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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1902

Page

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Arbitration Sought as Venezuela War Messages Reach Bowen

An unsigned dispatch reports Venezuela appeals to U S Minister Bowen to help mediate with European powers over La Guayra disruptions. It notes German pressure, British and German consuls seized at Puerto Cabello, and American mediation stance amid growing tensions.

Washington Minter Howen Great Britain Germany United States la Guayen Britein Howen Ferlin Tyes Bowen Newspeners Wrethes bin Coreur Carkous Tornigh Edlee Pines China Pers Cantro Fransnih London Wilthemetad Savas Puerto Cabelly Puerto Cabello Puerto Cubelly Sam Ferchen Coscern Europe la Guayra Thes Deen Caracas Mervlis Castine Fordem Daelios Heer von Las Gut Obi Uflvices Infercemientia Port Heerknes Workington Fda Irra

Frisco Celebrates Cable Splice to Hawaii Ceremony

Thousands gather on San Francisco beaches as the immense cable coil is spliced to the shore end, the Silver Town vessel salutes, Governor Gage and officials witness the moment, champagne corks pop, and the line to Honolulu is christened for future Pacific links.

San Francisco Cal Ocean Hawaii United States Philippines Uncle Sam Newcat Island Peesemens Nera Beal Rocks Sueen Cif Dede Schmitz Gage Pardee Siesta Silvertown Cable Company Puctii Gugen Livertown Civ Ani Te Bilvertown Fondivia

Banquet Attended by Governor Stanley and Morton Albaugh

Governor Stanley and Morton Albaugh are listed to attend a Be Winniming event in Newton tonight hosted by the Harvey County Republicans. Tickets were reportedly sold, with local interest high and questions about attendance noted. Temperatures in major cities are reported from Chicago to Washington as the morning update.

Stanley Morton Albaugh Sowton Harvey County Tim Newton

Bailey at Topeka as Governor-Elect Delivers Inaugural Message Plan

Governor-elect Bailey arrived in Topeka at 3 pm from Baileyville with A J Bane as private secretary. He discussed delaying appointments until his message is released and confirmed the executive mansion plan. Bailey will stay in Topeka through next week, then at Baileyville, and he avoided discussing details until the message is out.

Wi J. Bailey Topeka Baileyville A. J. Bane State Journal W. H. Crt Senees Stanier Bailey Wilh Harry Bone Menage Batleyville Lahaliant Executive Mansion Hatley Bailey Ceat Cyrus Lelarit Cy Bete Helend Thar Dole Mr. Tone

Fragmented Prisoner Transfer Confusion Reaches Home

Worn by OCR garble the text describes a long awaited homecoming of Captain Lomi from Washington. Details are unclear but reference to transportation, a barrier at the frontier, and a road journey appear. Mentions Wesley and a state band, with uncertain dates and locations.

Rise in Sugar Prices Sparks War to End

Arbuckles and the Trust reach a peace and advance sugar production in York Ive 12. The sugar war ends as refiners form a working agreement, raising prices up to 40. Ambassadors report Spain’s Leon y Castillo resigns as Madrid notes.

Arbuckles Trust York Reinier Tila AdVanced Peices Arkeldes Hermeny

Lawrence Seeks to Relieve City from State University Bonds

The city of Lawrence plans a winter push to free itself from further bonds and interest on 1900 dollars issued to secure the State University. The permanent school fund holds the bonds, but interest and principal remain unpaid. Officials note historic pressure on Lawrence to win the university location and urge legislative relief, while bonds and terms have frustrated payments and the end of a long funding arrangement.

Lawrence State University Lawrence Hax Hamilton Thachers Tobimson Wniverniay Funk Colfen University Star Cole Sies

Coal famine broken in Pratt as coal arrives locally

Pratt Kansas December 2 The coal famine is broken by the arrival of coal care of com The dealers would not supply the halt and families went without fuel A petition was created today to be sent to the postmaster general regarding mail service Citizens tire of Rock Island trains running 24 to 48 hours daily

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Pension Day in House and Bills Considered

Washington reports private pension bills considered in the house amid minor business. A request to appropriate 5100000 for foot and mouth disease eradication among New England livestock appears. Other items include polygamy resolutions and an eight hour law debate with testimony from machinists. Immigration bill proceedings continue with immersion by inspectors and committee members offering recommendations.

