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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
6
In a backroom scramble, Crum builds support with Leland and Burton allies, claiming 29 of 37 Republican senators and all state officers back his senatorial bid. Leland dismisses covert endorsements, while Crum presses Washington to sway the Roosevelt appointment, amid factional infighting and local feuds in Labette and Oswego.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted the first levee of the season at the White House last night, drawing a full diplomatic corps. Floral displays and chandeliers in the East Room impressed attendees, with elaborate decorations and a simple, restrained flow to the repast. The gathering included prominent officials, military officers, and members of Congress, who paid courtesy calls to the First Family and the dean of the diplomatic corps led the reception line.
Veiled text describes a parade scene with visitors in military insignia and uniforms. The Marine Band and United States Engineer corps are mentioned amid bright attire and festive observance. The passage preserves historic imagery of official dress and ceremonial presence.
Chas M. Schwab president of United States Steel defends trusts as a necessary part of modern industry. He argues trust power advances commerce and that American workers are well paid under trust supervision. He warns against social and political upheaval and envisions the U S market influencing European industry. Le Journal cites a letter denying reports of a 1.06 million gift to Chicago for a French school.
Republican Leasler defeats Democrat Perry Belmont by 24 votes in the Seventh district race covering Richmond borough Staten Island and parts of lower New York City. The contest included Montague Lesser and Christopher Ward among a crowded field, with tensions over nomination battles and irregular registration.
The government reopened the Martindale case in a complex land dispute. Sealth and Histed Tirown, receivers of the First National Bank of Emporia, filed a petition with Brown seeking a new trustee and to hold a bond company liable for the full land value, alleging a conspiracy among Food, Lambert and Beatty to dispose of the property for a poor sale. Hayden, attorney for Cinco City Bank, spoke before a court related to creditors of the First National Bank, with the estate valued at about $2.25.
In Atchizon Kansas the school board voted to prohibit lighted candles during Christmas tones in future events. Resolutions of sympathy were ordered drafted and sent to George Kerhild whose daughter Princilla Kerfourd died following a Christmas entertainment at Tncelm school when schools closed for holiday vacation.
A London review of African operations compares Boer and British losses over the year. Boers show 18,320 total reductions in killed wounded prisoners and surrenders, with 7,982 killed. Cartridges seized reach 2,200,000, and 27 artillery pieces captured. 29,382 horses and 366,821 head of cattle, oxen, and sheep were taken. British combat deaths total 9,118 with 4,040 dying of Gixeese, 25,800 invalided home.
Kurtes 1, Sioat, general passenger and ticket agent of Lie Chiedgo Rock Island Texas railway, relieved. He spoke in Topeka en route home from Chicago where he spent days, mentioning he tendered resignation. Management changes under new president W. J. Lachs raise fears of upheaval in Chicago and Topeka offices.
A scrambled account describes an old swindle in Independence and Jesup Iowa where a law firm used forged documents to target farmers. It mentions signatures across western and northern parts of a county and notes a planned legal action and notices revived from a law firm to coerce payment.
Two new charters for business in Kansas were granted. State Bank of Hamilton received one charter with capital of 8. The Owl Creek Mercantile Company of Galena received a charter with capital 3,000. Brown Corn Harvester Company of Wichita was granted a charter with capital 10,000. Leona Improvement Company of Leona Doniphan County was chartered with capital 1.50 to build a town hall and other public improvements in Leona.
The following pensions for Kansas are announced. Names include Arthur T. Mitchell Holsington and Jesse B. Howe Glen Elder with increases and restorations. Widows Mary C. Hays Agra and Athalinds Pool El Dorado appear with varying amounts. El Dorado notes renewal for a widow with twelve dollars.
Washington January announces changes of fourth class postmasters in Kansas. Bone Springs in Teno county sees Adam Kelman appointed vice M M S Kelman who resigns. Norfolk in Ellie county appoints Kee Troan as postmaster vice F D Nichols who resigns.
Cal Tinyes foreman of the tank room at the Santa Fe shops resigned today after more than 20 years with the Santa Fe road. George Galletly, a roundhouse employee, was appointed to the tank room foremanship.
Mrs Balle Montgomery aged 40 died at Ker hore 6293 street at 9 90 Tuesday evening of consumption. Funeral is set for 3 pm Thursday at St John s Methodist church Seventh and Topeka avenue.
