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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
1
Port Royal authorities reveal a May 16 telegram regarding a coastal defense arrangement. The message notes relocation to Fort Arthur and mentions shifts in local caretaker duties and port operations.
The article reports a dispute among publishers and agents in Kansas over school books. It notes competition between American Book Company and Crane Co. and mentions local figures Holt and Mr. Hurnbarger amid rumors of mergers and influence on the Newton school system.
A fragmented Madrid report describes bullfights for San Isidro amid weather fears and royal celebrations. Crowds gather near the Palace as gifts and charity distributions total large sums, with theater groups and foreign performances linked to the festivities.
Relief efforts tighten as Martinique lava ash floods reach St Vincent. Estimates of dead range around 1700 with about 1300 bodies buried already. Crops ruined, ashes blanket Georgetown and Kingston, hospitals overwhelmed, tents erected for patients, and international aid including United States support arrives to aid the Windward Islands.
A cablegram from Commander McLain reports six thousand refugees at Port de France and St Pierre, with hundreds arriving in Kingston. Many suffer from hunger and thirst. British consulates assist as authorities brace for unrest amid local political tensions.
The Daniah cruiser Valkyrien returned from Martinique where an officer recounted a dramatic eruption at St Pierre. Ashes and detonations filled the air as the ship aided survivors, saving about 800 people, while trains, boats, and the Panper Quertier aided in evacuation. The crew reported civilians fleeing, many wounded, and the island shrouded in gray ash as seismic blasts continued.
Hazleton convention confirms a permanent strike plan to mobilize all bituminous and anthracite miners in the United States. Delegates seek a national suspension of coal mining, calling out engineers and pump operators, with 449,000 workers potentially idle if actions succeed.
May 34 in Scranton amid a mine workers walkout many miners refuse to work as orders to keep mines open are ignored Mass stoppage spreads to Lackawanna region with workers organized by the executive board and local unions as patrols and safety measures are discussed and the situation remains tense for industry and workers alike
Me. Ware assumes charge as Sew Commissioner amid a formal oath. Evans named consul general candidate, with Evans not returning to major post. Forecast includes showers tonight and winds, with a steady weather pattern into Saturday.
Mrs. Carrie Nation was tried by a jury in Shawnee county court and convicted of smashing a bar at a local omnibus barn. She faced a 20 day jail sentence and a $3100 fine, with witnesses called and no defense presented. The judge imposed the sentence after Nation declined to testify, and the arresting officers described the incident on the scene. Nation appeared composed in court, and the jury deliberated before delivering the verdict. Her attorney argued for leniency, but the court upheld the conviction and ordered the punishment.
Dedication of a naval building in Brooklyn New York occurred on May 16 with the Young Men's Christian Association project in honor of servicemen. Dewer and Gould spoke for the Women's Auxiliary while Admiral Dewey was thanked. Secretary Moody and President Roosevelt were mentioned in correspondence and tributes to sailors.
Ofer Smith reports morning notes that a storm period brings local showers possible for two or three days. Forecast shows showers tonight and into Saturday with hourly temperatures recorded.
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