30 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
1
A long campaign piece discusses Republican and Democratic dynamics in the Sixth District, noting Reeder and Helly as rivals, fusion tactics, and local party sentiment. It mentions Miami County activities, campaign stops, and Governor Stanley's influence, with references to local figures like Allen and Craddock and expected judicial outcomes.
The Roosevelt arbitration commission starts field inspections in the coal region from Scranton to Forest City, a 22 mile stretch, with 14 members and officials touring mines and workers’ homes. No testimony taken during these inspections as commissioners study mining operations and conditions before hearings. A fatal mine accident occurs near Forest City during the trip.
Chairman Albaugh of the Republican state central committee proposes a bet on which Craddock will carry, listing counties where bets are split between Craddock and Bailey. He predicts Craddock’s majority by district and notes fusion candidate Beodenthal carried ST counties two years ago, with a focus on Wyandotte and other county outcomes.
London faces cash scarcity with no market for ordinary goods and no appetite for investment. An Anglo American bank head notes big debts owed by New York, possible gold imports from New York, and investors tied up in profits. South Africa’s stock holdings show limited dividends, underscoring tight money and weak demand.
London reports at a Cuban Central Railways meeting chairman J White Todd expressed confidence in Cuba’s political and economic future under American auspices. He noted a favorable sugar outlook, anticipated revival in business, and praise for revised railroad laws seen as protective for British investors.
In Petershire in October, Russian peasant sects worship Father John of Crocitadt as Christ, declaring his divinity amid hymns and public disruptions. Police intervene as worshippers resist authorities and a monkish leader is beaten during attempts to restore order.
From Forties era dispatches, soldiers of the Fourteenth regiment arrive from the anthracite region and are attacked while marching on Fifth Street. Bricks and wood from a higher floor of the Fitzgerald Bank building are hurled at them from about twenty first floor, injuring none as the commanding officer counters orders and no shots are fired.
The October 2 report from Joplin Missouri notes a widening cave-in disaster affecting seven shallow mines in the Bievinih Hous tract area and causing the Homestead and Cleveland Times mines to cave in as well. Operators say the mines have produced about a million dollars in dividends, but nearby pits are deemed unsafe and abandoned.
Chicago report states Dowie plans to invade New York commercially while unable to sell current lace stock. He has warehouses full of lace and assigns Corlette to open a Zion agency in central New York with Kindle to head a Zion literature station. Bishop Potter presides over Arts Alliance meeting in New York. Gift of £10000 to South African College announced in Cape Town.
In New York on October 30, F J V Skiff and Alfred L Shapleigh of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition discuss dates for athletic contests in St Louis and Chicago for 1904 with A G Spalding of the Olympian Games committee to resolve scheduling differences with expo management. Also noted is plans for a steel plant and two blast furnaces at Gadsden costing 10 million dollars, with mills at Finniey potentially moved to the new site. Jay Cooke of Philadelphia, recovering from congestion issues, boards a trip home with family and nurse. Weather: Kansas forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with possible showers tonight or Friday.
Weather authorities forecast possible showers as cider Smith and Thorp Jennings note increasing chances. Government forecast released this morning indicates showers likely tonight or Friday, with a low around 43 degrees and an east wind near 12 miles per hour. Hourly temps show 43 at 1 am and 12 mph wind, per government records.
New York reports Gen. Botha, heading the Boer mission, says letters show misinterpretation harms and pleads for immediate aid. He notes Britain saved by surrender and laments failure to secure relief, appealing to nations for support amid accusations of insincerity and weakened resolve.
Grand jury heard Ankine of tes timony in the Bermund Berst trial on perjury charges. Circuit Attorney Folk outlined a vault lot involving Lincoln Trust Company deposits linked to Murrell and All Member 18 18 as part of a suburban franchise bribery inquiry. Witness Stock testified he was employed to secure council passage and deposited 75 dollars in vaults. Hoersch and Lee gave inconsistent remarks about prior grand juries and missing 7,000 in vault funds.
The first newspaper publication of Shawnee county election material appears in today’s State Journal. A facsimile of the official ballot is shown for Tuesday’s election with a detailed seventh page feature.
Mantle and Tad Burt and Arnon Writely, owners of the Whiely malleable iron works, returned from New York where they met with manufacturers to discuss a potential combine uniting major metal industries of Amberton. Key financiers may back the organization with plans to be in running order by January. Also notes on Schwab chartering a yacht for the United States Steel Corp and a Margarita cruise from Genoa with weather and port reports.
Washington October 20 The Colombian minister Benor Concha grows restless over delay in his government sending further instructions regarding the canal treaty with the United States. Secretary Hay’s dispatch to Minister Hart is expected to hasten action, as Governor Salazar of Panama has written many letters delaying the negotiations and delaying the final treaty action.
In Oxford Ohio on October 3 experts noted two runaway freight cars blocking the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton and Monon routes. The collision with a passenger train caused engine damage and multiple cars to burn. Two tramps were killed. trains left the track and a bridge or siding allowed the Chicago express to pass.
Ida Lucy Moree, 19, daughter of former State Senator George M. Moree, left her luxury home to marry Willan A. Stoddard. They lived together in a cheap boarding house, then moved to Los Angeles. After months of hard drinking and failed reform, she returned home as Stoddard fell into ruin. Her father, a congress candidate, welcomed her back amid family tensions and possible legal action.
Havana reports the railroad commission granted the Cuban company authority to register stock and occupy rights of way for a route through Cuba with construction expected to finish before December. Bob Evans takes command as Rear Admiral Rolley D. Evans assumes leadership of the Asiatic squadron in Washington.
Mills store announces Munsing Underwear offering complete lines for men women and children in light medium and heavy weights with a variety of qualities and colors. Highlights include ladies’ combination suits vests and pants and misses’ combination suits at popular prices, emphasizing comfort fit and durability produced by modern machinery and skilled labor.
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