Fragmented OCR describes a travel offer for Bomeseekers excursions across Santa Fe and neighboring states. It mentions a 21 day trip, departure gates, depot fees, and various questionable phrases about routes and services.
A. Brown, a colored man, is arrested by Officer Pavey on charges of stealing hogs from Wolf Packing Co. He allegedly stole a tag and sold hogs back to the owners. Eleven carloads unloaded, a hog stolen en route, and a buyer paid by check. Claude Hughes is released without bond after a hotel ring theft case. D. Neal represented his daughter. Court deemed no serious offense in a ring incident and offered to forget it after an implied understanding.
State Treasurer Frank Grimes sparked town gossips by leaving town on an eastbound train with a mysterious brief and overcoat. Rumors swirled he aimed for Washington to secure a United States marshalship, potentially four years at 14000 a year, replacing a position due to expire in a year.
A dispute arose as the gas company refused to follow Pavement Inspector Mattingly’s orders on Madison Street between Eighth and Tenth, prompting City Engineer McCabe to halt new excavation permits for Excelsior Coke & Gas until compliance. Mattingly says mains create a foot-high ridge and accuses prior poor workmanship.
New York violinist Jan Kubelik was mobbed by women as he left the Brooklyn Academy of Music. His clothes were torn and they demanded kisses and locks of hair while he pleaded for space. A final wave to the carriage sparked a fresh rush as mud-splashed gowns showed the scene.
In New York on a Wednesday the Duchess of Newcastle hosts a dog show awarding Benakia prizes for top English spaniels and other breeds. Rumors say the Duchesses may travel to America for fox terriers and greyhounds at a future event. Terrible skin diseases plague many. Dean's Ointment is advertised as a cure at drug stores.
Judge Hazen opened a district court hearing this afternoon on a motion to reopen the judgment against the estate of John P. Johnson for $14 tied to two mortgages near Eighth and Buchanan streets. Heirs claim they knew nothing of the district court suit and seek a chance to defend. Garver and Larimer represent the Johnson estate, Gleed, Ware and Gleed represent Mr. Ware.
Mr Shackleford leads the discussion advocating passage while weighing the Eads Tehuantepec route against the Nicaragua route. He suggests considering the Panama proposition if it offers advantages and cites past opposition tied to royal expectations and treaty ratification. In Senate, Mr Tawlins asks a committee to probe lease reports of Uintah Indian lands in Italy.
Miss Julia Foraker youngest daughter of Senator and Mrs. Foraker wed Francis King Wainwright of Philadelphia at her parents home. Rev Dr Mackay Smith officiated and about 400 guests attended the ceremony and reception. The bride wore a crescent of diamonds from her father and a dog collar from the groom while many elegant gifts were received.
A weather bulletin projects continued mild days with a forecast of generally fair night and Thursday. Winds from the west at 12 miles per hour, minimum temperatures around 41, and a steady sunshine record accompanied a series of hourly readings beginning at eight in the morning.
The first annual meeting in Topeka elected directors A H Burtis Garden City M Albaugh Kingman H R Wentworth Topeka O J Wood Topeka Wm B Hutchins Garden City F C Thompson Topeka D A Mulvane Topeka George W Hanna Clay Center Thos H Davis Satin A Hutche Topeka R F Bagtey Topeka T D Mumphreys Topeka S Stevens Topeka W Espupuls Topeka W F Magley Topeka. Officers elected for the coming year are A H Burtis president H W Wentworth vice president E I Bagtey secretary D A Mulvane treasurer.
Chicago market reports a flat to slightly up and down session for wheat with modest gains in May contracts amid mixed U S weather and visible supply data. Corn followed wheat trends, opening weak, dipping late, then closing near unchanged as trading dried and buyers reappeared.
The Chicago Livestock and Topeka Markets show dull activity with mixed results. Cattle, hogs and dairy notes appear alongside grain and futures pricing, reflecting a cautious trading day. Prices for wheat corn and butter are listed with regionally varied movements and brief market summaries.
Market gossip reports fluctuating wheat prices and receipts data. Mentions Minneapolis and various price quotes in cents per bushel, reflecting unsettled grains market and trading notes from A. G. Goodwin.
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