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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
5
A condensed telegraph report discusses Topeka and regional concerns on school bonds and municipal finance. It notes debates on taxation, public works, and governmental fees, with references to neighboring states and farm advocacy. The piece reflects era concerns over growth, public debt, and policy timing ahead of elections.
The United States Geological Survey’s Mineral Resources of the United States for 280 shows copper, gold, silver, and other metals, with copper and miscellaneous mineral materials totaling about 21 million in 1900 values. Gold and silver totals reach around 130 million and 14.99 million, respectively, while the overall nonferrous and miscellaneous mineral commodities sum to substantial figures.
The activity of the manufacturers of the United States is measured by the figures of import, of manufacture and exports of manufactured goods. The report outlines the trend in production and external trade, highlighting shifts in import levels and export demand affecting domestic industry.
The Treasury Bureau reports higher than prior year totals in the ten months ending Getaber, 1902, with a 40 percent excess over the previous period and an $18 million rise versus 1900 forecasts. Analysts caution on varied year over year results across sectors and months.
The document notes the president’s annual message as concise with focus on work across departments. It emphasizes proposals for federal regulation of corporations, stable tariffs, elastic currency, reciprocity treaties, and a commerce department. It also urges restraint on drastic currency changes and praises administration in the Philippines while highlighting Wharton on agriculture and a remodeled White House.
A garbled page of notes and anecdotes mentions political talk of speakers and elections, odd household items, injuries, a dog, and various local names. It references Emporia, Wichita, and Topeka figures, and notes about weather, wages, boarding houses, a shipper in Burlington, and a wreck.
Fragmentary OCR item describes a person discovering an English sovereign hidden in a folding bed. The text references a traveler and a state, with unclear names and place details, presenting a brief, puzzling archival snippet.
A quirky 19th century style column sketches village life in Atchinan with jokes about husbands and wives. It contrasts travelers and local trades, noting a parade of implied roles and mischief. The piece ends with a social observation on newlyweds and domestic routines.
A fragmented sample from the Chicago Daily News discusses morals and debts with ironic tone. It mentions paying debts, a wife's memory, and a sermon approval while noting men’s reactions when funds are scarce.
A fragmentary meditation on happiness and measure contrasts with sleep and death. It jokes about women, veils, marriage, and appearances while hinting at a bachelor’s uneasy musings on love, aging, and fidelity.
The executive committee and editors convene in Topeka for a state association meeting. Attendees include Provident PC, Fuiney of the Hock Geokt Republican, and Timlin of Sterling Intetins, with Grane Harrington and OW. Laittie among others representing regional papers and associations.
Twenty seven Jointists arrested in the past two weeks for selling intoxicating drinks paid 3100 fines and $2,700 court costs rather than appeal. Attorney Otis Hyungste led the defense as the group faced Judge in terse proceedings with testimony from Detective Pavey about liquor in a stall. Several defendants promised donations to a fund while promise of further action loomed from some. Two federal court settlements followed in the afternoon, one with Seowarschild & Sulkberger over a $1,000 damage suit and another involving Mary McMahon versus Pisintitr.
The twenty first annual meeting of the State History Society opens with a dinner and formal session. Papers include Early Sherman County History, United States Land Offices in Kansas, and a vivid account of the 1868 Osage massacre of Confederates. Executives prepare for officer elections as “Along the Trail” and Northwestern Kansas stories are discussed.
The county commissioners removed janitor Woodall, a faithful employee of six to seven years, claiming political grounds. They note Woodall’s past honesty and transfers in the treasurer’s and clerk offices, while alleging favoritism toward North Topeka appointees. The action aims to balance appointments among districts despite Woodall’s defense of his performance.
Report outlines how farmers and others may bid on Pottawatomie and Kickapoo lands made salable by a recent act. The interior secretary will approve sales after discovering contracts undervalued the estates. He warns that heirs with allotments can sell only with approval, and many lands in Jackson and Boolnhan counties were already contracted for by intermediaries.
