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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1902

Page

6

Negro problem causes worry in South Africa across world

Dispatches from London and The Hague report rising tensions as natives arm themselves while whites remain unarmed in the countryside. Calls grow for disarming natives and harsher penalties for assaults on women, with figures like General Botha and General DeWet maneuvering for power and control over Boer leadership.

London Johannesburg Bew Daily Mail Bothe DeWet Alevsis Fischer Walmarens Walmarans Leyda Daily Mall Beaven Botha Dert

Hit a Soldier The Experience of One of Our Men

Merrill Watchinson of Heading Massachusetts recalls his WWI coffee era, after war exhaustion left him unable to eat or drink anything but warm fluids. He credits Postum Cereal Coffee with ending dyspepsia and restoring his weight from 225 to 190 pounds, affirming it as nourishment rather than medicine.

Merrill Watchinson Heading Mass Tar

Boer Leaders Visit Kruger in Utrecht

The Boer generals Baths Dewet and Delarey with Dr Leyde and others arrived in Utrecht, Holland, to visit former President Kruger and discuss the South African situation. Large crowds greeted them at the railroad station and onlookers sang as they arrived.

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Death of Captain James M Huber Remembered as Early Kansas Settler

Tribute to Captain James M Huber notes his birth in Fairfield County Ohio on January 17 1825 his long residence in Rock Creek district since 1860 and role as a Republican supporter turned opponent. He helped defeat a 300000 railroad bond swindle and led a Short Horn cattle herd to county fairs. Married September 1 1863 to Arninis Turner he supported education and local welfare. Describes his later life debt free farm of 600 acres and grandchild involvement in state history with early Kansas legislature service. A. G Patrick

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Charges Against Brady Draw Fire at Trans Miss Congress

Alaska Governor Brady faced severe charges from Donald Fletcher of Seattle at the Trans Miss congress in St Paul. Fletcher accused Brady of oppressing self government and serving powerful commercial interests by delaying land laws for Alaska, while Thurber of New York called for an investigation and defended Brady’s motives.

Alaska Severley St Paul St. Paul Brady Trans-Mississippi Congress Donald Fletcher Seattle Tiee Congress Fletcher Thurber New York

May Lay the Track Topeka City Railway Resolution

A Topeka streets committee reached a settlement on placing a temporary second track on Kansas avenue from Tenth to Seventeenth streets. The rails will be removed within three months after the state fair, and residents agreed to cease injunctions. Patten of the railway assured the committee the track is temporary and will be removed as soon as practicable after the fair.

Topeka City Railway Wall Kansas Avenur Aaony Patten Streets and Walks Kansas Avenue Tenth Seventeenth Streets JOSEPH M_ PATTEN Etlinger Topeka Kaness City Esy Kansas

Three Governments Protest Over Venezuelan Port Blockade

Advices from Williamstadt report Germany France and other powers protested till morning Tuesday against a blockade of a Venezuelan port. The Venezuelan government will make a reply after review and assessment of the situation.

New York Germany Bulsas France Solnt Venesuelan Porin Yenevata Wiliemmtad Curscom

Fight For Life In Kansan Redistricting Battle

Political struggle centers on new district creation and gerrymandering hopes. Curtis foes plot downfall while Long Allen and others maneuver for seats as legislators consider redividing eight districts. Plans shift Kansas districts including Fourth and Eighth, with Wichita and Hutchinson stakes and potential shifts in Second and First districts.

Long Curtis Caldurhead Kamas Lange Kansan Ite Charles Curtis James Allen Doniphan Allen Alen Harvey Sedg Wick Sumner Cowley Butler Sedgwick Wichita Hutchinson W. ¥. Morgan Medicine Lodge Harbor County Reno County Harry Renter Morris County H. Biller Osage County J. M. Miller Congress Miller Gerry~mandering Scott J. D. Bowersoeck Henry Allen Franklin County Bowersock

Contests for Diamond C Prizes Stir Local Interest

A two week scramble for the Diamond C prizes draws heavy votes. More than a thousand wrappers were counted yesterday and today. The standings noon today list numerous contestants by name and address, with readers urged to obtain a booklet at F W Sweatingen’s Jewelry Store or write the Cedahy Packing Co Topeka for details.

L. B. Crowder Klein Lesh Saunders Lake Fannie Harris Ethel Yeargain Mre Blake Harrison Cora Stevens Hate Meierman East Steth Tessie McCord Crosby Hios Margaret Crow W. 10Th Harry Deelsbach D. Dillon Fillmore Minnie Bogie No. Kan Margaret Goodrich Continental ‘Creamery Mra Jessie Shefherd Ties Ave Mra DeArmond Jefferson Oxeal Wilson Jackson Loretta Kinney Topeka A F. W. Sweatingen Kansas Avenue Cedahy Packing Co Topeca

Thorn and Others Named in Seventh District Race Notes

The Western end of the site mentions Thorn Boott Maskell Seward Stevens Grant ney Wiens Sherman Wal Givon Stanton Reeder and others as candidates with varying prospects. Long and Dumont Smith of Banaras are cited as figures seen as potential challengers in the Seventh District race. Harry Howe Clarke and Tom are also noted among those with minimal early campaigning.

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Who was then district judge In 1863

The article recounts Kansas political intrigue centering on Ingalls and Horton during a tense caucus. It notes Horton’s rise, a controversial agreement he authored, and his influence in Republican politics, including editing roles and a 1863 district judgeship context.

Horton John A. Martin Atchison Chamelton Theth

Grand Duke Boris to Travel East From Niagara Falls

Grand Duke Boris of Pragsin, who arrived from San Francisco, will depart for the east this Saturday with his party. They will spend Sunday at Niagara Falls before moving on to New York City on Monday morning. The report includes unrelated garbled text and an isolated ad line about face cream.

Chicago Boris of Pragsin San Francisco East Niagera Falla New York City

Wheat and corn market update from Chicago and country reports

The Barkett report notes heavy crop damage in the west and northwest, with September wheat rising briefly then easing amid selling. London cables firm on cotton markets while conditions in England support demand. Corn shows strength late, cash wheat prices listed, and provisions trade dull. Cattle and hog receipts and prices skim the day with modest gains and mixed demand.

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Chicago Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Aug 22

Chicago and Kansas City livestock markets report receipts in the thousands with steady to higher tendencies for cattle and hogs. Beef steers fetch around 1.50 to 1.80 per pound, natives steady, Texans mixed. feeders and cows range 2.25 to 3.00. Hogs and lambs show price strength in places, with regional notes on western shipments and produce markets remaining steady. Produce rates show poultry and eggs holding firm amid overall market activity.

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Market Rally Amid Heavy Liquidation In Louisville

Wall Street reports broad and active trading with most stocks advancing before late declines trimmed gains. Louisville and Wisconsin Central led losses while St Paul and New York Central rose about a point, with several rails and utilities showing firm strength amid mixed results.

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Market report blends grains and commodities with steady tones

The market notes a dull start with dull wheat and steel car mentions. It lists new wheat No 2 white and yellow corn oats and various fruits vegetables and eggs with prices across the market in Topeka and surrounding areas.

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Topeka Rain Deluge With Lightning And Wind

Topeka experienced a heavy morning rain totaling over half an inch. Thunder and lightning accompanied the downpour, with winds around 42 miles per hour between 3 40 and 2 58. Forecasters predict fair weather tonight and Thursday, though some storms may affect the east.

Topeka Praelude Santa Fe Atchison Weather Bureau

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