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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
8
A discussion of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal remedy that cures catarrh by acting on the blood. It claims effectiveness for nasal throat bronchial and stomach catarrh, notes tablet convenience and safety, and cites Dr Eaton’s favorable statements and free wall charts from FA Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
A Tendon dispatch reports Londoners flocked to buy the new King Edward stamps on New Year’s Day with keen demand and scarce supply. Fans queued overnight at post offices, some buying only pennies or avoiding old issues, while stamps quickly went onto letters and cards. The public praised the designs, and millions were held in Somerset House strong rooms under Inland Revenue supervision.
A collection of snippets from Topeka society and officials detail New Year observations. Topics include the Kansas Hermit at Camp Harrison, weather and post office notes, municipal meetings, and local personalities such as M. H. Loomis, Mayor Hughes, and Judge Fagen. Reports cover arrests, bids, charity events, and early 1901 happenings with scattered dates and local references.
New York January 2 J P Morgan according to the Journal and American admits the truth of ante report. Shot to death by a mob. Near Linton Indiana a negro Sarees tea ue pont ce owas near Linton Ind tod
New York police arrested five women and three men late last night after a gathering in a house tied to a theft the day before. Hosts and guests wore evening dress while seized property belonged to two French chefs from Cincinnati, Louis Greig and Peter Gembier, en route to Paris with families and five trunks. The chefs reported robbed baggage and cash at a Second Avenue saloon, with a struggle leading to injuries. A man calling himself Thomas Lawler acted as host, while a guest named Mamie Ryan claimed to be the hostess.
The Press reports an impending wage increase of 4 to 12 percent for about 45,000 trainmen, effective January 1, across lines operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Clerical staff are excluded. Officials describe it as an adjustment, but most increases range from four to seventeen percent. The system east of Pittsburg and Erie employs about 4,000 men, roughly half in train operations.
Washington January 2 W KR Shilman of Munkettan Kansas formerly private secretary to Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Brixton has been named chief of the appointment division of the office The division handles the appointment of all postmasters in the United States Carter B Kuene of Preo Hom a formerly chief of the provision has been appointed post office inspector
Carrie Nation flatly rejects rumors she will wed an Iowa man. She says the claim is untrue and if she ever marries again it would prove she is insane. She plans a stint in Nebraska for a temperance campaign in March, with Beatrice as a likely first date.
Seattle observer Hand arrived from the Java islands states cholera is raging more severely than ever this year. He notes Saurabaya’s November death record topped 7,000 during his tour of Celebes Island where vast gold supplies were sold.
Sir Ilward Watson, a young English knight and cousin of designer Watson of Stamrock, attempted to end his life in a Brighton Beach street car. He is hospitalized at Beney Hospital in Brooklyn and reportedly will be out in a couple of days. He will be arraigned in Buller Street court on a charge of attempted death by own action.
New York reports Bishop Potter of the Episcopal church at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Cathedral Heights delivered a critique of watch night services. He warned that people may be repentant during the solemn hour but good resolutions are quickly forgotten in the merriment of new year celebrations. He argued nothing is gained by spasmodic emotion.
New York June 2 reports W. K. Vanderbilt expects his daughter the Duchess of Marlborough to visit Idle Hour at Oakdale, S. I shortly after the English king's coronation.
New York January 2. Receivers of the National Asphalt company plan a quick meeting in New York with Henry Tatnall of Franklin National Bank Philadelphia and the other two receivers John Mack and John Shanley to map a reorganization. Tatnall says economy will guide policy and nonessential expenses will be trimmed while preserving business.
New York dispatch reports Canada’s public bank deposits reaching 400 million dollars, signaling strong progress for the nation. London commentary notes this may attract British capital and impact policy, tying to Dominion development and welfare, while hinting at broader imperial economic concerns.
Belleville Kan Jan 2 Alex James barn burned last night with five horses and large quantity of feed. Fire cause unknown. Loss about 3000 with 1000 insurance coverage. Albany Bank Sale Reports Bank transfers from Albany City National to National Commercial Bank. City bank capital stock, organized 1814, Corningsey long president.
Wealthy collector H H Mdane of San Antonio was robbed of two Stradivarius violins valued at 25 000 and several thousand dollars. A stranger, posing to test a tune, gained access at McLane's home and fled with both instruments. Police pursue suspect.
Gus Sacks of the Pastime Athletic Club received a letter from trainer Ed Reinecke stating that Jerry and Frank Fierce, famed Indians runners, will not participate in the coming six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden. Reinecke notes Jerry Pierce aims to break Deerfoot’s one hour record before leaving amateur competition, seeking a near-term attempt. Governor Leslie M. Shaw arrived in Chicago en route to Washington with plans to head east this afternoon. City Ticket Office Jason Pacific RR, 5 Kansas Ave.
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