19 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows political maneuvering around Congressman Reed and Reeders fate during state party conventions. Mentions Morgan, Chester Livingstone, delegates, tariff debates, and candidates like Longstaff, Hamilton, and La Johnson with Kansas as the backdrop. Terse references to party dynamics, speeches, and anticipated outcomes amid a crowded field.
J P Morgan consolidates major transatlantic steamship lines under one management forming an association modeled on the steel trust. A New Jersey charter is sought with estimated capitalization exceeding $150 million. The plan links White Star Cunard Leyland and other British and American firms, with Clement A Griscom and Howard Pusey playing key roles. Morgan would lead a largely American controlled operation.
Fragmented OCR summary shows reported deposits and cash reserves for Kanad state banks. Figures indicate a large decline from December to March, with total cash on hand and deposits reduced amid banking concerns and scheduled close dates in March.
A Colorado embezzlement charge shadows Philip Trouttetter of Colby Kansas, linked to Rathbone. Detected by Pinkerton agents, he moved through Boston Seattle Las Vegas Jamaica and Chicago, facing $2000 bail and upcoming April 19 hearing, with ties to Needles Rathbone and a Cuban stamp saga.
A letter from Topeka businessmen asks the Commercial Club to call a meeting to vote on the proposed electric line to Kansas City. It states opposition to the route and warns that the project could harm Topeka interests, urging action limited to discussing the proposal and not influencing council. The list of signers includes many local merchants and firms.
New York April 19 announcement from Coney Island Joykey club unveils Sekea Futurity with a 70000 prize to the winner. Entry closed months ago with 1241 nominations. later listings show payouts and entries, plus notes on related local industry fire at Monongahela Tin Plate plant and coal shortages impacting local mines and factories in nearby towns.
The Santa Fe announces four new 14 hour trains between Kansas City and Denver. The service will operate with a trio of connections to Denver, passing through Topeka and leaving from Topeka and Denver at specified times. The trains will use new Pullman cars throughout.
April 19 aviation news from St Louis reports Santos-Dumont arriving with Aero Club of Paris officials, amid a celebratory atmosphere. The article notes cross Atlantic interest and references a matching score between Brooklyn and Boston in a nearby sporting event.
In San Francisco the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees votes to strike next Sunday morning. The action covers all routes employing about 30,000 men. The demands include 25 cents an hour wage, a shorter day, and union recognition.
Major Octavius Hefignf, assistant secretary to the president, has died of a heart condition in Washington. He served in a confidential White House role for many years, a notable figure in early 20th century affairs.
A dramatic pursuit on the Florence and Cripple Creek line ends with a runaway freight car being captured four seconds before a collision. Brakeman Land tames the car using a coal binding station wrap, while Engineer Rush and Conductor Bin coordinate the stop near Anaconda.
Morton Albaugh reports Bailey leads on the first ballot with about 175, and 12 percent of delegates remain to be chosen. Of 606 delegates elected so far, 185 remain, with Bailey and listed rivals including Richter Miller Enright Butler Clout Crayford Wik Greenwood Hodgens Kaye Marion Ries Wabaunse and Neset among the fields.
Liverpool officials act on Treasury instruction after a Herald report reveals American firms mail circulars to Liverpool agents for bulk shipping to the United States, exploiting lower British postage to evade higher U S postal rates. The investigation shows the practice in use for some time and aims to halt it.
A group of New York club women will make a five day journey from the binhpit convention in Lea Anardes California to Los Angels and the Yarenite valley as part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs activities.
The Steen League reveals intentions to relocate to Western City with new resident Sexton preparing to transfer league offices and furniture. He vows full commitment to the league’s aims, citing duties amid reorganizations and a push to stabilize postwar activity.
President Roosevelt led a distinguished Washington party to Columbia University for the Butler installation arriving at 6 05 0 clock. The guests included Mrs Roosevelt former Mayor Hewitt and several professors as the university hosted a luncheon and ceremony.
Nicholas Murray Butler today took the presidency of Columbia University in a public ceremony attended by university leaders and dignitaries including the U S president. A university reception followed and campus tours were conducted for visiting scholars and officials from other institutions.
The Gamnerats meet this afternoon to elicit support for a David Overmyer backed delegation. The party aims a pro Overmyer governor ticket and hopes the group will lean conservative toward his administration as they await official authorization and wind conditions reported in Chicago and San Francisco despite broken text.
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