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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
5
The Topeka stats journal notes industrial output trends with reference to mercantile losses and factory activity. It cites declines in some sectors and modest gains in lumber production as observers weigh November results and December forecasts.
The opinion piece argues the industry will struggle to regain footing as demand weakens across the Atlantic seaboard. It warns of costly labor, stock watering, and strikes weighing on earnings, with muted traffic and high costs delaying recovery and investment.
A long opinion piece rails at Vinewood and Topeka streetcar franchise arrangements. It criticizes stalled improvements, alleged favoritism, and costly de facto transfers while urging a fairer system and avoidance of pricey tracks. It names Vinewood and Stand ard OO as influential players and argues against monopolistic price controls.
Diary style miscellany from Meamee County with local remarks on markets crops and odd incidents. Notes include rumors of trains and depots, potato stories from Rice County, and various civic snippets about cattle, weather, and a child’s health case.
A mosaic of short items from Topeka area society pages includes jokes about courting, marriage, and fashion, plus terse notes on local people, visits, and incidents. Reports mention Sen Burton's immigration amendment, court actions, police and court notes, and civic meetings with various names and places.
City Engineer McCabe declares he did not authorize Vinewood to use brick or granite for track area paving. He notes council consent was required and nine council members signed a related resolution. He accuses Vinewood of pressuring officials and criticizes management for attempting to obtain free paving materials and labor.
Judge West, who has held the post for four years, reconsidered his acceptance of the appointment and withdrew from taking the position. He offered no public reason, and Atty Gen Godard along with C C Coleman, who succeeds Godard, praised his decision as the administration transitions. Coleman said he asked West to retain the time and place under the coming administration, and West confirmed his withdrawal.
In Cannes the Grand Duke Michael, cousin to the Russian court, has allegedly usurped power in the cosmopolitan colony. He is blocked after losing re-election as president of the Nautique club, prompting rivals led by Count Gaston Chandon to form a separate social group. King Edward, a share holder, opposes the grand duke’s rival club plan.
The Ladies Music Club plans a programme at the Arts and Crafts Exhibit at Unity Church on Wednesday night. The lineup includes Nocturne Midtsumer Nient's Dream, Saint Saens Open Secret, Hamlet, Song of the Voyagers, and orchestral pieces by Mrs Hughes, Miss Horner, Miss Collins, and Mrs Parker among others.
A village meeting resolved to buy and relocate a two room shack for William Weir and his family. The structure, now near the open prairie, would be moved to Wells property at no charge by heart mover Mr. Tanny. Estimated costs to renovate total around 30 dollars, with neighbors pledging the amount. Weir, wife, and children have lived in a tent for years. funeral details for Allee Gough noted for Wednesday at 2 PM.
Mrs Barthe AL aee wife of the late John Harriett died seen at the home of daughter Co iin Weer Sixty Avenue Urns funeral from residence at 1 o clock Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Addie Stitler wife of 1 St Miller died Mt Berhowe 2526 Chay Ta clerk this morning. Funeral arrangements have not been ascertained.
Hundreds of Maryland University students gathered on campus to hear Dr Lorenz present a public clinic. He discussed a case of a child previously treated by the risky bloody method, claiming potential cure after the new operation. One selected patient, seven year old Ethel Goldman, received the procedure. he comforted another child, Tessie Robinson, afterward and hinted at future treatment in Vienna next spring.
Mrs Mary Scott Morrison McKee, daughter of a former president, sues Elizabeth Harrison Russell B Harrison and others over a one third undivided share in No 2 North Pennsylvania Ave property once occupied by William Schoppenhorst. She seeks sale of the property to reach her interest, while Union Trust Company is named for a mortgage held on the estate. The case lists Clark heirs and others connected to the easement and guardianship, with the property appraised at 34250.
Edward Woolly, held at the U S government hospital in Washington D C, is returned to Topeka by Deputy U S Marshal F Biddle and Marshal Ward. Woolly, convicted of insanity in Indian Territory, completed a three year federal sentence at Leavenworth and is released as cured. Also moved to Washington Territory is Jain Jacobs, sentenced to three years for insanity and to be confined at Wacouinutia State.
A memo outlines a Commercial Club meeting calendar with committees reporting on BBW and rational reiteration of penalties, and a discussion of enhancing member engagement. It lists committee reports on traitability and various commissions, with plans to increase participation and monthly attendance.
Fragmentary report notes JJ Murrow as secretary of rentertectic al rpeka and mentions a connection with forestes, a probable trade in anther Sie sipprintmicrate, and plans to stay in Breton Center during winter with no immediate move to Topeka or Tup i.
Chairman Morton Albaugh of the Republican central committee notes Bailey won by an unprecedented majority in Kansas, surpassing all governors except the 1888 era, though that year’s big GOP edge was partly offset by a strong Union Labor vote. Bailey’s margin exceeds Humphrey’s 1888 tally by 296, with total statewide votes reflecting Republican strength and diverse third-party candidates.
The city railway reports the arrival of a new nine inch gauge rail, the heaviest ever seen in the area, for the Santa Fe depot once permitted. Weighing about 1 pound per yard for plates and bolts, the heavier rails come with two foot long joint plates and substantial anchor hardware.
Mayaguez harbor reports the White Squadron comprising Suns Athols Albany and Chiwaco capturing at Wee amid thin moraine. The Nest Ville and Eagle sighted but failed to enter the harbor. San Francisco and Atlanta not seen. Three scouts spotted north of Monapusenge as Admiral Summers fleet moved in. she managed to escape.
City council vote to allow Vinewood line work on Quincy Street spurs protest from Grieseld and residents. He criticizes rushed action, claims four council members pushed the plan, and argues the street should not be torn up while others fear disruption to traffic and local business. Some residents support the car line, but many object to the project.
Mackay, proprietor and manager of the Leavenworth venue, defends a Saturday performance amid protests and arrests. He denies reports of coercion or preventing attendance and asserts the show’s rights and features, while police say no member of the company was involved in obstructing the event.
The Woman Missionary Society of the Firec Court held a May program at 8th Street location. Readings, hymns, prayers and a Christmas music theme featured with mentions of Bethlehem and Christ quotations. All present included married couples and local participants.
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