29 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
1
Chief action alleges Charles, head of reform school, punished two escape-prone youths by starvation and chaining on bread and water. Board of Charities to investigate as details surface of alleged brutal discipline and coerced compliance at the institution.
Jefferson City dispatch reports a regional rail and utility consolidation absorbing Cape Gibden and Southier Fadl Wey. St Luke and related lines group newly chartered with capital stock of 1,090,000. Officials in St Paul area announce pending actions and releases as investigations proceed.
An explosion near the Fulton watering boat and convoy at the Delaware breakwater injured several crew members and caused extensive damage. The incident disrupted the tug Storm King and the Minders Mand, with authorities noting gas tank involvement and debris impeding rescue efforts.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled market notes about meat pricing for large families, prohibitions on hog products, and references to temperatures and locations with misread names and institutions, lacking coherent events or entities.
An 1900 era report notes a rumored plan to unite all major U S packing houses under one trust responsive to federal pressure. Discussion centers on Sherman Antitrust actions and potential government measures that could push operators toward consolidation, with Armour and other Chicago firms reportedly resisting such moves.
Conrad General Osborne died in London at his home in Winkleton after a lingering illness. He had been confined to his residence since November, suffering from Bright's disease and a strained heart. The death changes the expected succession for the London consul general post, with President McKinley to appoint a successor. Osborne was born in Glenval, Ohio, and was a cousin of the late President McKinley.
Fragmentary weather report notes no rain forecast despite heavy dew overnight. Mentions inked erasures and trees, forecasts from weather bureau. temperatures near 71 then 68, hourly readings incomplete with garbled OCR text. Northeast area forecast for tonight and Wednesday is referenced.
Funeral services for W. W. Carr will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from the parental home in Eudora. Relatives and friends are advised to gather. Topeka attendees will depart at 7:30 am and return by 6:41 pm.
George Lesiver of Shune county near Vinewood park reports residents fear a proposed Vinewood park railway. He notes funding delays and fears service will not benefit laborers while costing riders and workers. A local group claims the line would fail and asks for alternatives as residents wait for clearer plans.
Fragmentary report notes admission amid party activity with references to labor federations and convention tensions. Mentions Wheeling as a potential headquarters site and Pittsburgh influence, with uncertain outcomes and ongoing alignment among delegates.
General Joseph Wheeler, retired, speaking from Brooklyn, describes the Philippine situation after six months in command there. He asserts the country is largely ill governed by its rulers, praises Filipino cooperation and education, and rejects claims of water cures or torture by American troops. He believes Americans can assimilate the islands without extermination, noting slow but eventual civil status for Filipinos while warning against harsh measures.
A garbled April notice reports Governor Exre Reemane withdrawing from candidacy and pardoning former State Treasurer Erni Jey amid party criticism. The text also mentions Bart jing and Snowing in Galicia, plus weather warnings from Vienna with heavy snow in western Austria and Galicia. A Vancouver ship report claims discovery of gold at Cape Scott near Victoria.
In Washington the House opened debate on a $16.16 million omnibus public building bill with no amendments. Speaker overruled a point of order as Mr Dalzell urged tabling, while Mr Mercer defended the rule amid partisan exchanges. Senate session featured Mr Rawlins denouncing a wartime accusation and calling for justice before reports on a Sioux treaty.
William H Hovek resigns as roundhouse foreman at Teele Sante Fe shops and moves to Fort Worth Texas to become general foreman of the Fort Worth Denver shops under Master Mechanic Milton Player The change follows a period of uncertainty and turnover at the railway shops with no clear successor yet named.
In a brisk party clash, Chaney’s successor dispute pits Democrat Wil Rigby against Parker aligned Republicans. Rumors of a Tree Palio rally and council opposition hint at a GOP push to block a Democratic replacement, as Parker and party members joust over the mayoral appointment.
A meeting of Topeka's Commercial Club entertainment committee is set for Wednesday at nine to finalize plans for a Roman Carnival to be staged in Topeka this fall. Members empowered to act include W. Robinson, J. Moore, Hugh lawlor, J. Haleed, J. O Rourke, C G Bexley, R Poster, H Morgan, E B Ho Memley and E W Hughes.
A wreck occurred at 2 am near Cama station involving Train No 4 bound for California. The locomotive and cars were damaged and several people were injured along with the conductor. Details remain scarce as officials assess the scene.
Washington April 23 President Fiave Tapyer and other officers of the American Sugar Co. will be asked to appear before the Senate reciprocity committee investigating Cuban sugar posessions. The meeting discussed summoning witnesses from Cuba and deciding the scope and timing of the inquiry with Senators Pratt Teller and Plath guiding the session. The panel gave no fixed witnesses beyond possible Cuban sources and aimed for a prompt start as witnesses could be secured.
McNell & Libby released Owings 20 Suimes. Discharges occurred Saturday night but the firm did not. Superintendent Morrow of Libby McNail Libby said the proposed government investigation of the business had nothing to do with the layoff and that the plant would be closed. The section notes a comparatively dull season at the mill.
April 24 report from Laramie states that Forrest Richards, a Republican, consented to be his own candidate amid discussions to appease party supporters. The entry notes Richards is willing to back his candidacy, signaling a strategic move within the party.
The piece outlines a proposed slate for a political ticket, detailing candidate names and positions. It notes the strategic labeling in a bid to attract specific voter blocs and frames the plan as a conjectural or opinion-based list.
Local discussion centers on a proposed anti fusion scheme among Populists and Democrats in Bourbon county. The plan would have one party dominate the ticket while the other endorses or tolerates nominees to keep two factions on the official ballot, risking independents and complicating the gubernatorial race.
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