14 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
1
A Chicago and Kansas City style gossip piece details Governor-elect Bailey flooded with letters about bachelorhood and a potential Kansas wedding. It traces rumors from a Decatur origin to Topeka politics, naming figures like Will Bailey, Will Hall, and several Kansas political and educational leaders while outlining a dramatic push to secure a wife before the inauguration.
The commission appointed by President Houxevett opened hearings on the anthracite miners dispute in Wilkesbarre. Mitchell outlined demands for higher wages, shorter hours, and an industrial peace, arguing about 147000 workers face hazardous conditions and unequal pay compared with other industries. The process includes testimony from miners first, with operators to respond after.
The jury found Lawrence Mail Contractor Memey Pariona not guilty on the charge of setting fire to his own house in Lawrence Kansas. The trial in district court concluded Thursday afternoon after prosecutors alleged authorities faced misconduct and inflated fees in the post office conduct.
In Lebanon Pa on November a boiler blast at the West Wacker furnace and steel plant killed four workers and hurt about forty others. Names of the dead and injured are listed as family and local residents react with hospital aid and emergency response as a large fire and debris collapse damaged the facility.
Rain fell across southern Kansas and Oklahoma and drifted into Indiana Territory, benefiting fall and winter pastures. Junction City saw renewed storms easing drought, while Emporia and Salina reported steady rain and rising soil moisture. Wheat districts to the south and west noted general rain aiding crops as wet weather persisted.
A failed robbery attempt ends with deputies pursuing suspects after a gunfight near Coches. James Mock and Krank Smith are among those named, with ongoing manhunt efforts and a county investigation into the incident and related events in Wichita.
Weather notes list temperatures for Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Washington and Cincinnati with readings around 52 to 64 degrees. Forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with variable winds.
Figures from 1390 of 2300 precincts indicate 27,400 ballots rejected as defective in the recent election. Fusion efforts appear to have failed, with Batley facing about a 41,000 margin and substantial Democratic and Populist losses. Curran’s tally shows most rejections stemmed from attempts to vote “No nomination,” disadvantaging fusion and independents while benefiting some Republican ticket votes.
Butler, a Columbia millionaire and politician, was found guilty of attempting to bribe Dr Chapman of the St Louis board of health to influence a vote on endorsing a garbage contract. The jury sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary. The verdict was announced with Butler present alongside his wife and two sons. An appeal was filed immediately.
Five hundred students at the University of Colorado in Boulder strike over lessons during the quarto centennial celebration. They voted to skip classes as celebration rehearsals continued. Girls faced threats of embargo and boys were warned they would be ducked in the lake. No students attended classes today. President Baker may consider drastic measures next week, though most expect no action since all students are involved.
Rome reports Stromboli Island eruption begins with a colossal column of fire shooting from craters. Homes on the island are destroyed as lava and ash threaten the coastline and residents flee.
New York Nov 4 The late Archibald N Waterhouse of Philadelphia died last Friday and left about 40 000 in The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York policies. His widow will receive 70 000 immediately and an annual income of 2 000 for twenty years, totaling 740 000 including premiums of 27 495 20. One form named 3 per cent debenture policy pays 2 500 two years and 60 000 at twenty years if living. Ten premiums of 1 955 each paid. Another 20 year gold bond policy 10 000 with annual payments of 449 20. Policy to issue ten 1 000 per cent 20 year bonds yielding 6 0 a seat for 20 years. The face of the policy is 10 000 and will be paid at twenty years. He held another 50 000 policy with seven annual payments of 730 each. 20 000 in cash will be paid to his widow. Chaffee starts east as General.
President Roosevelt arrived at Smedes for a bear hunting trip projected to run about 15 miles to a camp on the Sunflower river. The party, including guides Mangum and Collier, prepared for rugged undergrowth and potential dog misadventures as they pursue a large local bear population amid plantation lands near Vicksburg.
Owing to the weather last evening the store decorations will stay as at the formal opening for the rest of the week. The store remains open Saturday evening to invite patrons to visit the up to date building and take part in the Welcome Sale with many bargains offered.
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