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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text from Topeka State Journal shows partial header lines and scattered phrases including references to New York and Chicago offices. Readable items are limited, with no clear event, person, or date to form a full summary.
The report reflects on Europe and the United States amid a lingering 1808 controversy, noting powers would interfere if daring, while pointing to the Maine disaster memory. It highlights Meratell Field in Chicago as a major financier with vast holdings and looming legacy amidst global tensions.
A fragmentary note reflects a sensational imagined bank hold up at Wall Street with a million dollar haul. The piece parallels how a daring robber would be pursued by police with extreme zeal, echoing the Biddle Grove incident in Pennsylvania.
In a Detroit savings bank theft, Andrews is captured after allegedly stealing $990,008 with $700,08 in checks certified but not honored. The bank’s directors face scrutiny as readers demand accountability for the loss and the social impact on poor depositors. The incident shakes trust in savings banks and calls for strict penalties to deter such crimes.
The supreme court will hear the sheriff’s case in March to decide whether the old sheriff who served two consecutive terms must step down or may remain until the next election. A decision is expected by the first Saturday in April.
The Ohio club gathers this evening at their hall 117 West Sixth Street with Dean Kaye of Grace giving a brief talk. Miss Warner Mine Anderson will host Tee stations and singing by Miss Daisy Warner. FD Meleod chairs West urn Passenger association with Chris here today and Mrs McLeod visiting Mr and Mrs Thompson. They arrived Saturday and plan to return tomorrow. Mr Melred travels to Tonka for leisure. a humorous verse closes the item.
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarcaparilis purifies blood and cures biliousness dyspepsia constipation kidney complaints rheumatism catarrh nervousness weakness faintness pimples and eruptions. It cites W P Keston of Woodstock Alm and claims a man felt rejuvenated after two doses, regaining energy and ability to work.
Ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a guaranteed cure with no substitute. Claims the product fulfills its promise and urges readers to buy Hood's today.
Conflicting views trigger discussion in Topeka Ministerial Union over attacks on Dr J D Countermine and support for Dr Fisk as Washburn College and local churches weigh ministerial conduct. Members debate timing and scope of resolutions, with counterpoints about unity and respect for church leaders.
Harry J. Beard eldest son of L. Beard of 619 Van Buren street died early Sunday at Stormont hospital after an appendicitis operation. A Terre Haute native born in 1876, he graduated from Terre Haute High School and joined Hoberg Root & Co. He later moved to Topeka as first assistant to his father, became a trusted buyer, traveled to New York, Europe, and America, and was well regarded for his business acumen. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church on Topeka avenue.
Omaha Feb. 15 Officials of the Union Pacific have decided adversely to Salt Lake Commercial Club’s plan for a southern cut-off across Great Salt Lake. A final decision waits for President Burt’s return. The northern route would save sixty seven miles on the transcontinental line, and the company plans to continue main line connections via the Oregon Short Line and Central Pacific at Ogden.
Galena Kansas police seize T J Seals a 17-year veteran from Rossville for deserting his wife and eloping with Mrs Macgie Rakestraw. He allegedly sold his wife’s farm, took 4000 dollars, and fled with Rakestraw and her 1-year-old daughter to the city. He will be held for requisition.
The Western Association exchange in Denver reports city attendance by sixteen listed companies and notes the Denver Mining Exchange has established an ail rocks department.
Centerburg, 30 miles north of here, suffered a 350,000 loss by fire Sunday night. Dr. Rye Haring, homeopathist, reported the blaze. The article notes a man of women, Ga Kaasen, in connection with the incident.
New York announces a detailed itinerary for Prince Henry of Prussia from February 22 to March 11, 1902. The program covers city visits, official receptions, theater events, dinners, and a multi city tour ending in Boston with university and civic engagements.
A ceremonial program outlines a military escort from city hall to the state capitol then a reception by the governor, senate and assembly. Plans include the freedom of the city presentation, a special West Point visit, and a dinner sequence with German officials across New York venues. The Santa Fe contract details electric shop power upgrades and a new power plant, replacing steam motive power with electricity for machinery.
Mrs. Anna E Mason widow of Thomas Mason died at home 718 Buchanan street at age 7% years. Funeral from Grace Cathedral Tuesday at 2 o'clock. John Atnton aged 72 died at 134 North Quinty street last night. Funeral held with Weelock this afternoon, Rev Canon Bywater officiating.
The Republican Law and Order League of Topeka calls a meeting for Tuesday evening in the former city engineer’s office at Security building Beveath and Kansas avenue. Ex-Police Judge Lindsay says the group will organize for the city campaign and canvass the situation before deciding on a course in the election. Lindsay is chairman and Pred Simon is secretary.
The weather bureau issued a morning forecast noting a likely drop in temperatures tonight and Tuesday. Early today temperatures fell with a northwesterly wind shifting to south at around 9 to 10 miles per hour.
The Kansas man CC A Evans inks a Denver tale of a clever con in Curtis Street saloon. A suave stranger named Hailey feigns old ties to a Klondike Ice president and produces a forged check for 100 dollars drawn on First National Bank. Evans loses the note and seeks police help. Detectives chase the elusive Adhesive Mr. Satin Skin Powder fades.
Be a February 22 meeting note records annual accounts for Grand Lodge A M and A M. Indicates travel fare Fort Scott to return at $3.88 by Santa Fe line.
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