03 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1902
Page
1
On the eve of voting, party managers in 42 states issue bold bets and claims amid apathy. Reports highlight hopes for Teller in Colorado, and broad predictions across Indiana New York Ohio and Illinois with figures, favors, and anticipated margins shaping the national contest.
The Philadelphia and New Haven desks report Republican and Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania and Connecticut optimistic about state tickets and Congress seats. Missouri eyes a general election tomorrow with contests for representatives, judges, and statewide offices as parties predict varied outcomes.
A Topeka sequence covers Rev Charles Sheldon and other speakers at Central Congregational and Baptist, Methodist, and Protestant churches. They pressed independent candidates for county attorney and sheriff, urged voters to back reform, warned against gambling and alcohol, and promoted civic duty through prayer and ballot ethics.
The anthracite regulator commission traveled by special train from Scranton visiting Hazleton region towns including Upper Lehigh Sandy Run Highland Freehold Drifton and Jeddo. District President Duty met the party at Pond Creek and miners’ representatives will stay as the commission surveys the area with plans to cover Panther Creek valley tomorrow.
In Topeka a large crowd gathered for the Sousa sale opening for a big band engagement. Seats sold rapidly with steady demand at the auditorium. Prices ranged from front row six cents to rear seats ten cents, with various sections priced in advancing tiers. Forecast in Chicago notes fair tonight and tomorrow with a chance of showers in the southeast. winds from the south shifting to the west.
Senator W A Harris denied a Topeka rumor that Republicans would drop President Roosevelt over the trust issue and Democrats would then nominate him in 1904. He spoke in Topeka and addressed a letter to the State Journal, calling the report untrue. Harris travels to Olathe and Ottawa, then home to Linwood, amid statewide election notes including judge races across many districts and a looming county contest in Doniphan.
In the Thirty second judicial district Wy EB Hutchinson Republican and George J Donner Democrat are the candidates for rerun election with no opposition. Tintellineon is favored to win.
At this evening's council session Vinewood Parl railway plans to introduce an ordinance granting a franchise to lay tracks on East Path from Quincy to Sant By donot. Some council members favor rapid action while others fear the impact on the city and a court fight. Councilman Howell opposes immediate action, Weber supports passage tonight, and residents on East Fifth push for the franchise. Sam Hadgex backs East Fifth property interests, while critics say the ordinance benefits the railway and harms local streets. The debate centers on track placement, street use, and potential fare control, with calls to protect East Fourth and curb current franchise terms to benefit residents.
Forecasters warn storm activity may disrupt turnout on election day though overall conditions look fair with light showers in southern regions tonight. Temperatures expected to dip near freezing at El Paso and remain cool statewide with variable wind and limited precipitation as voters consider campaigns.
The Rock Island Golden State Limited trains from Chicago to San Francisco traversed Topeka on its inaugural run, stopping briefly before continuing west. The service boasts modern sleeping cars, diners, library cars, electric power, and air movement systems, with speeds around 45 mph and Chicago to Los Angeles about 80 hours. Conductor A. K. Walker of Kansas City and Topeka supervised the trip, with limited stops at McParkind and Firninton.
Rice is held on charges after an arrest in Waterbury Connecticut. The pugilist Austin Ror was detained Saturday on a charge of intending to break the peace by engaging in a boxing bout with a man nicknamed Young Corbett next Thursday. He was remanded under a $100 bond to keep the peace.
The remains of young Mackay who died July 3 will be shipped to the United States on November 8. Mrs Mackay and her daughter the Princess Colphns will accompany the body. Mrs Mackay’s stay in America is uncertain and may last only a few months.
In Shawnee County slow returns from the state election loom as both Republican and fusion committees set up special wires to relay results from precincts. Chairman Albaugh expects updates by 10 o'clock with statewide bulletin from The State Journal and party leaders preparing for a late night tally.
Mills' announces a fur display featuring seals, martens, beavers and more for all wearing apparel. Hundreds of scarves tips muffs coats long and short trimmed or plain. Prices are described as the lowest notch for quality. Buy now before Christmas with a large stock to choose from.
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