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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1902

Page

6

Tragedy at Sea As Waesland Sinks In Darkness

Passengers recount the wreck of the Waesland after a collision with the Harmanides. Boats kept away from the sinking ship amid darkness and cold. Survivors describe near misses, lifebelts, and chaos as the vessel broke in two and exploded.

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Census Bill Signed Creates Permanent Census Bureau

The president signed a bill establishing a permanent census bureau and sent the act to the Secretary of the Interior. Washington reports indicate the House approved the measure, detailing the creation and scope of the new federal statistical agency.

Warrington Alowtee Tetter Secretary of the Interior Moe Washington Maru Sabre USA

Roosevelt and Hitchcock Discuss Civil Service Reform Act

The text outlines new acts to align with the civil service law, detailing permanent force, exclusive appointments, and administration under the attorney general. It mentions President Roosevelt and Secretary Hitchcock discussing commissions and appointments within a limited framework, signaling ongoing reform.

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Train Disaster Near Randernoch Shocks West Texas

A San Antonio to California tourist train derailed and burned near Randernoch, 12 miles west, killing twelve people and wounding many. The wreck involved multiple cars and a private coach, with one car remaining attached to the rear. News reported as crews sought details and officials prepared notices.

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Weather Forecast Confusion Amid Mixed Reports

Fragmentary weather notes show conflicting forecasts from multiple bureaus. The report mentions wind speeds around 12 miles per hour, with temperatures varying sharply across cities such as Philadelphia and Cincinnati.

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Harvest Hand Plan Aims to Boost Wheat Belt Labor

D W Blaine of Pratt proposes a county by county harvest labor record system to match migrants and teams with farmers for the coming wheat season. He seeks cooperation with Secretary Coburn and wants assessors to report last year’s foreign workers and projected needs to guide rail and advertising efforts. Pratt County backs the plan as a permanent solution to chronic labor shortages in Kansas wheat counties.

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Hanna in Debate on Pend ing Shipping Bill in Senate

Senator Hanna of Ohio addressed the Senate on the pending shipping bill from a business perspective. He argued for an American merchant marine under Navy control in war, warned against federal overreach, and pressed for prompt consideration amid debates on national defense and economic policy.

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Oil at Santa Rosa Signals Drilling Push

Reported deep oil strike near Santa Rosa and nearby wells. El Paso capitalists and multiple firms hold gear to drill along Rock Island right of way. activity high amid uncertain prospects and market chatter.

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Heery Devin fight ends with stabbing and arrest

A street brawl on Fourth Street near Jefferson led to Luke Heery stabbing Frank Devlin after a dispute over a beer mallet. Devlin died later from a head wound as officers separated the men and arrested both Heery and Roy Daniels, owner of the joint, amid a broader investigation into the incident.

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Ruggles Denies Leavenworth Exit Story

Ruggles describes reports of leaving Leavenworth under a cloud as false. He traveled from Granite Oklahoma to Topeka en route home after learning a Kansas City paper carried the fake tale syndicated to the Associated Press. He vows to reveal the author’s motive.

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Wheat and corn markets show limited moves in volatile trading

Chicago March seven market notes opening wheat activity driven by weather forecasts, with May delivery pressured by rain prospects and mixed receipts. Corn stays user with slight shifts as May futures open higher before easing, while futures in oats and rye show small fluctuations. Beef and pork prices edge higher amid ongoing supply signals.

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Fragmented Market Report From Early Cleveland Notes

A highly garbled market summary references Babyane Feneraty and Psi groups, but the readable portion covers commodity trading with mentions of Colorado Fuel at 42, U.S. markets, and scattered stock notes. It notes Wheat and Cotton activity with unclear regional ties and several incomplete place names and figures.

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