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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1902

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Bailey Moves Up Scenres in Delegates Race Election

Contested county delegation to the state convention intensifies as W J Bailey secures twenty three of twenty eight Basley backed by Marshall County and Marshall County leaders debate bias in the Republican state committee. The primary also shows Bailey leading in Manhattan with his forces and the party chairman Albaugh emphasizes prudent support while candidates and local officials navigate internal contest dynamics.

W. J. Basily Andesman Gee Halley Troutman Peaney Piren Teputicaren Marshall Essuirty Ahrotuch Tvete Tinhey Reamaichu Coatty Ellen Kansas Marstall Morten Albatai Ajnwagh Thos Cor Evbersl Bailey Altaugh Elaine Ne Hailey Tim An Glate Halles

Sixteenth district delegates chosen in statewide convention

Readable fragments show Lincoln county and Osborn precincts backing various candidates for congress and governor. Delegates from multiple counties including Dickinson and Woodson discuss support for Judge Skeene, with Burton and Bates named in supportive roles. The convention fate remains unsettled, with rumors of split loyalties and shifting alignments among county delegations.

Injunction on Rate Cut Delayed by Kansas City Actions

Kansas City on March 18 reports say Attorney William A Day of the Interstate Commerce Commission expects an injunction to restrain rate cutting started there today, though filing may wait until week’s end as John Fellis of the United States district court is unavailable, with Day in Jefferson City for court. Meanwhile another item notes a certificate decreasing authorized capital for the PS Coton Duck company in Trenton on March 1.

Kansas City William A Day Karetae City John Fellis Jefferson City City Trenton PS. Coton Duck Tsdey Ite

Women vote scheme fuels Topeka council bid clash

In Topeka Democrats debate a plan to suppress female municipal voting as they nominate A M Harvey for the Third Ward school board seat against Edward Wilder. Rumors of a fourth ward bid target councilman Weber prompt a defensive push to mobilize female registration and contest the election.

Democrats Topeka Rosu M. Spivey David Overmyer G. C. Clemens the Democraty Overmyer Spivey Wolf Spives Secomd der Gera Snyder Republic Elliott Miller Law and Order Panoream Board of Education A. M. Harvey Harvey Edward Wilder Wilder Women’s League Weber Fourth Albert W. Knowles Bank of Topeka Rae Knowles Hemaki The State Journal

Payne frames Cuban reciprocity bill at committee meeting

Washington March 19 chairman Payne of the ways and means committee said he would frame the Cuban reciprocity bill as decided by the Republican conference last night. The plan includes granting the president authority to negotiate a reciprocity treaty with Cuba offering 20 percent concessions on all goods. The bill also covers the Bibrey amendment limiting reciprocity to a period ending December 1. Payne aims to soften the bill and bring it before the committee for report to the House. Traders opposing reciprocity plan plan a meeting to discuss future actions.

Warhington Payne The Ways Means Cuba Sceop Whys and Means House

Garfield Named Civil Service Commissioner Prospect

Washington report says Garfield, son of the late president, James R. Garfield, will be offered the civil service commissioner post by President Neetis One Family if he accepts. Earlier the President favored Harry A. Garfield for the role but was told the appointment would not be accepted.

Neetis Civil Service Commission Washington James R. Garfeld Lste Civil Service Ty Imicwmd Wm. A. Rodnbure Harry A. Garfield

General Officer Appointments Change Heads for Posts

Washington announces March 25 changes directing Major Ciera Mac Arthur to command the department of the Tak er with headquarters at Chickko. Brigadier General Frederick Munston will lead the Colorado department from Denver. Brigadier General Wm. A. Kiebbe gains Dakota command with headquarters at St Paul.

