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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
6
President Roosevelt tours New England focusing on the trusts issue. He says no cure-all exists and urges persistent, gradual action with government by law to curb abuses. He stresses careful experimentation, constitutional means, and the need for sustained effort beyond elections.
A Massachusetts audience hears a call for strong national legislation to curb corporate power. The speaker argues the state may be bound by its own laws, but only a national statute can provide real oversight, publicity, and enforcement through an enlarged federal role.
An advertisement from the Sero Fruto Food Co. of Battle Creek Michigan touts a product claiming high nutrition and rapid absorption. It argues beef yields 18 percent nutrition while the product provides a balanced mix of wheat and fruit, claimed to simplify digestion.
President argues progress hinges on individual character and effort rather than state largesse. He asserts the state can assist but cannot replace personal drive, urging citizens to build thrift, honesty, energy, and business skill. The piece notes Roosevelt’s trip northward with train arrivals in Haverhill and Law Everett after Boston segments.
Washington reports George E. Roberts, director of the mint, issued the final extractive year 1901 production, noting 3,805,500 ounces of gold worth $78,666,700, down 0.684 percent from 1900. California led with $1,079,200 in output, while Nevada rose on Tonopah and Utah gained strongly in silver, though Alaska saw the largest gold drop due to late season and litigation. Silver yield totaled 56,214,000 ounces valued at $35,128,400, down 5 percent from 1900, with Utah and Nevada among gains and Colorado and Idaho among declines. Total US precious metal value for 1901 reached $11,795,100, about 2 percent below 1900.
St Petersburg August 2 The final note of M Witte to the foreign press on the sugar question shocks Russians reading foreign papers He argues powers will follow interests not right and warns Russia may disregard treaties if taxed sugar rises The debate centers on Witte policy and its threat to tariff clashes with Germany and broader economic strains
In Montgomery Aug, William D. Jeike won the Democratic primary for Alabama governor over former Chief Joseph F. Johnston with a sizable majority likely around 29,000. The election solidified the new constitution’s effect on Black political influence, with Cunningham defeating Waller for lieutenant governor and Sewell and Smith securing second terms. Several congressmen were renominated without opposition, while Willie Brewer challenged Charles W. Thompson in the Fifth District, with Thompson likely renominated.
In Council Grove on August 26 authorities report a man nicknamed Tom the Peeper has assaulted a woman and shot at his wife after peering into a window. A ball struck her cheek causing a very serious wound and police seek him with bloodhounds.
The fishing schooner Stanley reports May 18 loss of Second Mate Manuel Cadoza in Bristol Bay storms. Dories vanished in a June fog with Martin Seofin missing. John Quist was found alive after four days and nights hunger and exposure. Hans Larsen Olaf Olsen were lost at sea ten days. they survived on raw fish before rescue.
In San Francisco authorities seek a ruling on the 1858 Franco American treaty provisions after French sailor F Laberene is jailed by Police Chief Wittman on consular authority. Ex-Governor Budd sought a habeas corpus from Judge De Haven, arguing treaty terms unlawfully counter United States constitutional power. writ granted returnable tomorrow.
In New York Aug. an. the appellate division of the supreme court upholds a lower court ruling in a limited divorce suit. The decision holds that gross extravagance and forgery by a wife to raise money constitutes grounds for a limited divorce and the action was not reversed despite prior dismissal.
Brigham Young remains ill while traveling from Salt Lake City to address church matters. As president of the quorum of twelve, he is next in line for the church presidency amid ongoing health concerns.
University presidents from the Atlantic to the Pacific accept an invitation from Northwestern University for a ceremonial event. The gathering aims to foster academic collaboration and honor leadership across institutions.
James Seley reports Pendleton denies making a confession to the sheriff or a reporter. Pendleton, married about 13 years, says he never claimed insanity and will hire a lawyer. He recalled yesterday's interview but refused to discuss details, saying Miss Obiey is a good girl and he won’t say anything harmful.
A government forecast indicates unsettled conditions with cooler temperatures and probable showers. Reports from multiple stations note higher temperatures yesterday, then falls this morning in Dodge City Wichita Macksville and Fort Scott, with scattered showers and rain in Dresden and McPherson. Winds from the northeast at light to moderate speeds, trace rain observed, and hourly readings show cooling trends across the region.
James J. Hill president of Northern Securities returns to New York from a railroad tour enthusiastic about agricultural prospects. He met with J P Morgan to review Northern Securities suits and other undisclosed matters. A separate report from Idaho notes Chief Francis returning from Long Valley with William M Land charged with forgery after stealing 1061 via a counterfeit draft.
Reports state Judge Horton remains ill but shows signs of improvement. He is described as cheerful in the morning routine and receiving careful care as friends note hopeful progress toward convalescence.
The Union Iron Works built monitor Wyoming will complete builder's trial at Sayville on Saturday practice has begun with the entire battery and boilers already finished. Reports suggest a broad demand reduction from ten to nine hours a day may spark a general strike if crews do not concede to the terms.
Market recap shows wheat opening softer on fair weather with harvest as a key factor. Prices drifted lower in the northwest and September futures fell while provisions eased after early gains. Cattle receipts near 28,000 to 40,000 across Kansas City and St Louis with steady to weaker bids. cash grains and livestock markets mixed amid fluctuating futures.
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