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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1902
Page
7
Topeka street department under Griggs faces reduction in coming months as he vows to trim unused work and cut force. He criticizes ward allocations tied to political favors and seeks nonpolitical staffing, noting past abuses and a path toward lower costs if council supports him.
The document outlines a four month term for the Strout Commissioner and a four month record. It notes fiscal measures in the street department, with potential future expense cuts and a shift in policy toward reducing department costs. The text references names such as Snyder Bayder Griges and mentions past six years of budgeting.
John Curran elected president of the To Do Right club in Kansas with C M Cole as vice president and Charles McCrain as secretary. The group plans annual January gatherings on the eighth, aligning with Democratic oratory and banquets, with W Murphy of Smith Center assigned to preliminary duties.
Herman Deuts f os completed a 12 mile swim in seven and a half hours from the Battery to Coney Island. He collapsed at the pier and was revived with restoratives before resting a few hours. He was part of seven volunteers in a Battery to Coney Island swim as escort boats and launches trailed the group. He requested a stimulant during the voyage while supported by a boat, drawing protest from fellow contestants.
A Topeka city labor dispute portends a long conflict between unions and nonunion laundries. The central trades council passed a resolution against nonunion signs, claiming unions will mobilize 5 000 to 7 000 members with families. wages for union workers reach 15 per week versus 3 to 7 for nonunion workers.
Theatre fare fills the bill at rival Boston venues with The Penitent at the New Crawford and Hela by the Enemy at Grand Opera House. Vaudeville between acts and a Grand launch draw crowds. James Boys in Missouri arrives Friday and Saturday night with Alma Hearn and George Funt. Burdock Blood Bitters pledged to aid digestion and vigor as melodrama reigns.
Rumors claim J Seana eases a steel agreement with Germany and Britain to rival United States iron and steel producers. A royal committee led by Count and a financier may meet J P Morgan soon to discuss friendly industrial ties with German commercial interests.
Aug 6 reports from London show editors digesting President House's stance on supervision of capitalist rings. Debates frame government role as admirable in theory and unclear in practice, with calls to curb leviathan enterprises while recognizing commerce trends toward concentration.
New York Aug 25 Gen Edward L Molineux says he has secured new evidence to be presented at Holland Molineux second murder trial in October He declares his son innocent of the crime of Mrs Kate J Adame Geath and that he will prove it when the trial is called
Lawrence Kan Aug 2 Ripley Warr vice president of the Lawrence national bank and longtime resident died this morning at age after a two week fever illness. The report notes Warr had lived in Lawrence since 1857 and his death follows a period of illness.
North Topeka time capsule of social visits and local goings on includes J L Stone and Br Will Reid from Manhattan visiting, Mary Dauby leaving for Indians relatives, Mrs Cal Matthews hosting in Topeka, Maud returning home, W E Day traveling toMo for relatives, Annie Johnston and others visiting towns. Helena Chapter O EB meets Monday. B P U social at Harrison street. Epworth League cabinet meeting in Kansas Ave M E church. Amity lodge ice cream social with K P band. Arthur Douglas returning from Savannah Mo to make Topeka home. Wilf Omean back from Ok with family. Miss Kent visiting St Marys Academy plans. Louis Hoching dies at 4. Stoned quartet to perform. long string of local social updates.
A compact household map of the United States has been prepared and is being distributed to families. The map measures six inches and is designed for home use, showing regional divisions and key places.
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