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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1902

Page

6

Soufriere Activity Reported From St Lucia Scene

Reports from St Lucia describe a violent eruption observation at midnight linked to Mont Pelée. Marie Capote damaged, Morne Capote area burned. St Jems house and Basse Pointe Heights affected. dust and haze observed along coastlines near Haiti.

Castries Island of St. Tucks Anast Teephine Island of St .Vincent Paris Ministry Guadelonipe M. Merlin Marie Capote Thames Morne Purnaase St Jems House Hasse Pointe Belghts Kingston Jamaica Custilla St. Thomas D. W Hayti London Baily Mail St Lucia Mont Pelew Martinique de Tolle Carina St. Pierre le Carbet

President Roosevelt returns home after accident

President Roosevelt arrives in Oyster Bay with facial injuries after a trolley crash that left Cortelyou bruised. He plans to attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen convention in Chattanooga and continues to work, showing resolve and concern for followers.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Rotary Cortelyou Crag Craig Bis Ar. Roosevelt Bridge- Port Loeb Lenox Btrockbridge Great Barrington Miford Bridgeport Havana New York Ha‘Yane The Tribune Palma Down

Young Boy Suicides After Long Ill Health

A brief late edition report notes a young boy who died by suicide after a period of ill health. The article mentions fluctuating health challenges and a gradual decline leading to the fatal act. Further details are not provided in the readable text.

Book Trust Wins In State Court Over Contract

The supreme court refused to grant injunction against the American Book Co and ruled the contract not void. The state cannot block performance where it is a party to the agreement and has previously admitted the company to do business. The order granting a temporary restraining order will be dissolved.

Jegal Supreme Court Amerian Bank Company Charter Board Charwr Eutitrante Armerican Book Co Voli Easolalog American Oak Company Probate

Decorates Russians at Posen parade with royal honors

Emperor William awards orders to General Tehertkoff and General Becker and hosts a Russian officer parade in Posen. He praises comradeship in arms with the czar, notes the dissolution of the city’s military radius, and dons aiguillettes as a token of personal friendship.

Feta Posen Presen

Lane Won on First Ballot for Governor Nomination

Sacramento reports Franklin Lane city attorney of San Francisco won the Democratic nomination for governor on the first ballot with 445 votes to J W Coleman 196 and Toland 47. John K K Law of Merced nominated chief justice by acclamation. Tickets available for Whittlesey's concert Friday at Stanfelds drug store with admission 25 cents and reserved seats 35 cents.

Lane Sacramento Cal Franklin Lane San Francisco J. W Coleman Thomas O. “Toland John KK. Law Merced Whittlesey Stanfeld

SMITHS CLAIMS ABOUT CALDERHEADS SENATORIAL BID

W. E. Smith secretary of the state board of second commissioners asserts Calderhead will have as many votes as other senatorial candidates when the Republican caucus meets in the legislature. He claims Calderhead has fourteen legislative candidates lined up, most in the Fifth district, and predicts all will be elected.

W. EL Smith Bord of Sicond Calderbeat Calderhead Congress Smith Stanley Long Curtis Lees W. H. Weldon Hemublicans Clark County United States

Unclear historical note on judge succession and names

Fragmentary OCR item mentions Jow Wangener and Jeingran’s sue grote with Horton resignation and a governor’s satisfaction. It hints at Morrison giving privilege to name a successor, and references Judge Morton consulting Wis ener and David Martin being summoned for a position.

Jow Wangener Jeingran Sue Grote Wangener Jocket Ion Bhettering Jng Horton Commienon Morrill Morton Wangener Wisener David Martin

Pittsfield Court Delays Trial In President Carriage Crash

Motorman Euclid Madden and Conductor James Kelly appeared in Pittsfield district court for the crash that injured the president's carriage. The hearing was postponed two weeks with bail kept at Madden 5000 and Kelly 2500. Factual reports note the driver bore more of the responsibility, while messages of congratulations from abroad arrived, including Emperor William.

Pittsfield Wis District Court Euclid Madden James Kelly Usecourt Madden Kelly Wan Turtle Pittsfield Street Railway Company Justice Ticker The Street Railway Company Grand Wr Craig Washington State Department William of Germany William Atlee Yesterduy B. F. Barnes Barnes Pittfield Cartel- You Crane TNS Ir. Barnes Bridgeport Corm Chattanooga

Watkins Explains Declines County Ballot Amid Loyalty Debate

Albert Watkins announces he cannot vote for Nichols or Lucas, citing party loyalty and duty. He echoes Tom McNeal’s editorial view that loyalty does not require supporting a candidate he believes will fail to perform his duties, urging Topeka citizens to consider consequences of their vote. He rejects backing brewers and open dens and emphasizes integrity for the city's growth.

Bert Taicas Galen Nichols Albert Watkine Lucas and Nichols 1WO Yeateneu te Wal @P Comatties George W. Clark Watkine Lucus Tom McNeal Roosevelt Beales Mr. Watkins Topeka Themi Tom

Watkins Pushes Exam for Portable Engine Engineers

Representative Watkins, a Heng county Republican, plans to urge the Legislature to pass a law requiring examinations for engineers in charge of portable steam engines. He cites fatal accidents in the wheat belt from inexperienced operators and says the proposed measure would test competence without heavy restrictions. Watkins backs Chester Long for U.S. senator and will campaign for his election.

Dodge City Stanley Long Topeka Sixth District Woodson County Martin Henry Schlichting E. B Kelley L. Patterson J. A. Gregory A. Florence Ter of Deeds Sian Naylor A. C. Woodruff J. P. Kelley Ln.tallman Orendorf J. W. Quick Republican State Central Committee W. H. Craddock Fusion Kansas City Kan Craddock Albaugh Wyandotte County Ndt Watkins R. Watkins Heng County Albert Watkins W. Kina Wheat Belt Keece United States

American Criticises British Railroad Policy

An American railroad magnate, writing in the Times, contrasts American and English railway methods and decries British policy as wasteful and nearing insolvency. The Times ponders adopting economical American practices, notably large bogie freight cars, to improve freight and mineral traffic. Front in the Missouri Valley reports frost in Nebraska and nearby areas with minor damage expected.

London Times Eng the Times Missouri Valley Omaha The Weather Bureau Nebraska Son South Dakota Towa Antelope County Huron Stinsael

Couple Found Dead After Alleged Gas Tragedy in Des Moines

James B. Taylor and his wife Ann, who moved from Ottumwa two weeks ago, blamed greedy corporations for their unemployment before turning on gas. At noon today the husband was found dead and the wife dying in their Des Moines boarding house room.

Des Moines James B. Taylor Ann Ottumwa

Whisky prices rise on corn shortage in Peoria

Scarce corn drives whiskey costs up in Peoria Illinois with a cent and a half increase after a week of tight receipts. Only 33 cars arrived since Monday morning, insufficient to run a single distillery for a day.

Peoria Ill

Market Report Highlights Mixed Farmland and Livestock Trends

Market report covers grain futures and cash bids with December weak on crop prospects and lower closes. Wheat and corn receipts mixed. Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets show steady to softer trends with cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and prices. Wall Street activity traces a cautious downshift amid regional commodity notes and currency signals.

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Fragmentary Notice From The Street Corner

A damaged OCR text fragment mentions an address, some names, and a request to send funds or items. The readable parts hint at a basic request or inquiry but lack coherent context or identifiable entities.

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