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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
5
Only two accused cannabis offenders appeared in court as authorities granted a brief respite. Both individuals faced fines after brief hearings, while others were not arraigned or did not appear. Police notes indicate ongoing investigations and future court dates for remaining cases.
Report covers John Spahn sent to stone pile after a day with Topeka peace guardians. Local court actions include Adams of the Bottoms, Perry Mundin alias Toots, and Ben Jordan leaving city custody. Weather notes warn of heavy snow and roof danger as meltwater seeps inland.
Reports from Colorado City describe a major oil strike at the base of Pike’s Peak by Telluride Hedurtion Company workers. Local residents gather as wells are sunk and core samples are displayed in the streets, sparking widespread excitement and concern over environmental effects and economic impact.
State Treasurer Grimes declares Mr Kelly fully vindicated by a county investigation in Miami County. He condemns the charges as deliberate, cites forged warrants and inflated vouchers tied to Crane & Co and Hamilton Printing, notes Kelly’s actions as typical for county clerks, and reports Paola voting returns showing broad support for Kelly in the Republican primary.
Nemara County delegates voted to allow Bailey to name all three delegations to state congressional and judicial conventions. Resolutions favored Bailey for governor, Curtis for Congress, and Judge Stuart for renomination. Delegates listed include F. Collins and W. E. Young among others. Also mentions Shanghai and a University of California appointment, plus a basketball game at the F M C A tonight at 8:20.
A busy sequence of neighborhood gatherings follows. Mrs. George W. Tincher hosted Ruth Tincher’s thirteenth birthday with several young friends. Una Lytle celebrated at home with family and friends. Edna Miller hosted a casual evening with close companions on Tyler street. A musical evening featured Miss Herbald, T. O. Parrish, piano solos, tenor pieces, and Godfrey quartet performances. Various visits and plans recur, including notes on local clubs, art talks, and upcoming parties at Potwin and the Central Congregational Church.
An old advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney weakness affecting mothers and children. It quotes Mrs. Fred Danek praising the remedy for her son’s three year struggle with kidney problems and nighttime symptoms, asserting dramatic relief.
Abilene residents report visits to St Louis and Toucks. The Truth Seekers meet at Mrs Horton’s We West Seventh street home Wednesday afternoon. Sam Fleishman leaves for Oklahoma on business. G Titus returns to Lawrence after a visit. Cora DeLong hosts a birthday supper with friends. Dandy hosts a Valentine party on Lake street with about 35 attendees. Harry Steinber solo plans a soul dance, next sockt dance scheduled for Saturday.
Rural Free Delivery expands in Kansas with ninety one new routes across multiple towns amidDriver salaries and route origins. American jockeys sail for Europe led by Jimmy Mierhast, Henry, Michael, Freeman, Knapp, and McIntyre bound for France and Austria. some to ride for Austrian nobles.
The Senate approved the Denmark treaty transferring St Thomas St John and St Croix to the United States for 500000. Discussions covered civil rights provisions and debt burdens while detailing island resources and strategic harbor value, with Senator Cullom explaining government obligations and affirming timely possession post ratification.
Charles Frohman will sail today on the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse to begin rehearsals of a new Henry Arthur Jones comedy at the Duke of York’s theatre in London. He plans to secure another London theatre to continue Gillette’s Sherlock Holmes run after April 1 as Irving’s GWE season begins.
A note outlines prices paid for historical manuscripts including Major John Andre and an Andre manuscript. It references the late Thomas J. McKee and a January opening event at John Street Theater, with sums such as 1700 dollars and 13360 dollars cited for items in a 19th century context.
A compilation of fragmented reports notes a suicide by hanging in Cleveland and a deadly incident tied to a drinking spree. Additional items include sugar industry matters before a state agricultural board, politicians debating resolutions, a derailment near Lake Store, a Portland mass meeting denouncing a recent rescue policy, and James J. Jeffries health update amid illness.
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