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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1902

Page

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Political Gossip and Kelly Controversy Across Kansas Parties

A Kansas Republican editorial network attacks state treasurer candidate T T Kelly amid accusations of voucher irregularities in Miami County and calls for his removal from the ticket. The Leoudu s editorial page and several papers debate Kelly's guilt or innocence, citing bills, audits, and prior nominee Sam Lappin's defaulter record.

Chase County W. A. Morgen Morgan Leoudus T. T. Kelly Kelly Louiyr Nupw T. Kelly Tute Burton Curtis Burton- Curtis Shawnee County Miami County Reublican Mulvane Banks Sam Lappin Alma Enterprise Tom Kelly Welk Greenleaf Sentinel Criminal Court

Noted handwriting expert William Hagan dies in Troy

William Hagan a leading American handwriting expert dies at his Troy home. Born in Troy in 1830s he contributed to major cases including the Daris will, the Molineux matter, Dr Kennedy charged in the Dotty Reynolds murder, and the Patrick case.

New York William Hagan Troy the Times Daris Will Molineux Dr. Kennedy Dotty Reynolds Patrick Cuss

Morgan Plans for Atlantic Shipping Combine in Britain

London reports the Atlantic shipping combine faces expiry and possible government action. Subsidies and preferential tariffs are debated as remedies while plans hint at a Canadian service and alliances beyond Morgan. The British press signals mounting pressure amid rival lines and colonial tariff talks.

London J. Pierpont Morgan A. J. Balfour Jon Associated Press Mr. Balfour Canadian Pacific Railroad Athantic Mongar Allan Elder, Dempster & Co Engusa Great Britain Joseph Chamberlain Amedon U. S United Kingdom Emg-land Yeaterday Lancaster

Theodore Roosevelt Jr Heads Out On Hunting Trip via Chicago

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was driven to Onwentsta club at Lake Forest to watch the Western Women's Championship, then to Port Sheridan for a dress parade and cavalry maneuvers in his honor. Troops from Fort Sheridan reviewed, a three cheers salute followed, before the party headed to Chicago for shopping and a hunting journey ahead with Marvin Huehitt Jr. and Rennsaler W. Cox aboard the Ashland special.

Chicago Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Gulf Links Lake Forest Port Sheridan Col. McCaskey Twentieth Infantry Second Cavalry Teddy Fort Sheridan Roosevelt South Dakotw H Ro McCullough Northwest Ashland Chicago & Northwestern Marvin Huehitt, Jr Rennsaeler W. Cox

ORDERED TO SHOOT IN COAL FIELDS

Philadelphia August 30 Brigadier General Goblin now commands troops in the coal fields and orders soldiers to shoot anyone throwing stones or missiles. Mob activity is high in Panther Creek valley as conflict over mine protection continues. Home coal shipments are limited and disruptions persist in the region. General Goblin has returned to Shenandoah from Panther Creek and conducted a field inquiry with Major Gearhart.

Philadelphia Goblin Panther Creek Bas Fae Saariet Joose Coal Shenandoah Gohin Major Gearhart Condi

General Gobin orders troops to shoot if attacked in Lansford unrest

Aug 20 reports from Tamauia Pa describe Gen Gobin warning troops to arrest insulters, deploy reliable marksmen, and shoot if mobbed. Strikes in Panther Creek valley persist with workers returning to mines as authorities warn against violence.

War footing near Narragansett Bay as Massachusetts troops land

Newport R I Aug 30 heavy artillery and naval militia arrive and are deployed to forts at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. Mayflower and Scorpion escort the troops. fleet at anchor at Menemaha Bight. drills and target practice resumed at Fort Wright as marines may land.

Newport Massachusetts Oid Bay United States Narragansett Bay Scorpion Goat Island Woods Hole Mass Higginson Menemaha Bight Fishers Island Fort Wright

Physical culture program draws Topeka professionals

In Topeka prominent men study physical culture under Mr Chas W Elser of Kansas City who heads the Kansas City School of Physical Culture. He tours Topeka every ten days or two weeks, remains at the Throop hotel, and has attracted business and professional men. The program requires only a few minutes daily. Temperatures and forecasts for major cities follow with scattered showers expected Sunday in western portions.

Topeka Chas W. Elser Kansas City Throop

Roosevelt Elks Through Vermont On 15 Mile Drive

President Roosevelt resumes New England tour crossing into Vermont for a 15 mile drive through Croydon mountains. He stays with Secretary Shaw at Thompson's on Lake Champlain until Monday and will rest Sunday. The trip includes Windsor White River Junction Montpelier and Burlington with visits to Corbin Park and Cornish Churchill home.

