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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1903
Page
6
The report appears to reference Lee and Governor Lee in a tense legal context. It mentions attorney Geneey Corie and a case involving perjury or jury, with references to a deputy and a senator, and to public figures in Denver or Colorado Springs. The text is garbled but suggests indictments, court actions, and mentions of officials and towns.
Porter Mitchell is chosen to replace H K Goodrich as superintendent of the city electric light plant. Mitchell, currently with the street railway, has 14 years with the plant and will assume duty after pay and commission adjustments. The transition comes amid repairs and modernization efforts, with Goodrich praised for saving money and improving boiler and dynamo conditions.
City officials discuss upgrading the waterworks plant to fix outages and improve lighting. An electric expert may be hired to inspect the plant and determine if current equipment is adequate or if a second dynamo and renovations are needed.
The state board of milton avientors plans an inspection tour of railroad lines starting at 7:80 tomorrow. Lt Governor Banna joins top officers for the Santa Fe first. Attorney General Coleman calls the plan a farce and says subpoenas to railroads are required to determine road values, preferring to stay in office.
Mrs Cor G Lewly of Kingwies vies for president of the State Moderation of Women. The Kansas Women’s Freepe club meeting at the Cipelaint y discusses her ex-presidency, editorial influence, and strong bid supported by district members.
A chaotic account of Topeka dog license politics shows a proposed tax increase from five to seven dollars on female dogs and a rise for males, with council debates, public protests, and widespread collection chaos. City Clerk Saufres reports over 200 licenses paid, many by poorer dog owners, while opponents argue the burden on residents and dogs.
Frankfort April 2 James 15 Howard on trial for RUE ing Governor Goebel testified again today. He described being at the Head of Trade hotel where the injured man was carried. He offered little detail on how Goebel was transported and elicited cross examination. Others including Mrs Henry K Fourney and Harvey Rice Sick of Topelot attended to contradict statements. Doctor reports say Rice aged resident near Tecumseh is in fragile health and in Mint Christ hospital for four weeks. Dockery signed insurance bill in Jefferson City to regulate unauthorised insurers seeking claims for the Louisiana Purchase company connected to the World’s Fair.
Daily life items include Mrs. Johnstone visiting 107 Quince Street, Allen’s short trip to visit grandmother, Bert Pik of Rosmelile visiting, and Mis Levorst Park joining relatives. Town residents travel, entertain, and attend church events as death and contracts are noted along with neighborhood shoptalk and a local dance plan.
Mary K Quinton sues John R Mulvane for 29000 seeking payment as guarantor of the Grand Opera House purchase. Quinton alleges Mulvane promised to guarantee the purchase through Crawford and the Amusement Theater, while Mulvane contends the deal was not completed. Also notes Mission Valle Cemetery event on the grounds.
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