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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1902

Page

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Prince Henry Departs for New York Amid Farewells

Prince Henry of Prussia left Bremerhaven aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm at 3:43 p.m. amid large crowds. He denies a report of writing a letter to Admiral Dewey and was seen on the ship’s bridge as cheers and a warm farewell dominated the harbor scene.

Bremerhaven Pep Prince Henry New York Associated Press Amiral Dewey Spain Dewey Wm. H. Beehjer U. Ron Berlin United States Benator Tichtsihky Kiel Rallrgad Sourkes Beemerbavet Hamburig Tichiesetleyck Pstne Erinne Henry Remon Iri Aked Vou ‘Aneptes The Admiralty von Plessen Princs Bremen Ant Sisamed

Apology From Prince Henry Reaches Admiral Dewey

Washington reports an authentic account of Prince Henry of Prussia sending an apology to Admiral Dewey. A Berlin embassy note summarized a dinner conversation in which the prince admitted a past mistake and expressed regret. Dewey reportedly accepted the apology and spoke of his cordial relations with the prince.

Dewey Washington Prince Henry Dewey Simsett United States Berlin Prince Henry of Prussia Ambassador White America San Francisco Ila 6Tha Suez Hong Kong Caer Russia Vienened

Ransom Paid to Brigands for Miss Stone

Washington reports the state department confirms ransom for Miss Stone has been paid to her captors. The location of the rescue is unclear, but the brigands demand secure safe passage for release through their terms.

Washington State Department Miss Stone

Call Issued for Kansas Republican State Convention Delegates

Chairman Morton Albaugh and T. P. Kelly announce a Wichita convention on May 2 1902 to nominate one two year justice three six year justices and other state officers. Wyandotte leads with 40 delegates Shawnee 29 Leavenworth 31 and others listed. apportionment assigns at least two delegates per county with one at large per county.

Morton Albaugh T.P. Kelly Vunmartter Supreme Court Stanley Greene Wostock Cunningham Pour Harry Mason Fr Hu. Ween Doster Webb Shawnee Wyandotte Binet Republicans of Kansas Eld Wichita Imandai George A. Clark AL AnnEs Anderdes Leavenworth Soldk Riley Franklin Rooks Push Gove San Roussel de Graham Saline Grant Scott Grayves Sedgwick Greeley Seward Greenwood I Shawnes Hamilton Rhetidan Sherman Jarve Smith W Hask Stafford Hodgenman Stanton Fackno Stevensones Ea Dee Sumner A Jewell Thormas — Johnson la Trego Kearny Watow Lion Kingman Wallace Sree Kiowa Washington Labette Lane Wilson Woodson Topeka Kay H Mages

Western League Session Opens with Abandonment Hint

St Joseph reports the Western League circuit committee met and announced Indianapolis had been abandoned. Milwaukee and St Paul remain possible. Peoria made a proposition under consideration. Attendees included W T Wain Brunt James Manning W A Rourke and Thomas Burns. A separate New York fire at Durland's riding academy on Central Park West caused a major blaze with four alarms, police reserves, and ambulance response.

St Joseph Western League Indianapolis Milwaukes St Paul Peoria W. T. Wain Brunt St. Joseph James Manning Kansas City W. A. Rourke Omaha Thomas Burns Colorado Springs New York Durland Central Park West

Yerkes Ill, Yet Carries On Daily Tasks

London February 1 Charles T. Yerkes is confined to his room by a chill but continues to transact business daily and hopes to be out by Monday next. Miss Roosevelt visits her brother in Groton on February 15. Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the president, arrived here just before noon.

Yerkes London Charles T. Yerkes Miss Roosevelt Groton Alice Roosevelt

White House conference on war funding and Cuban policy

A February White House meeting drew Senators Allison Aldrich Spooner and Speaker Henderson with officials Cannon and Grosvenor. The session, lasting until noon, centered on wartime funding and foreign policy while hints suggested discussion of the Schley case and war authorization.

Washington White House Allison Aldrich Spooner Sreaker Henderson Cannon Grosvenor Congress Dean Knox Paste Hans Senate Schley

Astor's Racing Colors in London Exhibition

William Waldart Astor 46.2 to go in preliminary for a horse racing event. Colors registered include blue with pink sash under the Jockey Club rules. Weather indications noted for the event.

Astor London Wm. Waldart Astor Cing Clib Rutex

Another Cold Night With Near Zero Mercury

The government thermometer registered two degrees above zero early this morning as observers noted a drop in temperature after several days of stability. Light west wind at three miles per hour. Forecast predicts partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the east portion. Hourly readings listed from five o'clock through eight o'clock show a chilling morning trend.

