09 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1902
Page
1
A bustling fair grounds crowds local and out of town visitors. Electric lights extend day into night while stockmen display, midways rise, and horse racing talk fills the air. Admission is free at night and officials deny liquor sales on site despite visible concessions and busy stalls across the grounds.
Manufacturers and wagon dealers are on hand as the stock show at Topeka displays what is described as the best ever. The grounds are well lit with incandescent lights, beer tents operate, and prize cattle hogs and horses are shown. Superintendent Heath is praised for his stock department leadership, and exhibitors anticipate a strong Kansas fall fair.
In Youngstown Mrs James McGinn aged 21 of Newcastle Pa was found with her throat cut from ear to ear in a pasture field near Hubberd five miles from the city Suspect her husband who had been visiting relatives left around midnight and police are tracking him down The report notes one leg and one eye may have been harmed during the incident as officers pursue the man through the night and seek clues.
Temperatures for large cities show varied readings with New York and Boston around 70s, Workington 7, Chicago 48, Minneapolis 64, Cincinnati unspecified, Louisville 3. Indications suggest variable conditions across the period.
St Louis reports reveal sworn oaths of secrecy among nine indicted house of delegates boodle suspects. Police surveillance tightens around leaders Edmund Berachen Lehmann Charles F P Decker and Emile Hartman as authorities pursue hidden members. Deputies guard exits bridges ferries and streetcar lines while warrants target Tamblyn and other alleged conspirators.
May Maine election results show Republicans winning large plurality across towns. In Portland and surrounding areas Republicans tally about 27000 to Democrats 24000, with strong GOP support sustaining regional majorities. Senate leans GOP with one Democrat. Amos Allen re-elected in Libe? district by a margin near seven thousand, reflecting strong Republican turnout.
The article notes a Democratic lead in the Third district with a substantial margin over Republican White. It highlights C. A. Uituensia as a challenger in the second race, detailing a persistent contest with the opponent and indicating the overall result trend.
Denver Colorado September delegates gather as the Democratic state convention convenes at 10 am to select a full state ticket and congressman at large. Milton Small and ex Governor Charles S Thomas preside with fusion talks common in the day. Committees are appointed from each county and the session adjourns for two hours.
The article notes workers returning to work in Panther Creek Valley while district officers of the Tested Mine Workies report the strike is virtually won and urge unity until the end. The Sein Coal & Navigation Company opened 1,000 tons of coal to market despite the disruption.
Bradford B. McGregor died yesterday in Mamaroneck after surgery. The interStandard magnate's son reportedly signed a will just before death, leaving the bulk of the estate to a New York bride named Clara Schlemmer. The document is said to transfer most property to her.
A wartime veterans group schedules a meeting at 111 East Seventh Street in Topeka to organize a veterans camp. Community members are invited to participate in planning and activities for former service members.
James Kay, who murdered his wife on February 6 and attempted an assault, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 27 years in the penitentiary. He offered no protest when questioned by the judge, showed no emotion, and spoke only to say he had nothing to offer against punishment. Kay, employed at Crosby Hour mills, left a note on the back of a photograph after the killing.
Express delivery brings a selection of Oriental Crepe silk scarves Persien patterns silk stocks and linen collars. Featured items include over tops with a small dip front and delicate embroidery in red black and white.
Fall importation of Perrin's and Sovereign Kid Gloves now ready for inspection. Complete as ever lines of colors larger than ever consisting of shades of modes red bios and eleo the staples.
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