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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
5
A chaotic OCR inspired slice from the Topeka State Journal discusses arrest plans for an anticipated legal infraction, mentions Mrs. Carson and Mary Letter of Chicken in a parade context, and references British wartime tactics and financial notes. It notes investor dividends, railroad demand, and economic optimism for the new year with cautious forecasts about prices and activity.
The article reviews foreign trade patterns in the United States up to November, noting large export values and strong manufacturing activity amid crop shortages. It highlights increases in iron and steel exports and overall trade balances, with data on imports, exports, and leading commodities compared to the prior year. Unclear OCR yields figures for several months and categories, but asserts notable growth in manufacturing exports and iron and steel shipments.
The report shows total exports for eleven months at 329001.45 with a drop of about 14 million dollars from the prior year. Agricultural products lead the decline due to stronger home demand and poor corn crops, while wheat exports shrink after last year’s extraordinary levels.
The article skewers immigration controls and economic pressure during the Gheat year, citing government expenses of 21910.09 dollars to keep Chinese out and noting 162,288 nonreaders admitted. It argues current laws are inconsistent and malleable and that foreigners influence strikes and treaties in Pennsylvania’s industrial regions.
A Kansan City writer muses on the role of artists and stories amid practical labor and daily routines. The piece contrasts imaginative aims with the constraints of commerce, noting how crowds and markets shape creative work and the risk of neglecting craft when pressed by business demands.
A fragmentary narration discusses temptation and virtue through lines on a farmer turned thief, a pawnbroker’s shine, and the pull of youth toward crime. It contrasts failed restraint with the lure of easy gains and hints at social judgment of neighbors’ reputations.
A garbled news fragment reports diphtheria on a training ship at Key West. The ship’s crew and officers feared outbreak as medical teams treated patients aboard. General Miles and U S forces are referenced in connection with Siberia and Pekin.
Morgan controlled merger plans reveal consolidation of the Erie Lehigh Valley and Reading railways into a holding company. Each line retains its identity under one head with J P Morgan named to preside over the united trust. The move, contemplated nearly four years, aims to streamline earnings and fund operations while protecting individual management.
London reports Rudyard Kipling set for a Cape voyage in the near future. He is not bound by any pledge like Chamberlain and may summer in the region. The Cape is expected to become a favored winter resort, while Kipling deepens ties with South Africa and its people.
A strike action continues as Marsouri and Kansas Telephone workers refuse to return. Negotiations with Kansas City officials stalled. union leaders say the walkout remains until the company agrees to pay union wages. Local authorities urged mediation. no resolution reached by noon.
Washington, T. S., Dec 30 Congress man Bowersock left suddenly for Kansas to confer with parties seeking power for the Kansas City Lawrence and a Tepelen electric railway. He said he would stay long enough to “easy long enough to cinch” the business with the parties involved.
Landen Tec Sh-Andres Carnegie notified the provost of Greenock Scotland of his plan to erect a memorial to James Watt in recognition of his engineering achievements. He proposes funding a large fund in America and Britain to support a more extensive commemorative scheme.
The Phi Kappa Sigma inter fraternity met here on Monday with delegates from lettered sections in the east midwest and south. Attendees from Valparaiso College attended the gathering as mentioned in the report. Details include actions and officials named, with some portions unclear due to OCR flaws.
The General Land Office today submitted its answers denying any violation of law or regulations.
Direct examination shows Superintendent Charles detailing letters and notes involving Lowe and Mrs Lowe dated 1902. Judges admit some letters as evidence while others are held under advisement. cross examination highlights alleged devotion and violent events surrounding the Lowe household.
Prof W H Olin of the State university appears to be the probable president of the State Teachers Association tomorrow based on votes cast by nominating caucuses. The committee, selected by district, favors Olin for the post and is expected to nominate him for association approval.
Report from New York dated December 90 states a satisfactory 24 hour conference among BH Harriman executive committee head, President Mart, and John McNeill of the boilermakers union. Road directors say the current strike ends and no further strikes are expected unless workers reject the terms offered.
A brother of H J Whitcomn died Monday at Mu Whitcomnntshowe in Prtwin. The body was sent to the family home in Binghamton New York. The deceased had been employed on the Rock Tlaet and spent weeks in Arienna for his health. Tickets on sale for paths within 200 nites of Fo Topeka round trip fare from Dec 4 to Jan 2 with limits January rn.
Washington discusses Castro administration plans to arbitrate Venezuela disputes. The Hague convention debate resurfaces as critics claim U S resistance risks Monroe Doctrine and European intervention. US delegates accept a reserved right to handle American matters under the doctrine.
