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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
3
A vintage testimonial promises Paine's Celery Compound cures heat fatigue and nervous exhaustion. It cites improved sleep, appetite, and energy levels, with a New York professional claiming two bottles restored health after severe back and kidney pains and stiffness.
In Fort Scott on August 5, workers employed by contractor White walked off the sewer project over wage disputes. The union seeks $1.75 per day for ten hours, while state law limits eight hours at 1.50 daily. tempers flare as contractors cite cost and labor supply, with work pausing and men being brought from Kansas City to resume.
A double tragedy near Burden Cowley County shows John W Kirby and his wife found dead in bed with bullet wounds and a revolver on Kirby. Officials say Kirby likely shot his wife as she slept then killed himself. Coroner notified. Kirby, 36, lived on Dot Carver place. no motive given. Rev J O Roberta, a longtime Kansas Methodist minister, has died at Lawrence. Eight Indian boys fled Chilocco school, were recaptured. two aged 13 among them.
Paragraphs describe a tea freight consignment from Asia via San Francisco to New York City. Two travelers claimed they aimed for New Mexico, with doors bearing red placards and a misread destination. The text notes a state fair in Hutchinson planning facilities for swine cattle and horses, with a round trip fare and premium list details via Ed M. Moore.
The cultural college regents will hold a special meeting Thursday to elect a professor of mericulture to fill the vacancy caused by H. M. Cottrells resignation. The committee returns from an eastern trip in search of a suitable candidate. A professor of English will also be elected. J. M. Pleratt, Howard schools principal, is an applicant.
Ang Wise, editor of the Manchester News, resigns from an office in Ablitene Kansas. The move ends his tenure and clears the way for a successor. The report notes the local impact on community journalism and postal leadership.
Akharay Varhadare, Siamese minister, informs the State Department that the crown prince will depart Cherbourg September 24 aboard Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. The party includes Col Phya Rajavallabb, Capt Laung Saraddhi, private secretary Mom R. Conyatra, and Prince Chakrabongse. They will visit New York, Newport, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, and start a grand tour by special train to Niagara Falls, Chicago, Yellowstone, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco before sailing home.
London April 5 discussion on army transportation and remounts revealed calls for publishing evidence of scandals tied to horses from the United States and Argentina. Col John P Nolan condemned middleman contracts. War Secretary Brodrick defended action and pledged probes while noting difficulties in supplying 150 000 horses in emergencies. Debate touched on Major Studdert profits under a false name and the government’s resolve to convict conspirators. vote on the transportation and remount item passed.
In two townships today crowds confronted police commissaries closing schools run by nuns. The tocsin rang as sisters refused entry, cheered by locals. Police breached building walls to seize the nuns, who departed amid cheers from supporters.
Dom Cameron and Mrs Cameron were riding from Port William to Ta Yerlochy when their carriage hit a cart after the horses shied. The senator J Donald Cameron suffered severe groin injuries. Mrs Cameron was thrown clear and only shocked.
The Santa Fe boilermakers strike at Needles and San Bernardino, ongoing since May 29, ended after concessions by both sides. Wages rise to 2.5 cents extra per hour with overtime at 3.5 cents. issues included foreman Madden’s discharge and apprentice ratio, resolved with some terms not granted. About 45 to 50 workers in Needles and San Bernardino plus 6 in Point Richmond walked out in sympathy.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a tote event and references doctors and medicine but the text is garbled. Names, places, and exact actions are unreadable, leaving only scattered clues about a medical or transport incident. Further readable text is needed for a reliable summary.
Railroads hire by rail to fill places of strikers amid difficult conditions across the United States. Westward lines face costly water damage and frequent repairs while eastern factories supply new locomotives to boost service. Apprentices in lettermaking loom as a major obstacle to settlement as trades fear overcrowding.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad wins on appeal after a lower court awarded $23 000 to the widow of a conductor killed in a rear end collision near Stroudsburg Pa The appellate division reverses and essentially ends the suit The case hinged on contributory negligence with the railroad argued the conductor failed to ensure proper flagging by a brakeman and stay in the cab.
The Journal reports bull traders in Atchison foresee stock crossing soon amid scarce supply. Pennsylvania’s potential control is debated, with rumors of desire to shape Wa bash terms and parallel Missouri Pacific. Analysts doubt a dominating Pennsylvania stake, but above par moves could be urged for reasons.
An Aug summer heat sees Woodmen of the World planning a large Colorado Springs gathering. Railroads Colorado and Southern Rio Grande Santa Fe dispatch long special trains to handle hundreds, with projections of up to 1000 to 2000 attendees.
J. W. Locococe named assistant general manager for the Saote Fe lines with over 12 years of service. He began under H. A. Mudge when the road’s Rio Grande division was under general supervision. He has served in shops, yard, and other areas since joining the railroad.
In Los Angeles on August 5 Harriet Bl and attorneys sue a railroad for 25000 over a death on a passenger train. The plaintiff claims a man was burned and another passenger died after a collision near Fran Wasidited. Santa Fe denies intentions to use a new dust control train on the Colorado division.
J W Walker named superintendent of terminals for the Santa Fe in Topeka area, assisting Santry & Sons with China Basin construction. The mixed-length, OCR-dense notice lists numerous workers, injuries, absences, and relocations at the Topeka shop and related facilities, detailing sickness, accidents, and job movements across departments.
The article notes increased traffic and a need for more operators and brakemen as the railway system expands. It mentions General Secretary T. H. Prout warning of delays, upcoming union meetings, and plans to staff trains for the heavy load. Also references a health issue and a planned two week recovery period for an individual.
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