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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows a masthead style notice for the Topeka State Journal with references to volume, terms of subscription, and Chicago office. Details are garbled but indicate standard newspaper header information and pricing notes.
A collapsed AP full leased wire report appears in the State Journal. The article describes the afternoon publication efforts and the paper's building activity as it relays the AP dispatches through Topeka. The text is garbled but notes the presence of AP material and wire service involvement.
Fragmentary early 20th century wire notes discuss captains dispute over prize funds and questions of fairness. References to British arms rumors and peace rumors, snow clearing from saloons, and business district expansion hint at broader wartime and economic anxieties. Included are opinions on wheat safety and political intrigue surrounding American and Canadian affairs, plus a curious note on a potential annexation fantasy.
The piece argues the Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction in Minamota v Northern Securities, leaving prosecution to the attorney general. It discusses how administration opposition and stock market impact loom, with Henry Clews noting a blow to market confidence and potential shifts in merger prospects and competition.
In tanking circles traders argue high prices and expanded stocks reflect temporary prosperity rather than lasting strength. They claim record imports and earnings keep the nation buoyant despite oversold iron and anticipated crop losses. The corn shortfall shows no immediate dent in trade as other sectors compensate.
A fragmented Atchison Globe column riffs on marriage, work, and daily habits with satirical vignettes. It touches on women’s independence, financial strain, and social expectations, noting marriages by income and the lure of steady work as a twenty fourth birthday milestone.
Fragmented reflections joke about headaches at school and brains versus wheels. It notes undertaker respect, a man’s always on time for a pretty girl, and a boy taking a second piece of lamb. It compares winter discomfort to summer heat and mocks lending money tomorrow for today.
A fragmentary and humorous collection of stray dialogue and quips from a 19th century style page. It features a quarrel over a royal bill poster and a playful exchange about agnostics and literary work, with characters including a elevator man and a pedestrian in a surreal scene.
Frank Shaw an escapee from the reform school is accused of stealing a horse from farmer Drennins near Silver Lake. Shaw claims the horse belonged to him through wages owed after working on Drensing’s farm last summer and disputes the theft charge. A defense will be prepared stating he was owed wages equal to or exceeding the horse’s value. Meanwhile a separate note reports Menelik King of Abgentina may attend the world’s fair, with an invitation possibly accepted.
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior medicine with a unique formula from an incurable cure. It claims to cleanse the blood, treat scrofula eczema and other humors, relieve catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia, restore appetite and energy, and branded as the greatest stomach tonic worldwide. It urges readers to begin taking it today.
Berlin February 2 the tariff committee of the reichstag approved a compromise on the corn duties bill despite government opposition. The vote was 14 to 10 with bitter discussion. The amendment raises minimum and maximum wheat and corn rates to 6 and 7 marks and oats and barley to 5 and 7 marks per 1000 kilograms respectively.
Prince Henry, escorted by troops, visits Sherry's for a luncheon in the ball room. Open barouche route, seven crescent tables seating 12, prince's table for 20, notable guests include Admiral Evans and Chauncey Depew among a long list of dignitaries and industrial figures.
A small turnout at Lindsay Street office leads the Law and Order League to cancel further meetings before the election. The group declines to endorse candidates, endorses a house to house canvass by the Woman’s League, and lists councilmen to be supported: Miller, Elliott, Kirkpatrick, and Howe. Voting is expected to be light though several wards feature close races and women voters may sway results.
In the Parker Fiat Hughes mandamus dispute in district court costs totaling about $20 remain unpaid. Colonel Hughes had paid costs in the supreme court after the district ruling was overturned, but he contends Parker should cover them since the supreme court reversal left Parker as the loser. The underlying Missouri case began as a mandamus, then led to a mayoral office decision in Parker’s favor, later reversed on appeal, finalizing Parker as the mayor but saddling him with costs.
Feb 2 Judge Wofford in the Hotel Baltimore case on appeal declares no known method to prevent coal smoke. He notes burning coal inevitably produces smoke and that past decisions rejected prevention. The case was taken under advisement as the legal issue remains unresolved.
