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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
1
A record vote reveals Platt's push to count insurgents. Reciprocity is doomed as tariff concessions fade. Heet sugar senators stand firm and uncompromising, signaling little room for compromise on economic policy.
A fragmentary report describes a Republican conference discussion on a presidential reciprocity plan. Senators Allison Pratt Burrows assemble in a dinner meeting with many colleagues to gauge support and opposition, noting party unity or division over policy and political strategy.
Nebraskan leaders and the president debated Cuba policy at a recent conference. Endorsements favored by some senators stressed reciprocity with Havana while others urged firmer stance, with sentiment split over advancing a Cuba policy measure and timing ahead of key votes.
An Atchison judge discusses reshaping Kansas judicial districts to balance workload. Harvey county’s fate hinges on combining with Sedgwick, while Leavenworth and Atchison may join single districts. Proposals aim to form a new congressional district centered near Wichita, balancing cases across counties and counties’ workloads.
Fragmentary report describes an afternoon event at Evangeliet where Mr Wittange and others spoke about Palestine. The scene notes crowds in front of business houses, with a noon crowd and a 4 o clock closing, but many words are garbled.
Robert E Town formerly of Topeka died after a long career in journalism. He was a prolific writer and correspondent who reported from Washington and Chicago, guiding readers through major events. Town mentored others, shaped public discourse, and remained active in newspapers until illness forced retirement. He is survived by family in Topeka and Kansas City. Burial and funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.
Ten factories opened for work this morning while authorities armed workers with revolvers under Mayor Hinchcliffe’s orders. Reserves faced rioters as Italians marched toward Turser hall. a rapid dispersal left no parade in sight. Reporter Harry Harris remains in critical condition after yesterday’s mob violence.
A hurricane level event struck Fort de France and Mont Pelee area. Reports say 229 houses were razed and a tall person was ejected from the catastrophe near Pottite. The blaze enveloped a portion of the lawn, causing widespread damage. No fatalities or injuries were confirmed.
New York in June reports the Miides club on Severity ATM street aid Broadway hosts an openship tonight with speakers including Governor Montague of Virginia and Cot Guster of Bovton. Reber Deny, club president, has received numerous invitations though some invitees have not yet replied. A reception and banquet are planned with a special bangust for 70 Suse TPE air and speedmaking to begin before the meal. Leading Democrats have accepted invitations, among them Edward M. Stlegperd St. Clair Kelway Johns H Stunchfield and many others from political and legal circles.
Fragmented text describes shifting control in a region with references to Curarca Venegiete Yarecay Bal way Zulia and various General officers. It mentions towns captured or contested and notes insurgent actions affecting provincial capitals and state centers.
Leavenworth reports a sharp rise in scarlet fever with limited precautions. Officials urge action to curb spread as quarantine remains in place and hundreds of cases are suspected or reported. Plus a note on a deserter from the U.S. Navy and a local drowning incident.
A condensed weather brief reports light precipitation of 0.15 inch in some areas and frost records in Wyoming and nearby locales. It cites thermometer readings from Topeka and government stations, noting early morning lows and hourly values, with a forecast of showers tonight and Friday.
A notice notes Lord Panscefate held a policy in Mutual Life of New York at Paid New York and that a British government claim arose upon his death. It clarifies he was not insured in Bus atiter American company and mentions the best known Bou b institazione in connection with the matter.
A four hour conference took place in Los Angeles on June 1 with the Santa Fe General Manageress and a trade union representative from San Bernardino. The talks centered on the ongoing strike and reportedly produced a favorable outlook for settlement.
Judge Metcalf, president of the Evansville and Terre Haute Railway and former manager of several lines, was elected president of the Mexican International Railroad Company. The report notes his Chicago ties and family connections to the Pullman lineage. It also mentions William C. Pullman, a nephew of the late George Pullman, and his status as a dealer, with brief reference to a family event.
E E Brown, editor of the Times Journal, is accused in connection with a shooting that left Michael Meathichael dead. Witnesses testified Brown participated, while a rival claimed the fatal wound came from another gun. Dail court held him without bail as the case unfolds.
John Parks, president of Continental Creamery, returns from East Coast trips and announces new branch stores in northern towns. He focuses on expanding butter and cheese products as part of company growth and distribution efforts.
The company adopts a policy to lessen reliance on larger suppliers, aiming to save commissions for commission men and jobbers. They plan to pay better butter fat prices to dairy farmers, run daily routes into the city, and project expansion soon. In May they issued $224,000 in checks for milk and cream, with at least 2000 more expected to pay for June mill receipts. 108 workers are employed in Toncks.
The state tax revision commission met in State Auditor Cole's office to review the proposed tax plan and prepare it for presentation to the legislature. Few objections were raised and most speakers offered minor wording changes while authorities listed attended from Allen, Comanche, Dickinson, Ford, Jackson counties and state officials.
Fragmented OCR notes reference eleven jurors and scattered names including Davie Augusta SF Sages Ase Mrvey and others. The readable text is incomplete, listing juror mentions and unrelated fragments without coherent event details or outcomes.
In Topeka to Florence service, engineer John Griffith and fireman George Morris improvised to seal a steam leak after a bolt failed, using a pocket knife and improvised wood plug to avert a boiler burst. The action stopped further danger and delayed service only briefly, highlighting quick thinking and teamwork aboard the ill fated train.
London June 19 noble guests from around the world attended Ascot as King George VI remained indoors. Royal processions, gowns, and a mixed crowd filled the grounds for the Gold Cup events with the Duke of Connaught and Queen Alexandra’s sister among the Windsor party. The King’s absence was due to ongoing health care, while the day featured the Gold Cup race won by the Duke of Westminster riding Helne des Fleurs in a two mile contest.
The Lawrence Kansas library project seeks 2000 dollars for an eight public library building. Carnegie will provide funds and the city plans a site on Mayers and South Street. The proposal outlines maintenance and site details for city approval.
Disjointed notes describe Martin Biles and a long court history leading to confinement at an asylum. The fragment mentions arrests for drunkenness and a judge or doctors involved, with unclear sequence but a likely transfer to asylum. Weather reports mix in, citing showers in Kansas and storm conditions with flooding risk.
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