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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1902
Page
7
The text claims Omega Oil does not cure bruises but relieves pain during healing. It asserts the Oil soothes, softens, and comforts the affected area and improves blood circulation when rubbed in. It notes some oil should remain on the surface for effectiveness.
Poultry enthusiasts gathered at the Kansas State Poultry Show held over a week in the city. The event, praised as the largest yet, featured exhibitors from across the region. All birds were removed from the auditorium during the weekend for setup of the final exhibit and the association’s officers prepared for the closing events.
The meeting today listed prizes for the pigeon department with entries from Nerv, Tonac, AL Cook, Bheets, Geo Mol woo Bauch, Fe Atasan and others. At a Saturday gathering, officers were elected with P. Plamandon as president, I. Victordary as vice, EL Pairchild as secretary and Geo Holmgren as treasurer.
Senator Chagucey M Depew and his bride arrived in New York aboard the St Louis of the American line after a delayed voyage due to severe weather. A large party of guests and relatives awaited at quarantine and the family residence on Fifty fourth street hosted an informal reception for close friends. Depew will appear in Washington society next Wednesday at a reception hosted by Miss Paulding.
In Knorville Tennessee on January 18 a police officer named Cruse shot and fatally wounded Lon Nelson and Alex Nelson who were returning home. Investigators found the Nelsons with other men near a corner and a confrontation ensued in which Cruse shot the two Nelsons. It is alleged an earlier attempt had been made to assassinate the officer.
Judge Hazen refused Thompson's habeas corpus bid and ruled the Inquisition law constitutional. The decision affirms County Attorney Nichols can compel witnesses in the Harvey Croft case, despite earlier challenges about amendments and Journal records. The ruling also addresses prior limits on enforcing subpoenas and sets the stage for appeals in the Supreme Court.
Washington January 13 The Supreme Court Chief Justice Fuller announced a hearing on Minnesota’s application to file a bill against the Northern Securities Company regarding the consolidation of the Northern Pacific Railroad with other lines. The hearing is set for Monday January 27 and notice to the securities company is required.
In a Supreme Court decision the court sustains a Massachusetts law penalizing certain contracts with out of state or foreign insurance firms. The opinion notes constitutionality of penalties for dealing with nonresident entities and upholds the lower ruling in favor of the state.
Magistrate Bartlett in Windsor Ontario ruled the alleged kidnapping of a child by John N Watts extraditable. Watts, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, faces extradition to the United States for custody and kidnapping charges. The matter proceeds to Toronto’s High Court via habeas corpus, with Watts' lawyers pursuing immediate action.
New York clergyman Dr Louis Albert Banks faults Kipling's South Africa war verse as injudicious satire arguing for public scorn on a line mocking "the Mannered fools at the wicket." He says English middle class support for war reflects a sense of duty and humanity, not mere sport.
Thursday January 23 will be Amateur Day at the Midwinter exposition with cash prizes for best local vaudeville acts. About 39 entries expected. entries to be made with Artimane, exposition amusements commissioner, at 882 North Kansas Avenue. Judging starts January 22 at 9 am with three theatrical judges.
New York January 13 Catholics plan to found a seminary to train missionaries for the Spanish friars issue in the Philippines. About 700 friars will be needed. the institution will be the Seminary for the Home and Insular Missions. Father Eliott, Paulist Fathers, will lead fundraising. At least $300,000 is sought, with $150,000 pledged conditionally.
General C C Howard told a Young Men's Christmas association audience that current exclusion laws cause hardships. He argued impartial exclusion would bar many each nationality, citing cases such as Se Ho Luck, a Chinese student in Portland who was barred after a China visit, and thirty Chinese merchants who traveled to Europe for trade before being denied entry.
An article recounts stage props at a word opera house show listing a pedigreed Maltese cat, a car dog, three roosters, and several cows used in scenes. Miss Castle recalls a Maltese kitten gifted by a Lewiston girl named Bessie, which she kept through travels, believing it brings luck and carries the 20 pound cat in a grip during journeys.
A long real estate transfer list shows numerous property deeds across Parkdale, Silver Lake, Tecumseh, Fillmore, and other local areas. Names include A C Welchtman, A W Bradshaw, M Butler, P H Butler, Jos M Potety, D Payne, M E Fields, J B Carter, B Grant, W Nolmes, O Muller, L B Muller, Tachanacreet, Martin & Dennis additions, J Evans, P Blackwell, Emma Bedell, S G Stewart, Chastine H Schuyler, Mattie Richardson, Susannah Durken, Al A McClelland, J G Butler, Z P Oliver, C Bowman, C B Merace, and Rufus Knox. Amounts range from 5 to 10 thousand dollars with lots and partial lots described in various townships and streets.
Washington January 13 The Republican House session discusses reducing Philippine food imports to the United States and a tentative agreement may be reached when the full committee meets Thursday. Separately Chicago detective reports arrest of Springer for larceny by converting a $5000 draft belonging to John H Speer. Palmer is under arrest in Pittsburg.
Widespread classified listing fragment shows hiring for sales agents on salary or commission for lubricating oils and greases. Also numerous rental ads for furnished and unfurnished rooms in Topeka, varied locations, prices, and descriptions. A lengthy real estate and property sale section appears with farms and homes for sale or lease, plus a homicide note from Madison Wis about a physician murder-suicide case.
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