Washington March Ciera MacArthur Department of the Taker Chickko Frederick Munston Department of the Colorado Denver Cole Wm. A. Kiebbe Department of Dakota St Paul Minn

Power suit vies to halt Northern Pacific transfer

A New York hearing before special examiner Wim A Lancaster considered Peter Power's suit against the Northern Pacific. Banker Jobin Kennedy testified about European trips in 19th century terms, ownership of Northern Pacific stock, and J P Morgan involvement. He cited May purchases for Harriman and a demand for 10,000 NP shares from J P Morgan & Co.

New York Wim. A. Lancaster Minneapolis Peter Power Northern Pacific Rairoad Company Pacife Jobin Kennedy, & Banker Europe Joames Lord Stratherns Whs Dunes Baker Janes J Northern Pacific J. P. Morgan & Co KE. Harriman J. P. Morgan Herriman Kennedy J.P. Morgan & Ca

Hetty Green Widow Husband Dies at Bellows Falls

Rdaward Green husband of Hetty Green known as Americas richest woman died at his home in Bellows Falls Vt after a long illness from a complication of ailments. The passing marks the end of a troubled life and long public interest in the Green fortune.

Bailey Gains Washington County Delegation In Fifth District

Washington county holds its convention this afternoon to select delegates for Bailey. L A Palmer, editor of the Washington Republican, had hoped to keep the delegation uninstructed but now expects Bailey to win. If instructed, Bailey would gain two and a half delegates in the Fifth district, tying Dickinson county for second place with one delegate each.

W. Jd. Bates Washington County Bailey Marshall County L. A. Palmer Washington Republican State Journal Palmer Troutman Fulley Dickinson County

Weather forecast and temperature readings from a windy, warm day

The weather page reports warmer, windy conditions with a warmup expected tomorrow. It notes partly cloudy and unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday, with increasing temperatures. Winds shift from the south and hourly readings are listed through the afternoon hours.

ES Weelock

Washburn Singers Tour Planned to Visit Kansas Towns

The Washburn quartet, praised after a strong showing at the Auditorium last night, will begin a two week tour beginning next week. They schedule concerts at Alma Clay Center Neville Mankato Snfti Cantor Downs Delphos and Wamree assisted by violinist Frank Carruth. The college program for Friday night March 1 will echo the tour plans.

Washiurn Alma Clay Centr HeNeville Mankato Snifti Cantor! Downs Delphos Wamree Frank Carruth

Deadly Hoboken Fire Destroys Phoenix Pier and Vessel

The Hoboken blaze on the Phoenix line pier started unexpectedly, killing at least one longshoreman Patrick Hussey and injuring several others. Fire swept hay and cotton as the British Queen and other vessels burned, with widespread losses estimated at multiple docks and cargoes totaling about 1 million dollars. Authorities reported many men leaped into the water seeking safety while crews tried to rescue or account for missing workers. the incident prompted thorough investigations and safety checks along the waterfront.

New York Phoenis Line Hoboken Sid Patrick Hussey Scott Verick Flatmes Dichfer Hussey St. Mary's Hospital Phoeniceine Holland-American Line Barber Line Phoenix Line Serber Line Heath Burn Hong Kong China Kingmeer Beatt Eatch Hansey Mason Ub Phoenix Pier Charles Christiansen Christiansen John Jensen Peter Carroll Heathburt

Pension Commissioner Evans Denies Roosevelt Interior Report

H. Clay Evans, Commissioner of Pensions, today dismissed a Chattanooga Tennessee report claiming President Roosevelt would remove him from the Interior. Evans said there is absolutely no foundation for the report and he would welcome an Associated press clarification.

Washington Sioner Evans Hirmingban Chattanooga Tenn H. Clay Evans Roosevelt

River Goes Dry From Ice Gorge Upstream

A massive ice gorge sixty miles above Stous City halted the Stymestant River flow on a Sunday morning, reducing depth to two feet at Chamberlain. Couriers report a partial reopening as water collects behind the obstruction, with water now reaching a small river in the vicinity. Local crews work to clear blocks and restore normal flow toward the lower reaches.

