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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1904
Page
1
A Port Arthur crisis report sparks bitter reactions in St. Petersburg with hostile editorials. The dispatch details government controls, naval redeployments, and alleged Japanese provocations, while noting censorship and foreign coverage of the siege and casualty figures.
The speech discusses lynching and racial bias in the South, contrasting southern views with northern practices. It cites incidents in New York and Ohio, condemns mob violence while noting some justified punishment, and critiques social equality pressures linked to Booker T. Washington’s White House dinner with Theodore Roosevelt.
The emperor and heir presented in naval uniforms visited Guineate inland and inspected battleships Horodino Orel and Andrew. Grand Duke Alexis high admiral and Admirals Avelin and Tiest venuky accompanied. The emperor examined the Kiovedtinia guns and armor and spoke to dockyard workers promising to return in a month. Silent crowds greeted his arrival and departure. He planned a visit to the new admiralty yard and battle works later in the week.
Washington March 1 a report says Congressman J M Miller as director of Kansas Republicans faced divisions as J M Bowersock sought mine support amid organizational efforts. The scene reflects a reshaping of leadership as Calderhead's prior stance is recalled and a reorganizing committee prepares to meet.
Polls opened at 4:70 and close at 10 in the contested wards with returns to be received at the city prison due to broken telephones at the old court house. Candidates include Wolf and Snattinger in the Third ward council race, plus contests in the Second and Fourth wards and battles for the board of education.
Billiard Hall proprietors oppose the level of a $1.50 to $2.00 annual license on each billiard table. City council and city attorney back a revised ordinance aiming to withstand court challenges. Legal action likely to begin in district court today as merchants press to lower charges.
El Dorado Kan March 16 report states T B Murdock’s vision was restored at daybreak after a period of blindness. He is expected to return to work within days. The El Dorado paper had rhapsodic verses about faith and hope. Wichita misfortunes shadow political events as Bent Murdock’s ally, Hoch Ho, gains scorn amid convention setback.
Ardmore March 1. William Stanley ex governor of Kansas confirms he resigned from the Dawes commission effective April 1. A friend says he sent a resignation to a congressman weeks ago. Stanley joined the Dawes appointment to spend time in Wichita but could not. A scramble is expected to fill the vacancy.
In New York Northern Securities President Hill and other top officers held a long meeting at the company office. They discussed dissolving the firm and returning railroad stocks to original holders, but no confirmation was given. Hill declined to speak further, asserting competition remains unchanged. An official report said the Supreme Court decision due Monday would be received by executives tomorrow. Washington notes: President sent to Senate the nomination of Captain Theodore F. Ewell as rear admiral.
In Topeka fifty plus Congregationalists converge for the Central Association spring meeting at First Congregational Church. Hoyt Charles M Sheldon of Topeka addresses personal religion urging devotion to God and the Kingdom of heaven above all else.
Washington reports Isaac T. Stoddard will resign as secretary of Arizona effective April 1 and be succeeded by an Arizona man. Colonel George W. Dunn of New York politics was briefly considered, but will not get the appointment. Dunn remains toll road commissioner of New York, a higher salary role than secretary of Arizona. The president reportedly selected Stoddard’s successor and will send the nomination to the Senate shortly.
Atchison Kansas March 14 Delegates were elected to the state convention at Topeka and to the state ticket convention at Wichita to nominate candidates and to the First district congressional convention at Holton. Wichita panel led by James W Ore not favorable to Hearst for president Topeka group led by ex Governor G W Glick Holton leaders headed by B P Waggener.
A Kansas City civic and congressional group aimed to secure a 100000 appropriation from Congress to improve the Kansas River to prevent floods. Senators Doctorel and Stone and Representatives Curtis and Bowernock spoke, with a six member committee to press engineers’ recommendations before Congress.
In Maren 16 notice from Out for Congress, James H. Tillman, governor previously linked to a murder case, declares his bid for a congressional seat. The Augusta Chronicle reports his interview stance and opposition to the late South Carolina congressman’s successor, outlining his political intent amid the historic trial background.
The Democratic state committee in Lincoln Nebraska announced plans for two state conventions. The first will select delegates to the national convention at Omaha on June 1. The nominating convention will be held in Lincoln on a date between July 6 and September 1, to be set later by the committee.
Forecast for Ki u sus updates: Friday night cold with possible snow and wintery conditions. Thursday expects brisk northerly winds and unsettled weather across the region.
A brief item states that Allen proposes that both he and Koversock withdraw from the matter. The report notes no further actions or outcomes beyond the withdrawal suggestion.
Ottawa Kan March letter from H S Allen proposes withdrawing Allen and Bowersock cases from the Topeka contest board and letting Republican voters in Kansas Second District decide the congressional race via a district primary. Allen argues party welfare requires harmony and a timely vote, while Bowersock favors state convention backing. The plan aims to avoid a likely Democratic victory and unite factions ahead of the fall election.
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