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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
6
New York reports a sharp drop in Chile’s customs receipts by 7.4 million pesos due to a surge in nitrate exports and last minute duty reductions. Payments exceeding 10,000 pesos halted amid broader financial strain and a Chilean loan placed with high interest.
New York reports say Colombia has authorized a New York wrecking company to salvage the government armor-clad Lautaro sunk in January by the rebel Pasilla near Panama Bay. The mission aims to restore the Lautaro to Columbia squadron status, despite damage and prior prewar ownership disputes. Governor Alban of Panama was killed in the January naval engagement that led to the sinking.
Logan Fen describes a £3,000 ten year earnings claim from boxing and asserts Laurie Marks, an American bookmaker, received £250 in October under an understanding to profit from Marks business. He implicates James Mances Gun and a supposed connection to a Liverpool fraud scheme, while denying knowledge of forged notes.
Fragments show Graham County Kansas populists at their county convention pledging to send delegates to a Topeka conferee. They advocate initiative and referendum, align with Omaha platform principles, and call reform papers to support the county campaign and county committee. They instruct delegates to carry the spirit at the state conference in February.
Fire on Cousa les Island at the Treadwell complex ravaged the Alaska American compressor, burning the shaft house and mill. Workers battled the flames for hours as 100 plus miners worked amid gas and smoke. the Dirigo carried details while officials feared for all hands though later believed safe. Stamps, mill gates, and a 10 stamp mill engine room were saved.
San Francisco February 14 16 drinking places near the Presidio gates on Baker and Greenwich streets are closed by police following a letter from Col J Brawles commander of the post. Changes at Army transport and post commands accompany the closures as Gen Long leaves for Washington D C and Lt Col Foote takes Angel Island post command.
Abner Shinn of Fort Scott leaves a will for Topeka's Washburn College. The estate totals about 140000 with half to Mrs Shinn and the rest divided among heirs. Washburn gains 2000 after Mrs Shinn’s death while property details include several tracts near Fort Scott.
Concordia Kans Feb 1 R El Mo ride Clifton man sues Joe Atchison in district court for 10000 dollars for personal injuries from a railroad wreck on September 30 1910 near Waterloo Ohio. He alleges a broken leg and other injuries yet undone.
Ernest of the Israeli canal commission told Senate committee the Panama route is shorter straighter and cheaper to operate than Nicaragua. He noted health conditions and dam challenges but said Panama offers fewer practical obstacles and would cost about 46 000 000 in initial offers with yearly maintenance around 2 200 000.
Ernest Hogan, a colored entertainer, is in a local dispute with a group of men who allegedly pressured him and a prospective collaborator to come to Hogan’s city. Hogan has issued a formal duel challenge to Prince Cupid Kalayanote after a heated exchange at the prince’s office. A Hogan ally had someone draft an invitation to meet with any weapon chosen.
A new sugar mill project at this city will be the world’s only of its kind. Backed by Chicago capital, a $65,000 plant is planned with Cane as input to yield sugar, paper, and other cane products. Site donation, 40 acres across the river, and a gas well are expected to support city needs up to $8,000. Inventor KH Dennos presents the process as an experimental venture.
Feb 28 telegrams report the death at his city home of Dr Levi Cooper Lane eminent surgeon son of Cooper Medical College and Lane Hospital. He died after a general breakdown of the system. Age 69. Other items note a Beals and Selkirk trunk factory fire in Wyandotte Mich and a New York relief gift from James R Keene.
Morgan & Co distributed a dividend of $14,000 today to members of a syndicate formed to underwrite United States Steel Corp. The dividend equals one percent of the total underwriting amount. The notice outlines the flow of funds and the distribution among the participants in the steel trust operation.
A Topeka high school assembly turned into a mock court as principals and teachers presided over a trial over February 3 elections. Jury members Miss Viola Treviman and Miss Elizabeth Davidsor, with J W Stout, ruled unanimously in favor of the regular officers amid factional tensions and threats, while plans to amend the constitution were announced.
Mrs Maggie Barneline a Brunswick hotel guest awoke at 2 am to a burglar who entered her room placed a peculiar drug on her nose cut open a stocking and stole a roll of bank bills. She screamed and officers found her bleeding from nasal injuries as guests chased the intruder. The assailant escaped as Mrs Barneline remains in shock after the drugged attack.
The Atheneum society elected seniors and fab lanlees to officer posts. February 1 elected Hiden Tiedent CB Brown as secretary and TER Whitlemore as sergeant. February 6 officers are Hdeh Larimer president Ralph Tuttle vice president Miss Fay Quinton secretary Earl Ewart sergeant. February 12 officers are Luther Thiotson president Orlando Deeyer vice president Miss Lola Berry secretary Earl Ewart sergeant.
Jockey Mater leaves on the Steamer St Paul bound for England and to ride for the King. Maher predicts a successful season. He notes limited knowledge of Marsh’s horses but hears they are above average and will be ridden as long as treated fairly. Edward may second call, but Mater expects to ride most for J Cooper’s stable.
Feb 18 news from Prince and Lucrania describe preparations for a ten hour wireless chat with the Kron Prinz Wilhelm as both ships head toward the Atlantic. They expect to cross off Newfoundland Wednesday and signal Brrow Head Ireland with updates that will reach America ahead of Kron Prinz Wilhelm before Sandy Hook.
The report shows erratic trading in corn, oats, and wheat with slight gains in some grains and pressure in others. Livestock demand remains moderate with cattle and hog receipts and prices noted, while Kansas City and Chicago markets report varied activity and futures expectations.
Market reports show wool and cotton prices firm with shifting demand as food and industrial sectors move alongside stock market cues. Cotton and wool futures highlight regional activity from Topeka to New York, while sugar and copper movements reflect wider market conditions and commodity trading dynamics.
London reports Zionist leaders expect key changes after Dr Theodor Herzl’s Vienna visit to Constantinople. He negotiates with the sultan for immigration and settlement rights in Palestine, seeks home rule, and Zealot fund trustees shift focus to Palestine with Baron Hirsch endowments guiding the effort.
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