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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
6
fragmentary 19th century style notes describe a formal peace process with King Edward, General Dewet, and Milner involved. the document marks a turning point as signatories including governmental and military leaders pledge to end hostilities and proceed with ratifications, with a tentative timeline toward May for final settlement.
In May in Cape Town the premier Gordon Souten faced a hostile crowd after a speech by Sue Coley and Sir John Gordon Souten. Protesters broke windows as officials claimed the government acted to quell unrest following the episode.
A garbled weather and crop brief reports mixed with scattered place names and temperatures. It mentions temperatures around 40s and 60s, northerly winds, rainfall limited to certain counties, and general farming observations across multiple regions with unclear specifics.
Readable fragments describe mixed farming notes across central counties. Mentions strawberries apples cherries potatoes and weather impacts on harvest timing. Reports delayed activities in several towns with references to East and West areas, signals rainfall and cooler spells.
In Wyandotte June 3 a temple was dedicated by Grand Master T B Dawes with high Masonic rites attended by over 500 people. The event featured speeches by VD Lane and Judge Jane, a banquet for the Order, and plans for the Scottish Rite bodies and Knights Templar to occupy the new temple.
The Kansas Agricultural College in Manhattan holds commencement events mid June with chapel services and a grand banquet. A three day triennial reunion and multiple exhibitions mark the exercises as students graduate. Also listed are pensions granted Kansas residents and a formal resignation of a French cabinet member.
The report details a morning court session with multiple defendants including Billy McGuire and Joe Keck. Accusations involve disturbances and charges linked to a proposed assault, with witnesses and officers describing events. Proven innocence claims are noted while some suspects face conviction later that day. Nancy’s involvement and peculiar testimony arise amid plea discussions and crowd reactions.
Privy Councillor Goldberger of Herls and the imperial German commerce board departs New York for Europe after an eight month stay in the United States. He predicts labor, finance, and industrial power will settle, urges mutual American and German cooperation, and notes the US as a land of active possibilities amid global trade tensions. Changes at Emporia College and the death of Col Dallas Bach are also reported in brief.
J C Kenson becomes general manager of South Omen stockyards after acquiring Lincoln Packing Company stockyards at Lincoln and related grazing land. Harry L Carpenter to supervise property. operations to begin immediately with packing plant functioning and yards to be incorporated as feeding point for west.
New York reports a meeting between Governor Tutt Cardinal Rampolla and Pope Pius X era, with discussions on Roosevelt’s books and church relations. The conference aims to ease tensions and clarify intentions, with a potential audience and final report to the pope.
Reported tensions between Mutual Tor Company and Peoples Company surface as both parties accuse each other of poaching customers. Officials claim spotters and drivers have been caught gathering rival customers, while each side denies wrongdoing and vows to protect their own market share as warmer weather increases demand.
The Topeka Business College baseball team defeated Asylum College 6 to 1 in the opener of the season at their home grounds. Highlights included strong batting, solid defense, and a standout performance by pitcher Stan who held the visitors in check. The Washburn combination is expected to field a competitive squad this year. May weather for the period was notably warm with above average temperatures and modest rainfall, per Dr. F B Snow.
316.00. Chicago and return via Great Rock Island Route Tickets on sale June 1 to June 1 with return date September 15, 1902. Advertisement hints at health salve Bucklen’s Arnica to treat various ailments. mentions city ticket offices and transit offices. appears as a fragmented old-time travel and medical ad with survivable phrases.
The market report details price moves across wheat, corn, oats, and pork with futures down at open then fluctuating through the day. It notes higher activity in livestock, significant volumes in Chicago and Kansas City cash markets, and mixed signals in stocks as traders react to supply and demand shifts.
Des Moines hosts a large union strike as machinists boilermakers blacksmiths steamfitters and foundry workers gather for higher wages and shorter hours. Vice President Campbell arrives from Troy Moldders union and warns of a broader walkout if demands aren’t met. Tickets for the Jubilee event run June 2 to 6 with limited sections.
Fragmentary notices indicate Runflower Camp members facing regular teeth and a planned discussion on discipline. Clerk M. W. Saxon lists a return of 465 dollars via the Santa Fe account with Jubilee tickets referenced, though details are obscured by garbled OCR. A partial ledger-like entry suggests committee actions and financial transactions tied to January events.
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