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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1902
Page
4
A long reminiscence from the Topeka State Journal recounts political debate surrounding Roosevelt and trusts, trade policy, and American industry. It notes labor and tariff concerns, railroad reforms, and domestic production. Observations touch on international trade and the impact on prices, mills, and meat imports.
The Vinewood project triggers city council scrutiny and merchant opposition. Local merchants decry exclusive rights and fear higher costs, while supporters tout potential jobs and growth. The State Journal positions itself as an independent news purveyor amid fierce public contention.
A Chicago Records World summary comments on the US suit against big meat producers and railway trusts. It notes corporate opposition to antitrust actions and fears of campaign fund losses, warning that prosecutions could reshape consolidation and politics before the next presidential election.
A treasury study examines tea imports after the duty was imposed and notes limited effect on consumption. Tea imports averaged about 3.3 million pounds post duty versus 6.0 million previously, with per capita intake shifting slightly. Coffee imports rose, and prices for tea and coffee fluctuated with market conditions and duties.
Letter to the editor urges Topeka action on Vinewood Park railway route through Madison Street. Merchants fear loss of trade and pressure city council to reject track rights while residents fear displacement. Public notice and drug ad appear at end in the same column.
The text claims humors are impure matters not cared for by the kidneys liver skin and other organs. It asserts these humors clog the system causing pimples oils eczema and various symptoms such as loss of appetite fatigue bilious thrush indigestion and other troubles.
State House bustles with book agents as the Kansas Text Book Commission meets for its initial session led by the state superintendent of public instruction. About sixty representatives from thirty five publishers attend as deliberations proceed in private to set procedures and a ten day deadline to compile text book lists for five years.
In Ames Cal May two groups discuss moral matters and social duties as the Color Ghosts and local club women gather chaired by Mrs Mary Lockwood. The meeting covers development plans, decorations, and a report on recent civic activities with emphasis on community service and party responsibilities.
Fragmentary report from Marion Indiana describes a rail incident with numerous injuries. An emergency response rushed to the scene as bystanders described a crash that demolished part of a building and left several people injured. Names and exact details remain unclear from the garbled OCR text.
Alexander Retigurs died in one day at the age of ten, leaving Rodgers Brothers in Topeka. The father of Rodgers, ex-county commissioner, was noted in local notices. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The Cifahy Packing company offers a Kimball piano to Topeka entrants who turn in the largest number of Diamond C wrappers. Many other prizes will be awarded along with regular premiums. Pictured prizes are on display at F W Swoiringen’s jewelry store. May entry details and rules appear in local notices.
In San Jose California on May 5 fruit merchants report tram inquiries from New York dealers about prune crops. One rumor claims full destruction from frost, but authorities say no Irish, no damage, only a heavy crop outlook remains.
Washington May 6 Senator Burton said he would not oppose the confirmation of H Clay Evans as pension commissioner. He criticized Evans but stated he would not embarrass the president by voting against confirmation. Burton noted Kansas soldiers had not expressed a united view on Evans.
Washington May 6 United States attorney at Chicago S H Bethea and William Day special assistant Mr Torney conferred with Attorney General Knox on the antitrust measure. Knox revised the bill in key points and it is now expected to be filed with the clerk of the U S circuit court. Witnesses to be called include representatives from Armours Swift Morris Dock Company and others with bars from St Louis Chicago Kansas City and Kansas City.
The letter to the State Journal editor describes a mistaken identification regarding a traveling man named Higwin or Higgins. Cran recounts telling county commissioners that George Higgins traveled for a sale, later correcting the record after discovering George Higgins was not the traveler.
Kansas Senator Harris designated by committee on canal costs to ready reports on Panama and Nicaragua projects. Senate debates and facts to be presented in case form. committee splits work among members as questions on construction are thoroughly examined for the Hepburn bill.
Reports say rebels besieged West river areas while Kwang forces fired on Canton bound routes. Thousands died as fires burned stores and houses. bodies lay buried in streets. Imperial troops reportedly deserted in large numbers as massacres spread to other towns.
The report outlines Christy selling Wiggins Ferry holdings for a large sum while Parmer receives $84 000. The account mentions drought, dust storms, and negotiations with Perry company executives. Details about the buyers, location, and final terms remain unclear in the fragmented text.
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Police claim a suspect named Charles Wilten, once in Singky How, is located two miles northwest of the poor farm as investigators press charges in a Ti peka bicycle theft case. A high value theft earlier, estimated around $460, is linked to the man, with authorities stating evidence is strong to press the charge.
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