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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1902

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Thomas Kelly defense statement amid Miami county embezzlement findings

The long awaited statement from Thomas T. Kelly, Republican candidate for state treasurer, defends himself against county findings that he embezzled funds as Miami county clerk. He accuses political enemies, details prior investigations, and pledges to stay in the race despite calls to quit.

Thomas T. Kelly Board of County Commissioners Miami County Kelly Kansas Paola Maid City Kapsus Beaty BR. Hampson Thomas Craveghd Reuben Smith L. Flanagan Wichita Mr. Kelly Thetsum Wulk Mowersockt Greasi Clevenger Greason Tam Remington Thomas F. F. Bingson Lugiede Hotel Paols Kansas City Sal Rt Johnson and Miami State Central Committee Bowergock and Burton

Kelly Answers Findings On State Treasurer Nomination

The commissioners record June 5 findings regarding T. T. Kelly’s nomination for state treasurer. Unrefuted defalcation findings prompt officials to prepare a detailed report and minutes, noting protests and the need for careful action.

Kelly T. T. Kelly Ps. Mat

Washery Fire Triggers Strike Pause Then Restart

Hazleton, Pa Aug 27 The Klondike washery at Tresckow burned today causing about 7000 dollars in damages and suspending operations since the strike began. Strikers raided and closed it last week. two restart attempts this week failed. Poles cut on trolley lines to Manila Park area prompt troop movement. Major Gearhart dispatched soldiers to Summit Hill Lansford and Coaldale to safeguard workers and deter mobs. Mitchell, Pa president declines comment on Morgan meeting. more workers report to Dor range colliery Lehigh Valley Coal Co.

Hazteton Tresckow Tamaqua Summit Hi Manila Park Lansford Summit Hill Gearhart Coaldale Omer Mitchell United Mine Workers J. P. Morgan New York Dorrange Lehigh Valley Coal Company

Labor Unions' First Step Toward Arbitration Says Justice Shires

Justice Shiras of the United States Supreme Court arrives in Pittsburg and backs arbitration for labor disputes. He says arbitration is the logical method to settle such troubles and cites the need for laws enforcing union contracts, noting non incorporated unions hinder binding agreements and compulsory arbitration progress.

Justice Shires Pittsburg Aus United States Supreme Court Roosevelt Shiras

Gage Beats Pardee Nomination Sparks California Gubernatorial Contention

The state Republican convention nominated George C. Pardee of Oakland for governor after Gage supporters shifted to Pardee. Final tally: Pardee 315, Gage 12, Flint 10, Hayes 47, Edson 12. 410 needed for choice. Alden Anderson proclaimed governor by acclamation.

Sacramento Call Aue George C- Pardee Oakland Gage Pardee Gaage Flint Hayes Edson Alden Anderson

Railway trainmen move to secure uniform rules

Assistant Grand Master Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen said a concerted movement has begun west of the Mississippi to secure uniform rules and compensation. A vote by the men will authorize officers of two organizations to present requests to officials for concessions. The vote will take at least 90 days to complete and while talk of a strike exists, such a strike is considered highly unlikely.

Cleveland Lee Brotherhood of Railway Trainnmen Mississippi River Varinus

Burt to Stand Trial in Police Court on Ten Charges

In Omaha Neb August 27 President Burt of the Dandy fur and bond company faces ten counts set for trial. Each bond stands at 3300. The case was scheduled for September 1 with further proceedings noted for Thursday. Weather updates accompany the item with variable winds and warmer temperatures tonight.

Burt Omaha Neb Aus Cane Burt Dandy, Fur & Bond

Home Rule Plea in Sixth Annual Municipalities Meet

Two hundred delegates attend the sixth annual convention in Grand Rapids where Mayor Palmer and President Charles A. Ashley press for municipal ownership and home rule. Ashley argues regulated monopoly is a farce and urges independence from state guardianship to allow cities to own and control local utilities.

Grand Rapids Mich Aig Easton League of American Municipalities League Palmer Chas. A. Ashley St. Ken Bedford Mass Ashley Milatelyas Lam Hull

American Bar Association Opens 26th Annual Meeting at Saratoga

Delegates gather in Saratoga New York as the American Bar Association opens its 26th annual meeting with remarks by President A M Rowe of Little Rock Arkansas and a tribute to President McKinley. The leaders condemn anarchist literature and incendiary speeches by refugees, warning of vast corporate monopolies reshaping America’s future social and moral landscape.

Saratoga American Bar Association A. M. Rowe Little Rock Ark Tose McKinley Rose Rusts

Supreme Court Deliberates Remedies Against Corporate Power

A near verbatim excerpt outlines competing remedies for corporate control. Discussants favor constitutional amendments to empower Congress to regulate corporations while acknowledging the drastic nature of such steps. Critics warn of enhanced lobbying and potential unintended consequences for investment and competition.

Supreme Court of the Congress

Desk Blaine Worked At Shown To President In Maine Tour

President on a New England trip arrives in Augusta and Waterville Maine. He visits the Kennebec Journal desk once used by James G Blaine and is greeted by cheering crowds at Pittield and Newport. Officials and locals accompany the party as it proceeds toward Waterville and Newport.

Augusta New England Kennebec Journal James G. Blaine Blaine Healy Hale Littlefield Powers Waterville Pitta- Held Newport

Rainstorm Nearly Brings Cloudburst to Kansas

Rainfall hit one inch four hundredths in places with a half inch in ten minutes. Washouts disrupted Union Pacific and Kansas City lines near Newman, forcing trains to use Santa Fe tracks between Topeka and Kansas City. Topeka streets flooded as cool, cloudy weather spread. Temperature dropped in northern districts while Kansas City and St Louis zones saw rainfall. Columbus and Minneapolis districts reported no rain.

Tnion Pacific Newman Topeka Kansas Ty Reel’ Island Union Pacific Santa Fe Corn and Wheat Region Bulletin Se Jennings Staton Dodge City Hays Mackeyille Kansas City J. Louis Louisville Columbus Minneapolis Kaneas

Trust Earned 111 503 054 Despite Surplus in Heady Cash

In Trenton Minnesota on August 21 the court heard the amended bill by J Wall Hodge Barnard Smith and Win H Curtiss seeking restraint on a planned contact until June 2. The stockholder dispute centers on stock voting irregularities at the meeting and claims the board directors are a minority. The filing references the value of preferred stock and the company surplus and fixed charges, with implications for the steel corporation’s finances.

Trenton MN. J Court of Chancery Wall Hodge Barnard Smith Win H. Curtiss Sraveeen Benn Eckoned Oor Ptock Smith Hodge Thtis Vife Azteen Steel Corporation Aaa Gen. W. Perkins Finance Committee

Lar ned defeats Doherty in Casino tennis final

Newport R I Aug 8 W A Larned champion defeats H F Doherty challenger in three sets four four 6 2 6 4 6 4 The card notes other city temperatures with Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Minneapolis Cincinnati Louisville

Newport W. A. Larned H. F. Doherty Boor Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Washinton

Mills Store News Fifty Percent Off Dress Fabrics

Thirty hours of sale at Mills store offering cotton dress fabrics up to 180 quality. Dark and light grounds and various widths on two tables. Children's school dresses aged up to 14 offered in three lots from 50c to 1.00. White and colored waists reduced below half price. Petticoats colored striped and tucked with ice prices. House waists and many styles at one price of 1.00. Must go and will go.

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