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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
7
The Topeka State Journal discusses national issues including transitions in American policy, the Panama Canal question, and the Monroe Doctrine. It notes debates over federal power, including Congress’s reach into interstate commerce, and references figures like Bristow and references to Christian communities and missionary efforts.
The Cuiengy Tribune highlights concerns over increased clerical hire, rent, and supply expenses tied to postal operations. An inquiry by a special agent is discussed to determine if the rise is genuine and sustainable, with Congress debated over duties to constituents versus executive interference in postmaster matters.
A jumble of local items from Fort Scott and towns like Salina and Medicine Lodge reports political intrigue, social gossip, divorces, alliances and conspiracies within unions and departments. Notices touch on farmers’ yields, potato prices, steamer routes, and a temperance reward, with mentions of criminals, court actions, and odd incidents.
In a Courier-Leader column Morton Albaugh defends Hoch as the best Republican ticket choice, faults rival factions and rails at railroad influence in the recent state convention. He argues Hoch is a clean man and the party’s best chance for administration despite past missteps.
Supporters urge William Green to run for the Topeka Third Ward council, promising active service if elected. Critics accuse rival Aguinet Wot of questionable methods and note public discontent with the current council. Green is praised as a potential reformer alongside ally Wolf, amid a push for a cleaner city government.
Willard N. Hall at St. Louis head office reports a nationwide 0 percent lockout of lithographing concerns begun Thursday. The dispute pits employers against the union, with many workers reportedly backing arbitration. New York reports several union men signing individual contracts, effectively leaving the union. Employers claim national officers misled members about the proposed pact, insisting no wage reductions during the year.
Washington March 18 The Senate adopted an Overman resolution directing interior reform and detailing pension administration changes while noting potential annual pension increases as the system becomes fully operative. Nearby reports discuss territorial bond plans for the Avixond asylum enlargement and political maneuvering in Doniphan, including Nugent and Doniphan delegates in session. President and Webster met. Nebraskan Republicans backed Webster for vice president though no political outcome noted. Berlin dispatch confirms about 5 000 So-
The report says workers are advancing on the field railroad from Seoul northward and that the line from Fusan to Seoul will not be finished before October 1. It notes Russian heavy artillery pulling back to the Yalu’s north bank and cavalry withdrawals, leaving only a weak foray at Syon Chyon near Wiju.
El Dorado Republican leader Murdock, en route to Topeka, sends thanks for goodwill after recovery. He reports eyesight nearly back, two heavy rains, alfalfa growing, calves and twin calves among cows, and praise from Paul Morton. He urges Stubbs as chairman, Dolley as secretary, and Clyde Miller as assistant secretary if needed.
For nearly two centuries Gibraltar has symbolized impregnable defense and British control of the Mediterranean approach. The fortress and port have been expanded with extensive fortifications, stockpiles, and harbor improvements to ensure rapid naval and military access as Britain safeguards routes to India and the East via the Suez.
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues a future shift in strategic power may erode Gibraltar’s dominance. It notes Ceuta’s proximity and Spanish artillery range could render Gibraltar vulnerable, diminishing its Mediterranean control and suggesting a possible Britain-Spain exchange of Ceuta for Gibraltar as a favorable deal for Britain.
Mrs Samuel PF Wheaton aged 70 died in Grand Island Nebraska yesterday The funeral will be in Topeka where she formerly lived She leaves a daughter Mrs Henry J Crow of West Tenth Avenue two sons Wheadon of Grand Island and Gouge Wheadon of Denver Funeral arrangements to be announced later Sylvester Spencer aged 26 died last night at 1108 East Eighth Avenue The funeral will be held Sunday at Big Springs Edward Wilson aged 17 died this morning at his home 112 North Madison Street of tuberculosis
A small fire at Mr. Hust’s house on Monroe Street was extinguished after the fire department arrived. about one dollar in damage from a flashlight outfit. A political correction notes John Steele, not Henry M. Steele, was chosen for office after last Wednesday’s primaries. A social dance is announced by Alberta wedge 281 D of H at 418 Kansas Avenue on March 18 with 25 cents admission. Union Pacific offers one way colonist tickets to multiple western destinations from March 2 to April 20, with various fares including 20 to Oregon and Salt Lake City and 25 to San Francisco and California cities. further details available from agents.
A promotional notice from Eckert and Walker at 612 Kansas Avenue touts clean stores and fair pricing. It advertises 48 lbs of high patent flour, 20 lbs cane sugar, fresh country eggs, bulk coffee, maple sugar, home made bread, Sweet Clover Butter, and Heinz jam jars, urging customers to compare prices and shop for quality.
In Miscoute Montana on a grim day, Mott meets the scaffold unassisted as local authorities carry out a hanging. The execution concludes a grim chapter in the town's criminal history.
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