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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1902

Page

6

Idler car built for Prince Henry tour by Pullman

Wilmington Del Feb 14 Pullman Palace Car Co completed a handsome combination observation and stateroom sleeper named the Idler for Prince Henry of Prussia and his suite. The car features a palatial interior of bronze and mahogany with electric lighting and brown silk upholstery. Prince Henry will travel by special train with a luncheon in Breiten before boarding the Kronprinz.

Wilmington Del Wilington Pullman Palace Car Company Csr Prince Henry of Prussia Tistuite Willington Brouse McAny New York Prince Henry Is Suite Hiei Carly Breien Heemes Hreme Kron i Pune Eaners

Local GOP Central Committee Meeting Sparks Investigation Call

Paola correspondent reports Miami county Republican central committee met last Saturday and discussed charges against TT Kelly. The piece claims misreporting in State Journal and describes a late-night visit to a commissioner urging an investigation and potential county board action.

State Journal Paola Miami County Republican Central Committee TT. Kelly T.T. Kelly Cour Pala Wuld

Court hearing postponed as board to reconvene

The court house session was held without representation before the commissioners on the lower floor. Kelly did not appear with an attorney. R. Hampson, a Democratic board member, sought to delay the investigation while another member was surprised by Kellys absence after his prior statement. The board set a new meeting for Saturday February 15 to review the matter.

T Court House R. Hampson Kelly

Five dead in Turner's saloon battle in Middlesboro Ky

Five men confirmed dead after Turner's fort and saloon clash in Turner's Quarter house. Deputy Sheriff Charley Cecil and Turner lieutenant Mike Welch among the slain. four others buried in Turner burying ground. Lee Turner wounded, vows to rebuild and defend with armed followers. Russell reported missing amid ruins.

Middlesboro Turner Saloonte Charley Cecil Sherif Mike Welch Leutenant Frank Johnson Chek Eee Ssecea Yaseee Aoseee Prara Turner Burying Ground Lee Turner Burperl Alles John Doyle Tom Hooper Arses Russell

Oswego Voters Honor New U S Marshal Crum

Oswego Feb 14 a crowd gathered at the opera house to honor Mr and Mrs L B Crum on the recent appointment of Mr Crum as United States marshal for Kansas The event featured decorations by Mowers and bunting music by the Oswego string band and a series of speeches from local and regional figures including George Campbell May Hiram Barley W J Lough W C Barnes Te G S Tiewett and E I Hoffman plus a city ticket office note for Union Pacific R R Kansas ave Oswego.

Oswego M. L Crum Thiefty United States Kansan Oswern String Band W. C. Barnes Waleda Centocrat Te. G. S Tiewett Oewemo Hyat Oswego

Suit Entered by the Pittsburg Coal Combine

In Pittsburg on February 14 attorneys Watson and McCleave filed suit for the Pittsbore Coal Company against De Armit Walker Berger and others. Allegations of fraud are raised over nearly $800,000 claimed as illegally withheld. An injunction is sought in a major civil action involving prominent former winchbokers and financial bodies.

Pittsburg D. T Watson John S. McCleave Pittsbore Coal Firlhead Coal Combine Wm. P. de Armit H. John Walker Wm. H. Berger Gee, Lauder New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company Fidelity and ‘Trust Company Moore and Schrey New York Pennsylvania Mining Company

Betts Announces Re-Election Bid in 37th District

J B Betts, incumbent representative from the thirty seventh district, enters the Republican primary race for re election. A Kopeka contractor who served on the city council, he won a special election after Larry Saf ford's death and argues his record includes bills aiding the district notably the Kansas River bridge project.

B. Betts J. B Betts Betis Kansas River

Imports Increase in January 1902 Trade Totals

Washington February 14—The January 1902 merchandise imports rose to 79 426 106 compared with January 1901 by about 10 million dollars while exports stood at 126.03 million. Gold imports were 1 404 700 with exports 1 970 075, and silver trade showed declines. Yearly merchandise imports reached 390 558 78 thousand, up from 377 million in 1901.

Washington Amonthis United States Turing

Upsets Barney's Claim Debunked Tuberculosis Test

New York Health Commissioner Leterie released the chemist's report on the Brooklyn physician Dr Barney's tuberculosis claim. The test suggested the cow involved did not have tuberculosis and challenged the assertion that animal-to-human transmission occurred. A woman supposedly cured by the physician's remedy is mentioned in the context of the disputed case.

New York Health Department New York Leterie Barney Brooklyn Gurney Barter Hewith

Pension Bill Debate and Diplomatic Critique in Senate

In Washington on February 14 the Senate opened with resolutions to hire extra clerks and messengers, triggering strong opposition from Mr. Clay of Georgia. He noted over 20 added staffers in 20 days at $1,440 yearly each, some assigned to committees with no recent meetings. The dispute drew in several senators and the measure was recommitted to probe the senate’s clerical force.

Grosvenor White House Wheels Bu~chaban Bottelle Grrenden State Department Boutelle Whshimeton Senate Today Clay Hmeur Berry Lodge Teller Turner Allison Platt Conn Gallinger Spooner Dubois Senate

Debate on press work at National Woman Suffrage gathering

Washington February 14 delegates at an informal session before the National Woman Suffrage association meeting discussed press work. South Carolina Maryland and Maine delegates urged better newspaper columns and up to date articles while balancing recipes and beauty items to attract readers.

Washington National Woman Suffrage Association Elnora M. Fabcock United States South Young South Carolina Fon Maryland de Merritt Maine Pete A . Anda Marviand de Merrit Arya Euftate Sven Clara Bewick Mira Catt Marurel Devon Susan Anthony

Fragmentary plea on suffrage and regional references

The fragmentary text describes speakers appealing for suffrage for the Women of Juail Porto and the Taltee, with references to Catholic and Presbyterian groups, congressmen, school teachers, and the Philippine islands. It notes New Orleans being deleted as the next meeting place for the Woman Suffrage convention.

Juwail Porto Philippine Islands St “Rhini

Dumont Balloon Collapse and Fires Reported

Monaco reports Santos Dumont's rigble balloon collapsed at sea with the inventor rescued unharmed. Fire in Junction City damages the Missouri and Kansas telephone exchange on Washington Street near Seventh, flooding the First National Bank building office basement. London dispatch says Shamaka in Transmacasia destroyed by earthquake with few details.

Monaco Santos-Dumont Junction City Missouri & Kansas Telephone Exchange Finlow Washington Street Seventh First National Bank Junction City Daily Weekly Union London St. Petersburg Shamaka Transrmacasia

Market Patchwork Confuses Wheat and Corn Trends

Chicago buyers faced mixed signals as May wheat and corn slid on early pressure before partial recoveries. Receipts at Chicago and Duluth totaled 34 cars with Argentine shipments well below last year. Provisions remained weak with pork and ribs easing, while cattle and hog markets showed varied moves amid steady to firm cash tones.

Chicago Seaboard Minpapas Duiuth Pee Eli Jane Wees Afton Ste Uae Agnl Siac Lescivores Harley.cash

New York Stocks End Mixed Amid Downward Tendency

Stocks showed a mostly downbeat tone with few gains as prices drifted lower on the New York exchange. Rail issues and Colorado Southern hovered near lows while Manhattan and select blue chips rallied slightly on renewed demand. money markets remained steady and government bonds held earlier levels.

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