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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
4
The State Journal prints a leased wire report received via Associated Press. A sample copy was prepared for the newsroom and circulated to staff through the day. The wire dispatches provided by the AP shaped coverage decisions across sections.
Suburban subscribers may have the paper mailed daily for thirty cents a month, with address changes allowed anytime. The item references Topeka civic matters, political jests, and local scenes from Kansas, mentioning figures like Burton, Roosevelt, and various city officials.
The president of the Republi can Flambeau club was invited to a senatorial event. The plan aims to secure attendance and support from the club leader for the upcoming political engagement.
A fragmentary excerpt from the Atenison Globe discusses marriage, courtship, and public morals with biting irony. It derides old fashioned propriety while noting warnings in courtship and family judgments and ends with a grim quip on early funerals due to weather.
Washington July 2 Secretary Hay held a conference with Lodge Hanna and Spooner about the isthmian canal act. The talks covered legislation under which the canal could move forward and suggested executive and legislative branches might be in accord to advance the great canal construction project.
A cyclone struck a train on the East Indian railroad near Wakarusa causing a crash down an embankment. Thirteen people are reported dead and many injured. authorities and rescuers work amid the aftermath as plans for July 4th festivities unfold elsewhere.
July 2 reports a major blaze in Laurvig, Jarlsberg, Norway, subdued this morning after destroying about 160 buildings. Losses top over a million Kroners, roughly $950,000, with extensive damage across the province. Also notes Klondike gold payout in Seattle totaling $3,200 as first pay era for merchants.
The fragment mentions nerves, restless sleep, and a claim that Hood's Sarsaparilla acts to help those with kidney concerns described as reins. It reflects an old style health ad language urging action and implying benefits from the remedy. The text is incomplete and stylized.
Terrill, jailed for killing W. E. Embree in White Oklahoma on January 1st, petitions the high court for a writ of habeas corpus. He argues lack of fair trial, improper venue changes, and questions of jurisdiction over Oklahoma and federal courts. He cites two life terms and a 22 year sentence, and notes attempts to claim illegal imprisonment and improper custody.
Local dispatcher reports 25 people hurt as the Troy Montreal express derailed on Hutland road near Oosick New York. Serious injuries include Allen Huckenatus of Philadelphia and baggage master John Brovenche of Rutland with back and side injuries. Also notes a new Kansas railroad chartered from Hutchinson to Kechl with capital of 50000 dollars and majority ownership by Joseph P. Tracy of Chicago.
After a 12 hour search the body of Herman Herrington, who drowned in Shungununga Creek near the bridge, was found lodged in bushes a short distance from the point of his fall. He and companions had walked out on a rusty wire cable when it broke sending him into the swift current and unable to swim.
Mutual Telephone company Bella Oem Mgines near 000 subscribers lost majority stock to a private buyer. Subscribers previously held stock. the sale followed a central girds strike by electricians and linemen. New management vows stronger action in the dispute with the Bell system. German American Teachers Detroit meet July 2 featured Prof. von der Groeben on German studies in schools and papers read on reading German.
In a Topeka meeting the committee inspected property at Fulr and discussed on the floor. The unanimous vote directed eraution of the property as seized. Stockholders Wasson Sproat August Ybacher Clinton Walsh Dr George A Miller of St Marys attended.
St Louis officials announce that the proposed prize fight between Young Corbett and Sullivan at the West End club cannot be held due to statute restrictions. President Haughton confirms forfeiture rules with Sullivan and Corbett if the match does not take place.
Senor Buencamino, in the United States, asked President Roosevelt for the pen used to sign the Philippine bill. The pen had already gone to Senator Lodge, who then passed it to Buencamino. He asked to place the pen in a Philippine library, praising the bill as initiating self-government in the United States.
Fragmented report shows Kansas cattle selling at top inducing price on Kansas City market amid July events. Notes include a fireman resident of Chicago area, a suicide at a shoe firm executive’s home, and weather bureau forecast predicting favorable crop yields with June rainfall totals. Also mentions unconfirmed appointments and Senate action delays. July Fourth event planned at Garfield Park with 10 cent admission.
Union Pacific officials depart to inspect other shops along the line as strikers present their side. Thomas J. Sitio, and President Burt of Union Pacific defend wage policies while machinists resist piece work. Wilson blames the railroad for provoking the strike and vows a united stand until demands are met.
Mr and Mrs J G Davis of 1211 Lincoln Street announce the birth of a daughter born Monday. Ty has moved with his family to Shreveport Louisiana where they will reside. C W Jones division superintendent of the Rock Island system recently transferred. Gillett and committee notes appear in the report.
The legislature will be asked to authorize increased funding for a St Louis world fair project. Officials plan a substantial appropriation to cover construction and exhibits, aiming to secure a major portion of the funding this winter. The measure targets balancing the budget with the exhibit costs and related expenses.
The executive council voted to keep the doorway to the state house dome locked for safety and vandalism concerns. A previous open door incident allowed entry by the night, prompting stricter control and public access concerns. Chicago Man Dead Abroad is noted with prominent board of Trade figures led by Alexander Geddew C2.
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