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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
1
President of the Mine Workers Writess Letter defending the union against insinuations and praising its peacekeeping efforts. Governor Stone orders troops to Shenandoah to restore order as miners and deputies face heightened tensions. General orders commend troops, forbid saloons visits, and stress discipline during the unrest.
Shenandoah, Pa sees a calm aftermath after troops encamp near the town with Gen Gobin’s headquarters at the Ferguson house. Local mine guards in Philadelphia area are reduced as operators find costs too high for anthracite security. Mitchell responds to miners’ alliance scrutiny amid ongoing coal region tensions.
Negroid residents celebrate emancipation with a procession along Kansas Avenue, barbecue booths serving steer and mutton, a band parade at 10 30 morning, and an afternoon concert at the park. Washington soprano Henriette Vinton Davis headlines with an amateur company.
Oyster Bay August 1 The president did not engage in public business and received no visitors. Mr and Mrs Roosevelt left early for an all day outing. Miss Alice Roosevelt departed for Newport to be hosted by Miss Helen Cattine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fulton Cutting of New York.
Frank Myers, a cattle killer at the Wolf packing plant, injured while stabbing a cow required medical attention after the animal thrashed and knocked the knife into his forehead. Dr. L Grubbe treated a two inch gash. injury not serious. Dover Dover: swimmer Holbein abandoned Channel crossing after Volume shows 4 to 4.5 hours in water before retreat.
Temperature figures for major cities show varying highs and lows during the first week of August. Boston reached 72 degrees, Philadelphia 68, Minneapolis 74, Cincinnati 70, and St. Louis 77, with Washington and other centers reporting similarly fluctuating readings.
A campaign event set for August 23 in Topeka features Mayor Reed of Kansas City along with speakers Wood and Overmyer. The appearance aims to rally attendees and discuss fusion state issues.
Topeka capped town plans an old time picnic with a parade on Kansas Avenue and a 2 PM political meeting in the Auditorium. Five bands from Topeka Leavenworth Kansas City Kan Lawrence and Chanute will play. speakers include Craddock Reed Atwood and Overmyer. The event aims to boost fusion efforts with a state central committee reception and a To Dos Right league.
Aug 1 reports say at least 70 crewmen on the President’s yacht are ready to desert after payday. They accuse executive officer Lt W W Phelps of misrule and refuse to obey Lt Cdr Gleaves’s orders, demanding better discipline.
After a seismic surge rattled Los Alamos California on August 1 panic and flight followed as aftershocks continued. Damage estimates range from 10000 to 90000 with many wooden structures spared while brick buildings suffered. Reports tell of near fatal rescues and fires set by collapsed walls.
London reports Croker's Sonatura wins the Chesterfield cup handicap at Goodwood with 400 added to 15 sovereigns sweepstakes for three-year-olds and up over one mile and a quarter. Owboch second, E-Richard Croker's Lily Sceptre wins the Museau stakes for one-year-olds at a mile and a half with Maher aboard. Simeon filly also placed. Six horses ran.
The royal party sails eastward from Cowes aboard the Victoria and Albert after an excellent night. His majesty lingered after the previous performance by the crew. The Prince and Prince of Wales began their landen journey this morning.
The American Book company considers legal action to block Kansas officials over a charter dispute. Four carloads have shipped to Topeka with more on the way as Kansas Book Company plans distribution, while M A Harvey and Senator Smith meet in Chicago to decide next steps.
A man calling himself H. B. Hin, claiming Illinois ties, visited Frank Werner near Cladin and offered to install Ughinine rods for nearly nothing, asking Werner to sign a $3.75 receipt to cover expenses. a second visitor soon claimed a contract and proposed questionable two-part payments, while Bryan departs New Haven by train.
Weather forecaster announces unclear details for Kan Kan and Cider Branch with notices showing times around 22 and 30 o clock. No rain promised. Local readers must monitor further updates and official forecasts.
Kansas history notes many towns faded or moved by railroads and disasters. George W. Martin urges former residents to share details on lost towns including origins, locations, abandonment dates, and current site uses to preserve records for future generations.
Des Moines Aug 1 Gov Cummins announced he is investigating the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad reorganization to ensure it complies with Iowa laws. He will confer with the attorney general and assess capital stock inflation and whether a New Jersey corporation may own Iowa railway property. He has not concluded questions and will thoroughly examine before deciding his duty. Lightning Marks Cross In Troy During electrical storm a cross shaped feature formed in the ground with large arms and a hole tree feet in diameter, a line of weight caused by a lead weight. Theories suggest a bolt struck the ground or unusual energy, with no clear nearby event observed.
A Salinas man, Cel. Augus Warren, was shot in the right lung during a deck incident following a brawl. The shooting, believed to have occurred after a violent quarrel, left the man under arrest and the other injured party hospitalized.
The will of the deceased is examined by authorities. It notes a seal and fee charge, with the state holding an estimated value around 670 pounds. Details include references to the executor Angl. Kerner and the term deaf mute in the context of the obituary.
Flood causes ships to load vast quantities of raw sugar totaling 250000 tons. Authorities monitor seaborne movement as markets assess impact on supply and prices. Shipping lines report congestion and rerouted deliveries amid high volumes in the trade.
Fort-four steamers, among the largest sugar trade fleets, head to the Delaware Breakwater or load near Java and Surabaya and will land at Atlantic coast refineries within weeks. Each carrier carries about 5,500 tons of raw sugar from Samarang, and cargoes will be distributed to refiners in Philadelphia. Additional bonded warehouses will be created to handle the influx as new American plants are expected to be built.
New York Aug 1 in the official act of formation a syndicate will provide one million dollars in capital stock for the new Ease agar critter entity. Terms set exchange ratios for Fuller and Alliance holdings plus allocations from the New York Realty corporation not yet announced. Weather outlook Chicago Aug 1 generally fair tonight and Saturday with slight temperature changes and variable winds.
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