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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
7
The document fragment references a State Journal report, an exclusive afternoon public notice in Town, and a complete copy of the night report. Details are garbled, but indicate a public notices event spanning the day with a full night report later received.
The text presents a jumbled summary of wartime topics including naval affairs, price disputes over coal output, banking activity, and regulatory measures. It references the Venextetat fleet, Admiral Dwyer, price differences paid by railroads, and bank formation data for the year ended October, with figures for capital and associations.
A convoluted note describes tensions between Venezuela Britain and Germany over maritime disputes. It cites Spain’s treaty provisions and the 1787 Byatt transfer amid contention over property rights near the Paton inland and a German gunboat seizure.
A garbled Lawrence area note mentions taivera Lakme comedy company and Woodhounds in Fonkineton county. The text also references Kentucky, windy weather, street activity, and a Neodettie tile amid unclear events. Report appears fragmentary with many unreadable names and places.
A Washburn faculty decision announced by President Norman D. Plass declares a ban on dancing and card playing at class parties and student gatherings. The move, supported by trustees, aims to preserve college traditions, despite mixed faculty opinions and friction with fraternity plans.
Harry Schmiding traveled from Emmoria to Chicago via Toneks after visiting his wife Al Bandra who died recently in Chicago. Mr Sun trem lived in Emporia four years and held the state's oldest whioamaker title. Mr Hrundrembett owned substantial property valued at least, to Harry and his mother. Mrs. Kutedewm’s sister, age 74, had no surviving family.
New York stocks showed a tentative recovery fading as prices melted away after a brief rally. Trading was unsettled with rail and industrial shares weak and money markets tight with call funds around 3 to 10 percent and time loans scarce.
Judes W. Hook to appear in Topeka Monday to settle affairs of Investment Trust Company of America. Entire remaining property to be used to unwind operations and transfer business to Reveler Bennett R. Wheeien. Stockholders and creditors await liquidation details with hundreds of millions in outstanding stock.
A New York World note discusses the nineteenth century center of U S population, charting a westward drift from the Appalachians to the Mississippi and beyond. It ponders where the center will land by 2000, predicting possible shifts toward the Great Plains and near Leavenworth Kansas, amid a vast nation.
On a Fort Wayne to Columbus passenger run a fight broke out aboard the New York Chicago limited. Willam Kraft, a farmer near Lafayette, was cut and stabbed and may die. Faris Lobber of Chicamin was jailed. Nine Link Belt Machine Company workers traveled with the train crew and passengers. A quarrel led to the melee. the assailants used knives, leaving Kraft fatally wounded and Strider also injured.
Newport society learned today of the engagement of Miss Van Alen daughter of Mrs Willem Aster to Wille Lehr brother of Marty Lehr of Baltimore. Lehr, a Newport visitor last season, had been pursued by Miss Van Alen and her family, amid prior tensions and public attention surrounding names from the Van Alen circle.
In Boston a stray report describes a local sect led by Bruton and Maes who urge followers to chew and swallow sand. The movement, said to promote digestion and health, attracts attention as residents fear potential harm.
Fragmented text on romance and marriage reflects views of a bachelor. The excerpt mentions a married woman’s fears and love, with garbled phrases and missing context. A brief item notes Harry Pullman of Pillaharg elected treasurer of the National League in New York on December 1.
The streets and walks committee of the Council met this afternoon in the council chamber. Col J. G. Niles and wife moved from Oakland to 09 Topeka. H. Dunlets, representing Chas B Hanne, will play at the Crawford Christmas in Topeka. City Attorney Sneaver pushing ahead with city debt case. M. S. Holley to depart for home in Local Tul. Applications have been received by the Temperance free employment agency for farm bands and ranchmen to be sent to Oregon, Kan. The Soldiers Orphan Home at Atchison has applied for a cock and a farm barn. St Johns A M Church Jubilee ends tonight after two weeks to raise funds for the society. Mayice Parker soon, and the Blastern Star chapters and Knight Templar commandery plan a display, Knights’ evening Thursday. Five new destitution cases deemed worthy were attended by Mrs. Thorpe in recent days. state board of charity delayed. Thorne favors direct Christmas gifts to poor children, while others push charitable work via Salvation Army.
General Booth of the Salvation Army spoke to a large Topeka audience at the Santa Fe station, delivering a fiery yet hopeful message about finding peace with God. He urged repentance, shared anecdotes, and urged listeners to seek salvation, as officers and supporters looked on.
A Kansas Avenue advertisement touts advancing air ship progress and claims piano deliveries are affordable with small payments. It promotes ready for Christmas piano stock at 722 Kansas Avenue, emphasizing artistic designs and avoiding bulk car or train loads.
George Burghart sues Frank Stall for 6400 alleging arrest and mistreatment during a Prohibition era case. Trial in district court reveals claims of forced confinement, dynamite plots, and alleged police misconduct as witnesses describe events at Stahl and Burghart premises and near the joint next to Burghart store. The jury will determine liability for alleged injuries and damages.
Mr Pringle representative elect from Burlingame visits Topeka discussing likely action on the speaker race. He is joined by Burlingame editor Fipp and others as the group plans to meet with lawmakers. Also notes a telescope detail and a weather-related railway statement from Prof Woods.
Secretary Hay received Dr. Herran, Colombian charge d affaires, to review the canal treaty status. Bogota has not answered what terms would be acceptable for lease, while urgent action is pressed amid growing delays and Venezuelan tensions.
City negotiates with Vinewood Park railway to sell paving brick and granite blocks worth about 100 to 150 dollars. Vinewood seeks lower price per thousand bricks while the city hopes for as much as 1,000 dollars from paving material sales. even if Vinewood does not proceed, bricks and granite provide ongoing value for street repairs and intersections.
The jury in the district court found in favor of Crane & Co. in the Lizzie E. Wooster contract dispute over publication of school books. Wooster alleged Crane failed to fulfill terms. jurors ruled Crane had not breached the agreement.
A jury held that Miss Woorter violated the contract, ending the duties involved. Judge Hazen presided as the petition faced whether the contract terminations should be allowed or not.
The Glasgow Herald reports King Edward sent a cordial message through Andrew Carnegie before his visit to Skibe castle. Carnegie's six year old daughter Margaret prompted the king to visit the nursery to see her doll. Commissioner Partridge Resigns. New York note reports the police commissioner John N. Partridge resigning effective January 1.
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