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Business news brief from Topeka State Journal by Frank P. McLennan summarizing market activity and local commerce with concise notes on notable firms and economic conditions.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
4
Full Leased Wire Report From Associated Free Press
Fragmented OCR text outlines a syndicated wire report from the Associated Press style service. The readable fragments reference publication, state journal, and sale or binding of wires, with unclear dates or names, leaving the core event unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etate
State Journal
Mayor Parker Urged For Topeka Administration
A local voice defends Mayor Albert Parker amid criticism, arguing he seeks the citys best and should be supported rather than harshly condemned. The piece notes ongoing issues like joints, waterworks, streetcars, and finances, urging voters to give him a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Parker
Albert Parker
Topeka
Otter
Parker
Mayer
Teylag
Col. Hughes
Lima
Kotow
Metas
Iteanciol Vaattera
Anita Butibel
Andene Pinne
Hternate Ie Peelgh
Dickinson County Republicans Report Split Delegation
Dickenson County Republican central committee chair Ju Venn Voorst reports the Dickinson county delegation to the state convention is nearly unified for Bailey for revert while Morton Altaugh and others push for different alignment. The dispute centers on which slate will carry the Fifth district and whether Burton Benne or Samedi Van Voorst leads the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Republican County
Venn Voorst
Dickinson County
Republican Central Committee
Bailey
Marton
J.B Cave
Iturfon'e
Barton Benne
Burton
Gorimitey
Ven Vourst
Morton Alba Tug Shalymaan
Stage Central
Ablene
Matol
Morton Alteugh
Fir
Epelose
Topeka
Revere
Avitine
Bales Rews
Samedi van Voorst
Republican Centre
Vinewood Franchise Debate Breaks Over City Rails
The State Journal urges opposition to a Vinewood electric street railway franchise in Topeka. It warns the plan would bring costly right of way disputes, threaten Quincy and Jackson streets, and favor private gain over public welfare. The council committee and local merchants prepare two reports on routes and impacts amid ongoing petitions and public questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Kansas City
Cne
Messrs. Chaney
Troutman
Snattinwer
Topeka
Twelfth Street
Madison
Ninth
Kengal Avenue
Kansas Avenue
Tenth
Twelfth
Quincy
Auditorium
Seventh
Kansas
Cours
Quincy Street
Kasse Arenar
Jackson Street
Crosby Bros
Baird's
State House
Iaw
Street
Kanes Avenue
Pine Cure
Vinewood Company
Highland Park
Pierce
Mulvaney & Chase
Vinewood
Myers
FISI
Vinewood Embinmer
Mae Cor
Frey outlines Trans Alaskan railroad plans and expectations
J J Frey, ex Santa Fe GM, at the Copeland Hotel in Topeka discusses progress on the Trans alaskan railroad. He says surveys are complete, construction may begin mid summer, and the land grant bill in Congress is being studied to ensure government benefits and funding. Officers include Frey, S L Selden, and F J Granger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Frey
The
Santa Fe
Frey
Copeland Hotel
Topeka
Hock Island
Kansas City
New York
Sedalia
Denver
Orn Car Company
San Francisco
Seattle
Atr. Frey
Hotel Willard
Washington
Congress
Alaska
J. J. Freyne AL. New
SL. Selden
F. 3. Granger
Deaths in Topeka Area Including McHugh and McGregor
Death notices report Thomas McHugh dying suddenly at home in Lockport with five children surviving. Captain Andrew McGregor, former 48th Indiana veteran, dies at 720 West First Street Topeka after wartime gallantry and longtime civic roles. survivors include wife, daughters, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McHugh
Hie
Lockport
Ite Teaves
Pire
Daniel Mosten
Pescoms
James
Patric Och
Mina
Lilley Moltogh
Chicago
Atk
Mat
Thomas Seth
Mt Topeka
Andrew McGregor
Firth Street
SirGregor
Churchville
Bestia
Iin
Hata
Datile
Topeka
Lincoln Pout No
Mount New Mexico
Dewin
Iron Worker Killed In East River Fall
New York March 35 Iron worker George Shaver fell 3 feet from the center span of a new East River structure and drowned after multiple somersaults in the water. Thousands on boats and craft watched the accident unfold as Shaver sank from sight and did not surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Shaver
New East River
Hobout
Feacue Inn
Shauer
Retail butchers denounce meat price rise in New York
Blarne the Rackets New York starc n ar a meeune of the members of the New York Retail Butchers association vigorous protest against meat price increases. Retailers blame large packers and troops for Manila. San Francisco March 25 The transport will leave April 1 carrying 150 caruals and sixty five men of the hospital corps in addition to infantry already scheduled to sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Starcn Za
New York Retail Butchers’ Association
Manila
San Francisco
Theridan
passfKe
Horrible Outrage in La Junta Involves Lewd Assault
Mrs Henrietta Miller a 76 year old Los Angeles resident was assaulted in the La Junta railroad yards after alighting from the Santa Fe Chicago limited train to change cars. Porter W H Wallace a Pullman worker was arrested amid threats of lynching as bloodhounds traced the assailant to his car and Mrs Miller identified him. Sheriff Barr moved the prisoner to Pueblo for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Junta
Colo
Henrietta Miller
Los Angeles
Cal
Denver
Chicago
W. H. Wallace
