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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1902

Page

6

Favor New Office Banquet Highlights West Commerce

The National Business league banquet at the Auditorium featured speakers on commerce and industries of the West. Shaw, Ela, Garfield, Bern, New Mexico judge, and Far spoke on topics from reforms to reciprocity, with Roosevelt and Knute Nelson sending remarks and resolutions urging quick passage of a Department of Commerce. Cuban revenues for 1901 were released, while a violent gale battered northern Ohio causing major outages and damaged lines.

Business Men's League Department of Commerce Chiesso Shaw National Business League Commerce and Industries of West Tie Jax John W. Ela Chichgo The League Harry A. Garfield Ohio United States Henri Bern Chicago France New Mexico Gavin Pongreas Trinda Roosevelt William J. Far University of Chicago University Senter Knute Nelson Minnesota Ieagrue Commerce Senate Theodore Roosevelt Wiens Department of Commerce and Labar Senate of the United States House of Representatives Home of Representatives Congress

Bonds Sought as City Seeks 965000 Bond Issue

Bond buyers across the country respond to a city bond issue of 965000. The city clerk reports strong interest though details of the issue remain unsettled. Finance papers note the expected use to cover expenses and continuing costs while Parker says demand appears robust.

Etty Temabout Parker Jim

Train Rushes To Save Infant Life In Leavenworth

A special train departed Leavenworth at 2 20 this morning bound for Kansas City to seek aid for the infant child of Mr and Mrs J H Brinkhorst. The mission was to obtain the care of eminent physician Dr Stauffer, superintendent of the L K & W railroad, after an morning attack. The patient was transported toward the Missouri Pacific line for emergency treatment.

Leavenworth Kan Kansas City Mfr J. H. Brink Thin City

Johnston Receives Roosevelt Presentation in Washington

D J Johnston Chickasaw nation president arrived in Washington and was presented to President Roosevelt by Senator Burton to discuss final ballot and treaty arrangements with the Indian office. The report also notes wartime updates and a census of U S manufacturing in 19xx with figures for establishments capital and wages.

Burton Washington D. J. Johnston Roosevelt Karmot Johnston Inter Indian x Taira

Do You Wants Hat for Noriica

An OCR fragment mentions hats and several names like MORRISON and WILSON, with scattered phrases about medical remedies and product lines. The text is garbled, offering no clear event or context. No definite outcome or date is discernible from the readable material.

Noriica Morrison B. Wilson

MUST VACCINATE Leaving English Ports For Smallpox Infected

Tendon February 22 commencing today American bound vessels from English ports infected with smallpox must have officers seamen firemen and emigrants vaccinated unless recently inoculated with variola virus. The order covers Liverpool Glasgow London with Plymouth Southampton exempted. US consul and officers institute strict system. if epidemic increases they'll use even stricter measures.

Liverpool Glasgow London Plymouth Southampton United States Oficer

Jones Great Faith in Trial For Patrick Murder Case

The continuing cross examination of Valet Jones in the Albert Patrick murder trial reveals Jones saying he trusted Patrick despite evidence of a promised veto for 200 dollars and details about a supposed Rice hoax letter. Testimony covers prior statements, autopsy notes, and attempts to corroborate or refute earlier accounts as the case proceeds.

New York Valet Jones Albert Patrick Rice Jones Patrick Texas Chet Willy Wuld Jones Osborne Goff Moore Mr. Rice Mtr Moore Rich Mr. Moore Jerome ‘Tiere Zere Hon. Jones Drone House Tor James Mowe Mr Osborne

Ira Henry Freed on Governor Otero Pardons

Dispatches from Topeka report that Ira Henry, former Santa Fe employee imprisoned for burglary in Albuquerque, has been pardoned by Governor Otero. Henry, afflicted mentally after a head injury in a work accident, was married to Zoa Bink in 1960. His wife relied life at a private Albuquerque sanitarium. Family and officials pressed for mercy, including A. G. Wella of the Santa Fe western lines. Henry expected to reunite in Albuquerque soon.

Topeka Albuquerque Henry The Santa Fe New Mexico Territorial Otero Zoa Bink Laet Sumner A. G. Wella Bente Fe

Montreal banquet sparks call for higher protection

Arch Campbell M P for West York told Montreal Manufacturers association banquet that Canada must gain protection from U S products. He asserted tariffs could rise in the present session to shield Canadian manufacturers and end the country being a slaughterhouse for its own goods.

Montreal Que Arch Campbell M. P West York Montreal Manufacturers' Association United States Canada Hwr Cannecht

Storm sweeps Southeast as floods rage across Alabama Georgia

Rain deluges sweep the southern states from Montgomery to Columbus. Bridges wash away near Columbus and Girard while water mains fail and the water supply is restored after damage. Rail lines suffer washouts on Seaboard and Southern lines. Savannah reports a fierce storm and high surf as rivers rise rapidly and barometric lows shatter records.

