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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
3
Jap Rose Soap is described as one sixth pure glycerin, perfectly transparent with no impurities. It features a delicate natural flower perfume and is marketed as a toilet pleasure. The makers pride themselves on sustaining purity and high quality.
The case centers on a humorously framed habeas corpus dispute where G. C. Clemens appears to favor one side while the funding or payers are aligned with the opposite. The piece riffs on legal theatrics and the comic potential of dramatic procedures.
The Gray habeas corpus case in the Supreme Court, dubbed Hutrel inn, involves contest over which points to discuss. Cher ms intervened for Gray and opposes him, suggesting collusion with ex Chief Biabl to influence Judge Hazen. Amicus curiae phrases and bets on the court's review route color the dispute as factions argue over proper representation and decision.
The text debates meat heavy diets and excess grains, arguing digestion limits and advising balanced fruit vegetable and dairy intake. It warns against overreliance on meat and discourages extreme dietary claims, noting potential nervous energy and appetite effects and stressing moderation.
The document outlines a contentious legal briefing about habeas corpus and ordinance validity, with Chief Stahl out and a new chief stepping in. It notes debates over imprisonment and search provisions, court jurisdiction, and rushed briefs requested by the supreme court. Separate items report Santa Fe line work resuming in Oklahoma Territory, with progress on grading near Cushing and possible townsite near J. C. Pringey, plus railroad expansion plans toward Newkirk.
Santa Fe system plans extensive improvements to its telegraph network to ease congestion. A quadruplex system will be introduced across key western routes, with additional wires strung in other areas and more telegraphers likely to be employed. Official details are not yet released but a formal announcement is expected soon.
Central Passenger association uncovers widespread abuse of half fare tickets for sailors. Over 100 violations linked to a scam using captain certificates countersigned by joint lake-line agents. Investigators believe insurers, doctors, lawyers, merchants and others traveled in sleeping cars as sailors. Authorities seek full ticket lists and suspect joint agents profiting with scalpers.
A Dallas area case reports the Katy Railroad liable for 15000 in damages after a Dickinson employee contracted smallpox in Green Ville Texas. The employee’s illness led to a hospital outbreak and Wood family infection, with a verdict upheld by the supreme court.
The Rock Island Railroad allowed its option for a joint interest in the Kansas City to Northern Connect line to expire with an extension granted to Monday this week. The Burlington controls the O K lines from Kansas City to Quines, and the present contract with the Burlington from Cameron and the Hannibal Bridge will end in two years with no clear continuation by either road.
Nearly three years ago Santa Fe began constructing steel water tanks to replace worn wooden ones. Metal reservoirs prove audible and weather resistant, unlike wooden tanks. The pictured tank at Hopeke reaches 24 feet diameter and 206,000 gallons capacity, with a 28 foot scaffold and interior access. Workers include John Austeils, Mark Magtario, John Meapelt, Philip Lesser, Jes Peters, and William Moore.
The report details shifting railroad operations with the Rock Island and Burlington lines over shared routes and potential double tracking after Harlem ward openings. It notes appointments and resignations at the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe system, signaling, engine crews, shop foremen, and various personnel movements and illnesses across several yards and shops.
An ad from De Kilmer Co. of Binghamton promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It cites a Sedarian Sun engineer who claims long-term relief after using multiple bottles and notes free sample offers and a statewide editorial push in Topeka State Journal.
The item notes sickness and shift adjustments among train crews at Turwday morning with the day man finishing his eight hour shift. It mentions George Rhodes visiting his wife Emma Rhodes in Topeka and a Kansas City position for an office supervisor. The piece also describes engine shop activity, injuries, and repairs on Santa Fe locomotives, plus a wartime notice about a California limited communication praising its service to tourists.
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