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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

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Spiral Shock Earthquake Wrecks Los Alamos Town

An upper Santa Barbara region earthquake struck Los Alamos Cal early morning. The 10 to 20 second tremor destroyed every brick building and shattered windows. Stores flooded with spilled goods and fires burned in Wickenden and other shops. No deaths reported though many narrowly escaped injury.

Banta Wickenden Alexander Leslie Ami Santa Barbara Los Alamor John 8 Bell Los Alamos Ranch Careagar Los Alamos Cal Presbyterian Kolin's Wank

Earthquakes Terrorize Santa Alamos Citizens in Sixty Disturbances

In Santa Alamos California and nearby Santa Barbara county towns residents flee to safety as a sequence of earthquakes, now totaling about 75 distinct shocks since last Sunday, rocks buildings, destroys walls, and inflicts heavy property loss while University of California officials urge residents to vacate quickly and keep doors open for easy exit.

Sie Alamos Santa Barbara County Cul Benjamin de Wheeler University of California Wheeler Uce Unkor Oil Company Lompoc Santa Maria Lee Alasnos Dis San Francisco Cal

Seismic Shocks Hit Santa Barbara Area. Rail Lines Intact

Three distinct earthquake shocks rattled Ipmpoc Cal on July 21 with two severe tremors lasting over thirty seconds. Rail property in Santa Barbara County remained undamaged and trains ran on schedule while Los Alamos, a 600 resident oil center in the Low Alamos Valley, faced fear as buildings swayed and residents slept in streets.

Santa Barbara Los Alamos Sante Barbara Low Alamos Valley Ipmpoc Cal

Mourner Riot at Rabbi Joseph Funeral in New York

Thousands of Hebrews join the funeral procession for Chief Rabbi Jacob Joseph, with massed crowds, store closures, and clashes with police. At a Grand Street printing factory, water, missiles, and objects rained on mourners, causing injuries and arrests. The Brooklyn cemetery ceremony faced further disruption before order was restored by police.

New York Jacob Joseph BR. Hoe & Co Grand Street Brooklyn Sthudgen How Company Sevral Sem Hove Company Herbert Hoe Printing Press Company Gehting Hos Hebrews Rabbi Joseph Cypress Binsi

Fifteen Hurt As Trolley Hits Tally-Ho Coach

Fifteen people were injured when a tally-ho coach was struck by a trolley car at Alameda and Pearl streets and overturned. Mrs. L A Horton of 1330 Grant Avenue suffered internal injuries that may prove fatal. C J McMillan, the driver, sustained serious spinal injuries and could die. The remaining passengers, all tourists, were bruised and shaken but not seriously hurt.

Denver Alameda Pearl Streets L. A. Horton Grant Avenue C. J. McMillan Tem

Rock Island Plan Reorganizes with 150 Million Bond Issue

New Rock Island capital of 160 million includes 54 000 shares of preferred and 960 000 shares of common. No underwriters required for the recapitalization. bonds secured by stock will be issued to present holders. Two thousand miles of unbonded Rock Island track to be put up as collateral security. dividends set at 4 percent on preferred and 6 percent on common later.

Trenton N. J Hock Island Company Hudson County Commercial Trust Company Robert F. Ross JA. Tenant Walter McDermott Geo. R. Tracey R. F. Tully John W. Hardenberg Oscar L. Gubleman William J Field George T. Boggs The Static New York Rock Island Wall Street Sun Chicago New Rock Island Company Frm Exchange of Securities Wall Street Moore Syndicate West Moores Goulds Gould Missouri Pacific Moore Bros Edwin Gould Kansas City St. Louis Ths Iowa Rock Island Company New Jersey Iowa Corporation New Jersey Hold Ing Corporation New Rock Island W. B Leed William H. Moore Henry Prick Pittsburg Steeling Iron

Roosevelt demands congressional endorsement for Mackey

The report says President Roosevelt will not appoint H Mackey as U S official without full Kansas congressional backing. Burton must secure endorsements from all Kansas members, including Long and Scott, who have hesitated. Previously Roosevelt required Burton to back Tracy, who faced rejection after Lang refused. Mackey is well regarded. likely Long and Scott will endorse him if not already.

Roosevelt H. Mackey United States Long Scott Burton Kansas Senate Wt Is McKinky BH. Tracy United States District Attorney Tracy Lang Ft In Mackey Parsons Port Office Politi Mr. Long Mr. Scott

No Raise Granted for 6000 Santa Fe Trainmen

Santa Fe general manager's office denies a New York dispatch claiming a pay increase for about 6000 trainmen on August 1. Assistant General Manager A E Sweet told the State Journal no such change exists and no new increase was requested beyond a prior disposition.

