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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1904

Page

1

Silent Frontier News From Port Arthur Front June Dispatches

Reports from the warfront detail no word from General Kuropatkin for 24 hours, while Japanese forces push toward Liao Yang and Mo Tien pass. The Vladivostok squadron, consisting of cruisers and torpedo boats, appears on the Korean coast and shells Japanese positions, signaling ongoing strategic maneuvers as both sides prepare for moves near Port Arthur.

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Port Arthur torpedo destroyer arrives after battle

June 30 Port Arthur notified that torpedo destroyer Lieut Burukoff arrived from Port Arthur after fighting off the Japanese fleet. The ship shows battle damage, bow gun blown, and many rescued men aboard. Reports differ on Admiral Tojo and Kuropatkin plans as heavy rains cripple Manchuria roads hinder movements.

Port Arthur New Chwang Rite Align Torpedo Bost Burukolt Yestartig Sivondh Bubukoff Torn Gulf of Peri Arthur Tentius Vladivostok Associated Press Stansian Arthur Tusday Harukemi Taka Toxo Wiapetehes St Petersburg Burukoti Kuroit Hai Cheng Lane Yang Ta Toke Kiko Kuropat King Manchuria Ariflery

Mood for Peace Fails as Mediation Talks Continue

Washington reports indicate discreet inquiries into a possible peace initiative between Russia and Japan following King Tward’s visit to Emperor Willer. Officials say neither side seeks peace nor entertains third-party overtures at this time. Tokyo dispatch notes Russian forces were driven from a strong defensive position along the Shi Mucheng road with heavier losses.

Russia Japan Washington Taward Willer Tokio Sune Fen Shut Passo Shi Mucheng

Prohibition Nomination Fight Delays Convention Showdown

Miles declines to be nominated by the National Prohibition Convention as resolutions deadlock. In Indianapolis on June 30 the Resolutions Committee grapples over single issue versus broader platform while officers are elected and a national list of state delegates is announced. The committee hints a majority opposes Miles and favors a single issue platform.

Conan Indianapolis Ind Tnese Axtella Sl Arkansag John WN. Parker HL ‘Gp Oalifaenia A. B. Taynton Bred W. Wheeler Colorado John Hipp J. N. Scoulter Connecticut F. G. Platt Charles E Plotda A. K. Isler Francis Trueood Stram S. Gray H. A. Lee Islingis O.W. Stewart F. S. Regan Indiana F. T. McWhirter Chas Khart Tows A. Coates Malcolm Smith Kansas Earlett, Delay T. D. Tal' Shaniacky Z. B. DeMtarre Dr. J. Hlmnith Bialnie—vorney B. Cushing Woodbury Maryland Hendrickson Jonny Parker Massachusetts John 8. Tends H.S. Morey Michigan Samuel Dickey F.C. Corbett Minnesota B. B. Haughan Geo Missouri Chas Fr. Stokes H. P. Farris Nebraska Jones A. G. Woltenburger New Ferre Pasgeaa Falls Minn A. A. Stevens Tyrone Pa Chas Rckhart Aubsra Jade J.B. Vancise Newark General Miles

Prohibitionists Boost Miles at Indiana Meeting

A June 20 meeting at the State House in Indianapolis drew about 1500 attendees, with 400 delegates, to push General Miles as Prohibition nominee for president. John G. Woolley of Chicago relayed Miles’s possible acceptance while noting Miles favored broader issues beyond prohibition. Woolley quoted Miles criticizing confinement to a single issue and predicting a realignment that could break old parties.

Indianapolis Ind Miles State House John G. Woolley Chicago The Voice Miles Guring Vinta Woolley Gen Wooller Billes

Prohibition candidates rally behind Miles biography question

The meeting featured speeches claiming Gene Miles will not accept certain claims and criticizing administration mistreatment. Speakers urged Miles’s nomination, with support from speakers like Mr Woolles and C B Turner, and references to past votes. General Miles was cited as backing the Prohibition ticket and rejected by opponents as a fetal abstainer in earlier years.

Selpisiora Gene Miles Woolles Miles Mir C. B. Turner Benus KR. H. Patton Springfield Jie Miles

Kansas Populists plan late Saturday departure to convention

Kansas delegation to the Populist national convention will leave Kansas City Saturday evening via the Rock Island train. About a dozen Kansans will join from other towns for an excursion to Springfield, and a two-golluts round trip fare was arranged from St. Louis. Nebraska will veto for Alles for president and Walsh for vice president. Kansas expected to have 39 votes in the party convention.

Kansas Gilet Saree i Ku City Lewis Bo Miros Uwe Katnan Wild Hearst Curnin CG. Deranche Lincoln Ay Aing Lhe Nebraska W. W. Alles Tom Walsh Georgia Ber

Charge Withdrawn In Cripple Creek Mining Case

Special Prosecutor withdraws charges against Charles H. Moyer William D Haywood and others over alleged conspiracy tied to June six Victor riots. Moyer and Kennison held in Cripple Creek. Parker Davis sought. Kennison at federation HQ in Denver. Parker and Davis whereabouts unknown.

