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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
6
Claims Paine's Celery Compound offers cheering health benefits for sick and diseased people. The ad describes rapid relief from indigestion and fatigue, asserting doctors recognize its vitality and urging readers to trust its proven, beneficial effects.
Contorted report from Washington notes fusion ticket debates in Craddock and Kansas City with Democratic opposition, hints of a split, and references to a forthcoming convention. Mentioned are J Mack Lave, Edward M. Goss, and Mrs Kurt F. Scott, plus appointments to service boards and rural delivery plans in Kansas.
Rev. M F McKirahan announces resignation as pastor of the First Allied Presbyterian church to take effect in May. He cites age and a long tenure of over 25 years with continuous service, noting fund raising, debt repayment, and a new church addition during his pastorate. He recalls Civil War service and subsequent career in education and local government.
In Chicago's South End, workers from Union and Consolidated Traction clashed with riders over universal transfer. Eighteen men led by W F Golden rode West Madison lines demanding cable transfers, two brawls occurred, Golden injured. Lawsuits loom as officials brace for action.
The Chicago murder trial of Dr Robert E Gray continues with closing arguments and witness testimony. Prosecutors depicted him as cold and unemotional while defense argued sensational charges aimed at poisoning jurors minds. Witnesses including Imogene Huey and medical experts testified about pressures on the dying Irma Brown and compensation for expert testimony.
Industrial rivals Huntington and Harriman clash in Los Angeles over a major merger dispute. The confrontation signals heightened tensions in finance and transport sectors as both parties seek strategic advantage.
A three sided clash of interests centers on Southern Pacific traffic plans in Los Angeles. H. E Huntington faces rivals including Senator W. A. Clark and financier H. Harriman aligned to block Huntington’s expansion as trolley lines threaten regional routes.
The steamer North America arrived in New York after being forced to Bermuda due to a fuel shortage and heavy seas while carrying 42 cabin passengers and 1,200 steerage travelers from Genoa and Naples. Passengers, including Frederic Taylor of the Royal Geographical Society, endured a fuel and coal shortage, with seas washing over decks and mothers cradling children as the ship steadied for Bermuda.
Judge Palmer in Denver district court issues a permanent injunction restraining the Denver Retail Clerks union from enforcing a boycott on Harry Rosenthal by auctioning pickets before his store and attempting to divert trade. Roosevelt to Speak at Arlington Memorial Day Address Scheduled for May in National Cemetery program with President to deliver remarks.
Reports from London Amsterdam and Johannesburg outline a shifting mood in Boer and British circles. Emissaries travel to South Africa amid talk of general surrender terms and a possible armistice while Boer leaders push for full independence and amnesty for Cape rebels.
Sir George Goldie, vice president of the Royal Geographical Society and founder of Nigeria, discusses the South African crisis. He warns Britain faces dangerous Cape and Natal tensions, supports amnesty for rebels, and stresses stern measures against lo yalties while noting no hangings. He estimates about 100,000 armed men may be needed post peace.
The park board outlines a 4000 plan to finish grading the western end, plant shrubbery, extend water service, add a low stone wall, entrance vines, a shelter roof, toilet and tool houses, a fountain, and a children’s play area with swings and boats. It calls for removing sand dredging plants that push river flow toward the south bank and outlines improvements for the southeast bridge corner to harmonize with the park.
The Frisco’s new Meteor southbound derailed near Francis, injuring five passengers seriously. Names include Willan Atkins of Kansas City with a left arm injury, Mrs Maud Kenttt of Gun City Missouri hip pain, Mrs M A McGorman of St Joseph internally hurt, S F Dutton of Harvey eating house Kansas City thrown through a window, plus others. All cars except baggage and named coaches left the track. day coach and sleepers dragged into embankment, train stopped 75 feet from a trestle. Tickets sell March 1 to April 30 via Great Rock Island Short Line.
Chicago market report outlines May wheat and corn futures moves with mixed demand and modest gains. Cattle and livestock trading described with receipts and price levels, while New York money and cargo markets show cautious shifts and fluctuating quotes.
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