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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
7
The entry references Jap Kose Soap by James Kirk and Company. This brief notice lists the product name and the company, indicating a catalog or advertisement item in the issue. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Police report a bank office attack left a man severely injured. The suspect, Paul Mirai a healer by trade, is arrested after the incident and described as suffering severe mental strain.
Captain Jorgenson of the Nantucket lightship learns of his 19 year old daughter’s death via wireless telegraphy as a fierce December storm traps him offshore. He finally boards the Astoria after the gale prevents steamers from reaching him and the sea remains perilous.
An old advertisement claims neutralising an acid poison in the blood can cure eczema and related skin conditions. It touts a Swift Specific Co product from Atlanta, offering free medical advice through mail, with assurances of no charge for the service.
Reports describe nearshore rescue attempts for Captain Jorgenson as waves prevented a safe line to shore. Messages were sent to the captain’s family about the funeral arrangements while hope of ashore arrival dimmed. A small boat voyage from the vessel to the steamer was only possible after days of peril.
New York reports mime Helen Siler Gould plans a six week pleasure tour starting Thursday with eight young women. They will travel by train from St Louis to Galveston to view city remodel projects after a tidal wave, then continue to Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and other large cities on the west and southwest route.
In an interview Albaugh warned that state and private banks would see deposits shrink by December as farmers shift funds from cattle tanks to other investments. The December 10 report shows deposits at 40,614,166.07. loans rose to 28,408,300.51 while cash and sight exchange stood at 21,? and the landscape lists multiple banks including Barnes and Muscotah Exchange Bank among others.
Lawyers consulted Governor Stanley about a quo warranto suit to challenge his authority to appoint a sheriff after January 13. The action targets Montgomery County where Stanley will appoint a sheriff on January 13, with Pruitt expected to bond and seek the sheriff’s office. Legal moves aim to oust current sheriffs, with a Supreme Court review anticipated by mid next week and possible earlier argument scheduling.
City engineer McCabe details extensive unfinished work and costly repairs owed by Barber Asphalt Paying Co to Topeka. He estimates $10,78 in repairs plus $1,070.78 for fall and winter work, with crumbling resurfaced strips and accusations of burned or salvaged asphalt. City plans likely to demand full contract performance or pursue suits against bondsmen as talks of compromise collapse.
Chicago speaker Ed ward A Kimball will lecture at the Crawford opera house next Sunday under the First Church of Christ Scientist Tupuka. The talk aims to explain Christian Science from experienced perspective. attendance is free and no collection will be taken.
A survey of local events in North Topeka includes a January 3 1902 hall gathering at 1000 North Kansas Avenue hosted by IMS. Socials at Presbyterian groups, W M S meetings, and C E society activities are noted along with hospital news and a widow’s funeral at 21 West Gordon Street.
A dated, fragmentary record outlines 225 cases for the January term of the district court with references to prior September and August terms, judges Lindsey and Tindacy, a list of defendants like Gunther Hunts and Know Jorenge, and notes on habeas corpus and statutory charges. It mentions continuances, cases sent to the Supreme Court, and various defendants awaiting rulings, including Know Jorenge and Ralph Hrub, with references to violating pegiubitary law and appeals.
A Kimberly columnist writes from Sapatown in January about a latest capture near Mokwani or Phokwane, describing large numbers of cattle guarded wholly by unnamed groups. The fragment notes a remarkable herd and robust guarding effort.
New Yorkers show interest in the Chicago Olympian games with backing from Baron Merre de Coubertin and HLG Purber Jr. Hyde and coaching clubs propose competitions and chariot style events, including a ten mile road race and obstacle driving. Officials contemplate races through busy Chicago streets, but details remain unsettled as the games are two years away.
Berlin January 8 The imperial chancellor Count Buelow opened the diet with a gloomy view of the financial year. Revenue from state railroads fell short of estimates and the budget for 1903 is to be balanced without new taxes. Proposals include housing for workers and officials, expanded state railways, light railroads, and canals. The speech also urged measures to quell agitation in Polish districts and to uphold German national spirit with strong support from East Asia’s population and the nation.
Real estate transfers list multiple purchases and deeds involving numerous buyers and properties in Pekin area. Entries include assignee names, parcel descriptions, and dollar amounts, followed by a notice about DeWitts Witch Hazel salve and an annual Commercial Club meeting announcing officer reports and other business.
Fragmentary OCR text shows stray phrases about pests, cement panels, walls, and a price note. Mentions locations Kansas and Kansas State, with scattered names. Unable to extract a coherent event but indicates a construction or pest issue at a local site with a price reference.
New York reports plans for a subscription match at the Metropolitan Shooting Club to determine the best revolver shot in the United States. The event aims to be the country's premier revolver competition, inviting PB for the Championakty and promising a significant national draw.
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