08 May 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
1
Fragmented OCR article mentions Mickletown NY and a call to boycott the meat trust. References an adopted resolution to purchase beef for miners and a London bound voyage by Sharkey. Also notes a veteran, Kuneas, dies in Chicago with incomplete surrounding details.
In Toledo O May 3 a group of Sunday school youths from First Baptist Church drowned in the St. Clair River below the city after a pleasure ride on the tug Hattie. The boat lost control near a dock and struck, tossing several youths into the current. Rescue attempts recovered two bodies, while others remained missing as authorities continued a search.
Reading indicates Chicago will gain through service to St Louis with a new line to St Paul and Minneapolis. The Rock Island system eyeing a purchase of Chicago Peoria and St Louis Peoria and Eastern lines to connect Chicago to St Paul via Peoria Rock Island and Minnesota routes, with a southeast Kansas City extension and potential track ownership by multiple corridors.
In New York May, Hetty Green is urged by police to carry a weapon after Mrs Greta applied for a permit. Capt Stephen O'Brien at Leonard Street station recommended the permit. O'Brien's report notes Mrs Seber desires it to protect herself among crowds and valuables in major cities.
On west Tuesday night Audit teetum hosts entertainments for visiting Eulebta Templar by Topra domnandery Mitchell's Gand. Ad Akira auarpitie, deolehis, vaudeville, chiret RS, and a free public event are planned with performances and a sale of tickets or wares.
A brief royal bulletin notes Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry attending services with no fever change reported. The memo mentions a telegraph noting health signs in various large cities, including New York, Washington, and Cincinnati, with temperatures listed for May.
The Kansas Methodist movement weighs a university plan in Topeka, leveraging the Chrisman estate to fund high schools of medicine homeopathy art and theology. Executors study legal routes and donors including A Mies Ty and Clarkson weigh creating a university center with affiliated institutions, aiming for a self supporting, region serving campus.
A Chicago dispatch quotes Mr Low general attorney for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad denying a Chicago Peoria and St Vale railroad purchase report. The dispatch notes the potential sale would connect the Rock Island with Chicago as a favorable outcome.
The weather bureau forecaster expects a chance of showers with a slowly clearing trend. The forecast issued this morning notes possible showers tonight and Friday. Temperature readings were around 2 degrees with a light south wind.
A report notes Minister Powell departs the Dominican capital amid upheaval in Haiti as revolutionary forces gain, with discussions of settlement terms between Dominican authorities and New York commerce. The piece lists acting officials and mentions weather outlook for Chicago and Kansas prognosis.
The House opened its session with Speaker naming Dir. Gillett to the appropriations committee. The omnibus statehood bill dominated debate as Gen. Grosvenor, Mr. Knox, and Mr. Thayer sparred on its merits. Grosvenor urged separate consideration of each territory, while Knox cited political history and the Nevada admission.
The senate opened with Mr Berry offering a resolution to discharge the privileges and elections committee from considering a constitutional amendment for popular senatorial election. Mr Burton continued his remarks defending U S actions in the Philippines, contrasting wartime measures with earlier massacres and praising Booker T. Washington while urging minority unity. The session included debate on ad hoc committees and a tribute to fallen officers, with West denying alleged breast-illness statements.
In a tense session Eugene and Alexander H. Stephens figures face scrutiny over wartime shifts and Confederate strategy. The discussion centers on truth about history and accountability for decisions, with Carmack and Burtone clashing over General Funston and sectional tensions. The exchange questions whether Republican aims justify policies in the Philippines and the South’s alignment with union policy.
London May The Ancociater Prem secures copies of provisional agreements for the sequisithers on or before December 41 142 for White Star Dominion American and Atlantic transport ships. Vendors Mille Co and Jenny Imple Co receive stock in Dominion Line and related parties. $10,000,000 total with $6000 in preferred stock and $61,110,509 common stock. Collateral trust debentures amount to $50,000,000.
Minutes from a July meeting in Topeka show committees recommending wage increases for the White Wings, including raise from a prior amount to 150 dollars for an eight hour day. Foremen George Etzel and WesT Horn may see boosts, while several named White Wings workers stand to benefit. Debate centered on funding and whether to proceed before the full council.
Salt Lake City May 1 a movement by prominent sporting men aims to raise 220000 to stage a 20 round bout between Jeffries and Firestinmans in Salt Lake City to coincide with the Elks national convention.
Reported from New York and Massachusetts, former Senator William W N Loach weakens from a long illness and near starvation. Doctors warn of fatal decline as his stomach fails after a period of poor nourishment.
Thomas Grisham expresses confidence that a strategic move could pressure Miller in upcoming race. He argues momentum favors his plan and expects critical gains if supporters mobilize. Grisham notes Miller’s weaknesses and urges brisk campaigning before key deadlines.
Local discussions point to possible fusion or Turner in the Sixth District while Andrew Shearer may be nominated in the Fifth. Candidates for Congress emerge across districts as parties weigh fusion, past patterns, and state conventions set for June.
Fragmentary OCR reports Bishop Potter amid confusion at the Central group regarding a religious event or meeting. The garbled lines mention Hes, Gin, Piptcupal alates, and the central location with unclear references to a plaza and a react.
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