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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1902

Page

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Fusion Day Rally Falls Flat In Topeka Deluge

In Topeka a rain soaked fusion rally drew a smaller than expected crowd as Craddock supporters from Kansas City arrived amid drizzle. The parade shifted to the Auditorium while Governor Stanley greeted and spoke to a cheering, largely local crowd before a sparse Topeka turnout for the evening session.

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Pophiliats, Democrats and Craddock Speak at Kansas City Meeting

A large crowd heard John W Breidenthal and other Pophiliats, plus Democratic leaders Hugh Farrelly and Mayor James H Reed. W H Craddock, the fusion governor candidate, spoke amid preparations for a later meeting at the Auditorium featuring John A Atwood and Craddock.

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Transmississippi congress eyed for Seattle session in 1903

Jude C J. Garvin, chairman of the executive committee, said the next Transmississippi congress in Seattle will be among the most important. He emphasized united action for regionally relevant legislation and highlighted plans to showcase western resources to the nation, including a proposed waterway linking the Great Lakes and the Gulf and river improvements. He praised Beattie for hosting delegates and mentioned a gala voyage to Alaska.

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Attorney General Knox to Paris trip overshadows cases

Washington August 21 Attorney General Knox ends vacation at Athletics Club and plans to leave for New York then Paris next Wednesday on the Oceanic. He and Mr Russell in Paris review Panama Canal matters. Knox says merger suit testimony begins next month in New York and an extradition matter for Greene and Gaynor remains pursued. He declines to discuss possible Supreme Court vacancy or any partnership rumors.

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Robbed by Footpads in Midnight Street Attack

William Butler a Santa Fe employee living at 428 Madison Street was robbed on East Fifth near Adams around midnight by two men who knocked him down and stole his coat. He was unconscious for a time and returned home bruised but not severely injured.

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Deadly Incline Runaway Train in Kansas City

A grip failed on an Independence avenue cable train causing a runaway down the Ninth street incline toward Union depot at 6 10 PM injuring eleven and killing gripman William D Taylor. The crash involved a second train and more than a dozen people were hurt including Francis Fischer Powers.

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Rain and temperature shifts span four counties

Rain continues across four northeastern counties with light totals reported up to seven this morning. Temperatures fell in the northwest while rising in the southwest, with no heavy rainfall in Macksville. Topeka measured 0.23 inches through seven o'clock, and forecasts predict partly tonight and Sunday with possible showers.

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Floods Rise Across Kansas Rivers and Towns

Rapid rainfall spree floods lowlands across Emporia Burlington Florence and Galens in Kansas. Neosho and Cottonwood rivers rise forcing farm moves and damaged properties. Lightning strikes damage homes and barns. one dwelling near East Fourth Street was struck with injuries.

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Readville Track Upset and Records in Fast Trot

August 23 at Readville Mass featured Lord Derby’s surprise in the 2:07 trotting event as Ed Geers drove The Mask to win, setting a 2.05% track record in heat two while a Tawe record also noted. Pittsburg Phil shows a hunch, while Ella Snyder wins at Saratoga. Jack Joyner to manage yearlings, with racing news and weather notes round out the card.

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Political Gossip On Tom Kelly in Kansas Republican circles

Republican papers across Kansas repudiate Tom Kelly candidate for state treasurer amid embezzlement charges from Miami county. The Miami County Republican resolution calls for his removal while major papers demand an immediate explanation or withdrawal, citing county-level findings of misconduct and funding gaps.

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Roosevelt visit to Hartford coliseum marks warm welcome

President Roosevelt toured Hartford on a New England stop, greeted by 10 090 workers in Pope Park and a cordial welcome from Father Sullivan. A large floral horseshoe was presented, and Roosevelt praised labor and American ideals while driving through the city in a motorcade with Col Jacob L. Greene.

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Mills Expansion Sale Cleans Stock Before Fall Goods Arrive

Mills store urges six month stock cleanout selling odds and ends at reduced prices. The expansion sale aims to move surplus from past season with a final week of further reductions starting Monday morning. September first introduces fall merchandise. DM’s list promises bargains for economical buyers.

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