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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
1
The President issues a special message to Congress urging reciprocity with Cuba, appealing to colleagues and friends alike and stressing the political duties over personal sacrifice in a historic final appeal.
A Washington prose excerpt discusses post war Cuba policy, trade with American producers, and the desire for reciprocity. It notes opposition to Cuban market controls, calls for continued support of Cuba, and references the Philippines and Caribbean stakes in 1898 era context. The piece mentions Roosevelt and ongoing senate deliberations on reciprocity and tariff measures.
In San Antonio and surrounding counties, reports say a suspect known as Dalton escaped capture after a burglary in Kerr County. Deputies say he was recaptured and is held for authorities. The event ties to a prior soldier with a military record and to ongoing investigations by Sheriff Batterson’s team in Kansas.
The Federal Light Heat and Power Company seeks a one year extension to build a gas and electric plant in Topeka after a revived franchise. Investors, led by Faulkner, pledge about 1400000 to construct the plant and supply Topeka with gas and electricity at reduced rates, with the city retaining a share of net revenue and a possible future purchase option.
The mayor refuses to deploy militia to guard street cars amid rising tensions. City leaders say public safety remains the priority as transit services continue with limited protection.
June 14 report from Fontuchet RL notes the militia assisting local authorities in restraining rioting during the strike cleared debris from streets and kept order with troops on boats and wagons. Police measures were prepared but cars were not used, arrests occurred, and residents expressed opposition to armed sheriffs. The mayor pressed the governor to withdraw troops, arguing soldiers worsened disturbances.
A conference of Republican senators friendly to Cuba and opposed to tariff cuts on Cuban sugar decided to continue blocking the reciprocity bill. They plan two alternatives: drop the subject or accept a rebate plan, with to oppose any amendment that weakens protections including the refined sugar differential. The group counted at least 13 GOP senators ready to stand together, aiming to secure the strongest possible measure while resisting house-pushed concessions. The conference instructed representatives to pursue harmonious action and prepare the facts for Republican members on relations with Cuba.
Campbell secured a decisive outcome after a lengthy vote that stretched to one hundred five ballots. The process unfolded amid a tense session with multiple rounds and heated debate among involved parties.
In Winfield Kansas on June 13 the Kansas Republican convention endured a long deadlock over four candidates. Neosho and Montgomery counties shifted votes, culminating in a pivotal switch that finally elevated Ergenbright and broke Wheatley’s advance, leaving Campbell near nomination and sparking intense delegation bargaining.
The Crawford county gathering ended with Philip Hitt Campbell securing the nomination amid a raucous scene. Delegates shifted support between Ergenbright Wheatley and Campbell, culminating in a near-unanimous backing as Campbell was proclaimed winner. Campbell, born in Nova Scotia and raised in Neosho county, rose from Baker University to a noted county attorney and celebrated orator in Kansas politics.
A fast mail train from Nashville collides with an accommodation train on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway near Hooker and Sunnmit about 15 miles from Nashville. Five men killed and about 15 injured. Names include engineer George Rollins and Rankin Mieman. Many other crew and passengers injured with reports of severities and shock.
Elkes was speedy in a late night sprint at Charies Hiver park blevele track. He broke world records from one mile to 0 distance, posting 42 minutes and 2 seconds calculating 42 matte. The crowd pressed along the rails as Will Stingen led in the 4-5 mile stretch. Weather notes from Chicago show warmer conditions tonight with variable winds for Kan tonlebt.
A devastating blaze at Howenblage and Co leather goods mill near Second and Oxford in Philadelphia trapped workers. Eight bodies found in ruins and many others injured or missing as fire escapes failed and windows were crowded by panicked employees. A large number of workers fled to the street while rescue teams carried others from the debris. The mill was a factory for leather goods and the fire was eventually checked after hours, but relief efforts continued as investigators searched for missing workers.
A severe storm swept through McPherson County on June 13 bringing heavy rain and a tornado that flooded streets and delayed harvest. Despite flooding, wheat prospects are good with high yield and quality expected, though harvesting will be slowed by labor shortages and the recent soakings.
In San Fran July 13 winners emerged in a competitive drill of Arab patrols led by Hl Jebel of Denver. Second place went to Fetiel of Beaver with notable performances from Moolah of St. Louis and Ararat of Kansas City. parade highlights included teams from Columbus Minneapolis and Philadelphia amid a penitentiary audience.
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