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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
5
Contained text discusses tariffs on anthracite and coal strike tensions. References to Armours wheat profits, coal barons, miners union, John Mitchell, President Roosevelt, and court options. notes government and press roles in strike coverage and labor dispute dynamics.
Financial review shows 1902 first nine months recording substantial commercial failures across regions. Total indebtedness shows notable declines due to bank failures and capitalised firms, with insolvencies rising in some areas and California losses surging nearly tenfold. Trading activity fluctuates amid irregular Western returns and a shift in Oregon’s exhibit.
The August foreign commerce report shows manufacturers exports and imports rising. Imports of materials used in manufacturing increased about two million dollars from August last year and five million dollars for eight months. Overall, imports for manufactures materials totaled a five million dollar rise, with total import increases of sixteen million dollars across other categories such as luxuries and foodstuffs.
The report notes a 17 million dollar net drop in a foodstuffs class across eight months ending August, with a 24 million dollar sugar import fall offset by gains in other food categories. Sugar imports total 2,804,010, ending August, vs 2,808,226 in earlier year months, while unit value rose. Manufacturing materials rise in most items. India rubber down slightly. Exports rise mainly in cotton goods, with iron and steel up and down in different metrics. Iron and steel imports also rise.
chaotic clipping reports a mix of local notices and humorous items. It mentions plans for a midwinter exposition without a midway, cherryvates park needs brick walks, and various odd anecdotes about marriages, weather, crops, dogs, and small town incidents across multiple Kansas towns including Onaga, Yates Center, Leavenworth, and Pratt with scattered names and numbers.
A garbled collection notes odd happenings in early 20th century America. Stories mention a Wichita man dining after days, Oklahoma visitors in Arkansas City, Ringling showgoers, a Fort Scott milk scandal, arrested kor party participants, a reform school remark, a Redfield bride’s voyage to be wed, and a branch post office opening. Also mentions a lecturer on improving the world and a New Jersey firm donating to Ottawa University.
Chicago readers receive views from leaders across the nation on the presidents duty amid the costs strike. Responses call for action to suppress violence, protection of life and property, and potential federal power use, with suggestions ranging from state ownership to negotiated settlement and new legislation.
Senate figure Russell A Alger urges appeal to the courts to curb coal restraints and end market disruption. Addison C Harris supports bringing suits under Sherman antitrust laws to stop restraints upon trade. Toledo mayor Samuel A Jones backs massive public action while Montana senators state President lacks power to resolve the dispute. Bleeding into regional strikes, 900 Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad miners walk out in Birmingham area with Blue Creek miners meeting over assessments.
Blu Creek miners protest a proposed assessment as the company asserts broad opposition to continuing work. Natives and officials weigh the dispute as work stoppage threats loom.
Wilkesbarre reports a rumor that President Mitchell traveled to Philadelphia to meet Senators Quay and Penrose in an effort to end the coal strike. He is said to return tonight. Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent held a long conference with the president on the strike and may push measures to resolve it.
London dispatch reports General Corbin General Youns and John W. Gaten faced trouble with English motor laws as their car was stopped by police on a weekend. The brief item notes an unpleasant experience amid enforcement of traffic regulations.
An American group traveling in a new car purchased by Sir Thomas Lipton, including General Young and General Corbin, was stopped by police in Wlad- Aen and near Brishton for speeding. A chauffeur was arrested and wares seized while officials prepared summonses. The travelers expressed distrust of police timing, saying they were not speeding.
The president signaled possible appearance with the Grand Army of the Republic parade on Wednesday if his condition and favorable weather permit. He may be driven along the parade line to greet members and families, pending no unforeseen changes.
Warren Mr Crosby won a replevin case against Arnett, a former Crosby employee, in Wieky court. The suit concerned a net of books with shoe sales and measurement records. Arnett had been discharged weeks earlier and claimed the books were his property. The verdict favored Crosby and the case awaits appeal.
Hanna began his campaign tour with an opening speech in Stephenville. He will be joined there by Secretary of State Leyton and State Senator Hardys, then move to Wheeling, West Virginia for another meeting.
The district court jury will be alerted by Judge Hazen until December 1 and the court will proceed with the large motion decker. The Lown murder trial may be set some time in December after the county attorney Nichol finishes fence duties and catches up on court business.
Local notice notes a dancing lesson for beginners beginning Monday night at Steiners. The retreat from Fort Riley has commenced and Captain A M Philips has arrived in Topeka. M A Low and H S Cable have returned from a southwestern trip with road officials. Rock Island weather today shows generally fair conditions.
Dance notices announce a Tuesday October 7 event at ceaipeese hall by Bhawinee camp No 2500 WW of A with Manens City round trip 2.00 via Santa Fe. Fall Festival travel tickets on sale late October with eight trains daily Kansas City and return 2.00 to Santa Fe. Also a beauty product ad for Satin Skin Cream and Satin Powder plus a misfit line about a Sunderland Brookyn-like note.
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