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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1902
Page
6
London July 14 Lord Salisbury resigns as premier and A J Balfour succeeds him. Hicks Beach quits as chancellor of the exchequer with little business disturbance noted. Sir Michael Wicks-Head also resigns as chancellor, triggering a reshuffle in the cabinet.
The transfer of power from Lord Salisbury to A J Balfour proceeds with little disruption to public and private business. Balfour declares unity and continuity in Unionist policy as Sir Michael Hicks Beach resigns, sparking speculation on successors including W P Hanbury and George Wyndham.
Chicago July 14 corn rises above wheat in a historic market surge driven by a massive speculative pool. Bulls control the action as corner manipulators, led by Wall Street figures and industrialists, push prices higher while bears seek legal or market remedies. Key players include Cudahy Armour and financier boomers, with 20 million bushels pledged for delivery and ongoing questions about September supplies.
A fragment describes players facing a volatile contest with unpredictable moves and bold actions. It notes their lack of concern for form or opponents and hints at a pivotal moment approaching at month’s end as the team risks falling behind.
Chief Examiner A R Servern reports 1901 data showing 45 099 competitors examined across departments customs Internal Revenue Public Printer and post office classifications plus District of Columbia and Philippine Commission service. 23 521 passed 14 572 failed, with total examined in classified service 48 092 and 30 000 plus annual appointments rising.
The Topeka Business College baseball team edged Westmoreland 4 to 2 at Washburn grounds. Errors and timely hits decided the game after Westmoreland jumped to an early lead, with notable miscues by Bush and later misplays by the visitors. Campbell and McKee hit safely, and Thompson struck out more than McCampbell as Topeka rallied in the sixth.
The steamer Portland departed Seattle April 29 with 1000 tons of freight including miners supplies liquors and vegetables and 110 passengers. Caught in the Arctic ice floes June 2 near Bering strait she drifted northward. The revenue cutter Thetis and ship Manning were ordered to search northern waters for the Portland and the missing crew and passengers.
The U S training ship Mohican arrived at Dutch Harbor on June 43 after a 39 day voyage from Yokohama and ran low on fuel and food. A full crew saved the vessel from starvation while the Yokohama bound for Honolulu faced dead winds and detours before anchoring at Dutch Harbor. After replenishing supplies the Mohican sailed again on June 3 toward its original destination.
Fragmentary notice mentions Beloit and Return $457 with Epworth League Chattau related details. Tickets on sale through the 22. unclear names and places limit fuller context in this damaged text.
Crowds along DAY War City park and Kansas avenue watched a bold youth jump from the Rock Island bridge into the river. He rode drift wood toward Wolff's Packing house while an irate parent threatened to beat him there. Water flooded the city park area as cattle trudged the cinder driveway. The Wear Coal sign drifted away and the hand dipper engine house machinery submerged.
Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan died Saturday afternoon at 22 North State Street after a series of heat related illnesses and pneumonia. Church officials announced the death, noting black drapery and mourning badges citywide. Requiem rites and high masses were planned in all churches, with services likely Thursday or Friday to accommodate church dignitaries from across the country and Canada.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians begins its forty second biennial convention in Denver with a national executive committee and board of directors meeting. President John T Keating outlines plans to extend the order, unite Ireland and the United States, and address Archbishop Peehams death. About 500 delegates expected. internal debates over Clan Na Gael influence and no current reelection bid by Keating. Potential future hosts named include Buffalo Indianapolis Milwaukee Cincinnati and San Francisco.
Sheriff Hartman of Pierce county says deputies and Cudibee’s posse have encircled the area where Tracy hides near Emumen claw. The La Legeeee can be moved in on short notice if needed as all forces unite with deliberate dispatch. Merriam permanently installed by Washington for the DEW census director post.
The market report details daily activity across grains and livestock including oats soybeans and corn with September deliveries noted. It also covers Chicago and St Louis livestock receipts by category with price movements and market tone including cattle hogs and sheep as well as regional futures and cash price insights.
Topeka market report lists prices from Boston quotations for crops and commodities including sugar, molasses, oranges, cucumbers, and alfalfa. Also notes steady conditions in cotton and tallow markets with details on savings and bankers' bill rates amid a prairie market section.
Wall Street closed unevenly as Rock Island jumped 14 points while Colorado Fuel and Atchison gained around 9 points on several blocks. Trading was active but selective with Missouri Pacific Northwestern Amalgamated Copper and Atchison lagging below peers. Remand led gains for St Paul as a few issues traded at or near best bids late.
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