Paris reports the Humberts continue to attract notice as Justice Valle tells the council he gave 3 dollars to Spanish police for help arresting the Humbert principals in the famed safe raid. A 5,000 dollar reward remains unpaid. Prisoners refuse lawyers. Martine Chente named to represent them. The Humbert safe, once said to hold 20,910,000, has been moved to Monte Curio theater for display.
Springfield reports the state teachers association opening with President Tracy urging consolidation of county school districts. The platform supports centralized schools with free canvass, spelling reform, higher school taxes, and recognition of university graduates.
Mrs Lille shows no sign of worry in court as the trial opens on charges of shooting her husband Harvey Lille. Witnesses including Dr Stewart testify to the manner of the shooting while prosecutors argue Lille fired from her side rather than from the foot of the bed. Ossified Woman Dead in Rome reports Mike Steve Ewing, 60, who lived with inflammations and paralysis over a decade, losing use of limbs and sight, with a sister also affected. Washington tensions note postings from the National Home Leavenworth and other brief items.
McNally, United States cone general to Guatemala, has arrived from Central America en route to Pittsburgh, Pa, and is assigned to Liege, Belgium. He will be a fellow federal judge in the same role for the Indian School at Westington, with B. Peake, superintendent of the Daskell Indian School at Lawrence, to Washington to seek interdepartmental action for a tract of land for the benefit of the institution.
Huntington Centre, Conn. December 30 19xx. Men of the parish defy Christmas morning services by gathering to haul four carts of hard wood for the rector to keep him warm, instead of attending church. The rector, Rev HL Everest, had asked men to attend services after a Christmas event.
The inaugural programme for Governor-elect W J Bailey includes call to order by John E Frost music by C Wood invocation by Bishop Mills retiring governor W E Stanley inaugural address by Wills Joshua buster oath of office by Chief Justice Johnston and singing America led by Wood s orchestra. Special committees assign tasks and arrangements for seating decorations and transportation with a noon start and invitations for ex governors.
Washington reports Senator Harris is near confirmation for the canal commission ahead of a probable White House announcement. Senator Scott of West Virginia urged the appointment, praising Harris as highly competent. The Washington Star notes Harris is likely among the Democrats the president may select.
Peoria December 30. A P Talbot manager of Central Union Telegraph Company shot and seriously injured his wife and killed himself this morning after a family quarrel. Motive appears rooted in jealousy. Also reported: Lewisohn granted a stay in New York and released on bail pending Canfield appeal. three trainmen killed in a derailment near Quincy Indiana. Colombian army reduced to 60,000 with surrender of revolutionists’ materiel. Pekin reports a demand for indemnity in gold tied to Shanghai. Hagerstown oil venture announces 1.9 million capitalization and 2,500 acres explored. Denver to host next year’s Western Burghal and Gynecological Association meeting with officers named.
St Louis reports a Missouri State Teachers Association gathering where supporters argue for free text books. Debate centers on state law, local control, and a push to harmonize high school curricula with proposed substitutions for geographies and grammars.
The State Horticultural Society elected officers with Fred Wei halted re elected as president, W Robinson as vice president, Der ret Molxinger as treasurer, and W H Barnes as secretary. Barnen defeated W D Seller by 11 votes. Reports discussed orchard success and handling apples from picking to storage, with a new publication plan and agricultural notices.
A Santa Fe freight conductor in Kanene City fell asleep while walking through the union depot at about 5 o clock. He undressed mid aisle, laid his coat and trousers on the floor, and slept standing before Colonel Mont Carnes awoke him. He rose confused, dressed quickly, and blamed worn tireless overtime. The man was sober and explained fatigue as the cause of the sleep episode.
The Navy plans strict measures to shield enlisted men at the Power Soul Navy Yard near Seattle from temptations linked to Bremerton. Rear Admiral Yate Sterling reports a deplorable situation there and Acting Secretary Darling orders ships kept away from Bremerton until conditions improve, aiming to protect sailors from gambling and disorderly conduct observed off yard premises.
Herbert Brown bound over from Topeka court on charge of larceny for stealing $15 from Lucy Stevens. Two witnesses testified he hid contended to move the money. Maud Grimes, state treasurer Grimes’s sister, ill with diphtheria at 113 Harrison Street. The cate was reported to the board of health and quarantined. Fire reported at 127 Mallixon Street, home of Delaminen, owned by Joint Holiday Rates via Santa Fe. Tickets on sale 10 points within 25 miles of Topeka, fare round trip December 4 26 31 and January 1 return January 2. Missouri river fare one and one third.
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