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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
13
The report covers Coburn’s election as president of the State Temperance Union and notes Rev. W. A. Quayle delivering a final lecture. Delegates debated enforcement of liquor laws, praising officials who uphold prohibition and urging stronger measures, including funds for prosecutions and new appointments to tighten enforcement.
At Louisville Churchill Downs three favorites won in a six race program with two second choices. Bard Avon defeated the favored horse in a close finish as Brave led the pack. May 10 saw William Whitnay’s former candidate travel from Newmarket toward London as his party returns.
Across Scranton to Pottsville miners face work stoppages with leaders unsure of turnout next week. Extra police guard threaten plants as the Reading Coal and Iron Co beefs up guards amid fears of extended stoppage.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Clara Tayloe arrested by Italian police on charges tied to the Margaret Tayloe kidnapping. The Taylors, including Mrs May Tennent Taylor, seek intervention from Washington and Rome to secure extradition and return to the United States. An ambassador is asked to assist, with Italian authorities preparing extradition papers as a party escorts from Surre.
John Dunn, alleged murderer of Sheri Powers of Clarksville Arkansas, reportedly located in Oklahoma with deputies and Sheriff King of Clarksville. A fight is expected as Dunn is guarded. Powers was killed by a gang of robbers while at work. Dunn was arrested in Kansas and taken to Wichita, with controversy over a reward and possible official aid. Governor Stanley ordered an investigation.
Supreme Court ruling boosts probate judges and ex judges with new pay under old statute. Old law tied salary to population and counties determining annual amounts while capping at 1000 dollars. Butler County case cited, total awarded sum around 11754 dollars.
The visiting Knights Templar will perform at Hanus Mine with entertainers including Dorothy Waller and Jurome Edwards. A parade is planned on Saturday morning. Tickets for a Pacific cruise will be sold at Port Scott from May 1 to May 14, and returns are invited May 24 at a special round trip fare.
The Supreme Court ruled the gas dispute did not prove an antitrust violation or a breach of contract. It held that the plaintiffs failed to show an established trust or actual damages, reversing lower court judgments for plumbers Durkin and Todhy and denying damages for attorney fees. No decision reached on other antitrust cases.
The Supreme Court ruling on Webb-Branner cases shows the litigation too tangled for simple explanation. Judge Pollock notes the issues are inextricably confused and resist a precise or detailed restatement.
Chicago May 1 Market notes a rainy trading day with government report expectations delaying decisions. Weather shifts renew halite and grain activity while wheat futures show cautious gains. Local shorts hedge amid commodity moves. prices for pork and oil edge higher as traders eye upcoming reports and seasonal demand.
Fragmented OCR notes show livestock market activity with cattle and egg mentions. Sheep prices appear weak while hogs and western trade show mixed outcomes. Readers should expect weekly livestock updates and price ranges across regions, with note of trades and buyer interest.
A noisy OCR page lists prices and offers across farm goods and livestock, mentioning Prairie hay, alfalfa, and corn products. It references buyers and sellers in Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City regions, with scattered prices and vendor notes embedded in the garbled text.
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