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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
1
Vinewood residents awoke to a city railway freeze as operations paused while the dispute over a possible consolidation or outright purchase unfolds. President Baker of the city railway agency is reportedly missing amid the upheaval.
A silent scramble over the Vinewood Park railway pits Topeka and Vinewood discussions against city rail plans. Sources hint negotiations nearing closure as parties prepare for a key trial and potential city rail decisions.
Reported meeting and street protests oppose tracks and pavement work proposed by the Vinewood company along West Seventh and Tyler area. Residents, led by named complainants, fear street disruption, sale of racks, and the impact on Van Buren to Seventh streets as plans for consolidating two railways advance but lack official announcement.
Leavenworth Kansas deputy U S marshal McGrath arrested Mary Lindenberg for using false letters to defraud carpenter C M Conrad by soliciting money for a train fare under marriage pretenses. Lindenberg, released on a $100 bond after examination before U S Commissioner Mond, faced federal charges for mail fraud and deceit.
Matt Weightman launches a new Red Cross Pharmacy in the Ninth Street and Kansas Avenue building, moving from his former location. The store features a 90 by 2 foot compact layout, improved decor, an in-house medicine room, a no-guessing order system, and a selection of medicines, perfumes, and confectionery. Weightman is a University of Michigan pharmacy graduate with 14 years of experience, assisted by a clerk from the University of Kansas.
Alto Pass farmer John Four near Dongola displays a turnip two feet three inches in circumference weighing 13 pounds, claimed to be the largest yet grown. In Illinois, a Mead Building in Stockfeed, five stories, burned causing about 278000 dollars in losses with recoveries noted at 200000 dollars.
A Kansas report details Governor Stanley and supporters pushing consolidation of state boards, arguing one director can replace multiple bodies for Charities Penitentiary and education. It notes Long, Curtle, Calderhead returning to Topeka, Senate candidacy chatter, and a Supreme Court election case in Barber County.
300000 total prize pool described with accompanying expense notes. References to Democratic leanings by counties along the ninety-ninth meridian and political maneuvers tied to Governor Stanley and Congressman Lang, with mentions of a Detroit session and Topeka politics.
Leavenworth city attorney Frank P PiaWillam has reportedly gained from a fortune loss of over 41,000,000 tied to the death of his uncle Richard PiteWilliam of Pittsburgh. Richard FitzWilliam died worth over 11,000,000 and left no wife or children. The estate is said to have gone to PiaWillam, with only a nephew and favored relatives known. PiaWillam left Leavenworth abruptly and is reported to have gone to Pittsburgh. Richard FitzWilliam was noted as a prominent Pittsburgh citizen.
W B Johnston formerly general secretary of the Topels ety Me and for of wars and retreated from the state but now an industrial missionary for the Navajo Indians travels to Philadelphia with two Navajo leaders. They plan to attend the Indian Rights Association meeting to press for water access and relief from drought. Johnston notes the tribe's hardships, sheep losses, and limited income while emphasizing patient mission work and practical aid like canal work.
A fire outbreak in Dickinson Hall at Princeton nearly scaled the academic building. Students formed a bucket brigade while Professor J Mark Balwin cased in psychology lectured. The blaze was contained before reaching exam rooms, with a dropped cigarette cited as a possible cause.
Carrie Nation, famed temperance advocate, was arrested after breaking joints in a drugstore and delivering a lecture on liquor evil at various Palms locations. She faced a hearing before Fiatze Magaw as officers restrained a growing crowd.
A lengthy session of the strike commission devolved into extended discussion with no decisive action. Officials and participants exchanged views on the contested issues as time elapsed, leaving unresolved questions about next steps and potential resolutions.
In Scranton a disputed hearing paused as lawyer Everett Warren objected to Willis Markewick’s testimony. The witness, an engineer for Dele Ware Lackawanna, had already begun explaining a point when adjournment stopped proceedings. Warren argued the witness should have been heard, noting a replacement had filled his position after voluntary departure. The commission indicated some witnesses may be excused if already filed, promising to proceed with new testimony when appropriate.
Mrs Nation, police matron Thorpe present, begins at The Palms, denounces liquor and government, lectures at Amity Club steward and others. She visits State Pharmacy and Lake’s Drug Store, clashes with clerks, is escorted from premises, and proceeds along Kansas Avenue to express anti-Republican views. Several bystanders refrain from drinking as she agitates crowds.
Washington Dec 5 The president is expected to nominate John Barrett of Oregon to be minister to Tokio succession case arising from Minister Huck's death Barrett, commissioner general of the St Louis Exposition to Asia and Australasia, is en route and has pushed for representation by Kou Antellc at the St Louis exposition His aim is to win backing from Australia and New Zealand to keep the expedition open with exhibits from their dominions
Cudahy Packing company is rumored to seek stakes in the Union depot, bridge and terminal company of Kannax City, amid prior notices that Swift Armour and other lines are involved. President Pinney of the Missouri Kansas Oklahoma line favors a Katy extension northwest toward Arkansas City, creating a Muskogee Arkansas City route. Weather: generally fair Kansas and nearby, warmer tonight with southerly winds.
Storms sweep across Pennsylvania and New York causing heavy snow, rain, and wind. Rail and telegraph networks suffer widespread outages as drifting snow halts trains and regional service, with five to nine inches of snow reported in various counties. New York and Washington report delayed traffic and damaged lines as the nor’easter moves northward.
Saturday shoppers will find easy pleasant routes in the enlarged Mills store with expanded sections for Ladies neckwear gloves handkerchiefs hosiery underwear and other staples. Men’s furnishings feature shirts collars cuffs and neckwear in new autumn ideas as the department managers hold a sale final.
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