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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
4
Leaked long form notice from the Topeka State Journal outlines a paid feature by prank writer FP MacLennan and mentions leased wire reporting from the Associated Press. The fragment hints at exclusive afternoon travel coverage and a career feature on Paul Bisex Mee with references to permanent home leases and a distant city.
A garbled column merges references to the Wabash Seneca affair Balaklava and Chilean affairs with church reform, colonial status of the Philippines, and anti trust laws. It mocks political figures Governor Jenkins and Genuter Depew while noting profits fines and regulatory action, ending with a note on Texas enforcement and business bans.
Gov W E Stanley addressed 475 employees in a Kansas City area shop talk stressing the value of invention and the human element in rapid industrial progress. He urged workers to remain independent and civic minded as they support vast locomotive production amid a developing era of steel and steelmaking.
Father Hayden urged the Church of the Assumption parishioners to support the new pipe organ, saying churches exist to save souls and bring believers closer to God. He emphasized the ministerial goal to uplift men toward purity and service through faith.
J Lytle, a Kansas pioneer, died after a prolonged period of unconsciousness lasting from May 28 to September, having slept continuously since the second day of his illness. He was attended by doctors using a rubber tub treatment described as inverted therapy.
Word from Washington says President Housevelt will soon send J M Simpson’s appointment as internal revenue collector for Karras to the Senate for confirmation. Senator Burton has been informed. Simpson is prominent in Kansas politics and chaired the Republican state committee during Morrill’s campaign.
Funeral notices list Ogden W Fox at his residence 522 street. H Webb, a Santa Fe shopman, died at 410 West Locust after a typhoid illness lasting eleven weeks. He leaves a wife and one child. He was father-in-law to Superintendent W J Hancock of the reform school who attended the funeral. Mrs Evan Deve wife of Evan Deis Santa Fe official, died at 14 Topeka avenue aged 85. John Mizener buried at Catholic cemetery after dying at Sixth and Sweigert, aged 70. EA Stookere died on Western avenue of pneumonia aged 85. funeral Wednesday at 7.5. Chan Eg Med Semting paraphrased. Isiah Dake died of pneumonia at 1307 North Polk street aged 72. Funeral Thursday at 10 in charge of Valley DAOL. Joseph Irwin died December 9 at 318 Tyler street aged in 60s. funeral at 10 conducted by DrCountermine. Isiah Dake obituary notes three daughters and a son employed at Inter-Ocean. Weather forecast indicates light snow showers tonight and Wednesday with northeast wind. Government thermometer readings included. Chamberlain cough remedy promoted. noted for typhoid families. James Proaster referenced in unrelated lines.
Lawrence Kans Dec 3 Manager Foster plans a full 1902 football schedule for Kansas with home games against Nebraska Kansas State Normal and Washburn and a northern trip to Wisconsin Beloit and possibly Chicago. Nofsinger captain remains in bed but improving while a coach has not yet been selected and the athletics treasury nears 32000 as the season budget and future plans spark debate.
Beck-Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher near agreement for a limited round bout at Nutmeg Athletic Club in Hartford Conn. Matchmaker William Crawley has negotiated for two weeks and expects signed articles soon.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a permanent remedy for catarrh and related diseases. It claims the gum from the Eucalyptus tree and antiseptics kill catarrh germs, with Dr. Ramsdell endorsing internal use over inhalers. The copy emphasizes safety, accessibility in drug stores, and household necessity for colds and stomach or liver catarrh.
The Suffolk Hospital and Dispensary in Boston reports a voluntary endorsement from Albert C. Smith, president of the institution, praising Smith's Green Mountain Renovator for curing broken-down constitutions, shattered nerves, and impowered blood, with a money-back guarantee.
A provisional timeline mentions an event within four weeks. Sharkey has already accepted the arrangement, with all parties indicating ongoing cooperation and readiness to formalize details in coming days.
Denver authorities announce that prize fighting will not be permitted during the terms of the fire and police board, preventing a potential Young Corbett versus Dave Sullivan bout. The unconstitutional status of a 20 round fight law remains under court appeal, discouraging promoters. Also noted: Haskell Indians 36 Medics 0 and Peter Sterling sold for $9,200 at Fasig Tipton.
At a Topeka chapter meeting, No 3 of the Masonic order unanimously voted to take 56 shares allotted to the branch, raising funds for the proposed temple. Six weeks earlier the project began with plans for a temple on the northeast corner of Highth and Quincy streets. A board committee proposed issuing 700 shares at $100 each, apportioning 36 shares to the chapter, and the chapter approved the report and share apportionment.
The Amos Brubaker hog theft case resumes in district court this morning as the state proceeds with witness examinations. The defense seeks to establish Brubaker's alibi with jurors expected to hear more today.
Near Cherryvale a district 1 teacher Miss Anna Sharpless filed a complaint against Brudge Darling for disturbing the school. A large conflict erupted as Darling allegedly struck director Mr. Thomas, and Sharpless reportedly dragged the unconscious man to safety. She vows to continue teaching unless removed.
Judge Aikman appointed a committee in Topeka to investigate unprofessional conduct accusations against A L Redden of Topeka and T A Kramer of El Dorado in Morison defense. A two-member committee found Kramer guilty of bribing juror Marion Will. A new panel was formed to file formal charges and report by December 26.
Week one of a major murder trial drew the largest crowd in Great Bend as Mrs Helle Hotchkiss faced accusations in the James Duffey case. Testimony and arguments extended through the day with a jury impaneled late last evening amid strong local interest.
Lew Olton of Eureka Kansas is in Topeka on business. An extra edition of the State Journal carried President Roosevelt’s message to Congress with a Topeka premiere. A Topeka court fined Claude Imbler ten dollars for wobbling while a witness named Tom Henry testified. Josiah Jordan became Topeka manager for Scranton’s International Cor of Educations with headquarters in the Columbian building.
Testimony highlights long service in city politics dating back to 1887 and praises leaders like Ferrie Boas while detailing discussions on reform and governance. Included are endorsements for Dr. Galdwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound with promises of cures and free samples, reflecting a medical advertisement amid public notices.
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