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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
8
Basement department offers Teape and Saucers sets at reduced prices, decorated English dinnerware and plates discounted per set. Large covered chamber pieces, white bowls and pitchers, tumblers, water sets, berry sets, and kitchen lamps advertised with varied prices and substantial markdowns.
A crowded notices page reports on county filings, a state life insurer's license, a judicial docket, a funeral service, and local civic events. It notes court terms, an Armory ceremony, a military examination at Fort Leavenworth, Topeka club meetings, and officer elections for a local M M A group with a banquet planned for May 12.
An influential delegation from Tyner and other importers urged the government to reconsider the flour tax. Sir Michael Beagh warned the measure could harm revenue and elevate consumer prices, while executives argued the policy would benefit the nation only slightly and burden the public with higher costs.
In New York on April 20 the public praised Consul General Ortoene Sernten for his steady service though mournful over the death of Presidentess. The report notes his respected stance and exceptional ability, while mentioning low spirits from recent losses and ongoing public interest in infrastructure and reform schemes.
In Philadelphia on April 2 two men died and a third was fatally injured during a shaft lowering at a new filtration bed construction. Victims were William Yencey and John Stawvers, both colored. George Terwite survived but with severe injuries. The accident occurred when the support basket overturned, sending workers down the shaft.
A chartered industry, Jer ann Manufacturite, plans a creamery reforming milk into butter and cream. Incorporators include W F Jensen A Jensen Joan S Parks and others. The plant现在 at 15 Jackson Street may move to gain space. Other new charters listed include Summerfield Mutual Telephone, First State Bank Medicine Lodge and Portable Congress Machine Manufacturing in Kansas City with varying capitals.
New York police under Captain Sheehan struck two pool halls and other unlawful venues in the Fourteenth Street area. When doors opened, crowds rushed, fists and batons flew, and officers were knocked down as 61 suspects were led to Fenderland station. The raid followed other citywide actions against illegal gaming and disorder.
Elliott Hiked seven straight in the live bird event at Topeka Gun Club. Perkins topped the 2% singles with 20, Gorman and Hazen led doubles with 40 and 20 respectively, while several shooters posted scores in the 10s to 18s in the 2% singles and 5s to 7s in the live bird. A muted shout event and new step are planned for next Tuesday.
Anril the Chicago Track Drivers local union led a strike of 160 J C Pennoyer Teams workers over a refused union agreement. The body behind the strike, stated as the largest in the United States with 6000 members, threatens to expand if employers do not sign the accord. In other items, an exploration team led by Neha Whitshouse and Lord Gililessa reports from Abyssinia, and reports on a stampede and mining prospects near New Gold Fields with widespread speculation on mineral wealth.
A large sandbar company loads 5100 barrels into a barge at Fort Arthur. The vessel is towed in, held for 1 hour 40 minutes, then prepared to be towed out again. Snuff Box sells for 4100 dollars. New York dispatch notes market details and pricing for the product.
Mrs Adeline Sage of this city poured kerosene over herself in a mid April incident and ignited the flames. Her husband and neighbors attempted to smother the blaze, but she died from severe burns with a physician arriving too late. The death follows the illness of her eldest child and the event is described in grim detail from the local report.
From Castle Loo April 10 the morhine Histetis denied from Castle tax the coalition of Queen one says she passed another manner and that the feverless periods were more neat. Bulletins by her physicians will thereafter be limited to one daily. Both chambers of the states are on Evedipia to convey joy at the queen's improvement.
Maud Fermu fom, age about seventy, the sole living witness to her mother and aunt’s murder in Milburn, testifies in Newark. Her grandfather Philemon Cretin is accused. her steadfast account, if substantiated, may convict him. The courtroom hears a restrained, moving recital from the witness as the case unfolds.
Wheeting West Virginia Apel morning reports from convention committees. Consideration of the report expected to be completed this afternoon with a larger per capita tax to fund future ventures. Elections and officer selections loom as sessions continue with contests for minor offices and possible changes in secretarial posts amid tensions between Shaffer and the federation. Telegrams from Governor Dockery and St Louis Chamber of Commerce note convention vigor and pending charges against the federation.
Washington reports describe Mrs. Roosevelts first garden party with guests in the Host room rather than outdoors. Mrs. Roosevelt appeared in a white wool gown while daughter Miss Algara Roosevelts attended, among many lawmakers and wives. Meanwhile, a separate note from Buffalo Apr 20 notes Great Lakes Torii company workers on strike with no change in condition. a Peruvian youth connected to West Point was found dead in New York.
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