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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1904
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal prints a chaotic OCR page with political commentary and news notes. It references subscriptions, law and order debates, university funding debates, and various editorial opinions on figures and events. The fragmentary text mentions Mr John Fetkefelier and discussions about donor influence on Kansas institutions.
Across Nebowka line a heated debate unfolds over a proposed Rockefeller endowment for the Netrasks State University at Line cols. President Andrews faces opposition amid Tarbell connections and concerns about Rockefeller influence on university autonomy and public support.
The State Insurance Department reports cash receipts from premiums and monthly fees paid by insurance companies. Auditor figures show the department collected substantial sums with related expenses for staff, office operation, and monthly disbursements to state officers, totaling over 2,400 dollars in the period.
Governor Hulley says state dairy division will seek increased funds for dairy exhibits at the St Louis exposition. He notes constraints across departments and cautions proposed raises could force reductions in other areas. He urges departments to present strongest arguments for milk exhibit funding at the next meeting.
City records show January current expenses at 12 080.50, exceeding the limit by over 1 400, signaling rising floating debt. Officials warn monthly spending must average about 21 of monthly income to avoid debt. payrolls and incidentals drive costs, with proposed cuts to curb expenditures and preserve fiscal credit.
Mrs. F. E Holyoke says she served the Kansaa Day club banquet at 5 20 as agreed and disputes blame for late service. Officials had asked for a different time and debated attendee arrival, but she insists the banquet followed the agreed schedule and asserts she should not be blamed for delays.
Clerks are urged to attend a 5 o clock meeting at 117 West musth street. Frusinsas of importance noted. G EO. Mt. Puchanan, Prem Le. G Coulson, Seey.
The court heard appeals from Sedgwick County involving J. J Ackerman over annexing an Arkansas River island into Wichita limits to boost taxation and a restraining order dissolve. Also Lehmann Higginson Grocery seeks damages against Nixa Missouri cannery for alleged spiked cans worth 755 dollars.
In Washington on February 2 a House rules committee report on a resident committee from Porta Ried named Mr. Degatal to address the house and join insulin affairs committees. Mr. Datzell called up the matter as privileged. after parliamentary maneuvering between Mr. WH Hams and Mr. Dellg, the previous question was ordered and 40 minutes of debate followed.
Washington reports the total of the urgent deficiency bill as amended by the senate committee shows a 5352 216 increase over the house appropriation, with a net increase of 752 216 after reimbursable loan to the St Louis exposition. Payments to exposition management mount to 1 million monthly in February March and April and 600 thousand in May 1904. The board of managers will receive 109 thousand from the loan and several increases fund public works and investigations including 25000 for allied diplomacy, 17700 for the geological survey, 100000 for mineral resources in Alaska, 356000 for postal service pensions, and 25000 for the pure food act provisions.
Altamont Missouri February 2 A warrant was issued for the arrest of Lee Tes Ford cashier of the Manx of Altamont charged with embezzling £11000 of funds. He fled the city before arrest could be made. The bank is in temporary receivership under Jona Mead. Ford, 50, married, son of a wealthy local man, is believed to have lost the money in speculation.
Western League club personnel for Colorado Springs list Toth Messitt Baerwald Miller and L Bennett as catchers and infielders Buck Pranceks N A Kuhl and A C Granville as infielders Ba Jetsy Lily Post Harry Linmie Harry Swacina and William Coruilian as outfielders Perry Coons Gearay Aker George Villermen and HG McNedly as pitchers Byrne to sign two more players while Captain William Everitt Burt Jones and Harry Newmyer sale to Denver is confirmed for March preparation start date is March 21.
New York chess authority A. Davie, famed nationally, agrees to a blindfold exhibition against the Topeka club tonight. Davie will attempt to play all members in succession, showcasing his skill and nerve in a dramatic display for local followers.
Train No 2 Santa Fe due at Topeka at PM is reported six hours late today. The delay blamed on cold weather and engine failure. Westbound No 6 also late. expected 11:00 AM arrival delayed to about 1:39 PM after a car. New York market and Mexican bonds noted.
Helton Kansas February 2 Judge Slonecker chairman of the Curtis convention appointed the credential committee which reported seating the Curtis men in Jackson Atchison and Leavenworth counties. The question of the Republican nominee will be decided by the state election board whose decision is final with no appeal to the courts.
The State Society of Labor and Industry holds an afternoon officer election with present officers likely to be re elected. Committee races include Rosa Perkins from Leavenworth W O Van Pelt of Pittsburg and others. Delegates debated condemnations of the National Manufacturers and Employers association and branding of prison made goods. Delegates expect proposals on travel life protection and apprentice issues as miners press for measures.
New York February reports a dramatic cotton session as prices slumped then rallied on rumors Daniel J. Sully would liquidate his holdings and take a two week vacation. May cotton fell sharply before recovering, with traders rushing to sell. Volume reached about 2,600,000 bales as the exchange closed steady with months up from the bottom.
Rumor of J. M. Gruber resigning as general superintendent of the western district of Um Rock Island finds semi official confirmation today. He left Rock Island division offices this morning and is believed bound for Union Pacific headquarters in Omaha Nebraska for a similar post.
Local mentions include N W Eckert and four Lawrence G A R members in Topeka, the state auditor registering 5000 worth of internal improvement heads for Leavenworth, Dr Samuel G Stewart recalled from Xenia Ohio, Governor Bailey appointing Percy Leland to Kansas National Guard, and bond engraving delays for Topeka. James F McCabe, city engineer, travels to Kansas City to confer with Midland bridge officials as Belize repairs near.
Minne Cooper, 55, died this morning at her home six miles southwest of Topeka. The funeral will be held at 2 o clock Wednesday from Mount Olive M E Church, corner of Souriaenth and Van Buren.
Officers of the steamship Hanover on its last Baltimore trip describe spotting six to eight polar bears on a drifting iceberg amid the Grand Banks. They note these migrants appear bound for scarce food areas, discuss historical bear sightings and dangers, and reference explorers like Nansen and Sverdrup in Arctic context.
In a sensational practice for the eliminatory rounds of the international automobile cup Herr Fritz Optls pursues the Ostend Vienna express. The car starts from Ravurnheim and repeatedly overtakes the moving train near Kelsterbach, highlighting train assisted pacing in the event.
A historical account describes the thall, a small gold necklet with a cucumber seed, used in South Indian Christian and Hindu weddings as the wedding token. It replaces the ring in some ceremonies, symbolizing union as brides and grooms perform the saptapadi around sacred fire.
The county commissioners seek to remedy a garbled wiring issue by installing daytime lighting in the treasurer’s office rear. The plan involves fixed year round lights and colored light to deepen shadows while the treasurer and commissioners study the project’s feasibility and cost.
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