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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
5
Washington Star reports from a city jail and court scene noting a prison stay seen as progress toward virtue. The piece references C Kempton and a guardian, indicts malt liquor distribution, and comments on police and prosecutorial actions within a crowded, noisy, and morally charged urban setting.
From Salina reports Senor Jose De Vega a Havana engineer and architect visiting his Salina son may back a new military school in Topeka to replace the burned Sallis Mt Barbara school. Efforts to merge the school into Washburn College progress uncertain with no firm arrangements yet.
A meeting of stockholders of the Mutual Ice company now forming will occur within days to elect a board of directors and officers, draft a constitution and by laws, and apply for a state charter. Subscribers may contact local offices on Hust Pit street and nearby shops for stock.
Collector Hebb refuses to answer questions as court debates guilt or innocence of the so called ice trust. Judge Lindesy reserves verdict until Monday. Prosecution presents a sprawling testimony with evasive replies and colloquies, while defense highlights the witness gaps and the alleged monopoly’s impact on the city. The case centers on the Peoples Ice company and its alleged dealings with the city.
A digest of Topeka and area happenings includes A A Godard returning from Wisconsin, Secretary Curran keeping Populist HQ open, Mayor Hughes Gickering involved with Major M Harvey’s El Reno trip, and MC A headquarter moves. Sheriff Everhardy brings Mary Hullix to asylum. Topeka land lottery winners reported in El Reno. Younkin ill but improving. local road petitions for macadam along Topeka avenue road. Nelson Hope visiting from New York. George W Martin spoke at Reno county old settlers reunion. plans to pave Kansas avenue bridge approaches with asphalt debated. C J Wood began condemnation suits on Santa Fe tract. crowd travels from Santa Fe to Etaza. Magaw back from El Reno. Yount bets four dollars on Choctaw claim claims.
Rain delays Edison pavement repairs after pipe works. John M. Wilkerson seeks one year sheriff term under Governor Stanley, garnering support. Two Topeka physicians join Kansas City Homeopathic Medical College faculty. Dr Henry W Roby to head surgical department, Dr W B Swan to teach sanitary science. Property sale transfers raise Lagerstrom ownership to full Taylor district. Appeal bond filed in AT&F case over Logan verdict. Logan family pursued $34,000 in damages after son killed in Leavenworth yards. Oakland harbor board re-elects Alvin re. Stone and Mores hold treasurer and clerk posts. John R. Cutler elected principal and 16 mills levy for nine snowbound term. school to start September 1.
Mayor Hughes and Assistant Mayor Meee aediat 40 deny use of the Auditorium for a Mrs Carrie Nation rally. Attorney J M Dumenti sought Sunday afternoon access to raise funds for Nation’s jail fine. Hughes urged council decision and revenue from any use, noting taxpayer support.
The council, once allowing use of the building to promote Mr Hughes and allied ventures, now resists Sire and Maughes request. They note the council does not meet until Monday, which would be too late to accommodate Mrs Nation’s desired date. An inquiry at Mayor Hughes' office may clarify the difference between temperance mass meetings for Hughes and for Mrs Nation.
A canyon cloudburst sent a powerful flow into Manti creek flooding the city. Debris and timber carried by the torrent dammed channels and rushed through main streets. For hours excitement ran high as water subsided leaving mud, boulders, and damage in yards and homes.
A man named Rasmus Anderson 27 shot Miss Emily Campbell 72 and stage driver P Christensen then killed himself near Mant Utah. Campbell had been lured to Salt Lake with a forged message claiming her mother was dying. The assailant fired four shots, wounding Campbell and Christensen before taking his own life.
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