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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports national and regional items with editorial snippets. It notes Roosevelt era Congressional maneuvers, potential South American revolutions, Pat Crowe attraction talks at the St Louis exposition, and a Georgia anti-anarchy bill advancing in the senate.
In a financial report Comptroller Ridgely argues the subtreasury setup disrupts currency flow and highs costs to the economy. He urges repeal or reform to free money tied up during tight conditions and calls for Treasury actions to redeploy funds through banking channels under existing regulations.
The article discusses proposed asset currency concepts to supplement the national bank notes, noting public debate among bankers and financiers. It argues for a middle ground that enhances efficiency without sacrificing safety, acknowledging slow progress and the determining role of Congress in currency changes.
A miscellaneous Philadelphia Record page quips on fatigue and wit, with brief quips about a pork packer turning to literature under a pen name, a nun’s mischief, a truant boy, a boy challenging a book, and a prodigal heir joke about a bald father.
The Old Bailey court hears the Jackson defendants accuse Dr Mary Adams during cross examination while witnesses describe their suspected conspiracy by the Korealian Unity. The proceedings reveal motive and travel from Ohio to Glen Echo, England, Cape Town, and Cape Town witnesses, with the prisoners denying accusations and shouting during testimony. The pair are committed for trial at the Old Bailey.
Western railroads including Banta, Santa Fe plan to continue homeseeker excursion rates through winter and into 1901. Santa Fe proposes announcing rates from the Missouri River east to the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1901 due to pleasant weather. If not extended, the present rate ends December 31 with a one fare place round trip policy within Kansas and western states.
Frederick L Drinkwater died Sunday at his sister Afra Dunlap's home at 2036 Taylor Street at 13 years old. He once published Ocean Springs Mississippi weekly and later the Chase County Courant at Cottonwood Pass. He helped organize the Associated Press group and was tied to Waited Press Association. Burial planned Tuesday at Cedar Point Kansas.
Chancellor Roeustre of the French embassy presented to the president the formal offer of the Panama Canal Company for sale of that property and its franchises to the United States. The company argued the advantages of selecting the sea route via the Isthmus.
Mrs Booth of the Volunteers of America collapsed today delivering a talk before students at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. The high altitude worsened her condition but her condition has shown some improvement as she receives care at the home of State Senator Bridorarid.
Judge William Thomson of the thirty-fifth district phones the State Journal from Furlingame denying reports he will quit his challenge to CHester, appointed successor by Governor Stanley. He says he will hold over and not yield his seat without contest.
The executive committee of the Kansad Editorial Association will meet Tuesday at 10 at the Copeland Hotel. Attending are Pratt, president. Gomer Davien of Conoghe. Surhenparia, secretary. and other members. The conference will discuss state meeting plans and attendance.
In district court this morning Judge Hazen asked attorneys about Hurrett Nquor law questions and whether state liquor laws bar selling to intoxicated customers. The judge queried if a prohibitive or finance could regulate sales and whether a city search and seizure ordinance sets three or six month sentences on conviction.
Fragmented OCR text references a political gathering in Topeka with mentions of candidates, adoption into a camp, and anxious officers. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a campaign event and party movement with unclear logistics and seating.
At a metropolitan asylums board meeting the chairman warned London faces a heavy smallpox epidemic and great expense to contend with it. Since August 10 there have been 50 cases notified and 141 deaths. In the past fortnight 262 fresh cases were reported.
Dr Strecker, a sculptor and world renowned entomologist, died Saturday in Reading. He was 50 and built a vast butterfly collection totaling about 200000 specimens, regarded as the largest in America. He spent around 25000 dollars on his career.
Pittsburg report shows a switchmen strike expanding to impact the Allegheny Valley region. Officials expect progress within a week and possible compromise talks, though details remain unverified. About 6,000 workers are idled as lines between Eleventh and Fifty-fourth streets are shut down.
Chicago reports a coalition of leading school apparatus makers forming a pact backed by Justine H Teller brother of Senator Teller of Colorado. The move centers on cooperative trade principles to raise quality while expanding distribution and standardizing pricing across the industry.
A garbled OCR fragment from Akron references a petition and a failed effort toward South America. The legible bits mention numbers like 0 and 2 A, but no clear names, dates, or actions emerge. The rest remains unreadable.
A Detroit man named Ducky Holton narrowly missed a Chicago to Detroit train that later wrecked near Leica. Telegrams indicated he failed to reach the train in time and was believed safe, with official word arriving the next morning.
Judge Hazen in district court ruled that Topeka may sue to forfeiture of the Vinewood Park railroad archive in Topol. The railroad firm failed a demurrer claiming no standing and the suit seeks to preserve the status quo pending ruling on forfeiture. The court noted an ordinance revocation of the franchise is not to be assumed without full decision.
November showed warmth with mean 44.2 degrees, above the 41.2 normal. Highs reached 71 and lows 22, with rainfall totaling 0.15 inches. sunshine 6 percent. Wind peaked at 25 miles per hour from the south on the 10th.
Health resort excursion rates list round trips to several cities including Phoenix San Antonio El Fuso Las Vegas and Hot Springs with varying return periods and prices. Rates shown are 65.00 to Phoenix from Santa Fe 9 months validity and other city pairs with shorter terms and prices. Details appear on a watermarked roster listing agent contact KING AT 8 F. Topeka.
