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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
1
British ambassador Prunefote dies peacefully at the national capital after long asthma battle. He is surrounded by family and attendants as the end came at 5345. The report notes his illness and the extended period of suffering before death.
The readable fragments reference welfare, a secret network, a matinee, and various names and places in England during March. Content is garbled, with multiple incomplete phrases and probable references to societal events, performances, and individuals, but specifics are unclear.
A garbled report notes Leeds defeating Bock with medical details about a president, mentioning Chicago and Amesteus Ht Plate. It states the president underwent surgery, with hope for a speedy recovery, and refers to various names and partial events amid unclear context.
George W. Cole, state auditor, signals support for sustaining the president and Cuban reciprocity. He volunteers as Bailey end state chairman hopeful after default bids, claiming about 600 votes. Cole emphasizes party harmony, strength, and alignment with anti Halley forces while pledging loyalty to the ticket and campaign.
A heated Topeka meeting of the polio committee discussed the best method to travel some motorized buses. Mayor Puramai and Chief of Police Denovan attended. The panel heard legal advice on testing methods to keep the city from Hoodies, while preserving the Jolot aid slot machines. The committee noted football player Geo Slark, a city football regular, and recounted two earlier incidents involving a police raid and a disorderly house. Clark faced disciplinary action. the committee considered cutting his salary by not appointing a replacement. Clark, a football team member, faced suspension after a second offense, with city officials citing serious conduct for the distant start of the city.
Fragmented OCR notes show a district guard and police figures referencing a case with 40 defendants and jury-related terms. Names and places are garbled but indicate a courtroom or license board proceeding with listed individuals and a street court setting.
A severe wind storm across Atchison damaged North Atchison townships. Homes barns and windmills were toppled. Several churches were partially wrecked and damage extended to roads fences and crops. One wall of a building collapsed near a Soldiers' Home but no serious injuries reported.
A marble statue honoring Marshal Jean de Rochambeau was unveiled in a formal ceremony attended by representatives from two republics. The event highlighted historical ties and shared reverence for the colonial era commander.
The United States and France celebrated Franco American friendship with a ceremony for unveiling the Marsal de Rochambeau statue in Washington. President Roosevelt and French officials, sailors from the battleship Gaulois, and crowds witnessed a procession, with Major General Young and various U S military units present. Prime moments included a prayer by Rev Dr Stollford, a speech by the ambassador, and the unveiling by Count de Rochambeau as the figure emerged from the shroud to a joint chorus of Americans and French sailors.
The report notes Populists regard the proposed action with support and even Democratic figures including W. J. Babb believe Populists will accept the stated conditions. The tone suggests cross party appeal and cautious optimism about a workable agreement.
Hugh Farrelly leads a committee as anti fusion leader. W H L Pepperell deposed as secretary. Plan teams Democrats with Populists at Topeka July convention to restore ticket harmony. Rugged attacks on temperance opponents echo across Wichita convention. The Carey Hotel scene turns animated as Nation protests and bar crowd grows. Republicans poised to mimic Democrats next week amid mayor Craddock gubernatorial bid.
Mayoral figure W H Craddock of Kansas City is praised as a skilled organizer with a knack for winning friends. His rise from local mayor to potential governor reflects strong Democratic support, cross party appeal, and effective handling of municipal matters including transit policy and city patronage.
New York May 24 Conditions favored a premier Brooklyn handicap with a 15,000 crowd forecast. Blues and Advance Guard led the favorite list as Dom Paul and Herbert the western standout loom as threats while Weather and track conditions drew cautious optimism for a fast mile race.
D. C. May 4. J. P. Elmer of Chicatmood and H. W. Edward of Dubuque Iowa secured a charter for the Brown Oil and Mining Company with headquarters in Chicago and Granite Ohio. Capital stock, 508000. The item mentions related stock and regional references, including New York Philadelphia Washington Chicago Minneapolis Cincinnati St Louis and Turkey trips.
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