26 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
1
Political gossip says Curtis holds a Senate majority with Burton aiding and Stanley and Long pressing claims. The race centers on Curtis versus Long and Stanley as lawmakers discuss caucus balance, district loyalties, and possible fusion outcomes amid statewide Republican intrigue and county contests.
Chicago Tribune reports Santa Fe officials deny circulating rumors of selling a controlling stake to a party named One Source. The note says the claims proved baseless. The piece includes weather snippets for major cities with July temperatures.
W A Bird completed a 70 page draft for a new Kansas City first class charter to replace the old laws. The Municipal League plans to present it to the legislature after a Kansas City meeting of mayors and city attorneys to review the report.
Railroad circles report Moore Bros. back D E Moffat to build Denver to Salt Lake City via a new Denver Northwestern and Pacific Railroad. Incorporation in Denver with 20 million capital. D H Moffat elected manager. Affiliations with Salt Lake and Chicago links hinted. plans to run Pacific liner route. Spanish American War Veterans encampment set for Philadelphia September 23. Duke of Devonshire meeting noted.
Robert McKnight, promoter of the Metallic Condense Company, faced receiver appointment after Finley Acker and 66 stockholders alleged misused funds and deceptive stock sales. Judge Finletter ruled assets were wrongfully controlled by defendants, with McKnight accused of diverting about 32 000 dollars from sales and stock options.
The Populist party shifts name to New State Ticket under the Populists and seeks placement on the official ballot formerly held by Wharton Barker’s national ticket. James H. Lathrop of Oakland and N Robbins announce the plan, rejecting a middle-of-the-road stance and aiming to draw votes from Republicans. The convention is set for Topeka on August 21 to explain the movement. Baseball at Carbondale features a lively Overbrook nine game with local fans and players noted. Drake Mansion in New York suffers a fire loss as a 6-year-old resuffer rescue by a leader accompanies the incident.
The United Mine Workers plan to impeach Federal Judge Jackson of West Virginia, who blocked testing and ordered injunctions against organizing. A full transcript of the case with charges and evidence will be sent to President Roosevelt and the Senate, with miners aiming to publicize the records and seek relief through habeas corpus if needed.
Otto Kuehne of Topeka North Topeka discusses railroads not offering fair rates unless the industry coalition achieves a uniform national standard. He urges formation of a transportation bureau including manufacturers wholesalers and shippers to press for equitable freight tariffs and warns against railroad excuses delaying Topeka’s adjustment.
San Francisco July 2 The American Federation of Labor executive council adopts a resolution backing abolition of child labor where laws are lacking and presses for ending prison labor. It also instructs representatives in Porto Rico to support the labor movement, grants a railway clerks charter, and favors majority rule 43 as a pathway to initiative and referendum in national affairs.
A farm sold for 12500 to J A Reece of Florida Riley’s estate after W F Kassevaum stated his 20 notes. The seller noted the bottom land was well approved and drew a total price of 12500 as Somme ee 2 per aure. Kasse bach remains undecided on next steps until March 1 and other details appear mixed with unrelated race notes and epidemic mentions.
Rain fell last night and measured 1.18 hundredths of an inch, matching the forecast by the weather bureau. The brief precipitation disrupted plans but was otherwise modest in depth and impact.
July oats market erupts with volatile trading as prices jump from 16 to 7 cents amid rumors involving James Patten controlling contracts for about four bushels. The session sees little support, a late price rebound, and unsettled activity as market watchers anticipate further movement next week.
Newport July 26 Miss Sarah Beewart Van Alen daughter of Peter Fenton Collier of New York wed in a nuptial Mass at St Marys church Newport attended by Byrnes of Nashville and other guests. A reception followed on Mr Callier's yacht Tan with about 200 at sea guests. The couple departed on a wedding voyage after the ceremony.
British expeditionary column under Col. Cobde pursued Mullah forces northeast of Damat in an arid area. After an eighty mile desert pursuit they engaged the Irtbeamer, killed 260 combatants and captured 4000 camels and 1200 sheep. Eight British soldiers were killed and four wounded.
Washington reports tumultuous conditions in Haiti with a state election cable from Minister Powell in Port au Prince. He says martial law has been declared, the government dissolved, and the Lorna ta corps declares a tone of aggression. Naval powers plan to pay no attention to such penalties.
In Morris and nearby counties rumors swirl over who will fill a United States marshal position. J B Tomlinson is pressed by Fifth district Republicans though opposition and shifting endorsements cloud the race. Washington dispatches hint Sterne and Walker may seek the post as patronage pressures mount in Kansas.
Montreal July report discusses Canadian Pacific and Canadian government subsidy plans for a four twenty knot liner fleet and ten thousand ton cargo ships. President Thomas Pestley says projects would compete with traffic to Britain, with similar backing for other railways. Reports also note economic shocks and a Dublin parliament adjournment affecting Wheat market impacts.
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