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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
1
The message opens by noting the continuance of unbounded prosperity and outlines the administration's priorities. It emphasizes economic growth, national stability, and legislative aims to sustain expansion, framing future policy as a continuation of positive trends.
President Roosevelt argues for stable tariff schedules and even treatment of labor and capital amid ongoing prosperity. He warns against exaggerating deficits from evil while urging gradual reform, separating gold from bat and pursuing policy with common sense and resolve. The speech emphasizes continued growth while addressing industrial evils and the need for balanced measures.
A seminal address argues for national regulation of interstate business trusts to curb monopoly, protect individual property, and balance growth with public welfare. It emphasizes federal supervision over corporate power, rejects state-only control, and frames interstate commerce power as essential to restrain abusive practices while allowing beneficial industrial development.
The piece details a Kansas shift in internal revenue for oleomargarine, reducing collector J. M. Simpson’s salary from 4000 to 3200 dollars and lowering state revenue. It notes Kansas’ total oleomargarine duties drop from about 400,000 to roughly 100,000 annually, with broader political remarks on Copeland and national headquarters.
A fragmentary report shows a heated exchange involving Barker, Burton, and Bailey. The piece suggests Bailey won a Wichita confrontation as Burton faltered, while tensions rise over prerogatives and editorial influence at the Gazette office.
Reports from Wamego Kansas and Louisville describe a gold strike near Rock Creek with a metallic shard containing iron and promising gold. Senator Codding of Pottawatomie County and Sidney Hayden of Bolton, among others, are investors in a local prospecting company forming to develop the claim. Local excitement spreads as land deals surge and prospecting work expands into nearby shorelines and creeks.
In San Francisco extra session of the territorial assembly called by the governor focuses on removal and appointment of public officers amid embezzlement exposures. Auditor Austin and Supt Boyd face removal. senate committees to probe departments. Judge Gear rules suspension unlawful, but Austin cannot enter auditor’s office. an appeal is filed. The Builders oppose Chinese labor for Hawaii plantations. Kilauea volcano subsided. Senator Milburn resigns as Senate chaplain awaiting Frye signature.
Washington reports two notable events on December 2 as General Russell A. Alger is sworn in as Michigan’s new senator with family and friends in attendance while the president’s annual message is read to the Senate. The House convenes, new members take oaths, and committees are named as party lines show. The president’s message focuses on trusts tariff and Isthmian Canal, prompting applause from Republicans.
Washington December 2 The judiciary committee of the house held its first meeting and moved quickly to advance an anti trust measure before Congress The acting chair Mr Te non of Wisconsin reported all trust related bills to the sub committee led by Mr Lattie feld with plans for the sub committees to handle the work and push the measure forward
The readable portion mentions a Mr Jenkins and a committee member evaluating plans for a Christiana event. Details are fragmentary and names or key actions are uncertain.
An important Topeka gathering of the Kansas Farmers' Co-Operative Grain and Live Stock association discusses reorganizing the company with $200,000 capital and consolidating independent state elevators under one management. Leaders include J. A. Bucklin and James Butler, with directors such as Reto, Hawkins, Hoffmann, Bowser, Collins, and Smith. A stockholders meeting continues this afternoon and tomorrow as plans unfold to bring independent elevators into a merger under the co op.
A fragmented report from Careall Ya describes a shooting near a window as an unnamed man attempts to flee. It mentions Charles Faust, Cronede, and a nephew related to Faust, with references to past disappearances and a lengthy captivity before an escape.
Forecasters warn of snow tonight and east portion on Wednesday with cold winds. Rain measured 22 hundredths of an inch by 10 this morning. Government thermometer readings show 7 o clock 42 and 8 o clock 40 degrees with light south wind. Rainfall at 2:39 p.m. totaled 0.25 inches.
A fragmented 19th century note recalls a white pack incident at the Whitherlass Works with names Rose Milter and Kate Donough among employes. A letter from Thomas New Zealand and a gold nugget from chemist George Denby arrive, with Mr Derby praising the workers and wishing a Merry Christmas and New Year.
A fragment reports a large gathering of terrapins in South Jersey near Williamson, noting nine price marks and a dealer who supplied about $300 worth of turtles. The text is incomplete but suggests a busy turtle tradesman and a private mark on the goods.
A New York district attorney raid yielded no success against illicit dens in the Tenderloin district. Proprietors reportedly had advance warning. doors were left ajar but raiders failed to locate a target. Authorities indicated the operation warned by informants and aimed at disrupting illegal trade.
District Attorney Jerome's midnight raids target Canfield Burbridge and Ludiam's Savoy Club. Canfield not arrested. Bucklin identified as manager. Police describe ladders axes and steel doors used to enter venues in uptown district near Fifth Avenue. Public interest soars as investigators seize large quantities of evidence and pursue leads through Italian quarter.
Fine line of colors and tassels describe these fill sized Turkish bath robes. Nicely finished cords and tassels make the garment pleasant to wear and suitable as a Christmas gift for the recipient.
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