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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1904
Page
3
The Kansas industry reports total output climbing to 1903 figures, rising from prior 96,000,000. Officials cite gains across sectors, with agriculture and manufacturing driving the year’s stronger performance as monthly data show continued expansion.
State Geologist Haworth reports oil and gas boosts Kansas mineral production in the annual 1904 survey. He notes rising well counts from 1,457 by year end to an expected 2,000 plus, with oil and gas driving value above 30 million dollars. He cautions against fearing a depletion, while highlighting freeway to manufacturing growth from energy development and high crop and livestock outputs.
In Wichita on February 1, Artes Stevens faced trial for allegedly attempting to burn his wife's store on New Year’s night. After more than four days of testimony and arguments, the jury failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. Prosecutors argued mis for defrauding insurers by burning stock, while Stevens claimed an alibi with two witnesses supporting his presence away from the store center.
Parmer Clemmens of Wakurusa, Carbondale area, was killed when a wagon collision occurred north of town on Saturday. Clemmens, foreman and local farmer, aged about 45, was popular in the community and leaves a widow and children. Funeral services will be held this afternoon.
Lieut Eoule P. Schindel of the Sixth Infantry stationed at Fort Leavenworth faces court martial for failure to obey orders and neglect of duty. He was found guilty, forfeiting 350 a month for six months, and reprimand to follow. The reviewing officer Brigadier General Carr says the court was too lenient.
In a Brown County stream of notes, Hutchinson representative 1-w Moore is accused of attempting to bribe Justice Shaddock of Grove township. He allegedly offered a Bribe at Shaddock’s home after prior arrest in Turon for bad acts, seeking a venue change to Shaddock’s court. He was convicted and fined there. next Thursday he faces bribery charges in Brown County. Also reported: local mining interest formed at Sun Springs Ohio County and fever epidemic affecting Salina schools.
The American Derby will offer 45000 added money matching last year with 17 stakes announced for the season. Entries close February 25 with the Derby set for June 1. Washington Park stakes include the Sheridan, Englewood, Drew, and Hyde Park features among others, attracting top two and three year olds from across regions.
A dispute over parental burden and alleged liquor infractions led a father to seek warrants in Egileville. Warrants targeted innkeepers and bartenders for selling intoxicants and maintaining nuisance, with the sheriff serving the papers and binding parties over to the Havana court.
John Brown WRC of Belleville sponsors Madge B Long for WRC department president at the Emporia encampment. G A R posts and WW R Gof Repupite County endorse her candidacy. Long, widow of a late postmaster, is described as active, capable and a strong organizer with broad support from Fifth and Sixth districts.
A foggy racing card at Azcot Saturday in Los Angeles highlighted the Ingre ferod Bendican over seven bupgles as a main feature. Charrwind led by two Nenairss Egoriands with Wabi riding three winners. The California Oaks at Oak Saturday drew 32 000 in attendance as Silent Water and Den covered the stretch turn with Den and Gown in command.
The race saw Anirad win clear from Miss Batty with De. EE. Rowell owning the winner and his share at a 16 to 1 odds. Mendon placed third as the mile and fifty yards finished in 2:42 5/100, a quarter second off the California record. SPRING BASEBALL TALK Dixieland Will Be Invaded by the Major League Clubs This Month. Memphis, Feb 1. Within weeks major leaguers will train across the South, with Pittsburg at Hot Springs New York at Birmingham Brooklyn in Columbia St. Louis in Texas Philadelphia in Savannah Cincinnati in Dallas Boston in Thomasville Chicago in Los Angeles, and American League clubs at San Antonio Macon Washington at home St. Louis in Corsicana Philadelphia at Spartanburg Chicago at Marlin Springs New York at Atlanta Detroit at Shreveport. Games with Southern league clubs loom as northern teams visit the South, while Southern leagues gain strength and young talent.
Nashville Tenn Feb 1 Gold Heels the noted handicap horse leased by T K Hayes took his first fast step since his breakdown at Cumberland park. He ran a mile in 1 46 with weight up as a trial to see if he would stand training for the Worlds Fair handball. Hayes wanted to ensure he could go long with his charge and will keep the horse in training for the big St Louis race.
In London on a February Saturday night Hackenschmidt the Russian defeated Medrali of Turkey in a Greco Roman world championship match for a $10,000 purse and $600 side bet. Hackenschmidt won the first fall within a minute as Madrali dislocated his elbow. both wrestlers were in peak condition.
A man from Pomona Kansas died by his own hand at a Broadway and Ninth street hotel in Kansha City. He also opened gas jets to ensure death. A note found on a wagon or back of a chute expressed desire for peace and questioned life and fate. The message references insurance and religious doubt.
County officials debate contracts for county printing and supplies amid scrutiny of high rates. Tax assessors list a line item of 15,00 blanks and a prior price cited as the county’s previous contract rate.
H F Brown, nephew by marriage of real estate agent H E Strauss, died in a Victor Colorado mine disaster last Tuesday. Fifteen men perished when a cage broke from its cable at a 1500 foot shaft. one survivor escaped by machinery at the top. Brown had recently moved to Colorado after marrying, and was a veteran of the Spanish American War. His body will be cremated in St Louis due to severe mutilation.
Mrs McKibben Haas was hurt when she slipped and fell half a block from a car as she left a rented theater boat. Eyewitnesses, including Mrs Mekibben and Miss Missouri, described a car that started, then threw her backward onto the pavement. Hospital attendants treated her injuries. witnesses allege company employees delay in timekeeping affected passengers.
Colonel William Scott of Larned, a major wheat grower, reports Pawnee County wheat is in good condition. He notes need for moisture, ground is wet near the surface, roots appear in fine condition, and growth is below normal due to last year's heavy crop and threshing delays.
Fossils unearthed in the Fayum southwest of Cairo include Arsinotheryium and Maeritherium, giant ancestors of rhinos and elephants. Excavations reveal bony horns and large jaws. the site also yields early Greek inscriptions, with researchers noting the beasts and their time in antiquity.
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