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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1904
Page
1
Violent clashes erupt as miners and militia exchange volleys in Victor. Two miners killed and at least eight wounded. Teeter County officials resign under pressure. Over 150 men imprisoned in the armory after wholesale arrests. Death toll from the explosion rises to fifteen as plans to drive union miners from the district unfold.
Violent unrest grips Cripple Creek as 15 die in Independence dynamite outrage and ensuing rioting. Vigilance committees patrol, Sheriff Bell resigns, deputies armed, and arrests sweep Victor Goldfield Independence. Clashes erupt at union hall with deaths including Roxie McGee and John Davis.
Colorado Springs and Victor reports describe a unified stance by Mine Gunners and Western Federation of Miners to capture the perpetrators of the Finnley murder. Rewards are offered, and union members vow to assist authorities as arrests rise and military guards tighten in Victor camp.
A mass meeting about the murder of twelve non union men by an infernal machine in Independence sparked street shooting in Victor Col. Forty shots struck a crowd injuring several, with R. McGee killed and others including William Hoskins Alfred Miller and J C Davis wounded. Secretary Clarence C Haralty of the Mine Owners association spoke as chaos ensued. The scene closed with multiple men carried away and reports of continued unrest.
Washington June 7 The east Democratic leaders debate New York's role as Parker may fail to secure the nomination. With 34 conventions held two thirds of delegates chosen Parker 194 Hearst 126 others 90 uncommitted 234 unknown. Neither can reach two thirds. a compromise may form around a new candidate. Tammany and Bryan factions influence New York's 75 votes as Gorman McClellan Gray and other names surface in maneuvering for the convention. The St Louis gathering likely confirms Parker’s weakness and rising uncertainty.
Partial readable forecast notes warm today with a muted chance of rain. Wind shifts from southwest near noon, gusts around ten miles per hour. Temperatures trend toward seasonal highs with variable readings across stations including Topeka and nearby towns.
A tornadic event near Ardmore on June 7 caused destruction to several houses and left four injured. Reports noted unusual debris and possible deaths, as authorities investigated the damage amid stalled political conventions in St Louis and national coverage by Hearst affiliates.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock the Young Men's Christian Association of Topeka will hold a public meeting at the First Congregational church to launch subscriptions for a new 75000 home. M C A secretary 8 Ward will attend four or five days, delivering speeches and visiting potential donors. A musical program accompanies the campaign launch and further meetings will follow. Bishop Vincent praised the association at a reception last night, noting Topeka needs a home for its active M C A work.
Seattle, June 7. Judge James Wickersham rules that all Russian half breeds and settled tribes of Indians in Alaska are citizens of the United States. Telegram from Palibuta May 18 reports the opinion holds all from the mouth of Copper River to the Aleutian Islands are US citizens under the treaty with Russia.
A trunk exploded in the baggage room of the depot injuring three baggage handlers. The trunk contained musical instruments and stationery for the Minnesota School of Mining and bore its name. It was from The West over the Southern Pacific and bound for Omaha.
Six dynamite bombs exploded on the Cuban Easter railway near Guantanamo. Authorities report considerable damage. Jamaicans are alleged culprits, with government officials noting suspected sabotage.
Andrew Carnegie adds 5000 to a 39000 donation made May 5 by William Randall Cremer for an arbitra league fund. Cremer's grant, derived from a Nobel prize, must remain invested to yield profits for advancing peace. Efforts aim to raise the fund toward 123000. Von Sternburg bids farewell to Hay and departs for Lenox Cottage until October, with plans to attend the St Louis exposition in October.
Heavy firing described across Port Arthur area with Russians and Japanese forces engaging by land and sea. Reports note mines cleared at Wan, Chinese junk sightings, and Russian naval movements surrounding Port Arthur amid ongoing bombardment and troop actions.
War correspondent Lilac Yarnee reports the Kin Chan battle where Japanese forces, supported by heavy artillery, bombardment, and machine guns, assault entrenched positions. Russian armor and infantry face sustained fire as the clash unfolds along eastern shores with fierce artillery and trench fighting.
Cripple Creek Colo June 7 mass meeting at Citizens' Alliance HQ prompts armed guards and threats of lynching talk. Deputies plan swift arrests of union miners as troops and volunteers guard entrances. city braces for possible violence near the county line and potential destruction. Security tightens as Colorado National Guard mobilizes and detachment orders are issued amid rising tensions.
San Francisco dispatch reports the Pacific Mail freighter Algon narrowly escaped wreck near the northern shore of the Golden Gate while entering port from China and Japan. Tugboats responded as the vessel pulled away from rocky shores, but she proceeded to port unaided.
Bishop Vincent spoke at Washburn College chapel exercises this morning stressing character and good cheer. The remarks emphasized the weight of character and its value in daily life during the morning service. Weather notes appear garbled with unclear terms and figures.
City council members chaffed at a police department expense account proposal presented by Mr. Stahl. Officials questioned budgeting figures and potential impact on services while considering audit notes and possible revisions.
The School Board battles a plumbing ordinance as council debates sanitary facilities for city schools. Discussion centers on water closet systems, board needs, and costs, with health and education groups weighing reform against existing law.
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