18 Mar 1904
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
1
A report notes an auto train plan to move wounded Russians from Mukden to Blagoveshchensk over roughly 350 miles. The article discusses potential allied actions, European powers' roles, and the broader strategic implications amid Russian and Japanese conflict, with mentions of Port Arthur, Korea, and military movements.
Brigadier General Leonard A. Wood, Harvard trained physician and Army officer, was confirmed by the Senate by a large majority, 45 to Es, after a lengthy career from Lawton expeditions to San Juan and Cuban governorship. The article traces Wood’s service, promotions, and significant actions in Cuba, along with remarks on his character and leadership during the Philippines and Spanish-American War era.
Indianapolis March 15 Tellers announced the result of a vote on the operators’ offer of a two year scale. Total cost 160,887 with 31,081 in favor of the scale. Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers said a joint subscale committee meeting would likely be held in Indianapolis next Monday to sign the scale for two years and arrange the next joint convention two years hence.
The House, sending the army appropriation bill to conference, defeated contest claims in South Carolina and California by declaring Duntscler, Cahn, and Bloody not elected in their districts. The session reviewed post office funding and weather notes, while tying Wood’s confirmation to political foes wary of Roosevelt.
A weather notice reports warm temperatures with cloudy conditions and a cooler Saturday. It records a low this morning and a high Thursday of small values, indicating a light, uncertain forecast with minor temperature changes.
Topeka editor and state Republican figures gather for a late afternoon meeting in the State Auditor Wells office to craft a consensus on the state chairmanship while Hoch supports McNeal as a compromise candidate. Stubbs, Morton Alba, A A Richards, and Seth Wells weigh loyalties as Burrow opponents press for harmony and party unity amid lingering factional tension.
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