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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1903
Page
5
The excerpt discusses a political argument on regulating utilities and government ownership. It cites concerns about private vs public control, energy and fuel supply, and the scope of government power, referencing a traveler’s account and historical views on public ownership and energy security.
A garbled late 19th century notes item records oddities from Ness and Wood counties. Mentions include a $1,600 card from a Wood at Wathens and stray remarks about steeplechase, War City complaints, and a coal dealer shed filled with corn. Scattered snippets reference Topeka Salvation Army, Mrs Nation, scattered farm news, a fire near a spa venue, and local school notes about cheating. The piece’ s fragmented voice hints at travel, depots, telegraphs, and rural incidents across towns like Abilene, Caster City, and Goshen.
Mudie reports from Chicago that an increase in pay is sought by conductors and brakemen in a tentative conference with Third Vice President Kendrick Bak. The exact time and place for the talks are undecided. No decision has been reached on possible compromises or settlement terms.
Miss Cornelia Council, 19, of Wee, died after a brief illness at Van Buren Street residence. Funeral arrangements announced. services to be held with council and family contacting relatives. Diphtheria concerns noted, with several doctors unable to alter outcome. Burial details to follow at local cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR describes irritable individuals feeling a bad taste and digestive discomfort including headaches and fatigue. Mentions suggested remedies and references to a tonic or medicinal product. Names and specifics are garbled, but the passage implies a health condition tied to poor digestion and general malaise.
Citizens of Topeka host an evening reception at the new party to honor the governor and officers. KOMMBET and CoH officials are said to be on hand, with attendees entering via the payroll office of The governor.
A meeting of division superintendents from the Santa Fe railway is set for today in Tonekal to agree on a complete revision of the current lime card. The aim is to lengthen the combined freight time between Kansas City and Chicago by six hours and adjust Chicago Denver freight times. Western road officials say current schedulers run too fast and slower, dependable trains are preferred.
Chiclarat Jan 12 report notes a probate proceeding for John McCormick Gibson of Asheville North Carolina. A copy of a will was presented as preserved by attorney Writs of Asheville, though the original is missing after his death. The will left the entire estate to his widow who was Cecila Wallace of Providence Rhode Island. The widow traveled to Asheville for the proceedings as Gibsott lay critically ill and died the next day. his widow had survived the Windsor hotel fire in New York.
In Chicsco on January 1 three men died from cold and exposure after wandering streets. Frank Lemis, 40, was found frozen in a saloon, while others perished in lodging houses. Later, a Republican secretary contest heatedly shaped up with candidates Cor dry, Wiseman, and Sheldon.
Local items report travel by John Vishow and family from Denver to Rome, and social details of Emma Halley and Mrs. O. Johnwen. club announcements feature Chairman P J Gonebrake and upcoming state officer receptions. Also noted are quarantine relief for the Thaker family, rural mail route openings at Richland, and a Kansas Mutual Life receiver hearing led by Judge Hook. Several health cautions reference typos and smallpox context.
A notice describes an incident at an Annapolis reception for Secretary Moody and Senator Hale. Moody and Aldrich were in the car when assailants attacked. Moody was thrown out and bruised, Hale escaped uninjured, while the assailants fled. The Naval Academy authorities and officials reported the event to the White House.
In Saxville Tennessee a campaign mobilizes around the incumbent and his line on trusts. A broad message urges action by state authorities to regulate monopolistic control. The governor of West Tennessee is called to enforce measures and report progress on competitive remedies, with emphasis on public interest and fiscal consequences.
Kung Hsiane Het and Met Chi Mo, two Chinese students, have been admitted to enter the United States after clearance by the Treasury Department and Commissioner of Immigration Sargent. They will study at Oberlin College and then proceed to Montana, traveling via Ban Prantie. They were brought by missionary Miss Dace Miner for services to foreigners.
Settlement reports a reorganization transferring Dennings Face track property to Avigust Helmont of Flempsprewer for a specified consideration. A new Washington Jockey Club of the District of Columbia with $100,000 capital is formed. Belmonton conveys land and track lines to the new entity, with stock swaps and redemption terms among shareholders. Rural free delivery service to Shawnee County starts February 2 with two carriers on defined routes. Mexican brand work on sale at Warren M Crosby & Co was bought in and imported direct to Aghascatientes, Mexico.
F D Coburn, secretary of the late Board of Agriculture, is reported to become live stock superintendent of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. Formal announcement expected during the National Live Stock Association meeting in Kansas City. Coburn, a leading authority on agriculture and stock matters, has declined to discuss the appointment.
Brig. Gen. Wilson presides at the anthracite strike commission session with Abell Culver of New York testifying. He discusses miner losses, coal prices, and company practices while Thomas Torrey of New York is summoned as general sales agent. The piece notes broader grocer convention plans and a State Grocers meeting in Topeka.
The president announced appointments including Ida Baker as collector of customs for Arizona, Frank A Hadkell as marshal for Wyoming, Timothy F Burke as United States attorney for Wyoming, and postmasters Kartas Jamee Evans in Hartford Jacob D Hirschler in Hillsboro and John Gilman in Madison.
A ministry meeting of the Toorke Grocere association has been postponed to after January 12. Attendees from Topeka will travel to Kansas City during the campaign week to attend the national grocers' convention.
William B. Horton of 286 Western Avenue became the season’s first freezing victim after leaving Crowley’s department store late Saturday night. His hands and ears were frozen, and doctors struggle to save him as he was aided by a passerby before morning.
Washington dispatch reports Bowen will sail from La Guayra aboard the Dolphin with a short telegraph message to the state department indicating his departure. The ship plans a first stop at Kingston for negotiations with the state department about any letters from Europe. Bowen expected to be addressed as Venezuela’s representative. if unavailable by ship, a halt may occur in the voyage.
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