05 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
1
A tense two week citywide labor dispute in Chicago ends with a night conference and a tentative compromise. Drivers and workers return to their jobs pending ratification as pickets withdraw and settlement terms are outlined, including wage scales and work conditions.
Report from a contentious arbitration session where packers faced off against labor leaders. The room reacted as an official panel explained the terms, while supporters cheered and demanded decisive action. A dramatic vote and call for unity defined the tense proceeding.
In Pendleton and Camas counties tallying shows Kiniey leading with a plurality but Frail counts may decide the outcome. Across Harner and Malheur precincts new tallies arrive, noting minor errors but no decisive shifts yet.
The Westminster Gazette reports a proposed test fleet of musk tenden passenger steamers, with Canadian Pacific links and fast freighters, to challenge Morgen ships. Ships would reach 35 knots, armed with six inch guns, hulls to China and Australia, funded by government guarantees, provoking likely opposition in parliament.
Unprecedented number of new banks being started nationwide with multiple state banks forming in various counties. Named institutions include State Bank of Nor ton in Norte with capital 615,000 and Waldo Banke in Waldo County, plus Ford County Bi z 200 in Speakie, Aston Vale State Bank in Cloud county and others.
The supreme court reverses a district court ruling in Douglas County opening a path to possible state recovery of 587000 dollars, signaling a major procedural shift in ongoing litigation and its implications for state finances.
Governor Stanley rejects rumors of a conference with Chester I Long and claims no deal or retirement from law practice. He asserts he is a United States senate candidate only and describes talks at the Copeland hotel as friendly but not an agreement, while denying any permanent retirement from public service.
Walter Vrooman announces a cooperative expansion to Topeka with plans to open stores or acquire existing ones. He expects to recruit members, hold meetings in the Auditorium, and extend his cooperative system to Kansas City and Topeka depending on business interest.
Wireless Telegraph Company completes a new station at Bridgehampton Long Island to complement Nantucket operations. American Wave signals intention to install the Mancoct System aboard ships St Louis and St Paul. U S Post Survey to use the device on seaboard vessels. contract signed for its use aboard Ainslie. Primary South Well Feet Gage Coad station to handle trans oceanic messages by early June.
Dispute on borax use and its health effects features a June 5 discussion among Mediog men in Germany. Minute 16 notes whether conscription of borax is injurious to the human body. Professor Vir Rhe, a foremost physiologist, is mentioned as having long used borax daily.
The piece reports on a June annual estate meeting where officers debated extra dividends and earnings from operating costs. It mentions President Bul Newmliy Nesark Guten rail figures, bonds and preferred stock dividends, and an expected 1 percent common stock dividend with possible additional dividends.
Judge Taft civil governor of the Philippines met the Pope in Rome. Also present were Bishop Thomas O Gorman of Sioux Falls Dr J G Smith and Major Porter of the judge advocates department Washington. Taft presented a box with President Roosevelt's nuclear work in progress and discussed the difficult question with the Pontiff. The Pope expressed gratitude and hoped for good results.
State tax reform commission plans hearings at 3 o clock on June 19 to gather suggestions for a proposed new tax law and to revise the bill before submitting it to the legislature. Commission members include John Francis, F Hurrell, Dumont Smith, Emil Grosser, F Hiddis, ex Attorney General Godard, State Auditor Cole, and the State Treasurer. Southern Kansas towns report rising floods with Neosho and Neco rivers inundating homes and basements, damaging crops and railroads.
Universal approval noted for Michael Mc Herbert succeeding the late Lord Pauncefote as ambassador to the United States. No dissent reported amid praise for the appointment and for Secretary Lord Lanairne.
In New York readers learn of a tax classification dispute on poultry attributed to linked Squiew general appraisers decision. A Port Townsend collector enforced a three cents per pound duty on bred birds. A protest was upheld, and under Swans, duties change while a wife and mother-in-law are billed. Philadelphia reports Oscar Webb ambush and suicide attempt on June 5.
June 5 Washington report notes the president announces nominating F. Jewell for a consul post amid a shaky political position. Details remain uncertain as the fragmentary dispatch mentions temperatures in large cities and a pending appointment.
Harrisburg Pa June 5 Sheriff Relft ware deploys a small deputy force for Likens valley coal area as striking miners refuse to serve, clerks are pressed into boiler rooms and imported watchmen request to return home. Observers note heightened risk of trouble as nonunion men drift from mines amid protests over work assignments and security at Yorktown and nearby facilities.
Missouri court voids ouster order against Packers and grants three days to comply. The case centers on corporate status and authority to operate in Missouri. Attorneys argued for reinstatement, while state officials consider next steps and potential certificate actions.
A two story business block will rise at the northwest corner of Seventh and Jackson streets. Work on the plant is underway and the contract is active as builders prepare, replacing the Hontoan barn site with a modern structure.
Washington reports June maneuvering for posts affecting Atchison and Leavenworth. Dielescatint and J M Consntis are linked to key positions while Anthony and Chisham options spark talks of reappointment. Curtaints of political factionalism loom as Anthony and Chisham’s futures hinge on convention outcomes.
Delegates from Lafayette party and French officials tour Planters' Hotel as the World’s Fair plans unfold. Countess de Rechambea is escorted through luncheon at Mrs. Shiels home with Michel Gagrari and French commissioners discussing participation and invitations for France.
A working agreement was executed today between Kansas City, Merion and Orient companies creating a ten year arrangement affecting operations. The deal aligns the Orient Fight over subsiding issues and sets the period for trains, indicating a major shift in regional transport relations.
In Columbia Missouri the University of Missouri honored Mark Twain with a degree at the sixtieth commencement. Secretary Wilson and others attended as speakers and presenters. The event included mentions of De Waters and Kitchener in connection with the ceremony and promotions within the allied leadership.
East Hollermakers brought to San Bernardino amid labor dispute as strikes may extend east of Albuquerque. Writs served, officials report uncertainty over continuation. Officials in Topetus and Henderson intervene to temper tensions while wage comparisons with Santa Fe, Southern Pacific cited.
New York June report says Dr Jos Maria Quimper, minister of street Pern, died here suddenly Wednesday amid Lima, Peru dispatches. Weather notes show June 5 forecast with showers, southerly winds and risk of injury tonight.
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