The text describes a government body considering selling loans after concluding a potential deal. It mentions an investigator and farmers wanting to participate, with bids to purchase the loans, implying a formal sale process coordinated by the agency.
Federal court approved the sale of the Gosmead Mill for 325000 and ordered dissolution of the Wheeler receivership. A reorganization committee including Mr. Prescott and two Boston capitalists will manage interests not represented, secure unrepresented stakes, collect receipts, and settle stockholder retirements. The Investment Trust Company, already under receivership for six years, holds substantial real estate in Topeka and surrounding areas.
A westbound Rio Grande Western passenger train struck a rock slide two miles east of a utility area in morning light. Fireman C. W. Beedlm of Helper died. Engineer John Cummings of Grant Tinotton seriously injured. Conductor and other crew injured or missing. The Pullman car and locomotive wrecked.
In heavy winds a house collapsed trapping Prof. John Tienier of Maitre Rudge and his family. Prof. Denier, known in athletic circles and nicknamed Tony Denter, was fatally hurt with his year old daughter and wife missing. Winds toppled trees and cut telegraph lines across the city as the structure crashed while everyone slept.
Fragmentary report indicates Mr Bailey, father of Governor Bailiry, in worsening condition Sunday. Sources say doctors had warned of limited days remaining, yet he persisted.
Twenty five years ago Topeka’s Fifth Avenue hotel, then run by Haniti brothers, served as a central rallying point for state and national politicians. The Windsor, later the Test house, and other lines were noted as hubs for visitors, with figures like Blaine and John A. Logan staying there during key political events and investigations.
Mayor Parker says five petitions will pass Santa Fe route with a surplus margin of 700 beyond required by law to call the election. Sanitary workers gathered about 336 signatures each except Allen and Hart who lagged. Petition counts include Alles 424 Thomas 225 Jones 230 Tindady 322 Coddington 228 Hater 35 Meyer. Parker will proclaim the date soon and suggests postponing bond elections to spring while ensuring public instruction and arts participation in St. Louis exposition.
A copy of the first edition of the State Journal containing the president's message was read by the governor at noon. He found the message strong and fair, praising trust regulation, tariff reduction, Cuban reciprocity, and labor rights. He believes following the recommendations will help the country's issues and supports the president's stance.
Mrs James Fuge was chosen Jubilee queen as colored parishioners raise funds for St John A M E church debt amid a gala program. Contestants donated amounts totaling over 11290 with additional door receipts, royal court to be crowned next Monday. Officials note attendees included white guests and a cantata performance titled Jephtha's Daughter.
The president today sent nominations to the senate including Justices for the U S Supreme Court and district judges for Hawaii Kansas Montana and Colorado along with a U S attorney and marshals Local and foreign appointments encompass ambassadors ministers and consuls to nations including Germany Guatemala and Bolivia as well as observers and commissioners to the Philippines and the District of Columbia
London dispatch reports Robert McCormick, the retiring United States ambassador to Austria Hungary, starting his continental journey to confer with his predecessor in St. Petersburg. He will meet Mr Tower in Paris, then proceed to Petersburg, Vienna, and present credentials to Emperor Franz Joseph.
A patient recounts years of rheumatism and claims immediate pain relief and reduced inflammation after using the product Petchen ere ter gheurmation. The testimonial describes knee swelling and excruciating pain alleviated by the remedy, claiming newfound mobility and lasting benefits.
Local mentions from Topeka and nearby towns include Whitmer of Nottonville in Tapeka Monday evening and a Topeka visitor at a concert. Miss Lena Puovine and friends to be entertained at Reece’s, W. P. Hellairs of Missouri Pacific in the city, and Ernest R. Nichol, president of the state agricultural college, visiting from Manhi. Also notes on a divorce filing for O. H Spencer and a sick child in Alberta Alexander’s family, plus railroad ticket specials and a weather update.
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