Windsor Roosevelt New England New Hampshire Vermont King the Treasury Shaw Thompson's Lake Champlain White River Junction Montpelier Burlington United Em Seerano Cor Aton Winston Churchill Cornish N. H Grand Amy

Anthony letter accuses Topeka aide of campaign activity

Washington Aug 20 Col D B Anthony editor of the Leavenworth Times writes to the customs department alleging the assistant postmaster of Topeka aided Republican club fundraising for Curtiss Senate campaign. He warns of possible violations of federal employee campaign contribution rules though says no law blocks such club ties. Officials undecided on charges from a distant complaint.

M. J. Reitz Kansas City Kes Craddock Lele Caises Democrat Hanoi Washington D. BR. Anthony Leavenworth Times Customlve de Topeka Fe Republican Club Concresemat Curtia United States Senate Anthony Post Office Department Tesa Marc Topeka

To Zeunch the Des Moines Des Ssomes Collapse

An unclear note describes 12. eee mins and Fei departing Masa on a site at the line of the U S S with an attached sponsor Slime Waste.

Des Moines Fei Masa Slime Waste

Weather Dispatch Notes Rainy Intervals and Cloudy Mornings

A weather bulletin reports persistent showers over Gre agate with a mix of clear and cloudy periods. Temperature readings reflect overcast conditions with periods of rain, and a light southwesterly wind.

Sebrings Shere Soren Oeyen

Mystery over Old House member linked to Chicago case

Chicago dispatch reports William Bartholin tied to a century old Barthololin lineage linked to a murder of his mother and disappearance of Minnie Mitchell. The carrier line traces to Copenhagen editors and a fugitive born in 1842, with Danish consular inquiries amid alleged embezzlement and elopement.

Chicago William Bartholin Chepelos Cuisnac-Ion Miss Minnie Mitchell Weil Balt Casper Baror Wiliam Peter Barthalin Lee Will Barthalip Bane Wiltian Lile Wil Barthotin Milwaukee William Peter Hartholin Bartholin Anne Bartholin Denmark Barthalla

Carrie Nation Ejected From Bangor Hotel Amid Temperance Row

In Bangor Maine on August 30 Carrie Nation famed for hatchet work was barred from a hotel after she asked for beer and the proprietor refused. Police removed her from the premises. Nation vowed to sue and cancel engagements to remain in the city to prosecute the matter.

Bangor. Me Carrie Nation Hatchet Fame Carrie

Battleship Wisconsin Heads to Puget Sound for Drills

Seattle August 30 The battleship Wisconsin sails to Puget Sound for Port Angeles drill and target practice lasting a week or more. After two weeks at Port Angeles the voyage continues to San Francisco for two weeks of coastal drills with the naval reserve before likely joining the Asiatic squadron. The cruiser Boston remains for two weeks of renovation at the navy yard and the Oregon set for two weeks to Chinese waters. The cruiser Philadelphia to be decommissioned for repairs at the navy yard.

Wisconsin Navy Yard Seattle Wash Puget Sound Port Angeles St Ie Navy Yard San Francisco Naval Reserve Boston San Frapesco Panama Oregon Philadelphia Sera Snew Barerz

Luther Death in East St. Louis Wound Case

A man named Luther Hebert dies at the morgue in East St Louis from a leg wound. Police investigate a woman identified as Luther’s wife in connection with the incident.

Jeu Eimerebra Hebert Luther East St Cole Luther

Delegations From Leavenworth and Lawrence Assisting Monday

Delegations from Leavenworth and Lawrence will assist on Monday in a community project. Local officials expect coordination with organizers to ensure smooth participation and visibility for the event.

Leavenworth and Lawrence

Topeka Parade Morning March Along City Streets

A large parade and Labor Day observances are planned in Topeka with a 10 30 a m start from Flint and Quincy moving north to Laurent Street and looping to Kansas Avenue then Tenth Street. Speeches and afternoon events at the fair grounds are expected to draw workers from Leavenworth and Lawrence amid city business suspensions. The marshal and speakers include Hoy Baz Gov, Mayor Parker, and Stanley with organizers from the trades council and unions.

Toeka Cormisiegs Fair Grounds Leavenworth Lawrence Ckbe Elt Flint Quincy Seeee Avenue Laurent Street Laurent Fifteenth Regiment F. Duirmwaine

Mills Store News Opens Fall Stock At Topeka Shop

Mills store announces fall season opening with a large, well selected stock to be displayed beginning Tuesday morning September 3. The aim is to become the style shop of Topeka and attract shoppers from the city and distant areas, with car service and mail orders offered.

Topeka Ion

Mills Dry Goods Store News Comer

This space presents the store’s news corner with censored items prepared for print, asserting truth in a brief internal note about the content being approved before publication.

Mills Dry Goods Store

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