18 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1902
Page
1
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers faces a fourth day on the witness stand as the commission pushes for limits on inquiries. The hearings focus on the role of union power, the threat of violence, and the balance between free inquiry and orderly procedure amid cross examination and strategic objections.
In a fragmented report, representatives from the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company and Ludan Valley Coal Company discussed future examinations. The dialogue centered on the conduct of a commissioner, a Mr. Gowen, and Mr. Mitchill in relation to coal weighing and mining terms in bituminous and anthracite fields.
Labor organizations in Topeka form a stock company to build a Labor Temple within a year. The venture contemplates a $118,000 stock with three five dollar shares and a single director from each involved union. A building committee includes painters, carpenters, bricklayers and others. Location aimed near Seventh and Topeka avenues, within three blocks of Seventh and Keo War streets if possible.
C. W. Tait a Santa Fe master mechanic at Tewumont Texas was shot and killed Monday night on Beaumont division. Unclear if deliberate or accidental. gunman struck him in the back. Tait supervised wreck clearance. his body will be shipped to Wallenka Wisconsin. He was a former general foreman of Clivuredative and known for clashes during the Cleburne strike.
In Cambridge a murder case ends with the arraigned suspect, misidentified as Mise Piovence McPartan, 81, killed by a knife attack in a father’s house after answering a door. The assailant, rumored to be a neighbor, fled as the victim died. The trial for Miss Clara A. Marton’s alleged murder is postponed to February 18 next by court agreement.
Chicago and several eastern cities show varied temperatures as of 7 a m with readings including New York Philadelphia Washington and Cincinnati while Minneapolis and Louisville register lower marks. In Glasgow an Anchor Line warehouse incident injures one man and several others. sugar prices in New York climb as all grades advance.
Reports claim Governor coalesces with Burton as Stanley eyes fusion with Horton and others. Long and Stanley vie for party control while Morse and wagoner interests loom. Minnesota Scandinavian influence noted as key to western politics and county rollups.
New York reports Rubino the alleged archibate and erechint linked to King Leopold’s life plot. He allegedly conspired with Mescher, broke during examination, and faced charges of intent to kill. Telegrams from Budapest mention royal reactions and Helgian court concern amid anarchist activity.
A Topeka charity tale shows long burden on local relief as Wichita charities report distress from a Topeka family. Mrs Thorpe recalls five years of support while the family’s situation worsened with young marriages and a new baby girl. A phone call links the family to Wichita aid and a barefoot street boy named Do you know them.
At Perry Iowa in November the state rested after presenting 18 witnesses detailing bitter family enmity and Colley s threats toward Simmons preceding the murder of F J Simmons last August. Witnesses described the shooting scene near a Perry barber shop and recovered items from Simmons body while defense prepared to open this afternoon as Judge Gephart seeks a steady course.
Headquarters of the grocers association reports plans to stop extending credit to nonpaying customers. A secretary letter urges members to feature customers paying as they go and settle with one merchant before opening with another. The effort is pitched as a credit reform, not a blacklist.
In a letter the author urges transparent actions and asks merchants to inform customers that cooperation benefits all. He stresses letting customers know the plan, encouraging small overdue payments, and avoiding harsh reporting. If accounts are paid, no report should follow. prompt notice is requested if a payment arrives after reporting.
An ancient rusty cannonball from the 1812 attack on Bladensburg was unearthed by laborers near Mina eneburg. Inside lay a yellowed parchment note allegedly by Timson Howard detailing Admiral Cockburns plans to burn Washington. The recovered document will be presented to the National Museum.
In Denver, Judge Lade Mullins ordered arrest of aldermen who supported a municipal ordinance granting a new tramway franchise to the Denver City Tramway company after being served with notice. The Municipal League attorneys had secured an injunction alleging the ordinance violated existing city contracts. Contempt fines reach 1400 dollars as the case proceeds.
Commissioners inspected A Redwell's private asylum, ordered closure without major improvements, citing inhumane conditions tied to a recent scandal. State funds allow two dollars weekly per patient. critics say care is underfunded, shifting burden to counties and public institutions. Bedwell halted as action against mismanagement continues.
Nov 18 Jerusalem reports a rapid cholera spread with 57 deaths in three days at Jaffa and decimated populations in Gaza and Lydda. Authorities retreat and people suffer as villages report raging disease and lack of reliable mortality returns.
The Salt Lake Ministerial Alliance plans a vigorous campaign against Anorth Reed Smoot’s election to the United States Senate. A coordinated effort is outlined to oppose his seating, including measures at the church’s national level and a petition to disqualify him from public office.
Weather outlook for Thanksgiving week is unsettled with possible warming tonight and Wednesday. Government weather log notes low morning temperatures around 38 to 40 degrees and light to moderate winds from the west, with hourly readings showing minor fluctuations and several garbled entries in the record.
Mills announces a new store departure showcasing staple lines and best brands. E. W. collars Arrow collars Monarch shirts Star shirts Wilson Bros underwear Munsing Union suits kid gloves day and evening wear handkerchiefs hosiery neckwear and other selected fashions in full assortments for gentlemen.
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