The Santa Fe Dispatch New York Maneger A. E. Sweet State Journal New York Dispatch Atchison, Topeka & Banta Fe Railroad

Weather warms as Schwab visits Philadelphia amid travels

Weather forecasts hint at cooler temperatures today with tight wording from forecasters. Charles M. Schwab was seen in Philadelphia en route from Atlantic City, traveling privately and showing no signs of illness after his recent indisposition.

Schwab Weil Philadelphia Charles M. Schwab Atlantic City

Fire at Baldwinsville threatens local business district

Fire near Baldwinsville Syracuse July 3 seen to be under control by 5 o clock that night with only slight damage reported to shops and nearby properties.

Baldwinsville Syracuse N.Y Baldwiaville

Have Little Hope of Overcoming Republican Majority

The article analyzes the Fourth district's 3,300 plus Republican edge two years ago, noting Miller carried every county and Grisham lacks path to victory. It details county majorities, candidate plans, and a toast to Calderhead while recounting a Crum eulogy and party organization efforts as September campaigning looms.

Probam Thomas H Grisham Mrr. Grisham Miller Orieham Chase County Grisham Marion County

Unclear fragmentary text from historical page

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning political figures and state interests in vague terms. No coherent events, actors, or dates to summarize reliably.

Topeka Manager Held Over Mail Fraud Probe

Crogeh, manager of the Occult Book company of Chicago, faces a United States mail service probe over a fraudulent scheme to sell books by sending letters to friends. He denies intent to defraud, claiming a legitimate business, while post office inspectors conduct a thorough investigation and the company is barred from mail use.

I RK. Crogeh Topeka Occult Book Company of Chicago United Buiter United State Mail United States Onent Book Company Lake Dpe Crouch Post Office Guthrie

Fraudulent marriage bureau operator arrested in Indiana

Mrs victori k Gibson of Butler Indiana is under arrest charged by U S authorities with fraudulent use of mails in running a matrimonial bureau. Advertisements lured victims to send money for wives she promised while information came from J A Knight of Basing Kansas who forwarded an advertisement and sent 350 to cover expenses for a prospective Kansas bride.

la Grange Ind Victorik Gibson Butler Indiana United States JA. Knight Basing, Ka T Kansas

Blossom Declines as City Committees Shuffle

Mayor Parker names George Neil for the Ways and Means chair while Neil resigns the Public Buildings chair. Frank Blanch to lead Public Buildings, succeeding Nett. Blanch moves to Fiduciary replacing Chaney. Howe joins Waterworks. Branch takes Chaney’s Claims and Accounts chair amid key committee reassignments.

R. Yom Oes Urcuneg Spe Ways and Jmgana Parker George Neil Lassomn Saprinteiler Sant Fre Ways and Means Counciiman Neil Frank Blanch Mr. Nett Blanch Chaney Howe Mr. Chaney Water Company

River channel change to affect Concordia mills and city

In Concordia Kansas on July 31 a flood altered two new channels in the Republican river diverting about four miles of water away from the mill and electric light properties and sewer outlet. City and county leaders plan a rapid restoration to the river’s former course to avoid further costs to bridges and infrastructure. Cardinal Gibbons accepts vice presidency of the Schley Triumphal Arch Association and pledges support for an enduring monument to Admiral Schley in Baltimore Maryland.

Concordia Kan Republican River Cardinal Gibbon Baltimore Schley Cardinal Gibbons Sechivy Maryland

Pueblo Gas Sold to Chicago Interests for $500,000

Chicago bankers Lew and Eyman to lead purchase of Pueblo Gas Light Company property in a deal estimated near $500,000. Terms and final closing not disclosed. In another report, July 3 freight handler Kindberg fatally shot his wife in West Argentine, then shot himself. jealousy suspected as motive.

Pueblo Gas Chicago Pueblo Col Paison, Leach A Ce Devitt Tremble @ Co Ohio Lew& Eyman Kamareva Fret Kindberg West Argentine

Terrifying clash as miners and police clash in Shenandoah

Shenandoah Pa July 31 brigades of the Pennsylvania National Guard and police battle roused strikers amid gunfire and street fighting. Deputies, shopkeepers, and dozens wounded as mob assaults police, firing volleys and causing extensive damage. No clear outcome as authorities threaten artillery and vow to quell the unrest.

Shenandoah Tia Town Sunra Gobin Pennsylvania National Guard Pottsville Pine Grove Shuynah Fighitt Associated Press Artiller Uret Soeri Abernifeams Joseph Beddall Betten Smertite Sherif Beddall Potteville Thornes Helms Beddall Philadelphia Ring Mherlf Stoner John Fry Abe Stiney Mirthers Corelenert Tire Ate Chet Rand Yacopsky Ringheser Hapd Tuuratan Auehrbhrees Mourgy Organication Ag Bern

Broken Market Notes From Kansas City Ruined Speech

Fragmented OCR text from Kansas City market notes references Angus steers 143 pounds and a sale or terminal issue. Mentions Purcell and Paul Val but content is garbled with incomplete phrases and unclear actions.

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