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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1902

Page

15

McCarthy plan eyed receiver for coal firms in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia reports Daniel McCarthy of Hazelton meets Senator Quay to discuss a bill authorizing state to appoint a receiver to take control of coal companies if they violate constitutional rights. McCarthy says Quay will consider the measure. Mitchell says any overtures from miners would be presented to a miners convention for decision. A dynamite blast damaged Solomon's Creek dam used by mine operations. Telegraph reports a major firm may settle soon with an official announcement expected.

Philadelphia Daniel McCarthy Hazelton Senator Quay Thy Mitch United Mine Workers McCarthy Senster Quay Wilkesbarre Mitchell Solomon's Creek Harrisburg Teleh New York

Shaw Visit Security Arrest In Chicago

Chicago detectives arrest H. J. McGrain who fears the treaty department owes him thousands. Secret Service chief directs detention until after Secretary Shaw and President Roosevelt visit. McGrain to be examined for insanity and confined if needed. He cites a 1812 fund and sends a draft for $19,000 signed James Augustus of the World.

Chicago McGrain Shaw Jonathan Clark James Augustus

Curtis Men Lost In Preliminary Skirmish At Leavenworth

Leavenworth Kansas September 20 The Republican county committee fixed September 27 for primaries and September 30 for the county convention. A large turnout debated Curtis and anti Curtis lines with plans to seat separate delegates defeated. A resolution urged fair primaries and to admit only Republicans who voted the last party tickets. Soldiers home veterans were allotted six delegates in a 126 delegate convention amid no notable unrest.

Leavenworth Kas Curtis Friends of

Politicians at Beloit Farm Festival Attendances Down

Held at Mitchell county on September 20 political day drew a large basket of orators from the Socialist, Republican, and Democratic camps. Granville Lowther spoke for Socialists while Governor Stanley and Congressmen Curtis and Calderhead represented Republicans. Democrat Cyclone Davis of Texas shared a platform with C. Col Ieston, Sixth District congress nominee, and W. H. Craddock, fusion governor nominee. The event drew smaller crowds than promoters hoped.

Mitchell County Granville Lowther Stanley Curtis and Calderhead Davis Texas C. Cole Tston W. H. Craddock

Political realignments stir tension in Mitchell county race

Rumors swirl over United States senate support with Governor Stanley and Curtin named as possible favorites. Republicans worry about fusion party gains as socialists project 150 to 250 Mitchell county votes. Beloit editors Dodge and Mc Bride reportedly influence local factional lines amid potential opposition to incumbent Mead.

Ure United States Senate Inas Curtin Stanley Mitchell County

Five Hundred Boys Free At Pompeii Exhibit Night

Five hundred boys under twelve will be admitted free to the Last Days of Pompeii exhibition at Potwin tonight. They must meet at Eighth and Kansas avenues at 7 15, march behind the band and police to the show grounds, and be well behaved.

Pompeii Potwin Major Anderson George Raymond Eighth and Kansas Avenues Une Topeka

Health board arrests for multiple city ordinance violations

The Board of Health served warrants Friday for the arrest of John Staley at 1187 Lawrence Street BB, Lacey at 1408 Tyler Street, Fisher at 1483 Chandler, and Mrs Hanley at 9 1/2 East Eleventh Street. They are charged with various health ordinance violations after repeated noncompliance notices. Staley and Lacey face vault cleaning refusals while Hanley and Fisher face other specified violations.

Cr. Vanderpool John Staley Lawrence Street BB. Lacey Tyler Street Fisher Chandler Hanley East Eleventh Street Staley Mr. Lacey Mes Hantey Mr. Fisher Spines Eure

Electric Bitters touted for liver and kidney aid

A fragment claims Electric Bitters cure long standing ailments including jaundice and kidney and liver troubles. The testimonial asserts remarkable effectiveness and reliability, praising the remedy as better than any seen before.

Cr. Diudiong Ashaway Ina Elf

Snapshots From Greensburg and Topeka District News

A mosaic of small items notes Mre A L Thorpe visiting Greensburg Indiana for weeks, Auburn planning a new town hall, and Archie Bush of Oakland departing to agricultural events. Others report land purchases near Topeka, road and telephone line developments, hospital and nursing study entries, and social club gatherings amid local farm activity.

A. L. ‘Thorpe Greensburg Ind Auburn Archie Bush Oaklain Democratic Flambeau Club J. Eg De~hiada John M.wilkerson Topeka E. W. Benedict Thirteenth Buchanan Grant McConnell Menoken Myrtle Pierson Oakland Winfield Iaet Elya Simpson Kansas City Elin Hall Marguerite Carol New Hampshire Vermont Frank Stahl Fone Runure Tipeka Independent Anne Tecumseh Eskridge Tribune Sylvender Worcester Louie Wiss North Horse J.M. Padgett Topeka Automobilists May Burnett Collins Case Santa Fe Booth Charlesworth

Grape-Nuts Believed To Build Brain And Nerve Power

A quotation extols Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve builder from Rev G M Lodge of Iowa City who recounts using the cereal for breakfast to support health and muscle. The speaker notes a winter trip to Kansas and managing two churches while affirming the food’s positive effects.

G. M. Lodge Iowa City Iowa Kansas

Topeka items show election talk and local events

A jumble of Topeka notices covers court cases, parade planning, band performances, and sports. Highlights include emancipation parade marshal Andy Jordan, university sports mentions at Washburn, clerical and political notes, and local civic notices amid street and state news.

Caldwell Accused Postmaster Faces Misconduct Charge

Lawrence World reports charges of misconduct in office against E F Caldwell Lawrence postmaster. An inspector will be sent to investigate. Details not stated. Blurred OCR mentions a family and remnants of a patent remedy advertisement with New Discovery for Consumption, Colds, and related cures.

Lawrence Kaa Lawrence World E. F. Caldwell Postomer

Will Organize Women in Topeka Move

Be Ceilley and his wife plan to organize women in Topeka. F Celley of the American Federation of Labor says the move aims to establish organized women workers and broaden labor support in the region.

Br. Ceilley Topeka Cc. F. Celley American Federation of Labor

Carnival and Santa Fe Tickets On Sale to 37 Included

Wichita and return fare priced at 462 dollars via Santa Fe Account Carnival and Kaye Tickets on sale to 37 inclusive with September 2 deadline noted.

Wichita Santa Fe Kaye Pinal Umit

Teacher Turned Out After Incident at School

An early report describes an incident at a local school involving a teacher and students. The article notes an alleged inappropriate act toward colored students and mentions disciplinary steps taken by authorities.

Santa Fe Travelers’ Excursions at One Fare Round Trip

Tickets to select points in Ohio and Indiana will be on sale at a single fare for round trips. The Santa Fe Railway offers travel to the East and return for 151 dollars. Sale begins September 1 and runs through the period advertised, with details at depots.

Ohio Indiana Gees

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