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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1902
Page
6
The Populist grand opening drew enthusiasm amid low turnout. Mayor Craddock defended his taxation stance while reading a written statement contrasting Missouri and Kansas tax practices and denouncing corporate tax avoidance. Breidenthal urged quiet organizing to astonish opponents.
A political address denounces Republican leaders in Kansas City over tax levels and enforcement of laws. It cites figures on railroad mileage and state taxes, claims Reform pledges unmet, and argues for tax cuts if a new administration acts. Mayor Reed lauded as a strong orator in the closing remarks.
Mayor James Reed criticizes the Sherman anti trust law’s unused history and favors publicity as Republican remedy. He denounces the steel trust for high prices across products from carpet tacks to barbed wire, citing stock and profits while praising Craddock on municipal matters.
The speech attacking trusts cites higher European prices for plows and cultivators and rail merger fears. Mayor Reed warns of a future beef and rail consortium hurtful to farmers while Overmyer presides the evening session and Botkin and Atwood deliver pointed speeches.
Ray Carle of 727 Chestnut Street was badly hurt about 11 30 AM when a balcony railing at the Grand Opera House gave way. He fell among the parquet seats, a chair striking him in the stomach and raising fears of internal injuries. He was taken home by ambulance. Carle, a Topeka High School graduate, recently employed by Edison Electric Light Plant.
Peking reports an edict ordering punishment for those who killed English missionary Lewis and Australian missionary Prince at Chen-Chow in Hu Nan province. The killings arose from superstition and claims of poisoned water amid a cholera outbreak, following the missionaries’ arrival and warm welcome.
London reports say Judge Horton remains in favorable condition after a tense weekend. Despite damp weather sapping strength, he rested well and shows cheerful progress. Meanwhile a forthcoming Boer war book by Botha De Wet and De la Rey is expected to break sales records and donate profits to relief for Boer sufferers.
In Valparaiso Indiana a tenaciously beloved daughter died yesterday after a long illness. The family held funeral rites today with relatives and a brother among the mourners, following burial.
Excursion rates via the Rock Island System are discussed with a trend toward social events tomorrow night led by Sven and Jacl Jackson. The terse note hints at plans and potential outings for community members.
President Roosevelt will attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen biennial convention in Chattanooga, Tenn., in September. An official letter from William Loeb confirms the president’s acceptance, praising labor and signaling broad national approval. Frank W. Arnold, grand secretary-treasurer, notes the event as a significant recognition of labor and the federal government.
In Sharon Pennsylvania the coke shortage eased after a three day relief period. A furnace operator said disruptions stem from cake manufacturers sending product east to alleviate anthracite strike effects. Some coke arrived yesterday and furnaces ran at half to full capacity, with hope supply would revive before exhaustion.
Rome clerics prepare for September 1 Congregation to decide coadjutor with right of succession for San Francisco and New York archdioceses. Bishop George Montgomery and Bishop John M Purley tipped for key posts as archbishop candidates. Asheville notes Roosevelt visit in September with bear hunt welcome for “Big Tom” Wilson.
Chicago and Kansas City markets show mixed movement as wheat slips and then rallies with September futures. Cattle and hog prices rise on thin early supply while cash grain trades edge higher on limited demand and strong cables from overseas.
Inventory listings show hogs, sheep, lambs, and cattle prices at St Louis Livestock Market with steady hogs and various value ranges for natives and Texans. Grain and feed staples appear with corn, oats, rye, hay, butter, and eggs. New York money market and bond activity noted alongside wool and coffee refinements. Stock market openings report higher start with uneven intraday shifts, rail and mining equity moves, and broader market sentiment.
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