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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented report cites global politics and health notes, mentioning Taunting battle, Santiago, Knox, and yellow fever. Describes beer taxes impact on brewers, garbage disposal debates near Minneapolis, and war tax effects on prices. Includes scattered references to Wall Street, Japa n England alignment, and railroad or municipal concerns.
An article reviews hungered optimism in markets as Europe’s rebound lifts prospects for demand abroad. It notes low U.S. consumption offset by rising foreign orders, cites Washington debt figures and wholesale wealth estimates, and weighs implications of South African gold and Boer war tensions on global trade.
A fierce scarlet fever outbreak prompts Nickle Plate neighborhood health actions. Eight year old Harold Wright dies after progression from fever to convulsions. Dr Menninger notes fulminant scarlet fever and urges strict precautions. Nickle Plate School closed for a week and fumigated.
Boston millionaire James W Tufts who died impoverished bequeathed 80 000 among his 850000 to employees in sums from 19 to 40 dollars per person. Foremen and six counting room heads receive 500 each, 2200 to 80 married men, 100 to 80 unmarried men. Domestic servants get 400 each, 325000 for a trade school in Boston and 5000 to fund a home for deserving girls and women. The bulk of the estate to widow son daughter and son in law of Milford Massachusetts.
New York February session hears Charles Jones, Patrick's clerk and attendant, identify telegrams about Rice's death. He details alleged assignments of Rice's property to Patrick and notes signatures were forged after Patrick removed papers from Rice’s apartments. Jones recalls dates in 1890 and absence of direct conversations during those times. He mentions powders given to Rice the night before his death and a draft from Henry Silses of Houston related to Merchant and Planters plant damage.
Residents of Oakland seek incorporation and a city government to obtain water and police protection. They aim to join School Districts No 36 and 102, meeting at Schoolhouse No 102, but the vote favored refraining from an agreement with Oakland. Further meetings will occur as efforts continue.
Salt Lake City February 21 The lawyers for L King in the death sentence case for the George Prowse gambling house murder Friday obtained a new affidavit from William Wittenberg a messenger boy who testified at the trial. He says a photo of John Strange Colorado convict who claimed to be the missing man was shown and that he now believes King may not be the man he saw flee the gambling house the night of the murder. He adds he was not positive at trial in identifying King but.was persuaded by others.
London reports that an Anglo American club will open near Piccadilly, close to Devonshire House. It aims for smart but not exclusive appeal, with members from prominent U S and U K clubs. Notable backers include the Duke of Abercorn and Senator Chauncey Depew.iming to serve American men abroad before the coronation.
Denver Post sports editor Otto Floto, famed for promoting prizefights and a expected referee candidate, met Kansas officials in Topeka to discuss routing his May or April dog and pony show through the state. He asserts Fitzsimmons-Jeffries may occur, praises his protege Young Sorbet, and notes plans for a broad promotional tour with horses and a 2000 dollar monkey prop.
Mrs. A. E. Sweet’s funeral will be held at Mr. Mudge’s residence, 1257 Topeka avenue, Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. A general strike threatens in southern New Jersey window glass plants after wage talks stalled on a 15 percent increase. Rollin Houdy shell dies from a gunshot wound in Knoxville, coroner’s verdict unknown assailants likely involved.
San Diego Feb 21 At Los Bunes a bath house near the Swita Fe xtation a robber was seen pressing a knife at proprietor Nevins throat The proprietor resisted and the robber fled after Nevins fired a shot The robber was captured and in search of fortune Meanwhile Oakland details note a bank fortune case as Wm Hernibaw and Caroline Cogwell pursue a buried legacy in an eastern bank. Katy railroad plans to build through Reno and Anadarko toward Texas 45 miles away.
J W McCanney and H Thomas were taken to Stormont hospital for appendicitis. A gaming room at 106 East Seventh was raided. owner & six players arrested. West Side Reading club meets with Mrs K W Poindexter. Mexico topic to be discussed. Scots society to Kiwanis ball at 7:30 pm with songs and recitations. admission free. Pocketbook theft case ends with no warrant. Frisbee found it. State Journal widely read.
The court affirms the lower court ruling that the baritmme of certificates created a debt under the Institute and must be paid. The decision clarifies the legal nature of the certificates and the responsibilities attached to them.
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