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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
6
The clipper account describes a complex case and financial details around payments, envelopes, and notes. It mentions Bank aggregating 3.07000 and 21,000 subscribers, with references to warrants, coupons, and a school-related context.
May 1 Hume reports the king pardons officers of a United States crusact group who faced charges of discipline. The public prosecutor and justice minister, pressured by threats, acknowledge petitions and urge calm during the aftermath.
In Geborge county a farm title dispute centers on alleged coercion and threats linked to a fraud case. A. Mowary and partners face charges as officials claim he did not own the claimed second set of cattle and deed transfers were challenged. Prosecution dropped, appeal to the supreme court follows by Mr. and Mrs. Mowery.
Fragmentary OCR excerpt mentions a court martial of Major Edwin Glen Fitch and reference to a Watergate era case. It cites General Smith and President Weahington, with unclear dates and roles, indicating a political military proceeding connected to Philippine Communist context.
A passage notes a chapter on Scott's Emulsion in histories of weak children. It describes a thin child starting with small doses three times daily, with after a week appetite improving, then strength rising and weight increasing. Credited to Sandhar Pree Semple of PUES BOW Chemie.
Washington May 1 Senator Wildes A Harris asserts the Cuban Reciprocity measure strikes a blow at the sugar trust but questions benefits to farmers. He cites the Dowse amendment, criticizes the plan’s impact on Cuba, and notes labor and manufacturing interests with Kansan and western state weather impacts.
William Lawless, former foreman of Santa Fe water service in Topeka, has accepted a foreman post over stationary engines and machinery for the Frisco railway system at Sprinfield and Eureka Springs. He will move from Topeka to oversee repairs and heating at the Gerie Fulmet hotel facility, maintaining ties with Frisco officials and the Santa Fe mechanical team.
The Bankers of Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma schedule a May 12 meeting in Joplin with sessions in Hotmae Chis Kan and Kansas Clix Mo. Executives of the Kansan Bankers association finalized a program for Kansas Bart Biabe convertiton. Kayase iy Kan will hear Mayor Craddock address wartime efforts. Substantive talks on Hank Money Cinders and The Ban fu Botin are planned with officers’ meeting and venue decisions to follow.
A fragmented report from the 1903 convention outlines schedules for afternoon sessions and adjournment sine die. President Shafter is expected to be reelected, with Pittsburgh likely hosting next year and Columbus possibly joining. Talks cover manufacturer concerns, wage rates, and conference plans, delaying decisive outcomes and holding a special conference later.
In St Louis May Day, a petition seeks an injunction against the Lemp brewery tied to the Mercantile Trust and misstep Valley ventures, alleging stock manipulation and higher offers to thwart the Mercantile. Also reports Swiss resort fire near Thun with no fatalities and that the armoured cruiser Brooklyn arrived off Sandy Hook. Washington pensions list includes residents from Kansas and nearby towns with varied monthly amounts.
Washburn college debaters defeated Grinnell in town last night led by R. Dougherty H. G. Titt and F. L. M. Learh with summaries by Queen Ballimers and Amos J. Cummins in attendance. The event featured a resolved topic on appointment authority and council confirmation.
Amid rising unrest in Central Russia and Ferment, reports describe killed and wounded in clashes between troops and workers. Peasants burn a ducal estate in Voronezh while revolts spread from Moscow to Vladimir. A duchal lineage linked to Olga, sister of the czar, figures in the turmoil as authorities struggle to quell disorders.
London dispatch quotes Henry Labouchere warning that British supremacy in trade will be tested by expanding American capital and enterprises. He argues Britain must avoid squandering resources and push home investment while expanding Africa and Asia. The piece notes a South Africa war toll and a debt estimate of about £250,000,000.
St Louis is urged to fast track the Versailles terminal rail link as the Rock Island system expands. Plans include connecting with Kansas City and the Colorado road, with speculation on Kansas City St Louis and Wiggins Ferry assets. Officials tout St Louis as a key gateway amid vast railroad growth across Texas Oklahoma and the Midwest.
A distressed, garbled notice indicates White Star interests require 86 percent capital alignment and substantial preference shares to owners of the White Star line. It mentions 3,000,000 pounds in cash from debenture sales and hints at terms for Land Kitchener and Boer readers amid peace prospects.
The market report details trading across grains livestock and stocks with prices and deliveries. Wheat futures showed gains while oats and barley were noted with varying demand. deliveries totaled about 1000 bushels and shipments by farmers and brokers influenced price trends. The piece lists multiple markets including Chicago and Kansas City with references to cattle hogs eggs coffee and cotton prices and notes mixed movements in the stock market with regional shifts and commodity activity.
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