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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
6
Old members of the order are treated with consideration after a rate adjustment. The report notes the change aims to honor long service and maintain stability within the group structure. The emphasis remains on fair handling and respectful transition for veteran members.
National officers were sustained in their actions as St Louis secured the convention for Led. The report details debates, votes, and the push to hold the gathering in St Louis or Topeka, with financial rates and member influence shaping the outcome. The narrative references key figures and the controversy over venue and leadership within the convention.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for tight or new shoes. It claims instant relief from sore feet, blisters, and swelling, promising dry, cool feet and prevention of odor. The text urges purchasing from reputable stores and warns against imitation products.
Washington June 17 Republican senators outlined a plan for reciprocity with Cuba and called for a conference on the Serrano measure. The article notes discussions of tariffs, duties on imported Cuban goods, and proposals to boost U.S. industrial growth while shaping policy for five years ahead.
In Columbus the murder trial of John Norton, charged with killing Marion Thomas on February 4, 1900, opened in district court this morning. Norton pleads self defense after arguing with Thomas in Empire City, with defense and prosecution teams and courtroom activity noted as the case proceeds.
Noah Bowman of Garnett won the Democratic Populist fusion nomination in the Second Congressional District after a fourth-ballot contest with Judge Burris of Fort Scott. The convention, held in Fort Scott, saw cross county support with Wyandotte, Anderson, and several counties weighing in. Bowman and Burris entered a tight race as fusion backers sought a strong candidate for governor amid party platform clashes and calls to unite behind Bowman for the November race.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a university figure associated with the Populists and a Congregationalist faith. It references a period around 1434 tied to a free silver issue and a shift to the Populist side, but details are garbled and the subject’s identity remains uncertain.
A strange accident occurred near Bernardino California when an engine drawing a San Diego train blew its whistle and discharged steam. The blast damaged the engine and delayed the train by about an hour before it returned to the yard for repairs.
A record train bundle reached El Paso at dawn with forty cattle cars carrying about 1455 head from the Pulotan near Janos Chihuahua. The stock, branded Armije and other marks, is being sold from the Ming e yard, with duties to be assessed by the customs collector this afternoon. They’re en route to the northern ranges via Rock Inland pens under consignors Patterson and Laird for slaughter.
Trading opened with mixed signals as corn advanced on weather prospects. Hog prices slipped while brokers supported steady cash bids. Livestock receipts at Chicago and Kansas City show variable demand, with cattle and hog futures under pressure amid July selling and market uncertainty.
Wall Street opened with mixed to lower prices as major issues drifted. Virginia and Canada Southern slipped slightly while Canadian Pacific and American Currency shares showed marginal declines. St Paul and Canada Southern also fell.
Reading and Chicago markets show uneven gains with wheat and butter steady to firm while dairy receipts and supplies mix. Pacific, Sugar, and St. Paul trades noted. Western preferreds falter. milk, creamery products and poultry prices reflect tentative demand amid broad market chill.
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