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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
4
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The article outlines a string of political rumors and remarks including a senatorial bid confession, questions about a White House dinner and a roiling debate on investigations. It also reports on Secretary Gage’s year revenue forecast and surplus, along with global and domestic metal production figures and coinage details for the year.
The Detroit Free Press summarizes William M. Jenkins, removed Oklahoma governor, as a brazen offender who granted a contract to a sanitarium firm formed to fit the job. Ten thousand dollars in stock moved to him, triggering public scrutiny. Officials say he justified the act as standard practice and political debt, prompting his removal.
The article portrays Jenkins as an opportunist who exposed corruption while engaging in bribery and legislative favors. It condemns persistent graft in government departments, noting Jenkins’ lack of discretion and eventual downfall due to his own perjury and public missteps.
Chief Justice Doster rules the miners' law applies to two workers operating together in a double shift entry. The decision rejects operators’ claim that it covers alternating workers. A sprin tman is declared a victory for the men.
The National Live Stock Association announces its executive committeemen for 13. appointees include Gommey Arizona California H Tustow Colorado G W Talentin Idaho M B Gwynn Titania Baker Kansas H W McAtee Kentucky Gen Jabo H Castleman Missouri G M Walden Montana Paul McCormick Nebraska M Allen Nevada George Ernest Sas Luna New York G H Davison South Dakota F M Stewart Oregon J G Eavants Tennessee Overton Lea Texas Ft I Kieburg Utah J M Smith Washington J F Geer Wyoming B H B Brooks. The convention adjourned at 118 until tomorrow.
Dr D Jacobs tau purchased the Graffenstein ranch for 24000 dollars. The ranch covers about 1000 acres in the south part of the county with much of it suitable for grazing. The Bullene estate of Kansas City sold the property.
Dr Stewart testifies about the autopsy on G W Head noting a skull fracture several inches long and suggesting death could be caused by the fracture depending on the person’s health. Attorneys press whether a light blow could be fatal for a man impaired by alcohol use.
Forty seven years after Topeka was founded by a list of early settlers the city’s old settlers association met at Lincoln Hall. Only John Armstrong survives from the founders. Members discussed future celebration plans for the fifth anniversary and spent the morning in chats and a basket lunch.
Missouri State Horticultural Society elected officers in St Joseph with D A Robe as president Jumbla as first vice president B Tippin second vice president C H Dutcher third vice president C W Murtfeldt Parkville secretary A Geodrenn Mansan and urged St Louis exposition managers to appoint a special commissioner to represent horticultural interests. A Montgomery County murder appeal involved John Nelson challenging a manslaughter conviction for fatally shooting his brother in law Albert Morris near Coffeyville Indian Territory after a prior friendship ended.
Washington December 5 The following has been announced for First National of Goodland Kansas capital by Hutchinson ent F B Cs.
Kansans receive pensions including Beloit resident BD. Pagett and others with varied amounts for service from the Mexican War to recent times. A reader asks the Journal to confirm whether mayor and city official raises occurred under the Hughes administration. Also notices a tribute list for McKinley with several named senators and officials.
James Stewart today was chosen captain of the Medic football team. Alice Benyon filed for divorce from Benyon in district court on grounds of cruelty and unfaithfulness. The report notes a new smallpox precaution in the family of G Adamson at 1415 East Fourth Street and Topeka pigeon fancier Joh Hannan left today for Kansas City to judge a local vote tally.
Woods expands Kansas banking empire with Hunpewell State Bank charter approval. Charters completed as Woods already controls about a dozen state banks. stockholders include C. Q. Chandler, E. B. Winner, Charles Hangan, and F. E. Carr of Wellington.
New York in December reports Rev Henry Haskell of the American Board mission in Sumakov Bulgaria cables the World with no confirmed news on Miss Stone and Mrs Tsilka. Weather and deep snows hinder travel and reliable information for days. The claim that they are in the Rilo monastery is denied.
Washington reports the defense calls expert witnesses in Mrs Bonne's murder trial. The lengthy examination will push the case into next week with testimony on the defendant's physical condition at the time of the tragedy. Dr George Barrie and Dr H D Frye testified. Frye noted twelve bruises.
The Women of New York, affiliate of the American Scenic and Historical Preservation Society, held the second annual memorial reunion at Fraunces Tavern marking the fifth anniversary of Washington's farewell to his officers. Mrs. William Brookfield opened in the Late Room. Addresses urged preservation of the tavern as a public historical landmark with no concrete plan adopted.
In Atchison a man carried a century old one hundred dollar bank bill from Rushville to redeem at the First National Bank. He sent it to the U S treasurer but the replacement bill returned to a barn with no owner or identifying marks. Also noted is a medical anecdote praising Fiedria Bitters for stomach trouble and jaundice with local druggists advertising it.
The article praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a reliable tonic for nursing mothers. It claims the remedy strengthens, calms weakening drains, heals inflammation, and supports recovery after childbirth. It mentions a 1008 page edition of The Common Sense Medical Adviser offered to readers.
At Chicago the National Live Stock association opened with papers from Dr J H Sesner Prof Andrew H Soule F F Warren A F Dorem US state engineer and Col G W Simpson. Soule argued middle south stock husbandry improved by immunization open sales and better breed quality. Warren urged Congress to pass laws on oleomargarine forest grazing livestock census land exchanges and transit for live stock. Delegates debated oleomargarine color rules and dairy wool interests, with Oklahoma statehood resolution adopted and bills urged for wool goods and cattle trading reforms.
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