Washington BIH New England Middox Senate Committee On Education and Labor James O'Connell International Association of Machinistss J. Mull Crampa’ Shipyard Philadelphia International Asociation of Machinists Fund Battleably Ba Itasenart Thoms Me. O'Connell Fuller Senate Richard Campbell Robert Watchorn Bayer

Big Bank Merger Creates Western Bank of the United States

A major banking consolidation announced in New York links the Mutual and Equitable interests with the Morton Trust and Western National. The merged entity will be led by Snyder and McCurdy with Hyde and Tigan as vice presidents, occupying the former Western loan offices. Major backers include Mercantile Trust Prudential Life and George J. Gould.

New York Muraltafe Insurance Company Havultabie Life Assurance Association Morton Trust Company National Bank of the United States Trust Company Western National Bank Bank of the United States Western Western National Equitable National Bank of the United States Snyder The Western Bank

Reed's Wealth Accumulated in Wall Street, Report Says

A friend of former Speaker Thomas B Reed claims he amassed about 200000 over five years, largely from stock trades in Wall Street. The figure cites gains tied to American Locomotive and a public market surge as Reed profited while in control of Congress. Rogers, a well-connected ally, is noted for market insight aiding Reed's fortune.

New York Thomas B. Reed Wall Street Reed Hlh Rogers

Barrett Refuses Japareee Mission in Calcutta Cablegram

Secretary Hay reports a cablegram from John Barrett dated Calcutta stating he will not accept the Japanese mission and will remain connected with the St. Louis exposition. Lloyd Griscom, currently minister to Persia, would be his likely successor to advance an American claims settlement.

Washington Bec Hay John Parrett Calcutta St. Louis Linyd Griscam Persia Constantinogie Canadtly

Ordered to Dock Docking Boss Took Off Five to Eight Per Cent

A docking boss increased or decreased charges by five to eight percent, prompting scrutiny from authorities. The incident centers on pricing actions affecting ship movements and port operations, with industry observers noting potential market disruption.

Docking Boss

Witnesses Testify on Miner War Strife in Scranton Hearing

Dec 12 Scranton witnesses described the miner war culling, with Edward Ridgeway a former docking boss testifying about union membership and company dating rules. John McGlone, a check weigher, claimed coal tonnage increases and questioned wage figures, leading to cross examination and temporary withdrawal by miners’ lawyers.

Scranton Edward Ridgeway Temple Coal and Irom Company Guearmlen John McGlone Peninsylvania Coal Company McGirne Laworers

Three Men Die in Coal Mine Elope Accident Near Wilkes Barre

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on December day a mine collapse killed three miners and seriously injured a fourth after an alleged elopement plot sparked a gas and roof collapse at the Kingfrow company mine near Ward Avenue. The dead were William Davis Johannes Washikis Peter Vedo and Anton Zucke. Police report the bodies were found mangled and mangled remains were removed from the scene.

Wilkesbarte Wawardeville Inez Maren Wan Weniamin Davis Miner Joan Washikis Peter Vedo Anthons Zucke

No Plague There In California Says U S Health Official

Dr A H Glennon the U S government representative reports to Surgeon General Wyman that bubonic plague has not appeared in California after an exhaustive investigation. He states the bacteria misidentified as plague is whicket cholera, a less harmful disease. Weather indications note Chicago forecast.

San Francesco A. H. Glennon Unite States Foxport Wyman Marine Hospital Service Washineters California Gannon

Mills Store News Fur Section Christmas Gift Ideas

Mills store highlights appeal of hats and fur items as Christmas gifts. Emphasizes a child’s set option to delight a little girl, noting availability in the fur section.

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