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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
2
A dated testimonial heavy with medical claims extols Paine's Celery Compound as a universal tonic for nervous prostration, dyspepsia, and weak nerves. It lauds improved digestion, renewed energy, and restored vitality, citing observed cures and urging sampling to prove efficacy.
Washington February 21 Republican members of the ways and means committee held a private three hour conference on Cuban reciprocity with no action but a growing sense that a strong measure may reflect administration views. The proposed plan would grant 40 percent duty reductions on Cuban imports to the United States and mirror similar relief on US exports to Cuba. Other proposals were discussed but not finalized. Kansas pension notices list beneficiaries including Samuel Cave Kerrington and Andree Hartman with varied sums. Nature's Pine Syrup advert promotes balsamic pine syrup as a remedy for coughs and colds.
Washington Feb 21 Representative Jackson of Kansas urged colleagues to back direct election of U S senators by the people. He cited House passage and warned it faces death in the Senate. He urged petition to senators and said members serve the people and must heed their wishes.
New York reports the American Newspaper Publishers Association votes to authorize a five year arbitration with the International Typographical Printing for May start, pending formal approval by the executive council. The association also adopts a five year pact with the International Printing Pressmen's Assistants union and considers postal currency reforms and bankruptcy law amendments, with actions referred to executive committees. The group seeks codification of laws governing mail matter and urges Congress to abolish duties on pulp and wood used in paper manufacture while aiming to reduce jury fees for weak print work.
Faded OCR text describes a color photograph by Culen Photography Tei showing Protease A Socio Fret and a son curate at Path college. Mentions green tints on stonework and saber et ues. Vague notes about tropical innitteape and process quickly fade into garbled lines.
Sporting news from Chisago details Fitzammons targetting Jeffries with tommy Ryan and Jim Corbett as advisers. It describes feints and body work, notes Delaney and Ryan in training, and cites plans to work with the champ for six weeks to prepare for a potential clash.
The report out of the west alleges Arthur Curtis of Wisconsin has been offered the Kansas head coaching post. Curtis denies any partial commitment and says a return to Madison to coach the Badgers remains possible. A noted event at a dual meet between Wisconsin and Chicago is cited in the chatter.
An urgent press report notes A G Spalding tendered his resignation as president of the National Baseball Association citing political and financial strains. The Brookline Chicago and Pittsburgh meetings were to discuss the move and the reaction from clubs and the press. The resignation follows disputes over league policies and tensions with management.
New York February 21 reports a bout pairing Tommy West of Brooklyn with Peter Jackson. West has just returned from England and the match promises a evenly balanced welterweight showdown with major attention from local boxing circles.
In a detailed note, Baker Optical Co discusses the integrity of eyeglass frames and lenses sold through legitimate opticians versus counterfeit offerings. The firm defends its pricing margins, condemns unauthorized recommendations, and asserts commitment to supplying top quality spectacles to customers.
In a sly coded note, Philadelphia teams set a Monday gathering at catch welchts. Weer Somemerabie aa vantage is reported, and Wert is in fine shape for a strong run against Jackson.
The wife of former world champion James J. Corbett returns to New York claiming evidence to support a divorce suit. She states Corbett has mistreated her for some time and she is determined to proceed with the action.
McPherson County Treasurer C J Stromquist reports startling estimates on wheat used as feed across the state. He cites farmers paying taxes and predicts 400 to 700 bushels per farm, with some as high as 1000. One farmer sold 7,000 bushels last summer at 50 cents and bought 3,000 for feed. If county patterns hold, McPherson could produce and feed nearly half the state wheat, constraining mills and prompting questions about overall supply.
Dr. McBurney declined to confirm any congressional action on ward bills for attendance at the Inter President McKinley era. In Wichita Kansas, David Ross, a veteran dry goods merchant, died after a three day illness, aged twenty-six.
Fort Scott February 21 The Kansas Masonic grand lodge completed a four day session adjourning after an hour of balloting Wichita won the bid for the next annual meeting with Topeka a close second Thomas E Dewey of Abilene was named grand master deputy grand master Restor G Brown of Topeka grand senior warden Thomas G Frieh of Wichita grand junior warden A H Ellis of Beloit grand treasurer Robert J Terrington of Wichita and Albert J Wilson of Topeka named grand secretary Dewey is a prominent Abilene attorney and Mason with a long record in lodge leadership and scholarship, born in Victor New York January 6 1855 and educated at the University of Rochester.
