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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1904

Page

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Hearst Urges Democrats to Mobilize for Vote

William Randolph Hearst, president of the National Association of Democratic clubs, issues an address urging club members to begin urgent campaign work. He pledges his services and three newspapers to the party, calls for reorganizing clubs, and advocates vigorous, early activism to promote Jeffersonian democracy ahead of the polls.

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Weather forecast snippet from Chicago area

A damaged weather notice reports cold conditions with snow in Brickhenge and Columbia area. Temperatures around 64 to 67 degrees expected at dawn, with partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday.

Columbia Raponca Chicago Egider

Burrow and Dayo Delay Trial Stance in 1904 Case

In a 1904 court hearing Judge Hazen debates consolidation of three cases with three separate verdicts. Frank P. MacLennan and state counsel clash over first trying the Coleman case and delaying trials. The defendants demand immediate trial and a single jury, with timing to be set by court and parties.

Fats Hazen MacLennan Frank P. Maclennan Wasgener, Hackney and Waters State School Fund West Coleman

Barrow Names Graft Claim Against School Fund Board

The State Journal faces accusations over school fund commissioners. Burrow and Dayhoff oppose delaying trials. The paper defends charging acts by a majority of the board and argues hearings should proceed before elections.

State Journal The St Fes Comanche County School Fund Burton J. 1 Dayhoff

Senator Fairbanks Addresses Palo Alto Students

Senator Fairbanks spoke to Stanford students in Palo Alto on October 4 urging youth opportunities under the Republican platform. He praised U S growth last seven years and defended government principles while noting the party’s fit for progress. After the meeting he attended Gamma Delta reception and a university grounds tour.

Palo Alto Cal Fairbanks Stat Stanford Republican Party United States

Mukden Front Reports and Rising Food Prices

Reports from Mukden describe a growing population influx from Si quarters and severe food scarcities in Chinese areas as Japanese forces maintain positions along a line from Benasthu to Bentiaputee. Official dispatches note minor skirmishes near Pao Haing Tun and Shakhe river while frontline conditions remain largely unchanged and Nikolai Kutroki’s army is not visibly shifting.

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Port Arthur Garrison Desperate Stens for Food

Port Arthur garrison suffers hunger as Japanese shells devastate the area. Chinese who left on October 1 say trenches hold hundreds of fallen soldiers. Water supplies cut, meat rations nearly exhausted, troops even hunting primates for sustenance while heavy bombardment continues near key fortifications.

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Port Arthur Assault Standoff With Japanese Forces

Reports describe brutal four day fighting as Japanese troops bombard and assault a coastal position. Despite heavy casualties, they place a field gun and two machine guns behind improvised barriers. One battalion is nearly annihilated, others driven into Russian entanglements. several assault attempts fail. News notes Nagasiki reports fierce artillery and tunnel activity with uncertain results as Port Arthur defenses hold uncertain lines.

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Boston Peace Conference Opens With Debate On Disarmament

The 13th International Peace Congress opened in Boston with three deliberative sessions planned through Friday. Edward D. Mead of Boston gave the opening address and Sir Thomas Barclay’s telegram urged a treaty of general disarmament between Great Britain and America. President Payne, secretary Trueblood, and other Boston delegates discussed Tremont Temple’s historic role and calls to curb naval power while promoting peaceful means.

Boston Mass Edwitt D. Mead Sir Thomas Barclay Rneland Robert. Payne, Sry American Pearl Society Great Hirthern America Mead Tremont Temple Republic Lonstanding Uber Sepe Hague Yarsh Payne Rayal International Peace Congress Benjamin F. ‘True Blood

Payne in grave condition as bulletin warns

Washington dispatch reports the postmaster general is resting but in grave condition after a lengthy illness. Doctors Magruder Rixey Osier and Grayson advised caution as Osler notes the danger remains despite brief improvement. Separate item notes International Advertising Association meets in St Louis with Europe participation. Chicago Iroquois theater fire trial seeks venue change for Noonan and Cunningham.

Washington Whitney Postminster HL Whitney Payne Magruder Rixey Osier Grayson Osler Chang Chicago Thomas J. Noonan Stace Carpenter James B. Cugningham Wwett

Dayhoff traveling fund draws scrutiny in Kansas

A Kansas paper reports that I L Dayhoff state superintendent of public instruction has run up travel expenses to Hutchinson, with many hotel and rail charges charged to the state. The article compares his travel patterns with former superintendent Frank Nelson and notes friction with the state auditor over sworn expense vouchers. It also mentions political races and legislative speakership plans in Rush and nearby counties.

I. L. Dayhoff Reno Dayhof Dayhart Wells Hutchinson Hutchin Dayhoff Flutchinson Topeka Matchinson Dayhotts Audhor Wells Leavenworth Jackson Price McPherson Wichita County Association Santa Feo Day J. M. Nation Lor Hutch Mr. Nation Dayhoffa Flas Dow Fitneniteee Hutchtuson Toprika Emporia Utchinson Ween Nickerson Moline and Howard Newton Hutehinnon Lyons Hutchinnon Kprl Sibtay Center del Vit Paola Kansas City Hutchinson Institute Institute Heno County Hutchignon Cit Lawrence Hutchinson Apg Wibit Hale LaCrosse Rush County H. W. Grass Grass T. T. Kelly Iwat Tower House Halp

Bartholdt Dies After Long Illness in Paris

Paris Oct 4 Frederi Bartholdt the sculptor died this morning of tuberculosis after a three year battle. He kept working in his studio despite his illness and designed his own tombstone showing an allegorical figure with a laurel wreath. The interment will be at Mount Parnassus cemetery.

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Bridges Gone Frisco, Rock Island and Santa Fe Suffer Losses

Frisco, Rock Island and Santa Fe rail lines report heavy losses as bridges fail or are undermined, crippling routes and triggering service delays. Rail officials warn of extended disruption and rerouting needs as crews inspect and repair affected spans.

Frisco Rock Island Sants Fe

Traffic Demoralized by High Water Spreads Eastward

Colorado and New Mexico are hit by record floods, with oil trains detoured around washed depots and stub trains used to serve mining routes. Railways including Santa Fe and Rock Island report near total telegraph cuts, widespread bridge washouts on the Canadian and South Canadian rivers, and city flooding from Trinidad to Oklahoma Territory.

Santa Fe Wanhatks Rock Island Hock Island Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma Indian Territory Purgatoire Trinidad San Asimos Las Animas Byron Wichita Canadian Arkanbas Jon Roswell N. M Pecos Oklahoma City O. T Frisco Thoma Okerne Manta Fe Territory Thin City Watonga Bridgeport Hydro Guthrie South Canadian Union City Deluck Colerado

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