22 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
1
An extended weather page notes light to moderate rainfall across central Kansas with cooler air following a west to east warm spell. The storm system brings scattered showers, reducing heat and signaling gradual relief from the recent heat wave and drought risks.
Damaged OCR fragment reports persistent rain in Kansas affecting rail lines and roadbeds. Mentions Missouri River area and rail segments with references to maintenance, traffic impacts, and weather notes, but many garbled names and phrases limit precise details.
A long diary of farm notes reports wheat in variable health across counties, with southern districts showing fair to good growth while northern areas lag due to cool, dry spells. Corn planting advances in the south and central regions, fruit trees in bloom, and general weather described as cool with intermittent rain and showers.
Col Crowder reported before the cabinet that evidence does not prove neutrality violation in South Africa related actions. He will supplement the inquiry with additions and discuss the matter with the president and attorney general this afternoon and tonight.
Reports from Washington state that court martial proceedings against General Jacob H. Smith, once commander on Burzuomar Island, are to be dissolved. The president desires to revise the processings and review actions in Manila. The court will have ten members to avoid bias against officers involved.
New York dispatches describe President Palma arriving in Holguin Cuba where crowds cheered from station to tribune. Governor General Wood exchanged a brief disputel with the president as mounted Cuban veterans fired a salute and Gen Patna and Major Rondan greeted him. Helenin, once home to Calixte Garela, noted Palma’s 25 year prison context under the Rnawiards.
State board of railway assessors and Wyandotte County officials clash over valuing railroad real estate and right of way. County seeks assessment by county authorities. railroads advocate state action, while contests over depots tracks and parcels arise amid county attorney’s resistance and parcel valuation disputes.
Meriden Connecticut April 2 Shiniger Colling of the Bonan American league court decision said it will not frighten any players or affect the team. He asserts the ruling will not deter them from playing and they will not return to the national league.
Delegates to the conference convention elected officers for the new Seventh Day Adventist union. Central Union President T. Russell of Topeka and L. Starr of Seward head the presidency with Nomtyke and other officials named. Gulf Conference selects G1 Ripert of Oklahoma as president with vice president Shulte of Seward and Woodwitra of Dallas. Executive committees include Cn...
A freight wreck occurred on the Rock Island line two miles south of Hoyt on the BL-Joseph branch. A rear end collision disrupted air brakes, derailed part of the train, and wrecked a section following behind. No injuries reported though one switch and several cars were damaged. the wreck was cleared for service today.
Weather forecast from Topeka warns of dry spell extending from April 4 to May and possible showery relief near mid month. Cooler east portions tonight with frost likely, as Alberta and Calgary report below freezing temperatures. Winds steady from the west may delay frost if they abate. temperatures recorded earlier show drop of several degrees.
A partial report from Los Angeles quotes Cable of the Western Railroad stating no coastward extension from Denver will be undertaken due to the traffic pact with another railway. The plan would have linked Denver to Ogden or Bull Lake, crossing the mountains north of Denver, but the scheme is uncertain amid rival routes and corporate discussions.
A violent clash left a man shot through the left side of Lez Street, with wounds reported as serious. Police described a robbery attempt intertwined with the attack and are pursuing suspected assailants.
A dramatic pursuit near the river bridge ended when two armed robbers confronted Mr. Sardou, a fruit dealer. One robber warned with a revolver, but Sardou lunged with a knife, taking a bullet to the right wrist as the attackers fled toward the railroad line. Detectives Paves and Gofaod pursue possible identities amid conflicting details and notes of a declared outcome.
Soldiers from 6 battalion Ut troop clash with forces in Mililia as Red Flags signal retreat. Americans report dispersal of Moorish party and Gray near Marcy Wyn. Sultan Paul and expeditionary force attempt rescue, resulting in scattered forces and confusion.
In Indianapolis on April 22, a number of city meat dealers halted the sale of beef and beef products. They notified their suppliers they would terminate contracts and instead seek cattle directly, citing grave concerns and urging customers to consider alternatives amid a broad market shift.
New York reports a burglar named James Cotter quarantined after entering a building during a smallpox scare. The incident drew police attention as neighbors heard loud noises and alerted authorities.
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