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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1902

Page

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Race for Speaker seen with fusionists in control plan

Political gossip indicates fusionists aim to win a lower house majority this year and elect a speaker, with claims of gains in counties including Brown, Binger, and Ribbon City. McNall and Leland figures are cited in discussions about unseating Republicans and a statewide candidate roster.

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Ellis Funeral Train For Beloit To Honor Judge A H

A special Beloit bound train leaves the Union Pacific depot at 7 AM to carry Topeka friends and state officials to pay respects to Judge A. H. Ells. The train reaches Beloit at noon. service at 2 PM. Return by 5 PM, arriving Topeka about 6 PM. Supreme Court justices and state officers attend, with floral pieces prepared for display aboard. Funeral under Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas supervision, T. B. Dewey directing. Judge Hills was grand Junior Warden.

Beloit Union Pacific Topeka A. H Turi King Topeka Ells Supreme Court Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas T. B. Dewey Judge Hills

Topeka Trades Council Plans Two Temple Labor Hall

The Trades Council resolved to appoint delegates from each union to form a committee for a two or three story labor temple in Topeka. Plans propose buying a site and constructing a building costing about $1.0 to $1.5 million with an assembly hall on the upper floor. The current hall at 420 Kansas Avenue is crowded. the temple would also rent space on the free floor. Labor unions expect 5000 members, funded by union contributions, with a planned October 17 social to promote fellowship and cooperation.

Trades Council Nhich Sturge Topeka Unins Ftnion

Evans leads Yangtze mission amid China crisis

Rear Admiral Bobly D. Evans, second in command on the Asiatic station and soon to command U S naval forces in the east, sails from Wus Sung aboard the Helena for Tehang to report on unrest in Hupeh and nearby Sichuan after reports from U S Minister Conger of potential tax upheaval and Christian chapel destruction.

Washington Bobly D. Evans Asiatic Unitedtates Great Yangtee China United States Conger Iise Navy Department Evans Kentucky Helena Woo Sung Tehang

Chased Home Shenandoah Pa Strikers Interfere With Train

A late night report to General Corbin said strikers stopped a transfer train from Potts colliery Locuminale and diverted the crew. Federal troops were sent to protect the line. the train departed with no further trouble. A mob at Centratio blocked Mount Carmel workers, who retreated to the car and fled toward Packer No 2 as guards pursued.

Shenandoah. Pa Corbin Potts Locumiaie Coliitry Farquhar Sod Centratio Mount Carmel Uneiames Wttle Inter Lehigh Valley Estes Normanton Packer No. 2 Fieby

Reserve Excess Over Bank Reserve Remains

New York on September 27 the weekly bank statement shows clearing house banks hold 1,236,825 dollars above the required reserve. Last week they held 1,442,050 dollars less than the legal requirement. The report includes notes on trust company matters and city temperatures across several large cities.

New York Clearing House

Craddock Day Rally Features Bryan in Shawnee Park

Kansas City September 27 William Jennings Bryan and Kansas City mayor William Craddock headlined a large Fusion rally in Shawnee Park Armourdale. Crowd grew from about 2,000 to 4,000 as Bryan attacked Republican policy, praised Craddock and the fusion slate, and urged support for Bowman in the House and Harris in the Senate while urging tax equity and anti trust measures.

Kansas City William Jennings Bryan William Henry Craddock Kas Kansas Bryan Hugh Farrelly Frank BM. Pearl Edward Waterverry Supreme Court Jen Ryan Leavenworth W A. Harris Republican Party Kansan Mason & Peters Mansas City Craddock Sam Hrgan Harrison Chicago Pennsylvania Ohio Railroad Corporation Tom Johnson Johnson Laws Noah L. Bowman Fuston Eld Senate W. A. Barris Broaise Burlington Tinton Pacific Mr. Bryan Congress House Tenpemee Tenpecsee Von Democratic Party Lodge Roosevelt Inbarern Srantee Mr Seale Bowmen Harri Changine Elarm Alorm 1 Creddock

Stromboli Erupts Drowning Hundreds In Italy

London dispatch from Rome confirms Stromboli’s long eruption. Night scene described as grand yet terrifying with lava entering the sea near the coast. Mount Etna notes a possible earthquake. Modica counts hundreds of corpses recovered as victims drown in open country.

London Rome Stromboli Mount Aetna Modica

Train Accident Leaves Dozens Injured On Lille Paria Route

An express train from Lille to Paria derailed after leaving the rails at Arieux due to a switch failure. Casualties include killed and injured passengers. Weather and wartime notes follow, with storm and wind advisories and references to regional events.

Paria Sept Tiwissyeux Score Lille Rar Rosaing Arieux Bregtampeed

City weighs water rate cuts and plant ownership in Topeka

Controversy over water rates and possible city purchase grows as talks with the Water Company intensify. Reports hint at a 20 percent rate cut during plant acquisition talks, with a water commission proposed to oversee rates and plant operations. Jesse Shaw praised for knowledge, while Lincoln Neb style water commissions are discussed as a model.

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Duke of Wiain Condition Assessed as Satisfactory

Fragmentary OCR notes report the president’s condition as satisfactory after an incident. The garbled text mentions a new bone window and references a Tribune nasal grap and a Duke of Wiain. No clear dates or full names are recoverable.

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Fair Weather Promised With Clearing Skies

Weather report notes morning temperature around 48 degrees with expectations of a stretch of fair weather as a pair of storm periods passes and clouds dissipate. Government thermometer readings show hourly variations, indicating a trend toward calmer conditions.

Dalicels

Regents Ad journed at Manhattan College Session

Manhattan Kan Sept 31 The board of regents of the State Agricultural College adjourned as disputes over leadership and agriculture prominence emerged. A plan to rename animal husbandry and agriculture divisions failed amid student unrest and regent opposition. Personnel changes included D J OUR directing animal husbandry and A F M Ten Hye elected as professor of agriculture with higher salaries anticipated. ~100,000 yearly budget for two years planned.

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Paper hitches delay as Godard weighs Populist ticket

General Godard decides on papers for the Populist nominee amid delays and legal questions. Reporters note a prolonged process, with attorneys and officials examining timelines, deadlines, and the election slate as the campaign moves toward the critical late stage.

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75 Shocks and a Beronty Too Embroils Harbor Work

Crane sank in deep water delaying harbor repairs by six months. The incident caused extensive damage and hi setback for the natives railway project amid confusing reports about Sir Weetman Pesreen and local officials.

Galina Crux Terrishman Seauintepes Natives Railway Weetman Pesreen Saatiahehe

Local Murder Shocks City As Suspect Surrenders

Fragmentary report details a man named Rose fatally shooting his wife at a Royal hotel on West Third Street, then turning himself in at the station. The coroner and authorities investigate while neighbors recall prior threats and a tense domestic situation.

New York Sant Argue Carrick Thesler Waet Third Street Rose

Mills Store News Dr Deimel Underwear Agent

Mills announces Topeka agency for Dr Deimel's mesh fabric underwear praised for healthful, soothing properties. Medical experts endorse its medicinal qualities, distinguishing it from wool and noting comfortable wear and cooling features.

Topeka Deimel J. H. Kellogg Gargeon-in- Chief Battie Crook Baneitarium Saye

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