29 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
1
A weary campaign scene across districts shows big rallies fading. Candidates speak little, hoping to close out the race with local contests the sole spark. Voters, registration totals, and party strategies reflect a general decline in public enthusiasm.
A party of 80 visitors from New York attended the International congress of American Indians. President Roosevelt and ex Secretary of State John W. Foster greeted the Dutch and Netherland delegates. Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke of friendship liberty humanity and progress. Fletcher of this city and Frank La Plesche were honored during the reception and praise was given to Britain’s aid for development.
President Roge Well travels from Sagamore Hill to Oyster Bay next Monday to monitor the vote on Tuesday. He will receive the election returns at Sagamore Hill and attend a Magenic gathering in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Mrs Roosevelt plans to leave Oyster Bay with her daughter and move into the remodeled White House. Several rooms on the White House’s second floor are nearly ready for occupancy.
Two large barns were partially burned around 2 30 oclock this morning. One barn owned by EL Beery on Wild Tapeke Avenue suffered major damage, while a second barn owned by Leo Murin was partially destroyed. A fire investigator considered the blaze likely incendiary. A Beery worker reported seeing smoke before the flames spread to manure piles, and firefighters managed to prevent total loss. The Pope showed interest in Canada during a private audience with Archbishop Bruscert in Montreal.
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation marking a day of Thanksgiving as part of a century and a quarter of national history. The document highlights the nation’s enduring traditions and commemorates past events shaping current civic life.
President Theodore Roosevelt issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 27 as a day of general thanksgiving. He lauds a year of peace and plenty and urges Americans to pause from work and thank God for the year’s blessings. The text includes the formal proclamation and mentions ongoing coal mine inquiry testimonies and expectations of a two month report.
A local church leader assembly urges Christian people to hold a Wednesday dusk prayer service and Sunday worship across the city and county. They petition prayers for the overthrow of nullification and the restoration of official integrity, urging faith communities to unite against lawlessness and anarchy.
Washington dispatch says most members of the anthracite strike commission leave for Berminton Pennsylvania to begin investigations of mining conditions. The party includes Labor Commissioner Carroll Wright and other officials with three stenographers. hearings await formal claims and operator replies. The commission will likely first visit Wilkesbarre after Scranton.
A volcanic eruption near Santa Maria Guatemala triggers widespread evacuations as towns and plantations in Questlirninge Megenthuinge endure ashfall and residents seek safety. Telecommunication lines are cut as authorities manage the crisis and guatemalan government imposes control from Guatemala City.
Clad Hamilton assistant storey general traveled through Garden City and nearby counties to locate funds in county treasuries for the state school fund. He noted sinking fund availability and reported strong local trust in Henry Mason, a Republican supreme court candidate, whose guidance is widely sought by residents.
Weather notes from Chiteco show a cooler period forecast for tonight and Thursday. Winds shift from southwest to west with generally fair conditions, indicate a cold front approaching Kansas area.
The Topeka City railway moves a large crew to lay track on East Fifth Street between Jefferson and the Santa Fe depot. The plan aims to loop the block and occupy both Fourth and Fifth street terminals. City officials consider a Vinewood right of way ordinance pending at the Monday council meeting.
In a tangled telegraph from Wilington dated October 9 the piece outlines two possible avenues for U S policy on the canal dispute with Colombia. It notes the Colombian government’s stance on a treaty and the minister’s decision to hold back a note, while considering appeals to Bogotá and potential action by the Spooner Act to advance a canal solution.
Mr Ost, longtime assistant to General Store keener A F Hilton of the Santa Fe, retires from the Colorado Southern purchasing agent role effective November 1 after about twenty seven years with the state department. His son Jumih Ost served the firm as keeper and driver, moving from shore headquarters to station to supply the general needs. no notice yet on successor.
London report notes William Whitney's Tallantrae won the Cambridgeshire Stakes at the Houghton meeting in Newmarket today. St Macleod finished second with Nabethind third in the 24-horse handicap for three year olds over one mile and a furlong.
Dr E Caswell formerly physical director at the YMCA and at Christ Hospital suffered a broken right shoulder when a fall from a tram at Hollstar Tuesday night. he helped the train start and then attempted to alight, was thrown and injured. He is now at Santa Fe surgery in Holliday, Texas. His wife died in Topeka last week.
An explosion during quarry work injured Robert Deminger Jacoph Myers and David Hettinger near Mapicion Altoona Pennsylvania. All were severely burned and hospitalized with eye injuries while a loaded trench collapsed and others were affected. The incident follows arbitration news from New York involving Western league matters.
Mitchell Day was celebrated in the anthracite region with a large parade in Shamokin and a main demonstration in Wilkes-Barre. Seven thousand workers marched in Shamokin led by the Tenth Regiment band, with coal output reduced and all mines suspended. President Mitchell arrived from New York and planned to attend the architration commission session in Scranton.
In Franklin county Ottawa district court yesterday a writ was issued in a case charging Karnes J Berk and Henry Aller with criminal pedo. The informant list includes Mok Atten Ann Ouaversé AL Miller Lt Brone and others. The prosecution discusses loyalties and political alignments amid local legal proceedings and warrants.
New York reports the sale of the mission yacht the Dean or Dove to Countess Adeline Sthranathann bin, transferring from Prince Waldemar of Denmark. The vessel sailed to the Great Lakes with a crew, docking in Chicago, while cities in the United States logged temperatures from that period.
Most housekeepers debate down quilts for beds. The Mills store highlights their Eider Down Quilt as a luxurious, comforting option that offers restful warmth and easy cuddling. The price is noted as a standout value.
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