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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1903
Page
3
The Hawthorne Handicap headlines the season with 10000 in added money and entries due by February as promoters announce a spring meeting plan. The opening program includes stakes for two and three year olds and a mile long challenge, with adjustments to added money and entry fees for several events.
Early dates set for Giants opening exhibition tour with New York and Newark fixtures. Frederick Knewhkon, secretary, notes planned games in April as talks on league venues and property locations continue amid franchise discussions.
Notes from New Orleans and Lawrence report Gardner planning a final stay in the Crescent City before sailing home to ride in a major stable. Jockey Banach seeks a big-stakes deal at $10,000 yearly with renewal potential. Kansas City defeats Haskell 29 to 1 in a fast Lawrence game. Frank thoughts on league leadership and grounds locations surface amid desertion chatter.
Jan. 12 Laura Stackhouse known as Bee Theames of Trene Monsell and Laws oa Milley was arrested on a forged matrimonial ad scam. Police traced the double identity after a Bewildering series of mistaken matches and a passable alibi. The innocent target, Mrs. Haseling of Williamstown W Va, faced humiliation as investigators uncovered a widespread fraud net. The suspect Irene Mousell initially appeared with a man named Siler, and later claimed to be Mrs. Brackhouse in the county jail. She admitted to the deception in a post office scheme that lured victims with fake ads and forged signatures.
The case centers on a New Rochelle woman claiming a share of a $350 000 estate after the uncle's death. A visiting friend and Superintendent Young verify her claim as she returns to resume duties. The tale notes a relative's involvement and questions of inheritance and future work.
The Triumvirate Investment Company, linked to St Louis capitalists, buys land on Kings Highway near West Pine for a luxury hotel to top 1 million dollars. Construction by another firm to start soon, with completion targeted for January 2 1904. The hotel will feature a brick exterior, steel frame, ball room, cafe, and bowling alleys on the first floor, managed by Henry Weaver.
Reports indicate several Antarctic exploring expeditions underway. The Scotia, rebuilt from the Hekla whaler, is geared for scientific work with two laboratories and a large sounding gear. The Sepia, originally a westin whaler, is also refitted for marine science under Thomas Robertson with Mrs Derinhy involved in plans.
Washington January reports claim Miss Phirons Smart, prominent social figure and daughter of Catherine Separt of Busnitad Gores Tew duty in the Philippines, plans to enter a convent in Albany. The mystery of her intentions stirred Washington society as gossip and family relatives weigh the propriety and timing of such a drastic move amid old fashion clubs and courtly circles.
Public today reveals the late Joseph H Cushman of this city wills his fortune. Two grandnieces and a grandnephew share the estate valued around 371000. Cushman died two weeks ago at his home aged about 60. His widow, a young schoolteacher, is left a legacy while a grandniece Miss Loving Cushman and Charles W Cushman are named beneficiaries. Several legacies in the will are noted with amounts and bequests. Warren BL. Crusty & Co represent the estate.
Wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi is courted by Eleanor Guptilma Martini daughter of a Sydney physician Dr MacGillivray and Cape Breton society hears of a possible alliance. Friends say Marconi enjoys attention at the MacGillivray home while continuing work at Glace Bay station.
Washington reports Dr Crum, recently named collector of customs at Chariester, 5, C, remains undeterred amid talk of a direct vote on his case. If the vote goes in his favor, the president may reappoint Crum to the post, with confirmation considerations by President Harrison.
Washington reports Andrew Carnegie told a tale about a boy who offered to buy tea for 50 cents to cross a mountain in Pennsylvania. Carnegie deemed the price too high and offered two cents for passage, a wager that reflected confidence in the other side of the mountain and the boy’s wit.
In Sumner County, Kansas a delayed abstract and slow action cost a man over $3,500 as a patent to a Blum Township quarter section was annulled and land taxes adjusted. John Backman’s land faced revocation, prompting a lengthy sequence of filings and official delays before resolution.
A large mule barn is nearing completion on Thomas G. Hutt’s farm near Highland Kansas. The 132280 foot structure will cost about 7000 dollars with a timber frame from native lumber and shingles covering the roof. The barn includes space for 200 mules to be fed with hay and corn daily and can store 350 tons of straw plus bedding. Water supply comes from a well and windmill system with underground pipes.
In Wellington Kansas Judge James Lawrence ruled the city had no cause of action against F B Snyder and W W Schwinn druggists for an occupation tax on selling liquor. The council sought 1000 a year for whisky and 1000 for beer but the city attorney withdrew after hear ing, allowing the police judge to deliver the opinion.
Arkansas petitions against any prohibition resubmission moved by the Women's Christian Temperance Unions. They urged action in churches to block legislative efforts, while Club Women met in Enterprise to discuss reforms and civil service topics. Deserter captures and school building plans also appear in brief items from Kansas and Arkansas.
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