Roosevelts Cuban reciprocity push faces House vote
President Roosevelt pressed the Cuban reciprocity question in Washington seeking House unity. Rep Long of Kansas, leading the tactic effort, continued to combine opposing elements, while Rep Marin of Minnesota outlined amendments to remove sugar duties. The debate centers on sugar pricing and a uniform duty proposal for refined sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rooseveltt
House of Representatives
Representative Long
Kansas
Bod
Mevie Titton
Long
Lome
House of Re
Marein
Mini
Porto
Grain men meet at Copeland hotel to seek freight readjustment
A statewide gathering of grain men convenes at the Copeland hotel to discuss freight rates and related issues. J. W. Mageley of Santa Fe discusses potential rate readjustments with union officials this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland Hotel
J. W. Mageley
Santa Fs
Stahl for Councilman Fourth Ward Candidate
Ex-chief of police Frank M. Stahl enters the race against Councilman W F Weber in Topeka the Fourth ward. Stahl campaigns on radical prohibition to attract female voters and appears settled as a Topeka citizen near Fourth and Western avenues amid political maneuvering surrounding the Snattinger scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Weber
Frank M. Stahl
Topeka
Weber
Stahl
Fourth and
Western Avenue
Hanna Called In for Miners Strike Conciliation Meet
New York March 25 Ralph M Bailey secretary of theNational Mine Federation states a conciliation committee will hold a special session Wednesday morning at Federation headquarters to consider the threatened miners strike Senator Hanna telegraphed from Washington confirming attendance and others expected include Bishop Potter Oscar Strauss Charles A Moore Frank P Sargent James Duncan Join Mitchell and Franklin MacVeagh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralph M. Bailey
National —Ine Federation
Federation
Senator Hanna
Washington
Bishop Potter
Oscar Strauss
Charles A. Moore
Frank P. Sargent
James Duncan
Mitchell
Franklin Macveagh
Pleads His Own Case In Contested Kentucky Seat
Washington March 25 The House resumed consideration of the Bless versus Rhea contest from Kentucky's third district with about two hours of debate left Rhea the contestee finishing his defense of his right to the seat For pension business the Senate passed forty four pension bills and debated a treaty inquiry on Oregon Indian lands The session then moved to adjust the District of Columbia code Rhea was unseated Moss seated by a 127 to 127 vote
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bless
Oregon
United States
Senate
District of Columbia
Rhea
Kentucky
Moss
71 Miles an Hour On Wabenet Continental Limited
The Wabnetet continental Limited featuring Locomotion GM, engineer Charles J. Whipple, and Pir roan Guptaveern completed a segment of the Wabeah road on Stilton ty East Decatur at a reported speed of 71 miles per hour. Previously best for the distance was 64 miles per hour. The music club plans a meeting with Stra. J. W. FP Hughes at Potwin residence tomorrow at 7 p.m. K. W. Penedict has returned from a two week trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Wabnetet Continental Limited
Atlantic
Charles J. Whipple
Pirroan Guptaveern
Wabeah Road
Stilton Ty East
Decatur
Serene
Ray
Stra
J. W. FP. Hughes
Pot
K.W. Penedict
California
Detective Ferguson Missing in Montgomery Case Probe
Wellington Kansas reports detective Ferguson, active in the Montgomery murder investigation, has vanished for days. He had recently aided arrests in the Montgomery case and traveled from Arkansas City toward Enid and El Reno. Santa Fe attorney says Ferguson is safe, just absent, with no official statement yet from county attorney Torrence. Doan's ointment ad fragment includes unrelated lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kan
Ferguson
Montgomery
Santa Fe Railway
Winfield
Arkansas City
J. D. M. Hamilton
Santa Fe
The Strenuous Life And Piles Health Ad
A period piece touts the dangers of rapid modern life and cites women more prone to piles. It promotes Pyramid Pile Cure in suppository form, claiming quick relief and urging readers to order by mail with a stated price and Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HL
Costens
Arch
Chicago
Marshall
Showers and Cooler Foretold by Cider Smith
Unsettled weather brings showers and cooler temperatures within a day or two then fair and pleasant, with an Easter shower possible. Government forecast notes cloudy tonight with possible showers Wednesday. Minimums around 39 yesterday and varied overnight. Topeka Choral Society meets Wednesday evening March 28 at the High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cider’ Smith
Ofelock
Topeka Choral Society
Millinery Bargains at Season Start Right Away
Early season millinery sale features 100 trim street hats and cheaper versions. Crushed roses, embroidered veils, silk spools, and silk lace galore offered in multiple colors. Turbans and straw braids advertised, with prices from 12 to 1.50, promising same styles as downtown shops for half the cost.
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Topeka State. Journal
Frank PL Maclennan
Uy Board of Airectors
Tate
BB. Ott
Alaska Railroad
Tron
New East River Bridge
Kansas Ave
Herrick Carriage CO
Cleveland
Nature
People’s Gas Light Company
Maine Street
Semer
Des Moines
House
Hughes
Dearborn
Dark Horse
Hanna
Detective Missing
H. 8S
Delmain
Wanda
Topelim
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