11 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
1
The Supreme Court ruled Albert Parker is the mayor of Topeka by a 17 vote majority. The decision confirms Parker’s victory and settles the disputed election result for the city.
The court splits as Doster, Smith, Pollock and Ellis join in a majority decision. Johnston, Greene, Cunningham dissent, taking a contrasted position on the issue in question.
The Kansas supreme court upholds counting double marked ballots for Albert Parker over J W Hughes in the Topeka mayoral race. The decision, written by Justice Cunningham, orders judgment for Parker with a 17 vote margin after counting disputed ballots and excluding invalid marks.
Justice Cunningham writes a personal dissent from the majority. He argues the foreseeing opinion reflects the court’s judgment, not his, and faults the majority’s reasoning. He notes that several justices join him in disagreeing with ballot counting under section 27.
London January 11 cabinet meets Monday to decide if Great Britain will impose countervailing duties on sugar. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain will present a memorandum that reads as an ultimatum to curb West Indian bounties, warning of possible annexation to the United States if a threat to curtail the sugar trade is not made.
Washington reports Harris of Kansas retorted a senator’s critique of Gen Funston’s brigadier general nomination. The exchange centered on Funston’s record as the questioner pressed doubts. Also noted were police obedience edicts in St Petersburg and mixed U S post office receipts for December.
G Dun and Co weekly trade review notes transportation facilities more adequate post holidays and merchandise moving promptly. In the iron region demand steady as woolens jobbing expands. worsted yam scarce and firm. Wool prices rise slightly with strength, awaiting London sale. Leather sells freely at Boston while Chicago hides soften. Wheat exports reach 4,178,262 bushels, lower than last year but strong given higher prices. Corn held with some spot softness. overall market support boosts quotations. Failures fall to 272 in the U S and 27 in Canada for the week.
New York Jan 1 The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad plans a $30,000,000 serial debenture issue at 4 percent for twelve years to retire capital, extend lines, buy equipment. The bonds will be secured by acquired property and equipment with $17,000,000 general mortgage bonds and $20,000,000 adjustment bonds from reorganization. Annual retirement expected at $2.6 million.
In Washington on January 11 Senator Hale introduced a bill backed by navy officials to fund a $40000 building at the Naval Academy Annapolis and equip it to study engineering problems beyond private enterprise. The plan, urged by Engineer in Chief Melville, aims to stimulate invention and support manufacturing interests by reducing dependence on outside experimenters. Admiral Melville notes military ties and national productivity would benefit from government led research.
Andrew Shearer of Marshall opposes a sugar tariff resolution at the annual meeting, voting against a plan to urge Kansas congressional delegates to uphold existing tariffs on raw sugar. The measure, backed by beet growers and supporters, passed with all others in favor minus Shearer, a Populist congressional candidate.
Jan 11 crowds gathered as William Jennings Bryan visited Holyoke under Knights of Columbus auspices. He spoke at West Street School, greeted by children, urged continued education, and led a brief singing of America. Small reception followed with few attendees despite warm greetings. Also brief notice of Grover Cleveland’s illness and distant weather scores.
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