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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
7
Fragmentary telegraph text outlines early war fears in Venezuela, Monroe Doctrine debates, and potential U S intervention. References to Britain Germany and Argentina hint at a shifting diplomatic stance as Latin American tensions rise.
The text mixes a chaotic report on international affairs with a detailed legal update about Nixon and local Barber County elections. It mentions Italy Venezuela and German entities, then shifts to a U.S. court ruling about Nixon winning a county legislative seat, with discussion of canvassers, venue, and mandamus. The overall piece reads like an OCR disaster with scattered names and dates.
The text describes a pantomimed legal dispute about an injunction and delivery of remains, noting compliance with a mandatory order and questions whether further proceedings are proper when the subject is no longer extant. It references stay, return day, and court procedures, citing previous cases and the process of ensuring obedience.
In Chicago a government bid seeks temporary injunction to halt rate reductions by 14 railroads under the Sherman act. The United States Court of Appeals sat en banc with Judge Grosscup and Judge Phillips presiding. Special Attorney Day led the government, while railroads including Michigan Central and Santa Fe were represented by different firms. Barring of the 14 cases in Chicago occurred by agreement of counsel.
Frank Strong, chancellor, submits biennial report to Governor Stanley urging larger appropriations to enable the University of Kansas to undertake broader education and research. He argues the state must stop out-of-state study, expand medicine, law, sciences, and teacher training, and build facilities to lift the university’s capacity and efficiency.
A fragmentary report notes Bailey working in the auditor's office gathering data and examining allocations. The text references audits, figures, and potential official action, with mentions of state figures and an upcoming schedule. The exact details are unclear due to illegible OCR.
Washington notes show the Senate discussed an omnibus statehood bill with a minority report and amendments, including removing section 24 to allow for a trained force. A brief debate involved several senators before the bill was adjusted and the session shifted to District of Columbia matters. In the House, the urgent deficiency bill passed, funding foot and mouth disease measures in New England and postage service relief, then moved to local District business and a new joint station measure.
Morton Albaugh remains under care after a fall on the state house steps last Saturday. Physicians say he shows no internal injuries but suffered a broken right hip and nervous shock. He is kept quiet and confined to rest for one to three weeks, with future public duties postponed.
More than 4,000 workers at Dritton near Hazleton plan to strike Wednesday if Coxe Brothers keep delays on grievances. The dispute affects coal shipments to New York and involves district presidents and legal representatives seeking a resolution before a federal commission.
Weather reports indicate heavy snow across Kansas and Colorado with lighter accumulations in Missouri and surrounding areas. Marteline Colorado reports up to 10 inches, Ta Junta 3 inches, while Etrone City region sees about inches. trains face some delays due to slippery tracks but no major service disruption.
Tony Brown, a two year old grade shorthorn shown by CH. Samson of Topeka, weighed 2405 pounds and won top honors at the Kansas state fair and American Royal show. Green & Sons bought the prize animal for about 05 and plan slaughter this week with beef ready early next week. The steer, bred by Sharmtech, had previous sales at $1 per pound and was highlighted as the grand prize winner at Topeka and Kansas City events.
An explosion in the Watermarke Tunnel yesterday left one dead and two others critically injured, raising total fatalities to three. Mayor Johnson orders a full investigation into the incident and safety failures. Two more individuals, Furnes Oxsman and Edward Emaelson, remain in critical condition.
The Stahl Burghart trial ends without verdict as jurors fail to agree and are replaced by a new panel. Dr Buckmaster sues county commissioners for expenses tied to a coroner bill. Other cases involve rail stock disputes, a Topeka transport issue, and a divorce and damages suit by Maud Dine against her husband and his parents.
A committee from Kansas City Kansas met Judge W C Hook in Leavenworth to propose a new district for the federal court with terms in Kansas City Kansas starting January and October. The October term will be a law term without a jury. Judge Hook urged avoiding conflicts with existing courts in Leavenworth Topeka Wichita and Fort Scott. The bill will be pushed to the Senate judiciary committee for a report.
Fragmentary text reports a trusters group in Lawrence deposit with Star Safe era Circems government bond. A deposit accommodated by by laws is noted. Manmenok paid $11,400 for a set of S100 bonds, described as nicely printed and suitable for culling.
Clarence J. Mackay president of the Pacific Commercial Cable company and George J. Ward vice president and general manager with Cradley and Faker, left for the East this morning over the Santa Fe route via Los Angeles. No word has come from the cable steamer Silvertown since departure.
New York December 1 A W H McNutt once held in Tombs on a fugitive warrant for grand larceny of 15000 from Willard Electric Maton 13 was discharged today by Justice Fitzgerald The court found no sufficient basis to detain him and ruled authorities failed to prove McNutt was in Chicago on the Illinois charge
New York December 15 Stocks opened steady then fell as liquidations spread through railroad shares. Southern Pacific, Atchison, and Rock Island saw large selloffs while sugar and New York Central rebounded late. Venezuelan conflict and loan difficulties weighed on buyers. money market showed strain as calls moved higher. Wheat and provisions followed a mixed but cautious tone with some gains in futures and steady cash arrivals.
New York reports mixed grain and livestock movements with receipts and prices. Wheat quotes around 4.5 to 9 per bushel, corn varied, and cattle and sheep receipts listed with multiple figures reflected in the day’s market summary. Prices and terms appear across grains and animal products, indicating active trading and upcoming measurements.
Fragmentary cattle hogs and poultry market notes from Kansas City and St. Louis, listing receipts, prices, and items across cattle hogs dairy and produce. Mentions cattle head counts, hog receipts, price trends, and regional market terms with scattered firm and steady signals.
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