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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1904

Page

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Still Hold Out in Santa Fe Machine Shops Strike

Santa Fe shops run at full force today except for the machine shop where most machinists continue out. Union leadership and local lodge meetings report no immediate return to work and warn of possible escalation while the company maintains essential operations and monitors the situation.

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Santa Fe strike leadership unsettled by telegram

Telegram from Washington says TL Wilson will not lead Topeka strike action. Union assigns full charge to Buckalew for the Santa Fe system. Only three union machinists return to work as shops reopen, others citing lack of strike news. Nonunion men show interest in joining, while picket lines to be installed and disciplined, with strict inspection of membership.

Wilson J. D. Buckalewte Washington Topeka Yeg Mr. Buckalet Santa Fe Wort Internations Association of Machinists Wark D. Ho Hatlewell Wala Anoe Cass Meri J. D. Buckn Lew

Freight Rates Stir Topeka Trading Row Over Moves

Topeka business leaders urge immediate freight rate readjustment as local manufacturers weigh moving to Kansas City Oklahoma or staying. Stockholders and the Santa Fe railroad seek fair terms. May dates set for rate discussions and a warehouse inspection with Mr Morton to present a plan for rate reductions.

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Fire hazards eyed by Rocky Mountain hotel group

Denver May 4 at the Rocky Mountain Hotel Men's association meeting John B Laughlin urged stricter fire protection for hotels citing alarming past losses from conflagrations. He stressed enforcement of existing laws and adoption of safer practices to prevent deadly fires. Frank D Roberts Kansas City revenue collector died at Excelsior Springs of Brights disease aged 52, a prominent Republican.

Denver Rocky Mountain Hotel Men's Association John B. Laughlin Frank DB. Roberts Kansas City Frank D. Roberts Excelsior Springs Bright

Hearst Controls Conference Open

Hearst scored a Democratic caucus victory in preliminary work to the state convention securing seven districts to four for the anti Hearst faction. The address by Temporary Chairman Cultison stressed liberty under law and anti trust measures as aims to boost trade and curb government waste.

Dies Moines William Randolph Hearst Antias New York Cultison Mignate Iin Steidils America

Six Feet of Snow Paralyzes Colorado Regions

Beaver May reports a six foot snowstorm blanketing Tapantaine and surrounding valleys. Heavy drifts hinder travel, threaten Twin Lakes reservoir inflow, and have halted Colorado Midland and Rio Grande rail lines. Roads are hours behind schedule as authorities assess avalanche risks and ice buildup.

Beaver Budmesseth Cal Tapantaine Twin Lakes Colorado Midland Railroad Rio Grande Triine Intine Colwade and Bouthers Paclic Notralia Gunnison Wrn

Rainy Kansas Weather Update with Regional Totals

Weather notes show last night rains across central and north western Kansas with scattered sprinkles in the east. Temperatures mostly cooled in the west, highs in the 60s to 70s and lows in the 40s to 50s. A forecast calls for showers tonight then fair and warmer Thursday.

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Tragedy at South Omaha Ends in Double Suicide

Omaha May 4 A South Omaha stockyards worker Frank Simith shot and killed his wife after returning home. He then killed their infant child and shot himself, believed to be due to domestic trouble.

Omaha, Ned Frank Simith South Omaha Sid Fred

Burton in Topeka Do Not Discuss Conviction at St Louis

Senator Joseph Burton arrived in Topeka last night en route to Abilene where Mrs Burton and he will spend the summer. He declined to discuss his indictment and conviction, saying future statements would come from his own office if any are made. Burton's political circle fears a vacancy and plots to influence the next legislature to elect or appoint a successor.

Joseph Ralph Burton Topeka Abilene Mre. Burton Kansas City Topeks Senator Burton Kansas Meta Burton Blossom House Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad Company Col W. W. Smith D. W. Mulvane T. T. Kelly J R Burron United States Senate Fiurton Senate Burton Wing Eathry Arisious Bailey E.W. Hoch Hoch J. R. Burrow W. T- Stats J. T.rristow Johnston Dailey State Senate Sanders United States Circult Court of Appeals Bartot Boston Hurton Bnt Hira Och

Carpenter Wins Nomination in State Convention After Factional Fight

The article recounts Carpenter’s long political pursuit, his primaries battles, and a late convention fight that secured his nomination despite rival efforts by ACH Porter and other Neosho county leaders. Nelson of Chanute emerged a probate candidate amid shifting alliances as the convention selected Carpenter for a governorship or legislative post.

Thomas A. Osborn Osborn Carpenter Benween Jamnes State Senate Hugh Purrelly Ferat Carpenters Stanley St Louis Porter Chanute Bug Allen Neosho County Jaud Nelson la Dork Horke Nedugnie Welle SL Netwon The Law and Order League Lip Chanate

Wallace of Kingman Dies in Wichita Hospital

Willam St Wallace of Kingman Kansas died in a Wichita hospital today after a two week illness from appendicitis. He underwent an operation about ten days ago and was prominent in political and lodge circles. News of his death reached Topeka this morning in a dispatch to Bank Commissioner Arbauch, a close friend.

Wichita Kun Willam St Wallace Kingman Kas Wallace Topeka

W M Wallace dies in Kansas city area

W M Wallace of Kingman Kansas died today after a battle with aprendiatia. About 48 years old, he moved from Simola Indiana to Kingman in 1855 and rose to prominence in politics and labor circles. He served as Kingman county attorney and was a former grand master workman of the A C U W. He ran for Congress and was active in Seventh district politics. He survived by his wife and one child.

W. M. Wallace Kansas Simola Kingman A. C. U. W. Grant Lodge Lea Wallaee Kingman County Congress Chester J. Lour Long Severn Wallace Satel Cac Abt Victor Murdock Oiine Lauahier

Long Starts for Home Stretch in Chicago Route

Chicago forecast notes showers likely tonight followed by cooler conditions. May 4 reports indicate unsettled weather affecting travel routes and an emphasis on northwestward movement as a forecast trend with lingering rain chances.

Chicago

Orsters Roaming China Deliver Anti Russian Speeches

Traveling speakers in China provoke attention with anti Russian rhetoric. The itinerant orators advocate policy shifts and express concern over international tensions. Local observers note heightened interest and varied public reactions amid ongoing geopolitical discourse.

Orsters

Savage fighting rages near Port Arthur in protracted battle

Reports from St Petersburg and Che Foo describe heavy action at Port Arthur and along the Yalu. Japanese gains are claimed with Chinese and Russian observers noting fierce exchanges, torpedo boat movements, and Japanese ships attempting to block the harbor entrance amid mounting casualties on both sides.

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