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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal presents subscription terms and a Leased Wire Report from the Associated Press. The notice explains delivery by wire to the State Journal building and mentions nightly reporting practices for comprehensive coverage.
A compilation of assorted 1902 to 1904 items covers trust earnings for The International Paper Co, political commentary on reform and Cleveland, railroad safety claims, and civil service examination statistics. It notes trusts and tariffs, mentions Mrs Nation, World’s Fair plans in St. Louis 1904, and commentary on Democratic nominations and campaign tactics.
The piece argues Tom Johnson will lead a new Johnsonian Democracy, replacing Bryanism and the old Bourbon Democrats. It asserts Johnson’s rise in Ohio and nationwide, emphasizes reform on corporations taxation and public ownership, and praises his wealth as a shield from populist attacks. It foresees a radical, reformist Democratic future led by Johnson.
A string of short, humorous items from Kansas towns. Anecdotes touch on a dog poisoner rumor, doctored poor, a cistern merger joke, social plans in Newton, an El Dorado peach claim, hypnotised witnesses in Labette courts, farmers and town gossip, and quirky incidents from Mayetta to Great Bend.
A collection of aphoristic lines comment on faith, fear, haste, villainy, social hypocrisy, gossip, and public honor. The text chunks blend moral observations with witticisms about famous sayings and human behavior.
Vice Chancellor Mimery heard the suit by J Aspinwall Hodge and others to restrain United States Steel from retiring 200 million dollars of preferred stock and issuing 250 million in bonds. Defense move sought cross examination of stockholders and dismissal for alleged blackmail, with affidavits of bribery and conspiracy. Plaintiffs’ counsel argued the court could not dismiss at this stage.
Richard DeBarrows a Methodist was arraigned before U S Commissioner R F Hayden at 2 pm on a charge of selling liquor to Indians. The case is continued to Tuesday September 23. Attorney J B Larimer states defense will argue his client’s business bordered a saloon and the Indians, drunk and mistaken in the address, identified DeBarrows’ place.
Striking miners in Kanawha and New River districts may be cleared soon as Chesapeake & Ohio orders equipment rushed back to fields. In Hazleton, Gov. Stone plans to meet a People’s Alliance committee to discuss ending the anthracite strike. In Panther Creek valley non union workers return to duty without escort, Major Gearhart stating troops will not patrol if strikers avoid interfering. troops request winter clothing while enduring nightly cold.
London Sept 2 The White Star line has ordered another steamer to be built by Harland and Wolff of Belfast. It will be several feet longer and wider than the Cedric the current largest liner. The Cedric carries 3000 passengers and is 700 feet long.
Cape Hayton Sept 6 Gen Alexis Nord war minister of the provisional government saw his troops beaten yesterday and the day before near Limbe. Opposing forces reportedly suffered heavy losses and Gen Eeman gerd, who commanded the government troops, was captured. A portion of government artillery fell to Artibonite forces as Nord returned to Camp Haytien with its star amid demoralized troops. Also noted Arkansas City Sept 5 Methodist Episcopal church South held its 33rd western conference opening with committee assignments and talks on connectional policy led by Dr George Winton and other church leaders.
A dated Cape Haitian report details measures by an unnamed officer to safeguard world commerce and prevent interference. It notes attitude toward Admiral Hillick, insurgent of zoander, as revealing the use of salins and bax Reena. The piece ends with an ad for Watt and moulding styles from Van Houten in Kansas.
A district court found Olaine, a man from Hickland, guilty of murder in the second degree for the slaying of 12-year-old Alien Bailey in Wilder on July 28. The case stemmed from the killings in Bay.
An incident at a residence is reported where a boy sustained a broken neck, believed caused by a fat iron used as a weapon. The event occurred in the home, with authorities investigating the circumstances.
Racing at New York the Invincible with Jucien Lyne aboard captured the Dash stakes for 2 year olds. The five furlong sprint over the Futurity course ended with Vale the Himyar colt in the Westerners’ Turf handicap race. St Andrew colt Articulate led early but faded. Lyne rode three winners.
Local notes report W Winfield McCauley of Baltimore planning a move to Topeka and a varied day of town happenings. A baseball game on the asylum grounds lasted ten innings with batteries Fogieburg Brent Davis Evans. railway work at Lake View employed 100 men clearing an embankment risk after the last freshet while track water levels differed and lakes were joined to prevent washing. A small freight wreck on the Santa Fe near Floyd Mo delayed trains about two hours. Floyd lies about 20 miles from Kansas City. A bond party led by Robert Pigg then sought the mayor for a dispute. A mass meeting of unskilled laborers at 40 Kansas avenue aims to organize a local Federal Labor union with prospects of 1000 members. Charles F Ceilley announces the effort and urges attendance. Big races at Cleveland and a Sheepshead Bay sale see Imp Bold sold for 4100.
On the Crow reservation no one may fish or hunt without a nation issued order. Rules are enforced to protect resources, allowing only consumption needs. The text implies tight control by the nation over traditional activities and remains focused on subsistence use.
Local rail sale notices announce tickets of sale via the Chicago Great Western railway. The notice names an agent B. Him en P. A. in Chicago and lists sale events during September and October with a ten day stop for the Great Western agent ordering.
Fragmentary text lists names and places including George Burghart Beales Stanfield Moore Book Low Round Tip Suamer Estes and Chicago references. Admissions by crosses and tickets for family options appear. unclear event dates or outcomes in this damaged copy.
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