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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
1
A readable fragment surveys racial tension and vigilante fears as a Chicago Eldorado meeting voices self reliance for protection. It notes figures involved in local reform and police response, with references to May and June incidents, urging community action and autonomy amid persecution.
The day telegram site reports a plan to run a steam era like train on all roads into Bett. Officials from Con sxresingmi matt Thawun hat Swe Thury Wisou discuss termination of the denacement and set a curiow traine schedule for today.
The Illinois Democratic convention opened with remarks from state leaders including John Hopkins and Lawrence Stringer. Speaker urged party unity against Republican rule, pledging to reverse the current administration’s policies, criticize governance and taxation, and defend constitutional rights while attacking “greed” and “exploitation” by opposition. The platform emphasized enforcement of laws, support for labor, and a call for a more economical government.
Amid long explained delays and cross accusations, Bourbon county officials face questions over missing and miscredited funds tied to Thomas T. Kelly. State Auditor Cole issued a report aiding Bourbon officials to uncover a misallocation that would have deprived the state treasury of tax and school funds.
King Edward sits out the races with his doctors ordering rest while Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales attend royal processions at Windsor. The ceremonial cavalcade features eight carriages, mounted troops, and a crowd of spectators. Ice Maiden wins the Gold Cup for 1 year olds as Ascot hosts the day’s major races.
Abilene man Raney leads talk at Copeland parlors as strong field of Republicans gathers for state central committee race in Fort Scott. The contest centers on Raney versus Haney and Anderson with Burton factional support and wide mobilization of local politicians and committee members across Dickinson and surrounding counties.
Report from Georgetown and Meerkatown details the Norwegian steamer Jotun carrying revolutionaries under Gen. Valentin Péter. After transporter troops disembarked at Bolivar, Captain Meling resumed command but was killed when Venezuelan gunfire from two vessels struck the Jotun, wounding a passenger. The pursuit continued but the Jotun escaped.
In New York a $20,000 purse race between Thom eres Boralma and E R Smath ford Hide Mlake 320 is scheduled for Patt night at Hartford on Saturday August 8. The event will feature two horses and will be decided at the track with betting to follow.
Blew open the safe at a Missouri Pacific site in Elporads last night. Thieves seized cash or valuables and fled before the alarm could be raised. In San Francisco Herman A Tubbs, a noted contractor, was instantly killed in an unknown incident. a separate Sausalito blast left a person injured.
Gray, Mr Tubbs, his wife and Miss Ea Coughin were jolted when a horse carriage collided with a stage. Mr Tubbs struck on the head, breaking his neck. Mrs Tubbs and Miss Coughin were badly bruised and cut but not believed fatally hurt. Tubbs was a matting cordage manufacturer.
The county clerk’s compiled report shows actual personal-property values for 1902: total county value about 8,068,770 with city totals near 1,981,670 and county-side values around 447,15. The assessment covers horses, cattle, mules, sheep, goats, farm implements, wagons, carriages, watches, jewelry, miners, planes, and instruments, listing counts, average values, and totals for this year and last year, noting changes in population and value across all categories.
A growing Populist and Dethecrate movement backs Edwin Taylor of Wyandotte as opposition to T. T. Kelly. Taylor is described as practical, skilled, and experienced in politics having served Wyandotte, with two terms as state party president and a history in the legislature. Supporters claim he offers integrity and strength, though some doubt his fit for the Republican ticket and question the scope of their coalition.
The incident occurred early Sunday when two camp employees were attacked, one fatally. The sheriff responded to the scene and is investigating the troubling events surrounding the attack and death.
June 17 weather bulletin reports cloudy skies with showers and thunder in parts of the region. Governor Mas warns of unsettled conditions as a cold front moves in from the northwest, with warnings for rough surfaces and slick roads in the coming hours.
Governor Stanley demands clarity on the use of Kansas penitentiary for Oklahoma convicts amid a long running contract. He and Governor Perkins of Oklahoma spar over who bears costs and responsibility, with Stanley stating Kansas may end the arrangement if not improved and noting no added value beyond inmate care.
Fragmentary text notes German for Philippines and a potential apostolic delegate in the Philippine Church. Mentions June 1 and a visit to Villanova Pa for a speech, with references to degree formats and a President and Director Crever. Names Cleveland and Vil college appear.
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