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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1902

Page

5

First District Mix Up Signals A Turbulent Gubernatorial Race

The First District faces a chaotic scramble as candidates vie for state offices. Georgy M. Davis of Hiawatha plots for state auditor, with C. C. McCarthy in Jefferson County for treasurer, while Captain Schilling and Joe Tree shape ballots. Bailey, Kelsey, Troutman, and anti Halley factions drive a tangled contest across Brown County.

Georgy M. Davis Hiawatha Panier Elsey Joe Tree Ot Jefferson McCarthy Bailey Halley Brown County Mr. Davis

Lake Superior ore market and steel trades face mixed outlook

Market watchers report Lake Superior trop ore mine development and old range bessemer ore at 63. A week of activity shows no agreement among producers outside the association on pricing. Old range ores move quickly while overall business slows near week end. Bar iron prices held firm with friction from producers, while bolt and rivet sectors show tentative gains. The steel bar market remains unsettled as structural demand and finished goods pricing create cautious optimism.

Mevetang Ogan Bessemmer Dart Turer Pittaburg Bellterraly Wittera Atalon Santers Aire Pricar

Read of industrial cargo and market outlook

The report notes a large stockpile around 450000 tons with limited disposition for sale. Deliveries may slow as the season progresses while price views hinder new projects. In both plates and sheets, conditions have strengthened as yearly business prospects improve.

Katy's New Line Opens South Route for Creek Nation

The line along the Arkansas river valley from Muskogee to the junction of the Arkansas and Cimarron rivers will serve the Creek nation, reaching key towns and supplying gas wells in the western area. It follows easy grades down the Cimarron valley to Guthrie, avoiding drought effects.

Ot & Valley Creek Nation Wentern Arkansas River Muskogee Arkansas Cimarron Cimarron Valley Guthrie

Reed­er Likely Wins In District Judicial Convention

A topeka gathering of the State Har association faced a predicted outcome in the Reeder district judicial convention set for late October. A Lewis of Phillips county reported no opposition to Reeder's eviction and predicted victory when the time arrives.

Palace Car Company Organized In New York

New York January 30. Organization of the American Palace Car Company is complete with officers J Hoadley president W J Arkell vice president and William J Hoagland secretary treasurer James M Brody elected director after resigning from Presid Steel Car. Company has orders for 100 palace sleeping cars for European routes.

Palace Car Company New York American Palace Car Company J. H Hoadley W. J. Arkell William J.hoagland James MM. Brody Presid Steel Car Company Trix

Pleasant social round at Topeka clubs and gatherings

Topeka society notes a week of card parties dances and visits. Mrs Garvey hosted refreshments after a program on Prince Henry’s visit Mrs Hands entertained Iolanthe Card Club at Buchanan Street home. A Mannesuv dancing party drew many guests at Hudson’s hall while Topeka clubs plan forthcoming banquets and visits from Kansas City and Hutchinson acquaintances.

Sau Eae W. Winans DM Tv Mire Pits Hughes John P Clark Washburn Colie Rte Rowan Prince Henry America W. W. Mills Garvey Radditt C. B. Holcomb Kansas City Fener WS Hands Buchanan Street Iolanthe Card Club Progressive High Five W. Strawn W. W. Carr MF. Rigby W. O. Rigby J. KR. Clouser Gerald Holsinger 1Earams City Carl Lawin Katherine Milin Mise Odhuln Anca Crane Mabel Hayes Eva Mayberry McPhergon Julia Whitmer Harriet Kay Katherine Ernich Edna Millico Misa Lala Mord Tolene Club Whitmer West Sixth Avenue Charles Hood Clyde Lawrence McKinley Maurice Schlegel Will Clauser Ralph Clauser A. A. Hayes Frank Strawn Kenneth Stewart Aia George P. Lux Charles Scalin Kuna Squires Mabel McClin Anna Alles Rest McPherson Elsie Cooper Robert Fluke Charles Decker Tor Whitmer Harryarry Goodrich Fe Tandon Beckertson Minney AL Taal Kev Mannesuv Hudson's Hall Alas Laura Anderson Nellie Hammon Ada Anderson Stella Baxon Pearl Emager Frances McCarter Ada Pulley Nellie Crook Jean Muller Gertrude Miller Myrtle Karr Florence Wuger Ethel Davis Ralph Kennedy Harry Henry Bruce A. Rogers Charles Anderson Arthur Reid Tony Bond L. G. Pulley Arthur L. Hudson Leonard Halston Harry H. St John Hattie Carter Geo Ore Air C. D. Speer Robt Harry Weaver Clintock Weaver Wall Samuel Kennedy Topeka Are. K.S. Magee Antoni Syria Virginia Shippey Mies Weat Elenth Avenue Eureka Card Club Bucenia Quinton Topeka Avenue Sim Fett Mr. Sin Denver Rome Sim Capitol Fit Penneylvania Avenue William Albright Manspeaker House Ryder Leavenworth Teneka A. W. Tanner Emporia Speers Frank MacLennan R.A. Wasson Buchanan Henry Wollman Addie W. Clark Is Moore Abilene Katherine O Ulyane Ie Beatrice Littian Foster Wan Sabe Cate Blankspore Priadelphia Carter Reel Peesae Fred Mieera Doers Roseville RD. Chantry Anneity J. Shannon Em ©. Gainer Harris M. A. Low Mins Vera Low Atterlyll Pimore Street Rugene B. Stott Stormont Hospital

Rosaire the Kidnapped Deft Performer Draws Crowds

Rosaire the stackwire artist, headlining the Midwinter exposition, recounts a harsh boyhood tale. He describes being kidnapped at nine and forced to serve three years under a former circus actor in England. Despite abuse, he was shaped by early hardship into a skilled performer.

