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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
15
Mrs Soffel who aided the Biddies enemies and was shot during the battle shows improvement but suffers mental distress. Doctors fear a week or more before her condition stabilizes as she awaits absence of letters and communication from kin and attorneys.
A dispatch from Abilene claimed the attorney general’s office supported a per room travel allowance for county superintendents rather than a per school rate. Clayton, assisting AG, says no such opinion exists and no record confirms it. The law appears to apply to district travel for visiting schools, not intra building room-to-room travel.
After a stormy session the Baptist pastorate in Marrevilly faced factional strife. Following the death of Present Mewinney, Rev Rice filled in as tensions rose over his leadership. The next day factions pushed to force his departure and votes to remove him were recorded, with turmoil ongoing into midweek.
S-Mra Wallace Hust died today at her home in New Rochelle New York. The Herald notes that Mrs Hunt formerly was known as Maria B Halpin of Buffalo New York.
Mrs Annie L Diggs resigns from editor role at the Farmers Advocate citing disagreement over an anti prohibition editorial. Owner H N Gaines contends she was only a contributor and that the editorial process remains under his supervision.
The resignation of Norton was accepted by the council of administration yesterday afternoon. Major J. B. Remington of Paola was advanced to department commander. Captain B. F. Pealer of Salina became senior vice commander and Sidney Chase of Ellsworth was elected junior vice. The encampment was set for late April or May at Fort Scott, dates to be fixed after local committee input. The meeting included J. H. Remington, B. F. Pealer, Chas Harris, EB Holton, Jerry Shaw, B J Gobleman, and others.
In Topeka last night Governor Stanley spoke at Nickerson Mague and Bette from Beloit visited. Topeka editor Dodge attended. Various dances, sermons, court actions, and civic events fill the page, including school movements, a Topeka football game, weather highs of 24 degrees, and municipal street improvements. Local officials shift meeting times. railway and fruit car logistics with Armour companies are discussed. several divorces and legal actions appear.
Chicago February record reaches the Santa Fe will not renew its contract with the Armour fruit car lines when it expires next spring. The Record-Herald notes the company has been busy building fruit cars for months and will complete the work by the contract end.
New York plans a dinner in honor of Prince Henry to be hosted by the New York Staats-Zeitung. More than 1,400 invitations have been sent to newspaper representatives nationwide. Toasts include Welcome to Our Distinguished Guest by Herman Ridder, These of Germany and the President of the United States by Whitelaw Reid, The Press The Tie That Binds by St Clair McKelway, and Saxon Blood What We Owe to Germany in Literature Art Science.
Mayor Low announced at Washington's urging that the presentation of the freedom of the city to Prince Henry be moved from Tuesday February 25 to Saturday February 2. The Raiser's Yacht launch on the 25th prompted the change to ensure both events could occur without conflict.
At a Commercial Club meeting the Kansas Midwinter Exposition association resolved how to use net profits of 2074.89. Actions include 40 percent to charitable organizations, $1 to three daily papers, $50 to Police Matron Thorpe, and $1000 returned to the association for future fairs. Commissions totaled 468.46 among groups. remaining funds to be used as directed. Pensions granted for Kansas residents follow.
A cartoon shows a citizen in a shielding garment as weather shifts to milder conditions. The pane emphasizes caution and adaptability, reflecting local concerns about changing temperatures and wardrobe choices during the week.
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