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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
5
A disjointed account depicts a country visitor questioning a Water official about Blank’s chances and a convention bid. The dialogue hints at political maneuvering, with a local figure warning against revealing party plans and stressing loyalty to the party machine.
Panama official Lampre, secretary general of the Panama company, arrived in New York aboard Etsamer L’Aquitan from Havre and traveled to Washington to confer with Admiral Walker on a proposed panama canal point plan. He refused to discuss the subject here.
A New York man, William Berrick, a dollar a day laborer, is revealed as heir to a vast estate in South Africa after his father Charles M. Barry dies. The inheritance is reported to be valued from a quarter to a third of a million dollars, with Barry learning he has a claim to the pelts of the estate. The notice notes two winters ago, Barry read the death news and now stands to gain a large portion of the wealth.
In Berlin on June 6 Professor Virchow sustained injuries after slipping. Details remain fragmentary as the report notes the mishap occurred during travel and local hospital care was reported, with no further medical updates provided.
Washington Jan 6 Secretary Long writes Senator Knute Nelson defending the navy department against charges of favoritism in prize money and bounty. He says law and court decisions govern these matters and that the department sought fair judicial determination, noting Sampson’s bounty under court decree and the need for eventual settlement of unsettled prize money and bounty cases.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey depart Washington for Palm Beach Florida to aid Miss Dewey's health. They travel with a retinue including a maid and valet, and their stay length remains indefinite amid a private health mission.
New York reports a grand yacht basin to be built at Gravemead bay near Le T with the Davie harboring 9 acres of water. Shene will host a pip yard and yacht plant with modern facilities for fast construction and launch. Over 100 in building costs. Dredging and construction slated to begin mid spring. Death of Judge Lovell. Figin, Jan 11. Former Judge Edward Lovell dies at home in his seventh year. He served in the state legislature and as probate judge of Kine county and held rank of captain in the federal army.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a person reaching Brooklyn and making a claim about seating George lagetmenis until a stalled Dixon based sparing event. Mentions City Ticket Office Union Pacific and an address on Kanmus Ave.
The week featured two Musicals with Birs DeWitt Nellis and family guests plus a Bennett evening. Mrs Nellis hosted guests including Mrs William Tell Johnach of Kansas City and many others at luncheon for twelve. Miss Josephine Shollaburger gave a stylish party with Alabama emilax decorations and flower arrangements. Several other gatherings, exchanges, and visits were noted with many Topeka residents attending events and hosting guests at homes and clubs.
Mr. Frank Babenck will leave day for a business trip through Arkan na. W. FR. Smith of Manhattan spent Sunday in To. The Four Hours card club will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. O. H. Kite and Mrs. J. Givens at 519 Clay Street.
In Brooklyn a confrontation over police court control intensified as police forcibly removed Edward J Dooley, a Van Wyck appointee, from the Adams Street bench after an order by Walter J Durack. Durack sat as magistrate and adjourned the court while legal fights over the constitutionality of the election law continued.
The county board will reorganize on January 14 with Scott Kelsey retiring as chairman. Frank Harrison will succeed him, and S. H. Haines will be elected chairman. The board will include Silas Rain and Prask Harrison. Kelsey is noted for his energetic and painstaking service.
Jane Secretary Long appoints John E. Kearney of Cohors New York as successor to B S Maclay the historian laborer at the New York Navy yard removed by presidential order for criticisms of Rear Admiral Benson. The post is special laborer in the department of supplies and accounts navy yard New York with pay 248 dollars per diem. The appointment reads Vice ES Maclay and omits how the individual left the service.
By month end the board of county commissioners will elect the county poor farm superintendent. Two candidates contest the post: H. F. Joy, the current superintendent since 1899, and J. B. Taylor. Joy has performed satisfactorily and is favored for reappointment as commissioners support his administration.
Brick Yard Bridge across the Kansas river west of the city near the brick plant will begin this week. American Bridge company of Kansas City holds the contract for 317995 under Supt Jenkins. Ecuador sends an army to the eastern frontier to occupy Ecuadorian territory after a Peruvian incursion, with formal notes to Peru's foreign affairs minister. Annual Commercial Club meeting in Topeka set for January 1902 at the club rooms for board elections and officer reports.
Tour promoters offer trips via the Santa Fe to Arkansas Arteona New Mexico Colorado Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas starting January 7. Round trip fare is one fare plus 2 dollars with a 21 day sale limit. Liberal stopover privileges on the outbound leg. See depot agent for details.
In the United States circuit court an order appointed Ladd Jr as temporary receiver of the Crude Rubber company. The bond totaled 58008 dollars and was filed today in the office of the clerk.
Local items from North Topeka note births baptisms and family movements. Many residents, including Ernest Hohnbaum and J A Dice, are mentioned along with church services at Central Avenue Baptist and Second Presbyterian. A mortgage burn at Central Avenue Christian church is reported with celebratory notes.
The U S supreme court today affirms the southern district of New York ruling in the case of Benjamin Greene and John A Gayner regarding complicity with Cap M Carter. Carter remains jailed in New York as New York proceedings to transfer to Georgia proceed. Justice Peckham delivered the opinion. Loomis Pettibone Co gains concession from Mexico for a 500000 gas factory at Monterey with chief engineer Ron Calanan onsite to define material needs. At least five miles of pipe will be required, with structural material and equipment to be purchased in the United States.
New York January 6 reports altered wedding plans as Mias Margaret and her son face delays. details unclear, but a postponement affects the anticipated ceremony and related arrangements.
Prince of Monaco dispatches envoy to Rome seeking a papal interview to obtain a divorce from his spouse, daughter of MichaelHolme Use New Grieuns banker, according to the Linden correspondent of the Journal.
Creighton Nebraska reports moving county seats and town relocations. Nine months excursion rates to Phoenix and San Antonio cited. Niagara ice bridge described with possible damage and construction details.
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