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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
1
Mrs Bond faces murder charges in the killing of Devlin as testimony at the preliminary is weak. Police say Daniels admitted striking Devlin who allegedly had a knife in hand. The court ordered Daniels bound over to district court for trial under $5000 bond, with Otto Myngate and HM Marden representing him. One ten wit
Coroner Hogsimann led testimony as key witnesses including Sergeant Morris and Lt Gillie Ase described the arrest of Frank Devlin. The trial recounts the confrontation, a knife wound, and alleged threats as officers pursued Devlin for the Feb 3 incident.
During the hearing for the Devlin stabbing case the defense argued the defendant acted as two knives were advanced toward him. The court heard testimony on self defense and found probable cause for trial. The defendant was bound over to the district court on a 3000 bond, likely keeping him jailed through next term.
Shamokin Pa March 18 delegates from districts 1 and 7 of the United Mine Workers convene to discuss grievances and possible strike action. National President Mitchell and Secretary Wiser arrival uncertain. credentials committee works as delegates gather in the anthracite region for eight hour day and union recognition talks. Ralph M. Fasley of the Civic Federation arrives. Mitchell confirms no official statement until meetings with officials.
Judge Hazen declares all 24 jurors from the box for April term and warns that the district court will place every eligible case for trial. He plans two juries, no talesmen, and aims to resolve liquor case backlogs while evaluating the Hurrel Law’s validity through widespread hearings. City Attorney Spencer may pursue many cases, with costs rising but proceedings expedited by direct juror selection.
President B F Yoakum of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad says the company will build toward the Pacific coast with San Francisco as the terminus. Surveyors are at work east of Albuquerque and in southern Arizona as routes are studied for a Savannah to San Francisco line. The plan aims to control a transcontinental route without linking to existing lines, backed by ample funds.
In Washington on March 18 the House elected Frank B. Lyon Cuba N Y as doorkeeper after which Hepburn spoke on river and harbor funding. He urged a defined depth limit for seaport waters and criticized wasteful spending while praising a reformist chairman. Senate action covered two presidential vetoes and debates over Philippine correspondence and civil service reporting.
In Savannah, Missouri, during Stewart Fife trial for Frank W. Richardson’s murder, witnesses described Fife at the Richardson home after the shooting. The defense pressed claims about George Crowley and a severed revolver evidence, while Cross testified to seeing Crowley near the scene. The judge limited some testimony before lunch. Meanwhile the Detroit & Cleveland navigational season opened with the City of Detroit boasting wireless telegraphy.
Incomplete OCR text shows a jumble of names, dates, and towns from 1901 and 1916. Possible listings include Morrison, Duroln, Ben Jordan, Robert Scialer, Jamon Inman, Williamnn Get, and other scattered identifiers with no cohesive event. The fragment lacks a clear news item or context to summarise.
Report notes the War Revenue Act only alters Innedage related terms while fixing the total tax at a cent per pound. Delay in bill reporting due to senator threats to amend and the aim to avert such moves. Senator Foraker vows to block Cuban reciprocity provisions. Republicans seek to prevent amendments while Democrats favor an unconditional repeal pass without changes.
Federal grand jury returns indictment against Louisville and Nashville railroad for violating interstate commerce laws by rebates on corn shipments to Atlanta. Counts allege two rate-based rebates on 494000 and 46000 pounds of corn, with specified overcharges and undercharges. Names witnesses including A S Dodie P Washburne Pred W Hudson and others.
At a State Fair executive committee meeting last night, a 50 percent stock levy was approved to fund a new iron grand stand. The structure will be relocated diagonally to ease wind and bustle, with the home stretch oriented west to east. Pottinger will continue directing fair grounds under county commissioners.
Marshall's band performs at the Auditorium in a yearly concert. New music includes Autumnal Whisperings by J. B. Marshall and a Fidello selection not yet heard in the country by a band. A xylophone duet by Cowdes and Price accompanies the program.
Washington March 13 There is no doubt Pension Commissioner Evans will sever his connection with the pension bureau within months to accept from the president a substantial promotion. It is believed the president supports Evans and will not consider his retirement until fully satisfied with administration. No definite vacancy or plan has been announced yet, but Evans holds the president’s full confidence and the move is widely anticipated.
A. P. Andrews travels to Topeka hoping to revive baseball interest and organize a Kansas league. He plans meetings with Topeka Leavenworth Atchison Emporia Arkansas City Joins Winfield and other towns to schedule a two to three month summer season. Weather forecasts show fair and warmer conditions in Kansas with increasing southeast winds. Poultney Bigelow arrives from London aboard a New York report dated March 15.
Rebels loot towns across Kwang Ji Kwang Tung Yun Nan as government troops pursue them. General Ma attacked rebel strongholds but was forced to retreat after two days of engagement. Rebels set up headquarters at Pang Cheng while reinforcements gather in Ten Chou Kao Chou. A rebel leader linked to Hung rebellion is named.
London reports unveil the Blue Book detailing China indemnity talks from March 3, 101 to September 7. It shows Britain favoring speedy return to normalcy and a moderate indemnity, with the United States opposing international guarantees and preferring a reduction to about 140 million pounds while seeking arbitration or direct talks with other powers.
March 1 report from New York outlines a $100,000 matter involving Max C. Mayer, an athlete connected to Rathtone and partners in a brokerage, with details surrounding a discovery and examination of books at Hathbone, Mayer, and related associates.
Lincoln Nebraska March 18 state health board met to report four thousand amaspnx cases in the state and to request federal help. A plan to mobilize the army and navy hospital units includes sending a special carrier to the area for rapid quarantine and control efforts.
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