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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
4
The State Journal notes a full load of Associated Press reporting and wire service status. The piece mentions subscription terms, delivery dates, and a recap of the pending wire reports.
Subscriptions for summer readers at thirty cents a month offer daily mail to any address with frequent changes noted as needed. The piece also surveys scattered items about Oath of allegiance rumors, Mary MacLane, Carnegie vacations, tariff debates, Cuban reciprocity, sugar protection, and party organs, all reflecting early 20th century press chatter.
The head of the bureau of statistics says the $105 million drop in exports and $379 million rise in imports do not signal a crisis for foreign trade. He cites the corn crop failure and higher domestic consumption as factors reducing exports of corn and oats.
Economic briefing reports that cotton export values dropped sharply in 1902 from the 1901 peak, with prices down about 9 percent per pound and shipments up by 160 million pounds. Analysts project steel and iron export reductions around 20 million, while imports surged driven by a record level of manufacturers’ materials, signaling robust domestic manufacturing despite trade value declines.
Superintendent J E Hurley announces no changes in office staff for the moment. Wesley Wills remains Hurley's private aide, tasked with duties in Junta and now stationed at the Banta Fe general office building in this city. Hurley says he has not yet met all current office personnel to assess changes.
The Coffelt murder case reaches the Supreme Court on appeal challenging a previous denial of change of venue. Other items note a decaying Egyptian sphinx warning from Cairo via New York, a lightning strike near Millstadt Illinois killing three family members, and a Boston gas main explosion at Eggleston Square with deaths reported.
William Cook and wife depart for a month in Los Angeles while Picwee Hattie Burgess and Miss Angie head to Colorado Springs for two weeks. Mrs. Goodrich hosts a blooming cereus opening tonight and tomorrow. Charles Barnes, state auditor staff, may attend the state house today. A Meade home party moves to Bremberg's ball due to rain. A. A. Vogel invites guests to see his cereus blooming about 25 blossoms. Ward sanitaryman T. V. Codington survives a runaway buggy accident after a crash on Fourteenth Street and Kansan 2 avenue leaves the vehicle severely damaged.
George B. Henderson reports a strike at the Santa Fe plant after motives sparked by local dissatisfaction. Engines were tampered with, and yard crews walked off before returning. a reserve force was kept ready in Chicago to keep trains moving. The strike subsided as workers returned to duties after consultations with company officials.
The Journal of Commerce reports tentative plans to issue 40 million in bonds by the American China Development company for a Hankow to Canton railway. Bondeller three bonds would run fifty years at five percent, with most contracts likely to be awarded in the United States. The project envisions a trunk line from Hankow via Hanyang and Wuchang to Canton, extending toward Pekin and linking with European networks.
The Second Waru Xi Republican club expels H. Etherly who led a money collection for campaign houses and refused to turn over funds. A club quarrel at the state house prompts Etherly’s removal from his position. a vacancy is anticipated. Also mentions party meetings and upcoming nominations in multiple locations.
The Beaumont case involves parties alleging ties to a fiancee. A hearing is scheduled for July to address the matter and determine the legitimacy of the alliance.
Commissioner W Dohrman faces strong criticism from Major T J and Major Anderson over aging census data used by the state labor bureau. They argue city assessors reports and secretary of state data would yield more accurate figures, urging timely, careful reporting for Topeka and other cities to reflect current prosperity.
Washington reports that Nicaraguan rebels aided by Colombia attempted to attack ports. A naval detachment from the Colombian warship General Pinsine disclosed the plan and first expedition of about a thousand men reached Monkey Point but could not land due to heavy seas and a storm. Later, rebels again landed near Bluefields and were repelled by government forces with casualties, including an American citizen. The Nicaraguan government will court martial officers implicated. conditions remain unsettled.
Recount shows the state commission approved longer spans for several bridges after high water washed away approaches. Main currents undermined piling and abutments, leaving bridges ineffective. Officials decided to add a span so the river channel will not shorten the crossings.
Lord Roberta presides at an organizing meeting of the Tigerme club in New York with plans to expand English speaking ties. The committee drafts a coordinated program linking English and American clubs in major cities worldwide as part of a global outreach effort.
Washington reports that the United States government did not receive an invitation to the Brussels sugar conference and is not officially involved. Officials say the U S would not join any pact affecting constitutional authority to regulate internal affairs, including sugar policies, and Congress would resist surrendering such power.
At Sandown Park a sixteenth Eclipse Stakes of 16 000 sovereigns was won by the Duke of Devonshire horse ridden by Maher. Glass took second, with Rising as Lancer third, in the one mile event for three and four year olds.
Fragmented news from a chaotic report describes fugitives 2 to 5 miles ahead of pursuing posse, with references to a train incident near Taylor Park, a park area, and a pursuit across rural terrain. Mentions wireless telegraphy, a block fire, and police actions amid a broader chaotic depictions of a chase and weathered local scenes.
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