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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
4
A fragmented OCR snippet from the Topeka State Journal shows garbled text with repeated lines, incomplete names, and stray office references. The readable elements mention locations and telephone notes without a coherent event or outcome. No clear person, organization, or date is established.
The State Journal notes a flood of contracts and building underway signaling a record year for Topeka in improvements. Predictions include annexation talk as land deals near completion and related municipal growth plans.
A summary notes scarce corn yields last year and the mixed economic signals. Clearings outside New York rose 12 percent in early January, with Midwest cities showing stronger gains. Rail traffic stayed steady, and despite hoped shortages prices rose briefly on corn fears, though reserves remained ample. Western farms reported savings not yet spent as grain reserves dwindled and wheat yields remained robust.
Fragmented OCR text warns that maintaining standard yields and grain crops could trigger resource drawdowns and higher costs. Repetition and policy shifts may reduce available supply, affecting producers, merchants, and overall domestic trade across sectors.
Washington Web 14 reports the House unanimously adopts a resolution for amending the U S Constitution to elect senators by direct popular vote. No debate time was requested. Two main bills pass: one to pay Confederate officers and soldiers claims, another to empower the Spanish claims conciliation authority to seize papers and punish contempt. Coritsa opposes a private cable from San Francisco to Manila.
The Call reports J Pierpont Morgan's coast visit has spurred syndicates tied to him to buy business district real estate in San Francisco for a five hotel complex and other buildings A known local architect is chosen to draft plans and rents are not disclosed.
In Bridger and at the next term of court Dave Davinson faces selling charges after a sheriff feared starvation during a hunger strike. Doctors warn injections will supply nourishment. The weeklong abstinence ended as he resumes eating.
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co plans to extend lines east toward Miles City Montana next year to bridge the gap between eastern and western systems. Superintendent Somers says the Montana Dakota line would be reached and connected with the Northeast to ensure through service to the coast. A Wells Fargo merger rumor involving Wells, Adams, and United States Express has no confirmation and is dismissed as absurd by Dudley Evans.
Merchants Exchange reports the Dutch steamer Folmina moved past Cape Beale on February 1 with machinery impaired. The vessel, which carries steers from Juve, heads for Vancouver. A Detroit Free Press fragment quotes a first man praising the ship as lovely and a second man noting a cautious nature in love.
Washington dispatch asserts Congressman Miller of the Fourth district did not quarrel with President Roosevelt over Emporia postmaster appointment. Information from the White House disproves the claim, and Miller denies using insulting language. The Gazette says it will publish the name of the source after the war ends.
A bold Africa set drama at Crawford features Leon Me Mattanbach Berthe Geet Louise McCallam Gleireth in strong roles. The production showcases scenic design and costuming with vivid drum and drumbeat scenes enhancing the military and desert backdrop. Rose Coghlan appears Monday night in Forget Me Not.
In New York a case brought by Frank H. Waters as receiver of the Pittsburg Akron and Western Railroad against Central Trust Company to recover 100150 on stock assessment was dismissed. Waters, named by Summit County Ohio court, sought payment on stock held by Central Trust in New York. The federal circuit upheld Central Trust claims of lack of jurisdiction, and entered judgment for the trust company.
Mrs. F G McKibben, matron with 16 years service, faces threatened mass resignations as nurses, bookkeeper, cooks and more declare they will quit unless she is retained. Bishop Millspaugh denies dissent, cites desire to divide duties and appoint a superintendent, while hospital doctors allegedly pushed for change.
Harry Beard, son of L Beard of No 9 Van Buren Street, is at Stormont hospital after an appendicitis operation. His condition was alarming this morning but by 2 pm the doctors said the danger had passed and he would likely recover. Bert Henstiv, a baliermaker, injured his right eye Thursday afternoon by a piece of steel and may lose sight in that eye.
The Russian envoy comments on the Anglo Japanese treaty, affirming support for preserving China's integrity and Korea's independence. He says Russia may take necessary measures to protect its interests if peace is threatened and denies any American silent partnership against Russia in China. He notes assurances to the United States of non-interference and cooperation.
In Eddyville Iowa a 12 year old girl was assaulted on a public road and may die. Ed Davidson of Pekay was arrested and carried to Eddyville where a mob formed to lynch him but he escaped through a rear door and was sent to Ottumwa for safety. At Ottumwa Davidson is guarded at the county jail amid rumors a mob plans to travel there.
The Independence Reporter notes major work on the Southern Kansas division of the Santa Fe, with extensive improvements from here to Kansas City. Wooden bridges and culverts are being replaced with steel, some existing steel structures replaced by heavier ones, and a new bridge is planned across the Verdigris River.
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