Wichita dispatch reports Sheriff Simmons forces and deputy U S marshals facing off over the transfer of Arkansas bank robber J P Dunn and accomplice Durham. Topeka and Arkansas governors discuss protection and trial fairness while deputies resist removal orders and the victim Sheriff is reportedly gravely injured. The standoff centers on Dunn’s custody and a $11,000 reward amid threats of escalation.
London Nov 25 King Edward attended the Stand Steeplechase at Kempton Park to watch Ambush III run in the Stand Steeple chase. Ambush III won the two and a half mile race amid wild enthusiasm marking the king colors first court appearance since Queen Victoria's death.
In Muskogee on February 24 Crazy Snake and nine followers were sentenced to two years in Fort Leavenworth and fined $5,000 each for conspiring against the government. They lead the Snake gang of Indians opposing Dawes funds allotment in the Creek nation, with Civil War era violence and prior arrests linked to incursions. co-defendants include Gilbert Johnson, Charles James, Abraham McIntosh, Louis Mitchell, Louis Harjo, Squirrel, John Timothy, George Simmons, and Little Tiger.
Schedule outlines the prince's engagements from February 26 to March 1 including luncheons with commerce representatives torchlight concert at the Arion club press banquet special ferry to the Pennsylvania railroad and travel to Washington on February 26 27 includes memorial exercises at the house of representatives Mount Vernon visit Annapolis formal embassy events and a northward then southward tour with brief stopovers at Pittsburgh Columbus and Cincinnati during the journey.
Lawrence February 26 The inquest into Edward Katherman's death after he was shot by J B Shane will be held tomorrow. Witnesses report Katherman spoke to Shane before he fired and Shane had prior threats to boys near his shop. Two revolvers were found. Shane denied owning the second.
Tax assessors begin work in the county and city on March. County assessors will complete duties in two months, while city assessors stay busy for three months. They will prepare tax assessments, plus agricultural and industrial statistics and population records.
Emily Hardy ten year old daughter of Chaos F Hardy of 17st Tat street taken sick with scarlet fever. Health officers say not the fulminate type. Hadley family at 634 Clay Street near Clay School also mentioned with chicken pox or stallpox. Fifteen firemen buried alive in Dinkelsbult Munich blaze. Death of H G Marquand former Met Museum head and banker in New York City.
In Jacksonville HL on February 26 a mob killed Woodford Hughes in his Nortonville residence after he had earlier been accused of a shooting and briefly cleared by authorities. The attacker mob also wounded August James Sweeney in an unrelated incident. Hughes, aged 34, left a widow and one child.
John Ewing, colored, was arrested today for selling liquor at 800 West Railroad Street. Eggs dropped in price with markets crashing. bees and hens are said to be working overtime after a strike. A new scarlet fever case prompted quarantine at 622 Western Avenue. Jehan Snyder filed a complaint against Henry Smith and Ben Jordan alleging swindling and drugging in a counterfeit scheme involving about $16. Both suspects were arrested and a hearing set.
Kansas City reports that the northern connecting railway segment from Plattsburg Missouri to Kansas City a 41 mile stretch has been sold by Burlington to the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific road. The new owner will begin operations in April and will stop using the Burlington track between Kansas City and Cameron Missouri. Trains will run to and from Kansas City via Plattsburg. In Worcester Massachusetts Jerone Wheeler inventor of the Wheelv engine collapsed and died on the street from heart disease.
Don Willets resigns as chief office deputy of U S marshal W B Sterne, effective immediately, as he is named receiver of the Furman Shoe Company bankruptcy. Liz Crum to be sworn in as U S marshal with Frank Flenotken as Willets' successor once bondmen appear before Judge Hook. Also notes Sugar Exchange considers a New Orleans future branch and a National City Bank plan to ship 700000 dollars in gold to Europe. Includes a suicide in Paxton, Kansas with unclear motive.
Washington February 2 acting on Attorney General Knombus recommendation President Roosevelt dismis sed Arthur B. Mayes a judge for the Second district of Alasies.
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