A Boston reader recounts six years of dyspepsia with sour stomach and headaches. After trying many medicines she found relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla, reporting improvement after two bottles. The letter highlights digestion vigor and stomach tone as the remedy.
Advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures and urges immediate purchase. It appeals to readers to avoid worsening condition and buy a bottle today.
Congressman Calderhead of Kansas plans to introduce an early session bill granting a 30 per month pension for totally disabled soldiers. The measure targets gaps in current laws and aims to cover most cases through a broad humanitarian approach, with Calderhead expecting broad House support and a place on the pensions committees to push the effort.
M Ware sued the Bankers' Union and HO Spinney president in district court for 233.83 on a promissory note due December 1. The petition states the company borrowed 232.28 from the bank on October 2, 1901 at 10 percent interest, payment demanded and refused, with garnishment proceedings begun against funds in Central National Bank.
The judgment against Grand Opera House, secured by G Gault for AL Mc Bain of Leavenworth, was set aside this morning after foreclosure proceedings by Ian, who holds a $15 000 mortgage. Kendall estate property was involved, with Kendall securing the mortgage and Quinton seeking extension not entered on the docket.
Amos Brubaker the first of four Brubaker defendants to stand trial in a hog stealing case. Charged with stealing 17 hogs from John Deitrick on October 12 and selling them to Wolff Packing company, the Brubakers were bound over for trial as separate cases. Ralph Brubaker testified for the state while the defense prepared to impeach his statements.
The United Workmen Accident association seeks charter authorization as a Kansas branch of the A. O. U. W. It plans only accident business. Incorporators listed are W. Van De Mark, George L. Ruxeo, C. F. Armstrong, Geo. Hayes, and M. R. Van De Mark, all of Clyde, with main offices to be in Topeka.
The former German American Bank official Harding, missing for months after a suicide attempt and a jealous lover’s accusation against his wife, returns to St. Joseph as husband of Hivira Kennedy. He has since secured a clerical post at the stock yards, and his first wife has recently secured a divorce. He had been in New York prior to the disappearance.
The case of W. E Melmyre against JM. Tiftim, once the Linn county probate judge, moves to the February term on the supreme court docket. It centers on the biannual election law. Omaha dispatch notes Chief Donahue doubts Pat Crowe’s brother’s involvement in a shooting misidentification near Butte.
New York December reports show the National City bank to ship gold tomorrow. License Collector PH. Farben reports November collected $380.80. Harvey & Harvey law firm, A. Wo and W. W. Harvey, dissolve partnership and maintain separate offices. Reed, 11, injured when thrown from a horse near Boldier Creek. Woman's auxiliary meeting postponed to Tuesday December 10 at 10. Solar rest site engineer at Hecht plant earns $666.05. Mayors of three U.S. cities asked for their city seals and coats of arms. Topeka committee includes Praerns Arthur Capper and J.
At Chicago on December 20 multiple Shorthorn Steer Heifer and Hog classes awarded prizes totaling many dollars. Winners included M. F. Dun tap with The Dutchman steer, T J Ryan & Som Cumberland Chunk, AL J. Bunker Tipton Te, H. Schnelker New Haven Indiana, John Hebbert Des Moines, and G P Henry Goodnow Illinois. Hog classes awarded prizes up to 15 dollars with Minnesota University Experiment Station prizes noted. Canadian entrants dominated some divisions with Shropshires and other breeds also honored.
A. R. Davis of Detroit has been appointed foreman of the Santa Fe machine shops, replacing William Barnes who was sent east to inspect engines. Davis arrived in Topeka with his family and now resides at the Chesterfield hotel. He was formerly general foreman for American Blower Co in Detroit and began railroad work in 1875 at Altoona. He later led Robinson Machina Co at Monongahela and spent two years with the British government in Bermuda inspecting ships.
Ogden W Fox a 65 year old Topeka native and Topeka resident longtime Morlins member and political figure died after a fall two years prior at 12 Buchanan street. He helped introduce Old Shady in Topeka and ran for county clerk about 12 years ago. He lived at Lane and Firth streets for over two decades.
In Emporia Kansas the district court sustained a demurrer in Elizabeth Holderman v Hood W Newman I E Lambert BR T Batty and others. The suit claimed the Martindale land sale was undervalued. A similar case by Wm Martindale was filed in Shawnee county. Also reported is an attack by a gunman on Charles Burger at a packing company plant, left near paralyzed by an explosion.
The Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden urges consolidating third and fourth class mail, raising registered matter indemnity from $10 to $100, and making post employees liable for registered mail value. The report notes total annual postal revenues of 11,621.19% and expenditures surpassing revenue, with billions of printed items and stamp book data. It highlights abuses of second class mail and potential for one cent postage, and lists publications excluded from second class, mainly serials from Minneapolis and Philadelphia.
Fragmentary Parsons Kansas item reports a lenient husband and deputy involvement in a disturbance. It mentions deputies returning from Fredonia with warrants for Maury J. Matthews and Grant Emery who fled after a supper incident. The piece references Mrs Matthews and Coleman Mab in a domestic dispute and related court actions.
A complaint filed against Elger Emmons in municipal court states he pleaded guilty to a charge on the 20th day represented as beatings. He received a small fine and court costs totaling 13 15 dollars.
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