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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
6
In St Louis, Nickolaus faces trial for alleged involvement in a street railway franchise dispute. Attorneys anticipate proceedings as evidence and testimony unfold. The case centers on a contested route and alleged irregularities surrounding the Delbery to Lee Batworth franchise, with parties preparing for trial and potential witnesses named in court filings.
Unclear text reports delays in removing poles at the Western Telegraph line. Residents and company officials discuss timelines amid bureaucratic hurdles and local hallway chatter.
A historical ad warns headaches stem from derangements of digestion, stomach and liver, kidney issues, and nasal catarrh. It touts Stuart’s Tablets as a cure, claiming the remedy halts internal pulsing from the eyes and relieves frontal headache with a claimed author known as Armsley, a theater figure, and notes the cost at fifty cents per package.
Fragmentary text indicates a dispute involving two companies over poles and sites, with an understanding reached and court action pursued. Payments and settlement terms appear to be central, though details are unclear in the surviving fragment.
At a Monday gathering in Sam Hadgen’s office the Waster Humane society debated building a brick or stone facility on the society’s lot between Ninth and Tenth streets on Kansas Avenue. Project cost around 20000 dollars with about 2700 on hand and efforts to raise the rest. The plan mirrors efforts in San Francisco and other cities. Officer Kilmatre and King reported on cases from December to December, including cruelty, starvation, and rescue work with dogs, horses, cattle, and poultry. several youths were located and returned to guardians.
Listing of various property transfers including AM and W Cole on Liberty Street, Crore addition on Pleasant and Western avenues, Washburn College related conveyances, and multiple residents such as J Hustoo and J Rint. Names include H O Wilson, McReynolds, Collings, Campbell, Hansford, and J. Nivots. several street addresses and parcel figures appear with monetary values and dates implied.
The monthly statement shows cash on hand at 51 51 and total debt of 16 3958.09 281 with a $410440 month decrease. Cash by fund includes 150,000,000 golf reserve and 600,150,560 trust funds, general fund 15,455,530, with total cash on hand 51. The council of ministers plans provisional sea service by requisitioning vessels and crews from the navy due to the strike, with two weekly sailings to Algiers, Tune, Corsica and other ports to ease traffic and avert further disruption.
Helena Mont Dec 2 The official county returns show congressman results with Dixon Republican 24426 Evans Democrat 35360, Dw Labor 6009, Socialists 3131. Dixon leads by plurality though figures present are partial and incomplete.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for nervous prostration caused by overwork. It claims the product brings sleep, relieves worry, strengthens nerves, and has cured thousands. A testimonial describes severe exhaustion, insomnia, and fainting spells improved after using Nervine.
Washington reports from the weather bureau indicate wheat to be in good condition at month end. Favorable moisture and mild temperatures boosted growth across central valleys. Texas fields show variable corn and grain heights while seeding on the Pacific coast faced unfavorable conditions.
The Gordon Sh ay Grand Opera Company performs tonight and for two nights with a 50 member troupe, special orchestra, and elaborate scenery. Notables include Miss Rose Cecelia and Helene Nolfl. Repertoire spans Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Prices range 3, 3 5 and 6 cents for Crawford theater engagements.
The weather bureau reports a cold wave spreading west of the Mississippi tonight and Wednesday. Central valleys will rise then fall in temperatures with high northeast winds and snow in the tall region, followed by colder clearing weather. Atlantic states face snow in northern districts Wednesday and much lower temperatures by Thursday. central and southern areas see sharp decreases Wednesday night.
In rough New York waters the largest defence gun, 230 tons, was moved down the Hudson from Troy to New York aboard the Monarch and Merritt Chapman Derrick Monaran. The gun, lashed to the barges Unity and Monarch, grounded once but floated free with two tugs aiding. Three derricks and a tug pressed to steady the convoy amid northwest squalls. Final leg ends near Sandy Hook awaiting wrecking company approval.
Isaac Stovad Sherwood of Michigan plans to contest a will in St Joseph as he claims a grand uncle’s estate from Toya Pa to John Stay, father of Isaac. All land leases expired and the estate faces court settlement. An old musket tied to proof of ownership was to pass between heirs to avert dispute.
A garbled note from Butte describes a prize linked to W. A. Clark and his heirs. It mentions a grandson and a birth in New York, with a daughter Mrs Storris said to have recently given birth. The fragmentary item hints at a historic family tale and a grandchild connected to the prize claim.
An ad touts Hand Sapolio as a toilet soap that removes stains and roughness, prevents prickly heat and chafing, and leaves skin white and healthy. It promises a bathlike glow and vigor beyond common soap, urging purchase from grocers and dealers.
The daughter of Senator Chirk stands in Bas Nothtion as the prize winner arrives. The scene centers on the prominent family and the celebratory moment marking the winner’s arrival.
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