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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
4
The State Journal prints an Associated Press report amid a busy day. The story emphasizes exclusive dispatches and internal newsroom activity as the paper disseminates bureau copy and stakeouts the events of the day.
A fragmented political column surveys tax reformers and officials as figures like Tom Johnson, Uncle Sam, and Col. Bryan appear in satirical reflectiveness. It touches on Panama, the Boer War stance, and corporate deals, including a Pullman-Wagner consolidation, with Governor Van Sant noted for caution.
Figures from the bureau of statistics show United States railway mileage at end of 1900 and 1901 totaling about 199 278 miles excluding street and suburban lines. World totals estimate 4 745 000 miles with the United States holding two fifths. Data compare major nations and note government ownership and future construction.
The report outlines freight carried by plane and rail, noting 2900 and 14L billion tons and percentages such as 18 percent. It discusses totals by year and by business, mentioning the stakes and ownership figures without clear context.
Coney schedules a meeting of the Hoss Busters league for tomorrow afternoon while rumors circulate that A W Smith is assembling a campaign for governor. A message invites attendance at G A R hall and asks for confirmation of whether the recipient will be present.
Thea Le Matkins sues Thos J Matkins Jr and Hoss Matkins of Count Grove Kansas in the U S circuit court seeking $5509 24 plus costs for alleged 1900 creationary moves executed for Deemer Tie poses company water rights.
Governor Stanley applauds early donations from Butler County and others as funds for the public schools begin to mount. Minnie O Alles and 48 Butler pupils contribute 7.25 in crow. The effort targets a district wide response ahead of the official deadline.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as preventing nausea and soothing nerves, claiming it makes weak women strong and sick women well. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a safe, effective laxative, urging readers to accept no substitute.
A booming free show opens its doors next week at the Kan sas Midwinter Exposition with samples of manni fee and chocolate for ladies. Exposition partners include Western Toilet company and Hutchinson Kansan Salt, with samples of toilet articles milk and cream and salt distributed. An electric fountain, tools plant and electric motor display are featured. Ten thousand expo tickets are issued with 10 cent and 16 cent admission, sold at multiple local stores and offices.
Two men named John Itherin and A D Baust reportedly married in Kansas City. The men, residents of a farm near Bed petating er e Wn, were said to plan to live at the Pal gow hotel located at 118 West Sixth Avenue.
North Topeka notes report social events and civic activities. A Needle ’Ten society meets at Mrs Lyon’s home while Our Nation is the evening discourse at Second Presbyterian. Knights of Pythias host open meeting with banquet, public installation and remarks stressing order virtues and public benefit. About 200 attend a busy North Topeka gathering.
Sutton formerly auditor of freight receipts for the Santa Fe has taken an auditor post for the Mexico Cuernavaca and Pacific railway. The 290 mile line from Mexico City to Rio Balvas opens new regional transport links. Also noted is a Kanana Day club banquet supporting congressional return to Washington.
An early 1900s style advertisement urges readers to take Scott's Emulsion to ward off sore throats coughs and lung troubles during changing seasons. It claims the product strengthens weak lungs and protects the throat, urging safe season preparation.
City council raised wages for about half the police force, granting ten dollars monthly to sergeants with three years or more and five dollars to those with two years. Names listed include McElroy Goff Bernard Parcells Smith Walker Henderson Simpson Pavey Lucas and Junior Smith. Roy Cronenberg faced a police court case from New Year’s night involving a rock thrown at the Wolfhone door. Jake Thompson, accused of vagrancy, was fined five dollars after failing a Wyoming ranch tale. Police later traced Thompson to a horse theft linked to Emporia with a saddle and a secondhand dealer involved.
Telegraph reports from Johannesburg detail numerous clashes in early January with the heaviest fighting at Amerafort. Commandant Chelstine Hothas and Commandant Oppermans engaged Sta H Piomer and Col. J. Spena, with Boer forces repelling attacks and suffering casualties. Reports cite killed and wounded, including officers, and note ongoing Boer resistance and police actions in Seale district.
Wisconsin Representative Cooper, chair of the House Committee on Municipal Affairs, introduces a bill amid contention with Senator Lodge on federal governance and approval processes. The exchange centers on framing government for pine community and Wal Department recommendations, with a January timeline noted.
Civil government to come into effect. the upper branch called the council will have five native Filipinos, chosen by the president. The lower house, the House of Delegates, will have thirty members elected every two years by eligible voters. Voter qualifications include age, literacy, property, and island residence.
A serious clash between American sailors aboard the United States steamer Vicksburg and Russian soldiers at Nisuchang China leaves one Khian soldier wounded. The incident, raised by the Russian ambassador at Pekin, prompts U.S. officials to seek prevention of further collisions. Vicksburg sits in winter quarters in a mud dock at the river mouth and cannot be released until spring.
Tomorrow evening the Foster Humane society hosts a program at Mrs. CG Poster’s residence as the first in a series of entertainments for the year. The concert features piano pieces by Prof. Harvey Worrall, vocal numbers by Mrs. Frank Foster, a baritone solo by Ernest Council, and readings including The Work of the Humane. All invited to attend.
Leavenworth board of county commissioners yesterday forfeited the franchise of the Kansas City Leavenworth electric line for failure to meet all obligations. Also mentioned is John Franta, the man involved in a last week home shooting, who remains hospitalized after being shot in the stomach by a .4-caliber revolver.
Washington January 1 debate opened in the House on the Nicaragua canal project. Chairman Hepburn of Iowa argued a government built and operated canal is feasible and necessary, citing past stateless delays, the Walker commission report, and the need to avoid private enterprise fiascoes. He warned passage would allow swift construction within eight years with toll revenue and savings on maintenance and interest.
Fragmentary notes report colder temperatures over the next two days with a west wind at seven miles per hour. Daytime highs and nighttime lows are described as notably low, signaling a sharp chill for residents and outdoor activities.
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