07 Mar 1904
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1904
Page
1
Fragments describe a naval bombardment of Vladivostok with Japanese forces shelling shore batteries near the harbor. Reports claim five Russians killed and limited damage to coastal defenses while Japanese fire targets forts and supply lines.
A New York dispatch reports Governor Murphy of New Jersey as national chairman and Charles L. Henry of Indiana as vice chairman with Roosevelt and Fairbanks on the ticket. The plan, stamped "O.K.," aims to win administration backing and appeal to financial interests. Murphy is described as an able executive with strong connections to finance. Henry is an Indianapolis millionaire trader and owner of the Indianapolis Journal, renowned as a political organizer.
Theodore Roosevelt mails a formal, unsigned note to Postmaster General Payne dated February 21 Public endorsement highlights perseverance in anti fraud efforts by the Post Office Department and the Department of Justice praising prosecutions and urging punishment of corruption to uphold popular government.
A Santa Fe circular announces W. G. Taylor’s appointment as acting auditor of the coast lines with headquarters in Los Angeles to succeed the late A. S. Jennings. Local officials expect a permanent appointment if policy continues. Taylor has served the road for many years as chief clerk to the auditor of the coast lines.
New York reports a major seizure related to wartime intelligence. A British seizure exposes a network linked to eastern Montwitipe and the War Department. Authorities outline warrants and security measures following the secret intelligence leak.
A damaged OCR tale notes a six week retirement of the Sound bog ending tomorrow and forecasts sunny weather for a second appearance. It mentions a shifting schedule and erratic wind figures with scattered times and locations amid unclear phrases.
A relics piece on Senator Hanna guiding the Cleveland Federation and labor talks with street railway, railroad, and coal unions. It cites his direct tactics to secure conferences, avert strikes, and pressure stockholders to yield wage increases, with examples from Mahony, Clark, Morgen, and others.
A blaze discovered under the Lyceum theater in Elmira on March 7 caused extensive damage estimated at 200000 with both the Lyceum and adjacent buildings burning. Flames spread to the Really building and a bar at Auditorium stage sparked suspicions of arson. authorities argued over possible causes before firemen gained control at daybreak.
Firefighters responded to an early morning fire in the Security News room at Seventh and Kenes avenues damaging Robinson Marshall and Zeis stocks. The blaze caused heavy smoke damage and near destruction of the Security News firm stock with about $200,000 in property impact, while building insurance coverage and firefighting efficiency were praised by local business leaders.
Harper Rixby arrived after the blaze started around 1 30 Sunday. Chief Witmarth found no initial alarm. The fire likely began from a cigarette discarded earlier. Estimated losses near 200 000 pounds risked the Knights and Ladies of Security Car ing block and other major stores if the fire had spread.
Washington March 7 President Joseph Smith testifies for defense during the Smoot investigation. Senator Dubois cites 1890 Utah census data to argue 23 percent of Mormons lived in polygamous households, challenging claims of a large reduction since 1890. Witnesses discuss church governance, ward structure, and the role of the presidency and apostles.
On October 10 the state convention meets in Wichita to select party officers. Taylor for chairman from Reno County and J. E. Richter of Council Grove is a temporary choice. Delegates from Shawnee and other counties travel for the caucus and debates over credentials and contested delegations loom large.
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