Jennings

Snow Sweeps Dixie With Heavy Winter Conditions

Avianta Georgia reports a severe storm moving from Vicksburg toward Jacksonville bringing rain snow sleet and thunderstorms. Snow widespread with record depths recorded Nashville 19 inches Knoxville 9 inches Atlanta and Charleston affected. Freezing weather extends to a line from Wilmington North Carolina through central cotton belt. Streetcar service disrupted urban sleighing seen on many streets and trains delayed. Blacksburg South Carolina reports 13 inches of snow with no train movement.

Avianta Cotton Belt Atlanti Blacksburg

Billy West Dies in Chicago of Cancer at 45

Chicago Feb 15 William H West known as Billy West the minstrel died here today after cancerous growths were removed following a recent operation. He was 45. His home was in Utica New York and friends estimate his estate at about 500000.

Chicago Wm. H. West Billy ™ West Mr. West Utia N.Y

Letter From Paul Kruger Carried By Dr Mueller Across Ocean

Brussels Feb 15. Dr Mueller bearer of Kruger’s letter to Roosevelt does not appeal for intervention but regrets not greeting Roosevelt personally. Mueller plans to counter Boer propaganda in the United States and push for a ban on export of contraband war items while gaining European support.

Brussels T de. ‘Mueller Orange Free State Holland United States Kruwer Roosevelt Mueller Floomevelt Mucler Pera Poer Europe Baserpat Hig

Shawnee County Republicans to elect chairman at primary

The Shawnee county Republican central committee will choose its chairman in the March primaries by vote of the people. The new rule, adopted at a recent meeting with about a dozen members present, changes the selection process and designates ex officio chairman as the county lawmaker. George W. Crane is among those pursuing the chair, with Capt. H. M. Philips seeking a place on the slate as a candidate for precinct committeeman. No other candidates had announced.

Republican Central Committee George W. Crane Cies Rew Shawnee County Laws Inez House of Representatives Crane Strset Crank H. M. Philips Formitteeman

One Got Out in Time. Ironton Dynamite Explosion Fatal

A dynamite storage room at the Etna furnace killed two men sleeping inside a job prospect building near Hampton City Kentucky. Horner and another colored man died instantly. witness Jos Horner reported waking to fire near the dynamite and escaping before the blast.

Ironton Horner Hampton City Big Etna Doe Jos Horner

Earthquake Devastates Shamaka Russia Claims 300 Bodies Recovered

Reports from St. Petersburg and Tiflis detail the Shamaka disaster with 300 corpses already taken from ruins. Survivors encamped outside, many victims Muslim women among the dead. Quakes continue hampering searches as officials labor to recover more remains.

St. Petersburg Shamaka Tiflis Transcausasia Shumaka

Lincoln Day banquet attendance noted for William Arlen White

William Arlen White attended the Lincoln Day banquet of the Colorado Republicans in Denver Wednesday evening where Superintendent Frank Nelson met him. White is improving but not fully well. his physician advised rest and travel from Colorado for a few days.

William Arlen White Colorado Republicans Denver Frank Nelson Welton White Fils Ub Poe Colorado Perth San Francisco

FUNSTON'S PLANS FOR RETURN TO DUTY

Kansas City journal reports General Frederick Funston likely to leave Scarritt's hospital on Monday after February 3 discharge. He will return to the Midland hotel under Dr Stobinson care for several days and resume duties. General Paiston will attend the Third regiment event at Convention hall on February 18 with brief stay and no banquet. General Purity plans to depart Jolie Kansas around February 24 en route to New York Washington before San Francisco visit.

Kansas City Prederick Funston Scarritt's Hospital Midland Hotel Stobinson Paiston Convention Hall Purutity Jolie Kas New York Washington San Francisco

Matched At Last Rival Boxing Pact Signed

New York on Feb 15 Robert Mitcalmmon and James Jeffries signed articles to meet in a twenty round world title bout between May 10 and 12 before the Siebene purse holder. The winner to receive 60 percent of the purse and the loser 40 percent. Roosevelt’s son recover progress noted in Groton Massachusetts with plans to reduce visits today. London army estimates for 1902 93 total 69 310 000 for 420 000 men with 40 000 000 for war. Marconi rates cut including 60 percent lower cable rate. Ottawa and Cape Breton wireless project. Emporia federal building appropriation proposed in Washington.

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