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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
6
In a volatile district race four candidates contend for the nomination with Wheatley of Glenna seen as a leading figure. Denials of Sprowl quitting and a potential second-choice fight shape a tense campaign as supporters from both parties weigh strategy, with a key meeting expected and public interest high.
Proceedings reveal a formal conference among St Louis figures on a potential Rock Island railroad acquisition. A new right of way plan for the St Louis area would involve elevated tracks or surface routes to serve a suburban line to Vandeventer Avenue. Officials discuss revenue and terminal implications though details remain unsettled.
Bids opened at Fort Riley for barracks and stables construction at the post. Zeigler & Dole, Moses & Hulmerton, Davi Larkin & Co and others submitted bids. Total project value near 200,000 dollars for construction plus heating and plumbing contracts. The lowest heating bid was Hurts & Alger at about 14,008 dollars. Work to begin before June 3 with contracts awarded to various firms across Junction City and Topeka areas.
Emporia fisherman Charley Brown landed a 40 pound catfish near Syden’s bridge during recent rains, tying for the largest catch reported in the area. Brown snagged the fish on a line near the riverbank, with help from a partner who assisted as the fish neared the shore. The catch, later weighed around 45 pounds after preparation, highlighted a notable local fishing event in Emporia.
In Leavenworth Judge Advocate General George B. Davis denies release to James B Clone and rejects clemency bids as defense seeks delay. The case centers on murder while in service with the Army during January 1900s, with petitions from multiple Kansans listed among petitioners.
Irish and British officials grapple with Col Lynch arrest for high treason in London. Proceedings reveal police court detention extended to June 14, with questions over arrest details and bail. Irish Nationalists press for access to information, while government denies premature disclosure.
A southbound passenger train collided with a northbound freight near Junette, 23 miles south of Macon. The passenger engines and crew suffered severe losses with multiple deaths and serious injuries, including Walker J. Brown of Atlanta and others. passengers in Macon and surrounding areas sustained injuries. The crash involved colored crews and tabulations of injuries indicate skull fractures and limb wounds among listed victims.
A tainted message warns of an alleged attempt to derail the Union Pacific train between Bone and Green River. Authorities say attackers were to strike with arms and men, with scouts reported near Rawlings and warning to ward off interference as trains begin their runs.
President Roosevelt arrived at West Point to review troops at the barracks and receive a joint presentation. He stood with Cadet Calvin and a crowd including Governor Odell and other officials, then attended a reception at Colonel Mills.
Emporia June 11 Lyon county residents in session to decide repairs after flood damage to roads and bridges across the county. A separate report notes a boy run over on Lower Commercial Street last night by a bicycle rider, sustaining serious injuries. Edward Receives Whitelaw Reid London reports the King welcomed Held in Buckingham Palace as a gesture of goodwill. A mass meeting at feka on June 11 discusses a bond proposition of 15 dollars for local improvements.
A school bond proposition was submitted during a spring society gathering. The meeting attendees discussed funding and approval timelines for the proposed bond and its impact on local education facilities.
A conference between Winewood Company and the Labor Union with Superintendent A I Ward Manager Frank Kelley and the Trades Council aimed to settle union labor use on Vinewood park railway construction. The railroad insists on ten hour days while the unions demand shorter hours, with no agreement yet. Byers the contractor and Hi Wilson owner of the road from Chicago are due to arrive this week.
The traveler observes pilgrims at the Jordan River before Epiphany. Old and young believers wade the sacred waters and receive baptism as priests collect relics and relics from sacred sites. Pilgrims depart stained by travel, their devotion intense, guiding their path toward Jerusalem.
A collage of humorous lines and brief quotes from various papers including Philadelphia Record and Puck. The fragmentary text references satire on elections, social manners, and bridge games, with stray inaudible names and incomplete dialogues. The tone is light, satirical, and newspaper-like.
A terse fragment reflects a choppy dialogue about men, wealth, and social status. The speaker comments on behavior of widows and the recurring presence of certain people, with unclear context and garbled phrasing.
The report shows a choppy wheat market with futures up and down as early highs faded. Strong packer interest supported prices briefly while cash bids remained uneven, and cattle and hog markets showed varied receipts and prices amid cautious trading.
The report describes uneven trading across grains and metals with losses in some staples. It notes declines in rubbers and certain fibers while steel and copper show mixed movement. Prominent activity occurs around St. Paul and Southwestern markets with prices fluctuating and pockets of gains in some commodities. Local grain items and vegetables show varied price shifts amid general volatility.
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