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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
3
An era of medical claims links poor digestion to heart trouble with statements that indigestion weakens the heart and nerves. The text suggests dietary fixes, careful digestion, and regular meals as preventive steps, noting improvements when digestion is improved and listing home remedies and cautions.
Chicago June 3 brain tissue from the late Frank Collier is mounted on glass slides for microscopic study by Dr Thormat nerve at the University of Ciresi. The doctor reports a peculiar deviation in Collier’s brain cells and suggests earlier theories of his death may be reconsidered. The brain is being prepared for two months of examination before conclusions.
The Call reports a plan for a merchant steamer line between San Francisco and Manila. The service would be operated by the Espine Steam Ship Company in conjunction with the steamer Altdot, with service expected to begin noon today.
Gen Forepaw Wheeler arrived in Cleveland Ohio and gave a newspaper interview asserting white supremacy must be maintained in the south. He warned that any political break or northern interference would threaten the color policy and financial stability, contrasting postwar conditions with current southern rule.
Internal Revenue collections for December 1901 totaled 53 194 39 dollars. Advance In Rubber Goeta Boston receipts noted January remarks as the United States adopted the new policy.
The Santa Fe locomotive No 968, built by American Locomotive Works, weighs nearly 200 tons and stands 15 1 2 feet tall. It is designed for hauling mountain trains and represents the largest locomotive seen, with detail on dimensions, cylinders, boiler, and capacity. The article notes another engine of similar size under construction for Santa Fe at Schenectady.
Cut-off from San Francisco railway crews moved camp 14 miles below Mee City and will push the final link from Phoenix toward Needles. The Am Development Plan under President Burptey aims to begin the new line from near Congress to a northern direction, with completion expected within the year. The project could open rich country, while the existing Flhwips-Dodun line to Mesioot and New Orleans remains in focus.
A historical brief notes a canceled action involving a $60 million preferred stock payment for Worthern Pacific. The fragment references adjustments of $40 million capitalization and external factors impacting the transaction.
Rock Island gains a half interest in the Omaha Kansas City and Eastern line with joint control along the Quincy Pattonsburg segment. Burlington attempts to centralize operations via the Northern Connecting route to Kansas City, citing tolls and competition as factors influencing the deal.
Judgment entered in Albuquerque district court shows Valencia and McKinley counties receive large back tax payments from the Santa Fe Pacific Railway after lengthy litigation and a compromise between the territory and the company. Frank W. Cateye noted details of the settlement and the affected counties.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold an investigation into alleged grain rate manipulation by railroads issuing from Kansas City. Grain men and freight agents from Kansas City lines are summoned to appear January 9 to explain their rates to the Atlantic seaboard. The Kansas City grain situation has been chaotic for years and a similar probe last spring yielded no results. The commission expects help from grain men and may hear sensational testimony if they turn state's evidence.
The Santa Fe Blacksmith Shop produced 1,500,000 machine parts and 25,520 crown-barbella that year. It made 3,821 car axles and repaired 3,000 locomotive springs. The Topeka shop led system work, Albuquerque next. Wreck debris from Franconia fills yards. scrap piling continues to clear tracks. Additional notes mention staff and sickness among workers.
An assorted bulletin reports on railroad workers at the Santa Fe yard, detailing returns from leave and new assignments. It notes transfers, health absences, and routine duties with names like John Tatty, William Williams, Frank Karner, Elmer Neubart, Henry Speidel, and others, plus limited personal notes on dinners and visits. The piece also covers shop tasks, parades, and a New Year reshuffling of positions at the Osawkie facility.
Ohio Republican factions wrestle over speaker selection as Price and McKinnon backers court unpledged members who hold pivotal sway. Key figures include George B. Cox aligned with Price, while Contreasman Tyler and Coe lead the anti-Hanna opposition amid county outreach and statewide maneuvering.
The country watches the Ohio legislature battle between Senators Foraker and Hanna. The caucus on January 4th will decide control as supporters await the outcome of the fierce contest.
Reports from Columbus recount the liquor question dividing Price and anti-Price factions led by McKinnon. Senator Hanna weighs in with letters endorsing Price while denouncing a conspiracy against his allies. Senate and house caucus alignments emerge as party leaders seek control of key posts.
The Beacon reports Anness Keb, a 200 resident village in Erie township, Sedgwick county, now owes allegiance to W H Wilson of Arcade NM who bought a full interest in land from the Township Valley Company for nearly 3000 dollars. He owns 160 acres and about 5000 acres of wheat, spending about four months yearly there as the Orient road may cross the Santa Fe.
New York on January 1 Professor Starling of University College notes Prof Loeb’s living cell theory is an advance but not epoch making. He calls it a bright but dark hypothesis built on partial views and unable to fully explain recovery and rebuilding after breakdown. Dr Dawson Williams terms the explanation as assertions without proof. Prof William Ramsey remains uncertain, unable to speak with assurance.
John W. Irman, a well known Bourbon County farmer living four miles east of Fort Scott, vanished from his sickbed in the night or early Wednesday. Relatives and neighbors search daily but no trace found. A veteran and pioneer resident, he recently drew a good land claim in the Indian Territory. Fears arise that distress from debt may have spurred the disappearance.
San Francisco reports Captain B H McCain plans to use prize money from the Kearwaven to erect a clubhouse at Vallejo serving Mare Island sailors. The design, inspired by the bluejackets club house, would include a library gymnasium office and a dome, providing a home for the men at Mare Island and a secured site for the building.
Warren M. Crossy operates the sole Sorosis Shoes retailer in Topeka for women and children, selling Sorosis exclusively and controlling all sales nights in the city.
The advertisement extols Sorosis shoes highlighting leather quality shoulder shapes and fitting by measurement only. It asserts durability wear and world class status while pricing the pair at 3 dollars 50 cents.
A compilation of short dispatches reports unrest in Barcelona with city reinforcements and strikes. multiple updates from New York about politics and individuals including Paul Brouet and Chauncey Depew. notes from Asscada Mont about a Western Union wire project. Mexico City on aviation plans and Pan American conference talks. background on Charles Te world and Hope Booth and bankruptcy. Chinaman deportation cases in Indianapolis. winter goods sales in Louisville. Dudley Evans elected Wells Fargo president.
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