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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1904
Page
1
Senator Burton states he accepted money to settle obligations. He claims he had already paid Cochran fifty thousand and seventy thousand dollars, totaling the debts acknowledged.
The trial of Burton and associates nears a verdict as government witnesses including Chief Post Office Inspector Cochran present key testimony. Jurors hear Burton's efforts to aid the senator’s clients and his denials of wrongdoing while defense counters with claims of lawful representation and episode details. The case centers on allegations Burton violated statutes regarding congressional members retained in cases where the government has an interest, with testimony noting communications with Post Office officials and the sequence of visits to Washington departments.
A Kansas State Journal report alleges authorities under Councilman C. V. Wolf and police chief McCollum tolerate open doors at several Topeka saloons. It describes Copeland and Throop joints as looser protected, notes a backroom bar in the Copeland location, and questions why larger saloons face harsher oversight while smaller places stay accessible to patrons. The piece targets political graft claims and calls for explanations of selective enforcement and liquor control.
Pueblo March 25 John Clark Jr son of Las Animas county sheriff says claims that strikers are armed are not universal across the district. He notes some areas have bought firearms and ammunition and shipments of arms have arrived in Trinidad. He reports closures of saloons and gambling houses amid tensions and martial law preparations.
Panama reports the second battalion of Panama troops disbanded leaving one battalion under the cotorm as the Manan Buyy are offered for sale. Fire at Bocan-Del Toro on March 7 prompted four government secretaries, sent by President Amador, to assess damages. they sailed from Colon with supplies for victims. President Amador hosted a banquet for Vice President Obasilya and other dignitaries including William W. Runsell and Col. J. Shaler, amid notable attendance at the event.
Trinidad Colorado report says Major Zon T Haw orders house to house raids across Las Animas County to seize firearms. Troops visit Supris and Segundo and will sweep Trinidad city. Streets closed after 9 pm without a military pass. travelers must carry passports. Exceptions apply for theater club or lodge attendees.
The will of the late Bishop L. Minsk was admitted to probate in Kansas City Kansas yesterday. It dated March 6, 19, declares all estate real and personal goes to Rev. Join E F Cunningham of Concordia. Executor named as J. Moven and others probate fees to be paid. Heirs at law listed include Peter Isk of Roding Bavaria and Sehwenk family in Kiev. Roosevelt to Press the Button at Louisiana Purchase Exposition opens April 30. Prof L Blake of University of Kansas named to International Congress of Electricians in St Louis this September.
Reports from Seoul and Shanghai indicate Russian forces extend south of the Yalu with stronger numbers. In London and New York dispatches, Port Arthur’s bombardment and the sinking of seven merchant steamers are detailed, while Japanese officials warn of ongoing naval actions and repairs amid a tense Far East theater.
Reports from Port Arthur quote a Russian officer amid Japanese victories. British officials and Chinese bulletins celebrate, while debates in Tokyo consider Russian influence and Akylsme connections. Yongampo port opens to world trade and Korea extends fishing concessions to support occupation forces as spring arrives in Manchuria with troops in good health.
Des Moines report says miners in joint conference with operators refuse to arbitrate wage questions, threatening a shutdown of every coal mine in the thirteenth district including Iowa and part of Missouri. Miners demand a $2.21 day wage for unskilled labor in the district. operators oppose due to local conditions. About a thousand miners would be affected if arbitration stalls.
Five armed robbers with Winchester rifles tried to loot the Yates Center express office after a passenger train left for Kansas City. Night expressman Wallace Hamilton was forced to open the empty safe. Yardmaster Barnard in Durand had warned of suspicious activity and the would be bandits waited until morning before dispersing. Walter Kinblade and railroad workers guarded the tracks overnight with rifles.
Illinois river peaked at a record height flooding Peoria forcing residents to higher ground. District drainage work failed as water spread along town lands causing widespread suffering. Mitchell denied rehearing in case involving Porter Mitchell and Mayor Bergundthal over city electric light project.
Ada Bell petitions for divorce from Geo H Bell in Marshall County district court citing fault and support issues. Governor Halys visits Marshall County to inspect a farm. Weather forecast calls for rain or snow in Kansas and colder air, with brisk northeast winds.
William Green announces candidacy for Topeka Third ward city council. He consents to run as an independent after pressure from voters and withdraws from the Republican contest. A long petition from Third ward residents supports his bid, detailing Green as a trusted merchant and citizen.
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