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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1902

Page

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Controversy Over Kelly Embezzlement Charges Rages

County commissioners and Kansas Republican papers clash over embezzlement accusations against Thomas T. Kelly, former Miami County clerk. Some papers demand detailed proof of record mutilation and direct counts, while others defend Kelly or urge withdrawal from the state treasurer race. Local papers cite York, Ottawa Herald, Lawrence Daily World, Burns Citizen, and Neodesha Register expressing varied views.

Kansas T. Kelly Kelly Sully Eulloy Mr. Kelly Ottawa Herald Henry Allen State Board of Chari Ues and Corrections Allen Alten Saya Tom T. Kelly Miami County Thomas T. Kelly Mimi County Lawrence Dully T_T. Kelly Miam Burns Citizen CIT Tie Erick Houme Neodesha Register Thoms J. Kelly Register Miami Republican George W.wheatley T. T. Kelly Milam County Aaa Ford Geo. W. Wheatley Republican Party Republican Party of Board of Commissioners Thomas T Kelly Investiwa Hans Thoms T. Kelly Miami Prof Biscull Thomas T. Kell Burton

County Commissioners Explain Kelly Scandal Findings

Paola Aug 29 commissioners explain the Keiths accounts investigation covering 1891 1893 and 1993 ending with a reported county debt of 1324.07. They state records are intact and note duplicate warrants were drawn in Kellys name while ex clerk James E. Caton was not employed to audit. They fault W H Moore for alleged failure or suppression of facts.

Paola Karl Theo. T. Kelly BR Hampson Thos. Crawford Cantiin Reuben Smith Board of County Commissioners Miami County Keith Thos. T. Kelly James BE. Caton W. H. Moore Harrpaon Crawford Kelly Harmiston Printing Co Crane & Co Geo. W. Crane Goubf Crane Thomas T. Kelly

Colombia demands explanation over Nicaragua arms to rebels

Washington reports Colombia will formally demand explanation from Nicaragua for supplying arms to rebels on the Isthmus and back up the protest with its army and navy. Diplomatic circles note a fragile entente cordiale exists, with suspicions of further arms shipments and pending naval purchases.

Washington Colombia Nicaragua Mir. Concha Colombian Minister, and Mr. Coren Corea Concha Corinto Sen Concfia Zelaya Entente Cordinie Seattle

Navy war games resume in massachusetts bay area harbor

The naval force off Martha's Vineyard begins another war maneuver period at midnight with the white squadron aiming to probe enemy defenses. Rear Admirals Higginson and Coghlan may know exact anchor departure times as ships test fortifications and conduct feints while Marines arrive and shore observers join the fleet.

Alabama Jemsho Bight Martha's Vineyard Mass Higgingan Coghlan Martin's Vineyard Army Navy Higginson

Mackey to Receive U S Marshal Commission Monday

W H Mackey of Junction City to get his commission next Monday at Leavenworth and hopes for bond approval the same day He will be formally installed September 1 In the Crum vacancy Chief Office Deputy Frank Flenniken has managed the office since Crum’s death There will be no changes in the office staff Gaines Buys Out Partners H N Gaines gains full control of the Farmers Advocate and the Adv publishing company RF Howard secretary sold stock to Mrs Justin Gebbart

Rain Lingers as September Forecast Promises Clarity

The article details persistent rain with predictions for clearing by September 2. It notes above normal rainfall for the month, citing 0.13 inches so far and 4.81 inches for the period, against a 3.31 inch monthly norm. Weather forecasters expect partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with local showers, and Southeast winds around four miles per hour.

Smith Bers St Manhastan Minneaport Dea Collumbus Sextigay

Roosevelt Plans Rest Visit at Newport After New England Trip

President Roosevelt, after a week of campaigning in New England, will rest at the Fells summer home of Secretary of State and depart for Newport. He will spend the day at the park and club, meeting guests on Lake Sunapee and in other venues. A large Newport crowd welcomed him upon arrival, and his brief address focused on manhood and citizenship.

Newbury N. H Roosevelt New England Uitay Fells Newport Austin Cochin New York Rauch Lake Sunaner Newpirs Nave President Roosevelt

School Book Muddle Drives City Court Hearing Push

Superintendent Nelson reports an effort to hasten the injunction hearing on school text books in Shawnee County. Judge Hazen will return to Topeka. Charles Blood Smith will request an expedited ruling. If denied, Karitas Book Co may ship and American Book Co could deliver by Tuesday, with schools starting soon and appeals possible to the state supreme court. The dispute has drawn widespread attention from county and city superintendents and teachers.

Nelson Shawnee Hazen Topeka Charles Blood Smith American Book Company Tudge Hazen Supreme Court Ees Ee Supreme Court Jelson

Shipping Coal Brisk Amid Ebbing Troubles at Bogan

Shipping coal shows heightened activity the like of which has not been seen since the recent troubles at Bogan. Reports indicate increased loading, unloading, and transport movements tied to miner strikes and market demand, with port officials noting steady vessels and crews.