Atlanta Gulf Coast Columbus Chatta— Hoorhie Georsis Girard Aja Eagle Phoenix Phoenix City Seal Ala Seaboard Air Line Albany Here Shiloh South— Ven Columbus City Meira Birmingdon Atl Aireams Montgomery Ain Alabamma Coosa Alabamy Weather Bureau Bas Wetumpka Ntoe Te Larett Piest Point Mirfery Americas Savannah

Double Celebration in Philadelphia Locomotive Works

Baldwin locomotive works marked its seventieth anniversary and the completion of 20 000 locomotives with a banquet in Philadelphia on February 2. About 200 guests attended including G. Baer of Philadelphia Reading and Central Railway of New Jersey A J Cosnatt of Pennsylvania railroad StayVesiit Fish of Hilnole Central Clement Grivcom of International Navigation J Harris Sanders of London Lane Westinghouse Jr Frank Vanderler Edward Atkinson U S Atty General James M Beck and Wayne MacVeagh.

Philadelphia Baldwin Locomotive Works George 7. Baer Philadelphia & Reading Railway Central Railway New Jersey A. J Cosnatt Pennsylvania Railroad StayVesiit Fish Hilnole Central Clement A. Grivcom International Navigation Company J. Harris Sanders London England Lane Westinghouse, Jr Frank A. Vanderler New York Edward Atkinson Toston U.S James M. Beck Wayne MacVeagh Fouth Tom McNeal Lincoln Kas

Independent steel plant plan eyed by 42 mills vote

Cincinnati February conference of a committee chosen to select a site for an independent sheet steel plant reports estimates of 3 800 000 to 10 000 000 dollars. Members Clark Dr Clare Edwards outlined aims to supply raw material billets and steel to 42 mills across 16 states and to acquire ore shipping lines from Duluth and Lake Superior regions. Further meetings planned to decide on a site such as Cincinnati Ironton Peoria or similar locations.

Dependent Mills Cincinnati Ironton Peoria Duluth Great Lake Superior Png

Drags for 30 Years in Chanute Tax Case Supreme Court

The Mikaouri Kansas & 4 railroad company sues ex State Senator BR Align over possession of real estate in Chanute. After decades of litigation, Allen has won previously and the railroad seeks reversal in the Supreme Court. Dispute centers on whether the lots were used for tracks and subject to city taxation. The city says not used for tracks, the property was sold for taxes and repurchased. The railroad revives its claim after years.

Senator Allen Supreme Court Mikaouri, Kansas & 4 Railroad Company BR. N Chanute Allen State Board of Railroad Commissioners Allroad Company

Hosfeld Arrested in Quarantine Case

George W. Hosfeld, charged with violating quarantine rules, surrendered at the police station after a warrant was issued by City Physician Todd. A hearing is set for 4 p.m. He vows to hire counsel and fight, alleging no quarantine violation and alleging possible action for damages if Dr. Judd acted without grounds. He plans to have a doctor check his children for scarlet fever.

George W. Hosefeld Todd Hostel Eaye Judd Lam Dene J. P. Lewis Hosifeld Hoenfeld

Lake Goes Free After Prohibition Case Dismissal

The case of W F Lake, a druggist, charged with violating the prohibitory law, was dismissed in Justice Disney's court. Judge Kedden, the prosecuting attorney, moved to note the case after a partial trial, stating evidence was insufficient for further proceedings. The case, heard once with four convictions, will cost about $200 taxed to the county.

Disney W. F Lake Drugatot Kedden

Steamer Goes Ashore at Cape Henry and Rescue at Sea

A Cape Henry dispatch reports the British steamer Yeoman from Ulverson to Liverpool for Newport News ran aground at Cape Henry. Yeoman rescued the helpless Spanish steamship Bvera, towing her into the Delaware breakwater after a broken propeller.Yeoman then needed coal and proceeded to Norfolk to refuel before continuing to Liverpool. Separately, a Republican caucus in Second Ward planned a candidate slate for county primaries to elect delegates to the state convention and nominate governor James A. Troutman. Also included are excerpts from Tilman’s letter to Frye and Mothers Congress officers elected in Washington with Schott as president and Mrs Wend as corresponding secretary.

Baltimore Maritime Exchange Cape Henry Ulveston Liverpool Newport News Delaware Hinwell Norfolk Willem Ape Henry James A. Troutman Washington Congress of Mothers Frederick Schott Philadelda Hubert A. Catton North Carolina Bertha C Wend Chicago Tremsurer Peed T Duboise Idaho J. P. Dolliver Mary Oc. Garret Philadelphia

Christian Party Conference in Rock Island

Fragmentary note outlines a rational conference to be held in Rock Island in May with subjects including the union of service international assembly formerly proposed for 1908. Mentions Kansas City Republicans and local officials such as city treasurer and city attorney, with names like William Berkert and Theodore.

Christian Party Conference Davenport William Berkert Rock Island Service International

Bridge dimensions and readiness noted for March fifteenth

A fragment notes readiness on March 15 with Iftins and Heth. It mentions the bridge length approximately 800 feet and a width of 18 feet, indicating structural measurements though details are sparse.

Market Report Details Mixed Trading and Prices

A broad market summary notes varied activity with price movements across commodities and livestock. Mentions May and other buyers, futures expectations, provisions and wheat and corn futures, and New York money market conditions. Includes historical trading phrases and references to Livestock and Feed markets with price levels and receipts.

Volatile Wool Market and Rail News From Denver City to Kansas

Market reports show mixed wool prices and rail movements with price changes and early renewals. Mentions of Canada Southern, Des Moines, and Kansas lines, plus notes on cotton, sugar, and coffee markets as part of broader commodity activity.

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