Chamberlain Clumberlain Listie Bend Bert Wielin Stine

Starved Out in Samar as Insurgents Surrender Rifles

Manila reports General Lukban influenced Guevarra to surrender his forces in Samar. An armistice is agreed to aid collection of Guevarra’s rifles with a fort surrender planned. Smith states about 400 rifles expected. insurrection deemed nearly ended in Hatentes and Laguna regions.

Manila Lukban Guevarra Samar Smith United States Guevara Chatte Iceal Hatenes Laguna Sendeys Alessesen Endlaee Bell Tvo Surnar

Jury of 24 drawn for April district court Mquor cases

The district court jury for the April term has 24 members drawn to try the county’s numerous Mquor cases. Of the four drawn from the jury box, 16 reside in Topeka and the remainder in surrounding townships. A reserve pool will supply additional jurors as needed. Names listed include Holloway Mission Ote, Wood Silver Lake, Attebury Silver Lake, Adame Soldier, Snyder Williamsport, Myers Tecumseh, Hayes Topeka, Tuckerman Topeka, Nagle Topeka, Harris Topeka, Fort Topeka, Smith Topeka, Whipple Topeka, Camdington Topeka, Shaffer Topeka, Mertian Topeka, Porter Topeka, Willite Topeka, Payne Topeka, Iven Topeka, Yohey Topeka, Robinson Tomkn.

Topeka M. L. Holloway Mission Township Lyons Monmouth W. A. Wood Silver Lake O. E. Attebury F. J. Adame Soldier Township J.T Snyder Williamsport W. V. Myers Tecumseh James Hayes Fred M. Tuckerman Wol Nagle A. K. Harris Chas W. Fort Exiwin Smith Mamett Whipple T. ¥. Camdington A. R. Shaffer Frank Mertian Tews

General Otis testimony on Manila order prompts questions

Washington March 19 General Otis continued testimony before the Philippine commission regarding his September 8 1848 order withdrawing insurgent troops outside Manila defenses He said Aguinaldo cabinet officials visited but did not claim Manila adjacent towns were part of the city He rejected Aguinaldos demand to receive part of the northern district and noted he refused to grant possession of block houses. Socialists to Nominate ticket in Fort Scott

Otis Washington Otte Menate Philippines Committee Manila Aguinaldo

State Supreme Court Sustains High of Boycott

In Jefferson City March 12 the Missouri Supreme Court denied an injunction sought by the Marx & Hans Jeans Clothing Co of St Louis against Anthony Water and officers of a local Knights of Labor and United Garment Workers branch. The court held equity courts cannot restrain unions from advocating their views or urging others to join, preserving free speech for labor organizations.

Jefferson City Ting En Bane Courts of Equity Tibor Orgentan Fontain Sherswood Marx & Hans Jeans Clothing Company St. Louis Anthony Water Lotal Kalgata EU~ Bor

Burglars Start Fire In Marissa Causing Major Damage

A fire set by burglars last night in Marissa destroyed about $154,000 in property after breaking into the Commental hotel and other buildings. The blaze spread quickly, threatening multiple businesses and residences before being checked by morning. Insurance covers the loss. several people narrowly escaped.

Mariena Marissa Commental Mitr Pens Aborliy Kallidh Kenna

John Collins Case Reaches Supreme Court for Writ Appeal

The John Collins case reaches the supreme court on appeal from Judge Haexen's refusal to grant coram nobis relief. Collins seeks a new trial or discovery of new evidence to prove innocence in the killing of his father James G. Collins. The appeal hinges on two grounds, including whether the transcript was delayed and if new evidence warrants a retry.

John Collins Met Supreme Court Haexen Caroline Collins Haxen Rae Shina Collins Ang James G. Collins Tve

Out in Rates and Weather Indications

A brief dispatch from St Paul reports on rising rail rates and unit costs for the season. Prices and schedules are unsettled with discussions of improved service and potential adjustments. The Chicago area weather outlook predicts cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with cold, southerly winds.

St. Paul Maren Titekeyand Wat Pats Sen Cuieako

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