Cripple Creek Col di Cries Charles H. Moyer Ene Rence Moyer William D. Haywood Charles Re Kennison Sherman Dparker Charles Davis Sune 6 Kennison Parker Divie Baynvocht Federation of the Heartquarters Denver Parker and Davis

NOTICE OF CONTEST IN NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES

St Louis natives bound for the national convention are reaching Charles A Walsh secretary of the national calamities at headquarters. By today 14 districts reported contested including First Shetch of Pennsylvania, Twelfth and Fourteenth in Ohio, Third in DC, Tenth in Louisiana, Second in Maine and Twenty-seventh units. Only native Erurt received so far from Twenty-third district.

St Louie Enn Lesis Torhe

Sham battle ends in shooting near Sliver Lake

A confusing report describes an early 20th century incident where Charles Parsons, adopted son of Smith Nichols wan, was shot by Bernard Tibbs's son during a sham battle between youths ages 12 to 32 near Sliver Lake in Rossville. The ball struck a participant, causing injuries and prompting medical aid. the victim who was taken to Christ for care is expected to recover.

Charles Parsons Smith Nichols Bernard ‘Tibbs Geecoumby Rossville Jett

Maxwell Chosen President of National Educational...

St Louis June 20 W H Maxwell superintendent of public instruction of New York was today elected president of the National Educational Association for the coming year. River readings at the flock Island bridge showed 22.5 feet Wednesday with winter underway. Chicago forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Friday with variable winds along Kansas.

New York National Educational Association St Louis W. HH. Maxwell National Educational Avanetation Flock Island Kansas

City Health Robust as Typhoid Cases Decline

Physicians report only two typhoid cases so far with one fatality and a recovery, while malaria and other contagious diseases show improvement. Doctors urge boiling drinking water and note overall drainage and spring conditions reduce epidemic risk.

Lowey State Board of Health Topeka Malaric Ieee Caramanteal Haturia Grubbs

Col Brigham Dead News of Col Joseph Brigham’s death reported

The death of Col Joseph Fl Brigham assistant secretary and former chairman of the examination board at the East Lake exposition is announced. He recently left for St Paul to attend a meeting, stopped in Delta for a short visit, and had been prominent in Ohio politics and in his government position since McKinney’s administration.

Westlingth Thay - Haat Col Joseph Fl. Brishar Brigham Fies McKinney

Dewey feud figure Dewey in Kansas City trial talk

Channery Dewey, Kansas ranch magnate tied to the Dewey Berry feud, travels to Kansas City to settle his father's estate. He was linked to the murder case that led to Berry’s acquittal in Norton, and other charges against Dewey and associates are expected to fade. also noted are Kaw Valley potato market reports and a Wells No. 2 drill update near Prom.

Kansas City Channery Dewey Kansas Sil Kancinas Dewey Norton Kan Dewers

Harvest Time Weather Forecast Distorted Text

Weather forecast for Kansas counties described with numerous garbled words. Contains references to Kanes soul and northeastern counties, wind shifts from the west, and times like two o clock and three o clock with unclear details.

Kaneas Kanes Mackay Mannattan Orlock

Tornado devastates Moscow area with heavy toll

A powerful tornado struck two villages near Moscow, leaving at least 45 dead and 13 injured. Communications and rail service were disrupted as telegraph lines failed and debris blocked roads. Hall stones and scattered trees indicate severity. widespread destruction reported across the affected region.

Moscow Jimne

Spelling Reform Debate Quiet at National Meeting

June 1 St Louis reports outline that spelling reform for general adoption will not be considered by next year’s National Educational Association convention. The National Council of Education approved a committee report funding up to 6000 for investigations and possible reform plans to report next year.Other speakers included Tuskegee educator Samuel L Lindsay Porto Rico education officials Han Juan and Admiral Goodrich noting reading and arithmetic gaps in recruits. Washington’s address drew cheering at the close.

St. Louie National Educational Association Association The Nations Council of Education Department of Superintendern Sore Ites Tuskegee Samuel L. Lindsay Han Juan Porto Rico Feld Secon Anna J. 3. Snephers Thetics School of Commerce Ress Cooper ¥. Goodrich Cook Mr. Washington

Veterans Excursion Plans and Court Note in New York

Veterans will travel to Boston under Commander Harris who arranged an excursion schedule from August 15. The route includes Kansas City to Chicago and Pittsburgh to Boston with return via St Louis, and participation from Lewitt’s area. Scattered reports mention a widow and a will tied to Gustav Fix, with legal actions and bond forfeiture cases tied to a felon’s failure to appear.

Harris Pittanurg Boston St. Lown Actes New Yorke Wien Gustav Fix Andes

Dowie Returns to Chicago Amid Quiet Reception

John Alexander Dowie arrives in Chicago after a long voyage, but no crowd greets him at Te Salle Street station. Dowie and his party travel to Zion City via a train to the Dowie settlement, with plans to meet followers later and conduct address ceremonies as a white-robed choir performs near the city arch commemorating places Dowie has visited. Dowie’s son and a young woman accompany him. Attorny Samuel Ettelsda indicates possible legal matters but Dowie remains unseen by the public.

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Unclear historical hearing referenced with names and places

Fragmentary report mentions hearings, courts, and officials including Cartherens, Colombia, and a state treasury figure. The text names various officials and events in a garbled form, with references to a legislature, commissions, and comments on administration, presented in a dated, rough style.

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