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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1904

Page

7

Bristow Faces Power Cut Over Post Office Inspectors

Washington dispatch says congressmen aim to strip Bristow of control of the post office inspection and return the free delivery division to the first assistant postmaster general. A staged showdown and investigations are planned as Beavers and Machen figures loom in alleged post office graft and excess rentals.

Washington Joseph L. Bristow Bristow Post Office Robert 3. Wynne Wynne General Bristow General Wynne Congress George W. Beavers August W. Machen Roosevelt Bechme Machen Lorenz Graff George W. Reuvers Elises Pristow Tre

Merchants reject endless sales in favor of merit sales

A dealer condemns repeated clearance and odds and ends sales as wasteful. He argues goods should sell on merit at a profit above cost, insisting hot air sales fail to attract customers and harm public trust.

Kansas Republicans split over convention votes and machine influence

Wichita convention delegates clash over seating bolting factions while business leaders press for state power. Critics say the new machine dominates nominations, while supporters cite improved unity and a strong ticket led by Waller. Local papers debate ethics and impact on state treasurer and railroad commissioner races.

Repub Leas A. B Walker Abe Ducantier Sania Fe Vogunedd de Sriegale Sania Tor Rairnsh Business Mar Auvltae Wiehits Waller Feee Mom Missioner Eutiraties Kelly Wrandollie Ottawa Herald Wisa Toeka Aleut Uni Wichita Stesere Stubba Mulvaine Wichita Bow Hong Kansas

Broper Cited as Top Pick by Republican Voters

Voters favored Broper among candidates, with remarks suggesting the platform was solid and aligned with ordinary party goals. Supporters viewed the selection as reflecting the party’s standard platform and aims.

Russians Make a Sally Toward the Japanese Fleet

Readable fragments describe a naval engagement where Russian ships pressed the Japanese squadron near the Golden Hill and a searchlight station. The Novi, Askold, and Diana sustained injuries while six enemy ships were reported damaged and twenty enemy casualties claimed.

Golden Hill Qual Hill Novi Askold Diana Paljada

Dolley Gains Support as New Republican State Committee Forms

The Kansas Republican state committee plans its Friday meeting March 1 to organize campaign strategy. J N Dolley of Maple Hill, former vice president of the new machine, is gaining backing for chairman as Clyde Miller may become secretary. list of district members includes W T FE Donald and H Miller among others across districts.

Republican State Committee W. BR. Stubbs J. N. Dolley Maple HI BR. Burrow Clyde Miller Judicial Districta D. SL Anthony, Sr Iavestworth Donald Pad Otro Bartberger Meretar BC Wetcott Galena J. A. Mosher Rydal James BP. Bradley Sedan Frank A. White Oswage Case Mankato Charles W. Hull Kirwin Smith Wichita A. K. Richards Wellington Jenkin Sterling Wiliams Clay Center Cyrusene John BP Jones Grinnell Marton Albagsh Crawford Iuga Hills Garten Cilitarron Miller Ness

Few Were Fit for Soldiers in Fort Filey Report

Fort Filey Kan March 11 January enlistment figures show a small pool fit for service. Of the January submissions to the general recruiting service for the Army, 27 were rejected, 60 more failed in the field, and 680 were excused for various reasons including service in the Philippine Islands. New York City leads with the greatest number of enlistments at 76.

Fort Filey Kan Ihe Muse Reidh Phiippine Islands New York City

Strike is Settled and Workers Return to Rock Island Shops

Horton Kansas March 11 bolter makers in the Chicago Rock Island Pacific shops returned to work after officials from Chicago arrived and a meeting with strikers led to an order allowing a return. Details on the demmands and future talks were not released. Also in Lawrence Kansas March 11 Kansas City Blues pitcher James Durham takes over coaching duties for the Jayhawker baseball team as practice resumes in cold wind. Josh Hall, mining promoter and editor born Chariton New York died in Kansas City at 47 Prant Street after paralytic illness.

Horton Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Rock Island C. E. MekKimm Slava Enero H. ©. Bryan Western District Thorntay Lawrence Kan James Durham Kansas City Blues Jayhawker Nirms Durham Kansas City Joshus F. Hall Denter Werald Harbor County

Markets Today Live Stock Trade and Wheat News

Market report from Chicago and Kansas City surveys corn, wheat, oats and provisions. Native steers sell from 3.55 to 5.25 while hogs and cattle show price movements. May and July futures hover as supply cues and rain prospects influence sentiment. Chicago and Kansas City livestock receipts push prices higher on strong demand. futures show mixed but firm tones amid crop reports and trader activity.

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Unclear historic market notes with varied commodities and stocks

The page records mixed market terms including No 2 goods, market steady on dairy creamers and BOGS, foreign exchange with sterling, bonds steady, and stock range led by Pittsburgh. It lists cotton, butter, grain receipts, and New York stocks with fluctuating quotes and general activity across commodities and markets.

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