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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
6
A damaged OCR notice outlines planned excursions under a self defense theme to Atlantic, with low rates and dates set by organizers. It lists destinations and pricing, inviting local travelers to join a series of trips described as affordable getaways from Chi to various points, including City and Hate.
Fragmented excerpts discuss Cecil Bursted and Rhodes era debates on international peace and war. The text references a congress of thinkers, American and British views, and critique of industrial and political influence shaping world affairs. It touches on consultants, editors, and reactions to pacifist and commercial motives influencing policy.
Rome April 4 the contest for appointing a successor to Cardinal Ledochowa narrows to two candidates Archibishop Falquino Canada delegate Mal Zalipaky and others named in high Vatican circles. The decision expected soon as diplomatic maneuvering continues. Also report of George B. Meas dying on apartment steps in New York and other transit plans. Philadelphia ties to Vienna noted.
Senator Burton caused an uproar during a Kansas delegation session over newspaper stories of trouble. Calderhead argued the quarrel was with editors, not the delegation, while Burton demanded a public clarification and threatened a round-robin push for retraction. The scene drew in Rep. Cannon and others as tensions rose and discussions shifted to press control and political optics.
Shafter of Bakersfield Cal April regarding rumors of a gubernatorial run. He states no intention to seek the office while noting friends and supporters doubt any name will be pressed. He will not relinquish his retirement to pursue the governorship despite pressure from associates.
A colonisation company claims 4200 acres of land along the Grande Valle es below El Paso Texas. It reports irrigation experiments show potential water from Rio Grande from New Mexico and Arizona plans. The venture aims to cultivate, develop irrigation, and sell land to settlers for Texan and Pacific seas sets, with emphasis on arid reclamation.
A New York court denied discharge of debts for a former silk merchant, citing losses of over 160000 in business withdrawals and 875000 in stock speculation. He gambled heavily, including roulette, and exhausted funds to cover obligations, failing to meet debts. The appellate court affirmed the denial, noting insolvency during 1896 to 1900 and continued losses.
A washed out track on the Big Four line near Cleveland collapses, two dead and three injured. Fireman Edward McNally and engineer William E. See are named among the injured. Railway clerks and conductors are reported amid a long downpour that caused the wreck.
In Hardin County near Ble Meeting Creek a fight erupted when revenue officers closed in on a moonshine still. Deputy Hancock and Asa Hussle were fired upon. Hussle died inside the still house while Hancock survived, wounded others fled into the woods. The raid followed a tip locating the still in a bottom near Ble Meeting Creek.
The article describes a government move after consultation with the treasury to instruct acting Civil Governor Luke Wright to implement parts of a Philippine tariff allowing rebates on exports of woods from the Archipelago to the United States. The measure aims to affect European trade, boost US consumption of tropical goods, and adjust duties by destination of shipments with provisions to rebated taxes if goods are landed and processed in the United States. The reform centers on export duties levied at Philippine ports and how rebates apply when shipments reach American shores or are redirected to Europe or the Orient.
Denver reports a Boer settlement plan along the Clark's Bend line with a letter from Boer General Pierre in New York seeking inducements. Several thousand Boer refugees may settle in Colorado as local sympathizers push state land use and consular commentary notes.
President Rowett outlines duties during a visit to the West Indian building complex. Major Slich Jenidos received a handsome ceremonial sword as part of the Fellows forfeiture and a military escort from Camp Heyward guarded presidential activities. The event included tours of Hygredt buildings and a reception in the women’s building with Vincheon served by the women’s broad.
Women of Charleston honor the President's wife with a social reception on the el Stille Rolse route area. The event, noted as one of the most notable gatherings in antebellum days, featured Mrs Roosevelt as guest of honor and drew prominent local figures. The reception began at 4 o'clock and continued past midnight with formal acknowledgments of guests.
Nashville sheriff departs with prisoner J. Twaver from Colorado Springs toward Nashville when the train reaches Topeka at eight. Twaver escapes on a stretch of the journey, awakens to find the sheriff missing, and signals the train to halt. A national search ensues as officers pursue the fugitive prisoner.
The Associated Press reports that negotiations with Transvaal leaders progress, with a low chance of surrender in two beds. British aims seek terms that avoid banishment, while Boer allies press for peace. Inner circle notes belief concessions could fracture Boer resistance if surrendered.
Two blocks burned in Fisher, Western Chamyalien, as a major fire swept the town last night. About $100,000 in loss, with most brick stores demolished and the business district wrecked. The fire damaged a wheel abandoned in use for steamage and left the town without fire protection. Citizens fled, several narrow escapes occurred as people evacuated upper apartments. minor injuries reported though not detailed.
The April annual meeting of the Southern Pacific company in Illinem was held with all retiring directors reelected. M. Haver resigned and was succeeded by Judge William D. Cornish. The meeting closed with a total attendance of 1,978,471.
A government campaign targets criminal efforts to extort money from banks and financial firms. Officials outline legal actions, enforcement priorities, and cooperation with police to curb robbery and blackmail schemes.
Banking syndicates in New York after April meetings vow no settlements to quiet hold up schemes. Leaders among promoters are to be exposed as efforts to consolidate financial operations are resisted in courts. Wall Street figures allegedly bought up promoters to complete plans, with up to 4,000 paid recently to curb opposition.
Government survey details irrigated region flows showing the Kansas river delivering far less water downstream, while Colorado rivers carry greater volume. The study compares stream measurements from Savida to Priemiominn Peen, noting Colorado yields and the impact on upstream and downstream users. The volume data indicate significant transfers and altered flow, prompting debate over rights and water allocations.
Hudson appoints J Windeon as wire chief at Purrel of and Tracy as night chief at Sate widtion. Both join Santa Fe telegraph reorganization plan under Supt Gaunt, moving from Dickinson NW to Santa Fe divisions office. Dickinson office key North Dakota relay station and staffers begin roles in weeks. Governor Stanley notes McKinsey memorial fund grows with Sharon Sirins School gift, fund now $2,185 toward $2,500 goal.
April 1 Chicago market action shows May wheat wobbling with light buying and selling, a bullish tilt on favorable signals and early price gains, despite some profit taking and mixed forecasts. Traders weigh weather, demand, and nearby futures to judge if gains will hold.
Chicago wheat cars moved toward the West, with GB cars destined for the morrow and 2 cars for the Derrewseat. A market summary notes weak winds, rubber and dairy prices and a general stabilizing tone despite dubia prices, while prices for oats and barley appear steady and sparse.
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