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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
7
The era's firebrand labor clash escalates as police engage a rock-throwing crowd in a clash near Ghamobin, Pennsylvania. Troops deploy to protect leaders and mines amid threats of a nationwide coal tie up, with President Roosevelt and Mitchell of the United Mine Workers weighing possible commissions.
A union conference in Detroit urged the president to seek civil proceedings to dissolve the coal operators’ combines and to appoint a receiver to run their affairs. Delegates debated resolutions condemning the operators and calling for government intervention while considering a minority report.
A scanned Rhode Island convention records endorsement of President Roosevelt and party platform. Names listed include Governor Charles Dean Kimball and Lieutenant Governor Grove J. Shepley with other state officials, plus candidates for various posts. The platform affirms adherence to national policy, Cuba stance, protective tariffs, and calls for labor reforms and fair wages.
A head on collision between an excursion train and a westbound passenger train near York caused extensive damage and multiple injuries. The first car of the excursion train was crushed with occupants trapped, several seriously hurt, and two listed in critical condition. Firefighters and railway staff battled the wreckage as responders worked to free injured passengers.
An investigation in Washington accuses Hewilija line workers and associates including Ann Maes Codd and Lewis Waseermin of conspiring to defraud the United States by inflating bids for a Surhal WAVE project. Evidence shows payments of 31 or more to exch officials to secure the contract. Bail set at 100 or more, with further inquiries ongoing into who authored the contract and who will face charges.
Harvard Prof John Trowbridge reports experiments showing water can be struck by electric discharge from a Timex battery setup yielding six million volts. He notes sparks occur about seven feet from the water, with a shark-like arc inches long striking nearby, while atmospheric resistance causes most discharge to travel through air rather than water.
Wheat opens higher then falls while cattle hold, Kansas City quotes steer prices from 4 to 7.85. Market notes weak corn, lower provisions, and mixed grain futures as traders await government reports and weather impacts. Chicago and New York markets show varied stock and commodity moves with emphasis on wheat, corn, oats, and livestock trends.
San Francisco reports officers from the steamer Acapulco say the Colombian revolutionist gunboat Padilla lies in wait about 20 miles below Punta Arenas for the steamer Paes which has been purchased from Costa Rica for war use. The Padilla is said to be about 1200 tons and unarmed, with plans to Panama for firing.
Dora Meek awakens after ten days sleep amid medical concerns yet shows signs of recovery. Doctors previously feared another prolonged period of unconsciousness as she regained partial responsiveness with nourishment and careful care. In Ardmore a stockman, Daniel Shipvhan, is shot four times and killed by his brother Lem during a confrontation over a crate.
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