Plan of One Company to Mass Its Forces at One Mine Frustrated

Philadelphia Aug 2 Soldiers jabbed strikers with bayonets as plan to concentrate all workers at Dorrance mine was thwarted. Troops patrolled roads. sheriff deputies mobilized. towns of Lansford and Larsford saw disturbances with minor injuries and orders to maintain order.

Philadelphia Maine United Miie Workers Pennsylvania Railroad Susquehanna Coal Company Nanticoke Reading Company Schuylkill Reading Landingville St Clair Berks Lancaster Chester Wilkesbarre Dorrance Lehigh Valley Coal Company Dorrancce Jacobs Tamaqua Larsford W. B. Heim Company & Twelfth Regiment Gearhart Lansford Marlow Wark Urat Coaldate Lamaford Uedal Mana Bertech

Lansford unrest prompts troops amid mine car accident

In Summit Hill a car derailed on Lehigh Navigation Co tracks sparking a clash where strikers were knocked down and bayonet wounds inflicted. Gen Gobin ordered troops to Lansford after reviewing conditions with Col Clement as Major Gearbert sought guard reinforcement in Panther Creek region.

Suiere Gem Heim Lehigh Con and’ Navigation Company Summit Hill Lansford Weaver Henry Wouse Gbarnart Shenandoah Gobin Col Clement Lansford Anl Panther Creak Miller Farqgiar

Troops Maintain Order at Rush Run Mine Region

In Charleston West Virginia on August date state troops were deployed to Thurmond to preserve property in the mine districts. Assistant General Hutton declined orders to Rush Run, staying under sheriff Daniel Uren’s forces to guard roads and people. No outbreak occurred as 30 percent of the regiment remained bivouacked and New River output fell to 328 tons, about one eighth of normal.

Charleston W. Va Thurmond Hutton Rush Run Point Dank We Ca Sheri Daniel Uren Signal Corps New River Field

Fusion complete in Reno nomination clash shapes Nevada race

The Liver party nominates Lemuel Allen for lieutenant governor G F Talbot for supreme judge Eugene Howell for secretary of state Dave Tyan for treasurer C E Mack for surveyor general and Tang term regent. The Democratic slate includes F G Newlands United States senator D Van Duzer congress John Sparks governor and James G Sweeney and John Edwards Bray for other posts. Campaign rhetoric centers on a hard fought Senate race between Republicans and fusionists with Newlands and Sparks highlighted.

John Edwards Bray WW. Booker William Woodman EF. Curler Peter Breen Eureka George Brown Efko M. S. Honniefeld, Jr Humboldt United States Thomas P Hawley Nevada District of Nevada Francis G. Newlands Commonwealth Congress of Newlands United States Senate A.C. Weveland White Pine John Sparks Cleveland Uap Sparks

Rumor of Strike Brews Among Santa Fe Boilermakers

Rumor says a second strike is brewing among Santa Fe boilermakers in San Bernardino saying the company broke the previous trade agreement at the settlement and blacklisted two workers. They allege a union man was discharged at San Bernardino and seek his retention. Meetings are being held and the dispute has been escalated to higher officials.

Santa Fe San Bernardino Steikers San Bere

Long to Get The Hub Hotel Plan Abandoned

Fragmentary notice states Frank Long nearly completed ar tec Kanesely, Hub Clothing Co, aiming to use it for a hotel with 40 rooms. The plan to build a new hotel on the Oxford site owned by Long has been abandoned amid American Bar Association officers mentioned.

Frank Long Hub Clothing Co Sians Oxford Long

Automobile Falls Into Broadway Subway in City Collision

In New York on August 2 a car driven by Morris collided with a Broadway car and fell into the subway between 43rd and 44th streets. Hundreds watched as Morris was injured and carried to a hospital. the crowd gathered for safety as rescue teams lifted the car from the trench. Witnesses described the vehicle tipping and slipping into darkness with bystanders panicking but no serious injuries among spectators.

New York Broadway Edward Morris Moris Howpital Iitnensee Motrin Fort Second Street Mortis Pouren

Indian Witnesses in JATL to United States Case Charged Bartender

Indian witnesses in a United States case against Ametek the bartender are held in the city jail for lack of funds to pay fines for drunkenness. The preliminary hearing was postponed due to no funds and they may remain jailed until money or work programs provide relief.

Ametek Bates Indiag Nawere

Nedrow Promoted to Acting Superintendent in Southern Kansas

Wichita dispatch reports C F Nedrow promoted to acting superintendent in charge of the Southern Kansas division and branches of the Missouri Pacific, with duties expanded from previous role. Possible succession of the division superintendent position noted. weather and city temperature lines follow with scattered data from Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities.

Southern Kansas Division Wichita Kos Anjrew Missouri Pacific Piarding Southern Division C.F Nedrow Southern Kansas Branche Nedrow Baw

Mills Store News Low Prices Drive One Day Closeout

Bargain seekers hit Mills store as 10 hour sale offers large selection on four first floor tables. Items include waists and sacques priced at 10 to 25 cents, with many discounts noted. Early shoppers urged to choose quickly before stock runs out.

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