning with several towns recording temperature drops of six degrees between 9 and 10 am and again later. Reports list highs and lows for towns including Dodge City 94-60 Wichita 92-70 Topeka 86-63 and Concordia rainfall varied from traces to 1.60 inches in places. Eureka votes to issue bonds for a new school building by a nine vote margin.
July 20 Tokin Noon reports the Vladivostok squadron overhauled a Japanese ship east of the Tengar Straits. The captured vessel’s name and fate are unclear. The squadron, unaccompanied by torpedo boats, moved eastward across the Pacific with uncertain destination and possible aims toward Japan’s east coast or Port Arthur, prompting warnings to shipping.
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