Rosaire England

Warner’s Safe Cure praised by Alderman for kidney cure

In a letter from H. M. Stubig Alderman of the 27th Ward, a patient recounts chronic illness called Fright's diverne, curing after two weeks on Warner's Safe Cure and remaining healthful for months. The ad promotes trial bottles and a free medical booklet from Warner Safe Cure Co, Rochester NY, via newspapers.

Warner Moncos Poulevarg Nicago Uct 15 Ravena H. M. Stubig Thas Sosen Warners Bate Warner Safe Care Co Roenester Wberaffer Topeka Daily State Journal

Rosaire Slackwire Artist Heads From Topeka to Chicago

The article profiles Rosaire, who joined the famous Rosaire family in a trapeze act before mastering slackwire. It notes high skill and danger, including falls that left him injured. His acts include a headlamp handstand on swinging wire and a ladder net routine on a balanced ladder. He opens at the Orpheon theater in Chicago after Topeka.

I T Rosaire Rosalre Topeka Chicago Orpheon Theater

Rev Joe J Jones Evangelist Heads For Topeka

Georgia preacher Rev Joe J Jones brother of Sam Jones travels with tales of long ministry. He preaches at Ruadville near Atchison and claims 1100 conversions last year and 17000 since starting. He served four years in Lee's Twenty second Georgia and was wounded twice. Rides to Topeka promising ammunition for the crowd and delivers a brief benediction at 7 55.

Joe J. Jones Georgia Sam Jones Topeka Ruadville Atchison Atchison Globe Sem Jonts Jones Charley Jones Joe Bee United States Lee Twenty-second Georgia

Bailey strong in fifth in Salina district race

T D Fitzpatrick of Salina, postmaster and Fifth district figure, backs Bailey for governor and predicts broad county support. He says Saline will likely back Culp for auditor and Osborn for state superintendent of insurance, unless a withdraws and no clear instruction emerges.

T.D. Fitzpatrick Salina Bailey T. D. Fitzpatrick Mgr. Fitzpatrick Calderhead Fitzpatrick Saline Fitepatrick Saline County Culp Osborn Incase

Chicago Coal Famine Threatens Hotels and Labor

Chicago faces a coal famine as bitter winter weather and fuel shortages threaten the city’s hotels and large buildings. Unions and coal operators in various ports coordinate to compel use of coal, while attitudes toward labor markets are debated. English observer Parker notes the American worker’s adaptability to machinery during the visit.

Chicago Rocas Enas Rain Ownery Association Cenmsters Esther Sitice Sulidinus Ison St. Pat Jaymenp Sis Oconomowor

Knickerbocker Carnival Set for Madison Square Garden

Knickerbocker Athletic Club plans a carnival at Madison Square Garden on February 3. The event features numerous performances and indoor games, with participants including notable local figures and clubs.

Knickerbocker Carnival New York Knickerbocker Athletic Club Madison Square Garden Aia

Carnegie's Name Proposed By Reform Leader

A brief notice from New York notes discussions on naming Andrew Carnegie for a reform post. The correspondent of the Tri reports Rougen backs the move as a possible seat for a post deemed major in campaign circles.

Carnegie New York Andrew The Tri

Parker Won't Say About Hawaii Governorship

Chicago January 30 Samuel Parker ex premier and Hawaiian millionaire arrives from Washington with wife and son-in-law Prince David Kawananakoa and Princess Kawananakoa. Parker declines to discuss Hawaii governorship while noting talks with presidents and lobby interests. Prince David, who helped swing the Kansas City convention, says Parker may be urged to accept the post. Roosevelt has reportedly asked him to take it.

Chicago Hawaii Samuel Parker Millonaire Washington Parker Prince David Kawananakoa Kawananakoa Ireland AL T National Committee Islands Prince David Kansas City Hawaiian Islands McKinley Roosevelt

Lipton to Race Again in Special Cup Series

New York reports gossip that Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II may join special cup races in American waters next season. There is renewed discussion among Constitution’s backers after the failed America’s Cup bid. Clubs from Mamaroneck, New York, Atlantic, and Newport look to offer prizes, possibly the $7,500 Lawson Cup, if Shamrock sails to Boston. Columbia’s status remains uncertain.

Bir Thomas New York Naz Lipton Shamrock II Sly ‘Thomas Constitution Columbia Larchmont Atlantic Newport Associaton Hull

Schwab Arrives in Paris Denies Vienna Talks

Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel arrives from Berlin and denies reporting he conferred with Austro-Hungarian companies in Vienna to arrange work with US Steel. He did not discuss business on the Europe trip and will sail home on the American steamer St Paul from Southampton in February and then visit London.

Paris Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Berlin Vienna Schwab United States Southampton London

Brief Telegrams From Across the Nation

Secretary Hay hosts Carnegie trustees with Roosevelt and Carnegie present. Cleveland arrives in Princeton healthily improved after an outing. Pension bill gains House approval for final veteran Hiram Cronk of Oneida County at 102. State Dept contends surrender talks linger. Fires devastate Seattle church building housing worship and school facilities. Mining commission and college notices conclude this roundup.

Washington Hay Board of Trustees The Carnegie Institution Roosevelt Mr. Carnegie Jan House Committee On Pensions Hiram Cronk Oneida County New York St. Paul Minn People's Chure Giet Nothety Seattle Sockiogintie Fergarten Baaldes Be. Santh

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