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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
4
The clip surveys early 1900s U S affairs with citations from The Washington Post and New York terms. It notes bond issues for waterworks in Topeka, wireless telegraphy progress, and international matters from The Hague to Holland. It mentions U S political figures and social rituals like weddings and marriage law in New York.
In Duluth Minnesota on January 2 the Tromafer railway was sold under foreclosure for a bond amount of 1.1 million. The property was bought in by the bondholders represented by Special Master T Z Prenancil after an order of the United States court. No bids were listed on John G Williams. The bondholders hold a stake in the terminus and related industries, with the asset now owned by the Northern Great Northern or Omaha lines through the bondholders’ consolidation.
A Cleveland bankers committee reports the Everett Moore syndicate faces a cash squeeze. They note the group cannot meet obligations, some ventures unfinished need funds, and negotiations to raise money failed. Investigations show the syndicate controls trolley and telephone lines in Ohio and Michigan, including several electric and traction companies.
Three suits filed in Shawnee district court by L K Lewis Beott and W T Cooley officers of the National Aid seek $2 each. Plaintiffs claim promissory notes held by them were promised as a rebate to induce joining the Bankers Union.
A historical summary reports 11,002 commercial failures with liabilities totaling 12,611,160, plus 11,076 total defaults across sectors, averaging 54.93 per firm. Banking shows 58 failures. manufacturing 580, with 5,596,005 liabilities. trading failures 102 totaling 96,545,223. The piece compares these figures to prior years, noting Canada fewer in number and smaller in liabilities, while overall prosperity is implied in several metrics.
The Indies in charge of the Orphans Home charity close the Christmas and New Year drive and list groups and individuals recieving credit for gifts to the orphaned children. London notes the Cotton Seed Company line of shires and other items.
Secretary A B Hurst receives many letters as ex governor Crittenden of Missouri endorses the reciprocity plan citing James G Blaine. The the plan aims to boost Mexican trade and liberalize tariffs with the United States, with Kansas urged to lead the push as a key advocate for the policy.
The letter argues against tariff protection for infant industries and supports reciprocal relations for self defense. It envisions the United States as a world leader in both peace and trade, stressing stronger peace policies as preparation for wartime strength and trade security. It quotes Thomas T. Crittenden urging broader, modern ideas over old protectionism.
New York January reports Fannie Rayne McComb marries Lewis Herzog after a dispute with her father James J. McComb's will. McComb's codicil bars the bride from accumulated income if she wed Herzog, directing $15 000 yearly for life and $3 000 000 to heirs at death. She sues Title Guaranty and Trust Company to have codicil declared invalid. courts postpone ruling until after marriage.
At 9 last night an unknown man attacked Marold Friedborn aged 15 and his sister Flor exer aged 16 as they rested on a pond near their North Denver home. The boy was struck on the head with an ax and killed. the girl was assaulted but later regained consciousness and reached home. Police, aided by a partial description from the sister who bit the assailant’s finger, are actively searching for the murderer.
An advertisement urges taking Scott's Emulsion to cure facial neuralgia, claiming external liniments are only makeshifts. It portrays the emulsion as nerve food that feeds and strengthens nerves, aiding stubborn neuralgia and nervous weakness, with an offer to send a trial file.
Boston January 2 The great and General Court of Massachusetts convened for the session of 102 Rufus A Boule of New Bedford was re elected president of the Senate and James J Myers of Cambridge speaker for the third time The Senate includes 33 Republicans and 7 Democrats a gain of two Republicans The House 167 Republicans 72 Democrats and 2 to iperate Sack Mhee Basil Silane is expected to be named From the present Micke the most important measure will come before the Legislature to Mill toeoa second subway in t The bill approved last year by the governor is not expected to be enacted this session but the governor�s approval is needed for passage
The National Asphalt company reportedly defaulted on a planned transfer of funds and interest due to a land company under a reg. of America scheme. Trustees face complications as the anticipated payment to the Pinwing fund falters and the agreement to turn over assets to the land company seizes up.
In Smith Center Kansas on January 2 a 12 year old boy Ralph Beat living with his uncle J J Munday shot himself after a morning routine at the family home. He was found with a bullet wound near his left nipple and died within minutes following the self inflicted gunshot. His parents are listed as deceased.
Proposed plan to retire civil service workers at certain ages with pensions. Reports from departments show many employees over 60 or 70 in Treasury Agriculture State Justice and Labor and other offices. Bill would deduct 2 percent of pay into a pension fund and grant pensions of up to 73 percent after ten years of service with age 60 retirement and 35 years service. Aimed to improve efficiency and support pensions in Congress.
Mrs Pattenson, a Kilmer resident, celebrated the new year with the birth of triplets two boys and a girl. All three infants are alive and well with a combined weight of 16% pounds. Pattenson, a Black woman, is reported doing well as the newborns and mother recover.
Park Benjamin notes Schley delays plans until Congress acts. Many bills call for recognition or retirement with full pay, but Schley and friends prefer to wait for the people’s verdict from Washington. Debate centers on vindication, with no final press for investigation.
Interveners including Eugene Haugan and Mame tied to case against Mayor Hughey plan depositions. They allege violations under a city ordinance and seek to bring the Gray matter before the supreme court after earlier arguments in the lower courts. The move aims to clarify legality amid tensions with anti prohibitionists and authorities.
An amended petition in the Martindale case names J Lambert St T Beatty and Calvin Hood with conspiracy to mishandle William Martindale’s property linked to the National Bank of Exaporla failure. E Brown of Chicago seeks appointment as receiver, with sale details and trustee report noted. A separate item questions why women suffer recurring headaches and related symptoms, citing prolonged distress despite remedies.
A Chicago headquartered anti Bible reading pamphlet campaign linked to the Ministerial Union targets Topeka school officials. The tract denounces the board, promotes antireligious rhetoric, and warns of political manipulation while accusing opponents of promoting Christian superstition.
EB Jones of Horton is here today visiting his cousin Wall Thompson of No 6 West Tenth Dr. Wallace Lee of Kanaan City rents a school at Golden Colors. A. Hamare returned from Chicago after attending Associated Naturalists meetings. Walter Wattersuar of the Santa Fe cabinet ston left with a wounded hand. Chas Ont pending by Judge Philips. Mrs Anna Wallace died recently at home on New Year’s Day. Topeka residents plan theater attendance in nearby cities this week as part of a growing regional scene.
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