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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
7
In Colorado the Democrat and Populist parties dissolve their alliance, ending their joint political partnership. The two groups will pursue separate organizing efforts and campaigns moving forward, signaling a shift in state political dynamics.
The Democratic state convention adjourned after finalizing a slate led by United States Senator Henry M. Teller for re election, with Thomas Anner as lieutenant governor and Horace W. Baylew as secretary of state. The platform endorses citizenship requirements, woman suffrage protection, and government control of transportation. A memorial to President McKinley’s assassination and a party unity pledge accompany the ticket.
Abilene Kansas hosts soldiers from Fort Riley after a lively night with hundreds of residents, merchants, and officials at the depot. City leaders promise similar excursions to Manhattan and Junction City as the crowds cheer and the electric railway carries the soldiers away.
In Tunellon Abilene debate over a 10 cent fare between fort and town. Soldiers request cut to 5 cents. rails once slicked with soap and rocks on track, now reports say soldiers remain orderly as actions taken yet.
An Ogden Utah report describes a lively 1916 Utah Republican convention clash over Cuban policy and nominations. Betsy Beveridge was urged to speak while potential rivals Judge Jacob of Sirf Pete county and Judge Senne McCarty of Sevier were seen as contenders. John Baur led a temporary setup and delivered a defensive, rallying speech as tensions rose about the Cuban crisis and Roosevelt’s policy.
Washington Sept 11 Commissioner Yerkes of the Internal Revenue Bureau has rented an outside building to handle redemption of imprinted revenue stamps. The law allowed redemption within two years of purchase. later extended to January 1, 1904. Banks and large firms soon sent in surplus stock, with 184 tons destroyed or returned after cancellation as daily receipts surged.
Chicago Sept 1. Professor G W Hough of Northwestern University reports from Dearborn Observatory that intelligent life on Mars is possible and likely. He bases this on recent discoveries noting Mars climate similar to Earth and accepts evolution theory as a probability rather than certainty. Venus and Mercury are less likely due to solidified surfaces and heat. Other planets unlikely to host life.
Report describes the steamer Jeesie Banning chartered to carry munitions of war to South American rebels. It is due in San Francisco and will sail to the Santa Marta area to unload war cargo. Collector Stratton, amid limited official guidance, prepares to load the weapons. The article also notes a record national bank circulation of 263,206,000, highlighting postwar bond price impacts.
A garbled dispatch outlines a fire department personnel reshuffle amid vacation, moves by Commissioner Sturgis and others, with a plan to file charges. Names and places are partially unreadable but point to internal disciplinary actions within the department.
Kansas City market notes a cautious session with wheat and oats posting uneven moves as frost risks loom. Corn and rye trade firm on near term demand while livestock futures rise on sturdy receipts and steady shipments.
Government bonds showed weakness while stocks fluctuated with brief advances in Louisville Bow and Times and declines in St Paul and Colton. The market faded after a late uptick, with little sustained momentum and scattered gains across several major issues.
The clipping lists markets and prices for molasses wool oranges lemons apples table potatoes and related goods. It notes steady molasses market in New Orleans and easy wool market in St Louis with various price ranges and brands. It also mentions dairy and garden items including greens salt no 8 tallow and other household staples.
The report notes Mr Long's continued illness delaying events with Republican chairmen and school officials. Arrangements with Supt Nelson push dates back to the following week. Dr. Morgan and others say vitality is low while plans for Mr Long’s participation in Sixth District events proceed next week.
Morning reports show no frost in some sections of the United States with cloudy skies across the state. The item lists fares and train tickets, campaign notices, and classified want ads for jobs and home tasks with various contact names and places.
Classifieds show WANTED ads for salesman and miscellaneous items, including housewares and trade goods. Antique and secondhand goods, bicycles and watch repair services appear with brief notes on terms and contact hints. Various rental offers and sale notices run alongside, reflecting a bustling urban classifieds page.
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