10 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
1
Pastor McParland denounces Parker mayor and city officials in a Topeka church sermon linking a killing on Poorth street to liquor politics. He cites petitions, leads prayers, and warns of crime and corruption tied to alcohol and moneylenders, urging action before more bloodshed.
Washington reports the third cabinet change of Roosevelt's presidency as Secretary John D. Long resigns in a cordial letter. Representative Moody of Massachusetts is named as his successor after a lengthy contest among leaders in the Navy Department and Congress.
Governor Stanley disclosed plans after touring the Kansas exhibit site at the St Louis exposition commission trip. He envisions a Kansas built structure entirely from state materials with Kansas stone brick tiling cement plaster and walnut finishing. The aim is a premier Kansas space with locally crafted architecture and themed parlors nursery for children and exhibits highlighting Kansas industries.
Mayor Parker delivered remarks this morning reacting to Dr McFarland s Sunday sermon. He questioned the preacher s allegations about blood status at his door and contrasted the city s Christmas under Parker administration with criticism of Hughes policemen and a fatal drinking incident.
Madame Lilian Nordica writes from her 1901 02 transcontinental tour praising the Topeka Auditorium, deeming it equal to the best houses she has sung in. She thanks Major T. J. Andersin and notes the audience’s warmth, calling the venue and engagement exceptional. Public notice at end references tailor shop PF Metanus & Cols on Avenue.
Prince Henry of Prussia concludes American tour with a five hour Philadelphia visit. Crowds gathered at Broad Street Station and City Hall welcomed him with a formal address by Mayor Ashbridge. The prince viewed Independence Hall and the Declaration room, receiving an album of welcome and expressing gratitude for the city’s hospitality.
General Funston was feted by the Lotus Club in New York with 200 guests. Speakers Charles S. Gleed and Dr. James A. Canfield praised his Philippine service and heroism. Funston received a Lotus membership by brevet amid applause and autographs, with Kansas figures Gleed Price and others honored.
Dispatches recount General Methuen wounded and captured with four guns during a dawn engagement near Lichtenburg in the Orange River Colony. About 1,200 British soldiers were involved. officers and men were killed, wounded, or missing, with heavy baggage capture and four guns lost.
New York March 10 Brigadier General Frederick Funston was the guest of honor at a Lotus Club dinner. The table included General Funston and notable guests such as Frank K Lawrence Frank P MacLennan Charles Leeds ET Jeffrey Captain Coghlan and Professor J H Canfeld. President Lawrence praised Funston for his actions that nearly brought an end to the Philippine war and introduced him to the gathering.
The Shawnee county Republican convention delegates voted to back James A. Troutman for governor. Roy Simon was elected Secretary, with resolutions praising McKinley and Roosevelt and instructing delegates to push John Trent Toth for governor, highlighting his leadership and patriotism.
A weather bulletin notes possible rain and thunder this afternoon or tonight with cooler conditions later. It records yesterday’s rain near one inch, highs around 43, winds from the southwest at 26 mph, and forecasting cooler, windy weather with possible storm activity in surrounding regions.
OCR reads like a fragmented note on a disaster involving General Bethven and a commander, with references to both houses of Lords and Commons and a chaotic report of forces read today. The garbled text implies a wartime or Civil era parliamentary disturbance.
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