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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
1
News reports describe British action sinking Venezuelan gunboats and a subsequent withdrawal of a British force while political drama unfolds over arbitration requests and potential American involvement. Diplomatic exchanges cite Germany and Britain weighing mediation versus force as Italy and France push for arbitration.
Judge W Hoole in the United States court affirmed the receivership of Investment Trust Company of America on Monday. Bennett V Wheeler, the receiver, was discharged but to remain nominally in charge during wind up and distribution per court orders. The company plans to move its headquarters to Kansas City under a new name, with Wheeler severing ties afterward.
Washington December first. Eugene F Ware, pension commissioner, defends reorganizing the pension bureau staff to improve service. Seventeen clerks receive notices of reduced pay from twenty to three hundred dollars yearly. Ware says many are aged or disabled and no longer capable of full duties.
Reported burglary at Pettit & Jambil and nearby hardware store as thieves broke in through a back door and stole shoes Hosiery and other items valued around 15 pairs of shoes and goods. Sheriff J W Baker issued a $20 reward for capture and return. a search continues in Shadybank area and adjoining districts.
A city scene describes melting snow and muddy water along west side sewers near the car tracks. Officials including Mayor Parker and Chief Wilmarth push street crews to clear walks after a heavy snowstorm, with temperatures and winds noted as workers labor in boots.
The coal commission in Scranton discusses child labor, with testimony about girls working all night and wages of their fathers, revealing industry practices. John Haddock, president of Meymouth Coal, testifies on mine ownership, tonnage, and pricing amid operator disputes.
Kensal City, Kansas, Der 1h-B A Jarboe sues Greer Mills & Co alleging false arrest on cattle trafficking charges. Judge Tuncho released Jarboe and the district court suit seeks $203,000 in damages. Trial details reference prior credit and business ties spanning Coffeyville and the Indian Territory.
Fragmented OCR text describes General Saint-Polx Colin and General Nord in a contest for leadership with references to the interior ministry and unrest in Port au Prince and surrounding state. mentions fire incidents and general excitement but lacks clear events or dates.
Dec 1 report from Columbus notes O W Sparks, escorted by a friend, playfully kicked the sheriff and caused the revolver in his back pocket to discharge, badly wounding the officer. The incident left the sheriff with a severe shoulder wound as bystanders sought cover. Also reported is the death of Geo B Magoun of New York, connected to the Magoun Bros Co firm.
Mrs Nation leaves the city jail tomorrow noon and plans to stay in Topeka for two to three weeks. She will attend a meeting at the Free Methodist church to discuss forming a society aimed at enforcing prohibition. The society remains unnamed as supporters push to rally attendance and shape a reform movement.
Washington December 14 The capital’s coal situation worsens as shipments run low. The Capitol and interiors departments report only two days of coal left with power and lighting severely reduced. A Reading Railroad contract covers heating needs for the Capitol, while the Census and other buildings face tight supplies amid frigid conditions.
Cincinnati reports a 12 foot rise in the Ohio River by 1 am and a swift current that ripped coal barges from moorings. Most sank with about sixty recovered. several men aboard left missing. Estimated loss stands near $50,000.
Peculiar accident reports a Union Pacific passenger train leaving Topeka at last evening hour losing a coach car at Perry. Crew cannot explain how the car with passengers disappeared then reappeared at Perry when the train returned. Passengers puzzled by the strange mishap.
Reports say Morton Albaugh rests easier today than at any time since the thigh fracture. He slept well and shows improvement, with conditions easing as he recovers from the injury and nervous strain. Meanwhile the Navy Department prepares orders on Dewey’s fleet disposition for Christmas week to avoid concentration of ships. Downfall in coal supplies forces a temporary shutdown at Diamond State Steamboat Company leaving hundreds idle.
Miss Cockrell plans a February wedding to Edson Gaulledet with Cramp shipbuilding ties. The ceremony at the Church of the Covenant marks a notable social event. she has long been a leading hostess in the senator’s circle and was chosen by Governor Dockery to attend a christening on the battleship Missouri.
Linetta Topliff of Missouri sues Wm. P. F. Gillette of Osborne County Kansas for breach of promise alleging damages of 19000 for injury to her reputation and humiliation. The suit, third such action in twenty years, claims the defendant married another in November 1904 after a dating engagement in Osborne County. Attorneys listed are G. W. Chase and S. Ownley.
Three men attempted to hold up the First National Bank of Alvard. Frank Martin was killed, John McFall fatally wounded, Claud Golden captured. Deputies Yeary and Constable Dobbs stopped the robbery, firing on McFall and Martin as they tried to resist. Golden surrendered.
Alma Kansas December 11 1904 The county attorney F A Seaman ordered guards at closed joints across the county including three in Alisa one in McFarland three at Paxico and several smaller ones The temperance faction prompted the move with the anti saloon camp predicting a dry second term for the reelected county attorney Pred Pry and the Populist sheriff cooperated without friction in enforcing the closures.
In New York on December 16 a district attorney led a secret inquiry before Judge Wyatt into Richard A. Canfield with witnesses summoned, while attorney A A Housrim claimed he never visited Canfield’s place. Patrick trial for Albert T. Patrick concluded testimony with Jones’s confession and immunity discussions. Laura Biggar trial began in Preeheld New Jersey with Miss Biggar seeking to plead as Laura Bennett amid jury selection.
Southbound South Limited running from Cincinnati to New Orleans on the Alabama Great Southern was wrecked two miles from Moundville Alabama. A removed rail near a trestle caused the collision with the trestle, sending the locomotive and cars into a creek. No passengers were hurt though several crew members were mentioned as figures in the incident.
Comptroller Ridgely closes Ne Honat bank of South Pennsylvania Hindman Pa and names Walter H Mason examiner as receiver. Bank reports show $50,000 capital stock and small surplus as of last condition. failure attributed to losses from large loans to officers and directors. Efforts to arrange a restructuring failed prompting receivership.
Wichita Kansas December 18 Work has begun on the interurban electric line to be built from Wichita to McPherson. The project starts at the corner of Arkansas Avenue and Twenty fourth Street within city limits and will run north toward Valley Center and Sedgwick. About thirty men are employed with little grading required as the line follows existing highways.
Foxes are increasing in the Brown County area near Hiawatha Kansas with a plan to place a bounty on them similar to coyote control. Farmers report foxes killed to protect poultry near the Hamberre place as recent baiting drew complaints amid unsettled weather. Weather indications show fall tonight and Wednesday with variable winds mostly westerly.
Mills' Store News promotes an extensive umbrella selection with two special lines priced 3.05 and 5.60, plus over 100 handle styles and trimmings in ivory, tortoise shell, horn, pearl, gold and silver. Prices range from 1.00 to 11.50 with free engraving for customers.
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