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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
5
A condensed telegraph roundup from the Associated Press covers Congress, Treasury, and postal news. It notes Roosevelt's message influencing Wall Street, Cannon’s proposed 88,000 spending for arbitration, timber and wood pulp tariffs, and reforms led by Carrie Nation and Jerome. Also discussed are postal service costs, rural delivery growth, and public funding debates.
The itemized notes mention Pratt county boxing events at public sites, Baye City lettuce gardens, thefts by Chwicer Chy thieves, a Kirwin citizen scolding a pulpit, a 15 year old boy drunk at Hamilton spectacle, an Oskslowan boy turning fourteen, a railroad debt cut planned near Bla, Warego and Stoskton gossip, and various small-town incidents including a seventeen year old prank, a Roy light of a well developed tape, and Pleasanton church fund drives for painting.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports railroad industry in prosperity with total operating revenue around 4.77 billion dollars, an average 476 per mile, expenses about 1.10 billion, net earnings near 600 million. Compared with last year, net earnings rose from roughly 210 million to 600 million per mile varying, freight traffic volumes implied further gains though wage pressures and freight delays persist. The report notes a substantial rise in net earnings since 1837 and highlights year over year revenue increases of about 16 million in gross receipts.
A satirical column notes oddities among youths and married life in Atchivan and Middlesboro. Jokes touch letters from “him” or “her,” orchestra woes, parenting spoiling, women’s cosmetics, bank route hints, age inquiries, and marriage truths. A sample paragraph features a man aged 88 married to a younger wife, a woman dying of surprise, and a groom’s confession about marriage encouraging lying.
A garbled item notes that debt and youth are powerful stimulants, warns of neighborly theft, and mentions rogues fleeing houses. It also reports George F. Henderson leaving Santa Fe for Kansas City with John W. Kendrick to tour Western Lines, visiting Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Albuquerque, and a December meeting, then Gold prospecting in South America.
Coroner's jury reports a mutilated body found along the right of way near Latter County. The unnamed man, decayed and without identifying papers, was said to have been killed by a crude blunt force, feet bound, head crushed, and body possibly dumped from a train.
The second trial of Sylvian Kline for assaulting Joy, a night waiter at Frank Long's restaurant, began in district court after a prior conviction and a new appeal. Joy testified that Kline threw pewter knives during a fight, and Kline faced a retrial more than a year after the incident.
Storms and blizzards disrupt rail and telegraph service across the Midwest and West. Rock Island operations hampered by heavy snow. Western Union and New Mexican Wire report outages between Chicago, Kansas City, and Colorado. In London, Britain and Germany mobilize naval forces toward Venezuela. sugar futures rise as refined sugar prices advance.
A historical notice touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical, lasting cure for indigestion and related stomach troubles. It cites three years of testing, claims effectiveness for acid dyspepsia and bloating, and notes the product is sold by druggists for 60 cents per package with no dieting required.
In Rochester a man known as rattlesnake Pete operates a high- 名 snake venom powder business from a street museum. He reports receiving letters from Germany seeking venom quantities and quotes Dr Edwin L Faust of Strasbourg offering $500 for venom powder, insisting his rate of 325 per drachm is fair given the dangerous extraction process. Pete says he will not sell for less than fair value, noting the risk of handling venomous snakes and the need to extract venom directly from the animal. The material is claimed to be used in medical treatments for diseases such as leprosy and diphtheria.
A letter from A. M. Baird criticizes B. D. Ler’s December article as misrepresenting labor and farm conditions. It argues U S industry runs three eighthour shifts yet lags behind demand, citing rail, steel, and locomotive construction, plus a 1927 Kansas crop overview with corn, wheat, and beet outputs and prices, claiming the pest of pessimism harms productive effort.
In a confusing courtroom scene Judge Hyunderthen debates forfeiture and bond rules as Charles A. Guile, Edward Butter, and a bondsman named Butler face civil liability and criminal implications. The proceedings reveal tensions over the law, the need for a new bondsman, and the court’s decision to compel a silver bond.
Miss Josephine Malseker wed Frank Kuber in a Polish monastery ceremony. The reception featured a costly donor dance with guests paying for the honor, a broken plate and a $5 payout. Dr Parker’s funeral drew thousands at City Temple in London amid bad weather, while Caleb Powers was granted a new trial in the Gorhel murder conspiracy case in Frankfort Kentucky.
Damaged by gales and gases in the Bay of Biscay the British ship Brynymer with part of the crew of the Neptune bound from Antwerp for Deiaeas bay reached a big port. The damaged vessel suffered on voyage in rough seas with a steamship Neptune tied to the crew.
A Tampico vessel foundered with 24 hands. five Nep tune firemen escaped in a small boat and are believed to have been sent. A review by Superintendent Frank Nelson on school consolidation argues it concentrates wealth and improves instruction, with supporting editorials by W. Shaw and illustrations of Lorraine consolidated school.
Modern Woodmen of America held its Tuesday evening election at Sunflower camp 616. Venerable consul W T Weible, worthy adviser C K Swayze, clerk MW Sixon, assistant clerk J J Schneider, banker Willie Coates, escort George I Maroney, watchman AJ J Palmer, gantry Louis Heftman, manager three years H J Ever sole, vice Wills Ceaten, and others were named. Porter Cook, longtime banker, is expected to resign as the organization plans a January installation after meetings move to A C U W lodge hall until the Bates building is completed.
Mrs J F Daniels elected president of the Orphans Home amid factional strife. Jones and Howe factions clash over home management and leadership roles. other officials named, including Mrs Howe Jones as secretary and Mrs W Davis as treasurer. Count Beloredi dead in Vienna after a long political era.
In a sparse docket, only one jury case remains for trial in the United States circuit court as others settled or continued. Jurors have had little to do, drawing $2 daily, with one case already compromised. D R Cole of Kansas City claimed $2006 from Pord Helm Brewery after an accident. the court awarded $850 as a liberal settlement.
In a new tightening of policy authorities report a policy shop operatives move bets from Thirty Street to a fight place. Arraigned were William Richie of Road Wont Thirty-eighth and Frederick Schoenteider of No Wont Thirty-eighth, carpenters. Agents Brewe O Os and Hrebiar of the Geddard Ant-Puiley society led the complaint. Both men were held for trial.
The permanent school fund yields support for common schools. In the past year Wyandotte County received the largest share, with Kept figures showing the district per capita basis and total interest distributed. In Shawnee County the fund contributed substantial support as well. A separate fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania destroyed Bittner Hunsicker Co.’s wholesale dry goods store and adjacent buildings, with estimated losses and insurance detailed.
Rev Hallerberg will sermon in sign language at the German Lutheran church this evening at 7 30. Ralph Dougines, who attempted suicide Monday, shows signs of recovery at Christ hospital with no poisoning. Milas Kittle Kiley visits Mrs T J Coughlin from Lenox Maes. Rev A Fredentagen appeals for clothing aid to free convicts with proper wear upon release, hopes to supply soon. Donation points: Star grocery or 1707 Lane street. Mr and Mrs William Eberle welcome a son born this morning. Mr Eeveely deputy county treasurer. Jim Doty of Kansas City identified as Charles Cooper per request of ave East Sixth avenue. M C Campbell, state livestock sanitary board chair, visited to inspect Trem Wichita. Hamnas from Burlingame noted. Rat sins sentenced to 60 days and $500 for bicycle theft. An appeal to the supreme court was filed.
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