Fort Riley Athletic and Dramatic club opened the season in the old rhean hall drawing nearly 100 spectators. The feature was middleweight champion Tommy Bean and sparring partner Jack Bean in a round exhibition. Ryan served as referee for the four round Weber vs Lew fight. Weber won by TKO as Perkinson was overwhelmed and his corners threw in the sponge after about one and a half minutes.
Meade County Meade Center area near West Plains sees a cash sale of 13 929 acres to W H Wilson and T Wilson of Arcade New York for about 30000. The tract includes land suited to wheat or alfalfa with streams of water. Wilson is a noted local landholder owning 5000 acres near Anness and additional holdings in Butler and Sunner counties.
A large barn near Washington burned destroying eight animals including two fine thoroughbred stallions. Thomas Bitland lost a valuable stock animals and the building contents in the blaze. Insurance covered part of the loss. the incident caused a bystander, Kirtland, to faint and fall, currently reported in critical condition. Poultry Week at Manhattan follows.
A nostalgic advertisement urges readers to use Omega Oil 32 for weak or aching backs. It claims frequent rubbing nightly for one to two weeks, warns against hard work during treatment, notes occasional failures for very severe cases but asserts steady use yields relief and quicker cures for new cases.
About 325 students study poultry under Judge C H Rhodes of Topeka with many visitors joining a formal address by Judge L O P Harris of Clay Center. The leading poultry enthusiasts give daily talks and an illustrated program in the college chapel tonight. Twelve chicken breeds plus ducks and turkeys are examined, and Scott Bros of Westmoreland donated a pair of peacocks for the occasion.
In Ottawa Kansas Fenn a district court held Mrs Mary McCoy and her two daughters Mary Stanley and Homie Browning for trial on murder charges in the death of James Booth. Bonds set at one thousand dollars for Mrs McCoy and Homie Browning and five thousand for Mary Stanley. Booth a widower around 40 was killed with a knife at the McCoy home and his body cast into a well. He had been rumored to be in love with Mary Stanley and to have taken her money. His watch disappeared after the crime, with authorities alleging it was thrown into a Topeka hotel after the murder.
Coroner Dr. F M Tracy of Wyandotte County opened an inquest into the murder of Noah Long a stonemason killed the night of January 90 and his body recovered last Tuesday Eight witnesses were heard by 5 20 PM with adjournment until today and the coroner expects to finish and ask for first degree murder charges against dames Goff Henry Donahue Jr Moran Rhoda Taylor Marjarie Donahue and Ollie Patty as principals or accessories
Leavenworth tale recounts the marriage of Dr. Cyrus D. to Miss Mary Hintt in a quiet ceremony before his deployment to the Philippines. In Iola, a Kansas man named Dale, linked to a Zinc company worker, shot himself after domestic troubles and a restraining order. authorities describe possible temporary insanity. A civil suit was filed in the district court by B. Carpenter and W. E. Marin of Wilson.
A county suit against WHLT Bkinter for 1606 68 follows a purchase dispute by the Ottawa Lie company. The complaint cites alleged involvement of a man who sold an automobile and another who received funds, with Whit Blnner as president of the firm in southern Kansas.
The State Normal school regents award the library contract to J. W. Berry of Jewel City Kansas for 47213 dollars. The project funded by the 701061 appropriation and marked for completion by July 1, with Henry Bennett as second bid. Construction to start soon after approval.
In Fort Scott Kansas before Justice William Margrave a forty year peace officer was acquitted after a jury trial. The hearing began with a prayer offered by Earnest preacher Hey Kring.
A wealthy farmer McCuns of Gypsum City Kansas died instantly when a gun misfired while tending his bogey on Thursday. He had built a fortune in farming and lived there for thirty years. In Atchison Kansas a nighttime train collision killed a man while crossing tracks with a team. A Sunday School meeting is planned in Saline for May 13, as announced by the State Bureau School committee association.
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