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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1903
Page
5
A garbled OCR page from the Topera State Journal cites Associated Press dispatches and references to U S political events. It mentions Sen Aldrich, New Jersey, and discussions on tariffs, inflation, and highlights on production and trade in broad terms.
The article surveys religious expansion across denominations in America and England, citing funds raised and new congregations. It highlights Protestant bodies, American Methodists, and Canadian churches contributing to a growing religious landscape, with totals reaching several millions in stated metrics.
Governor Bailey presents a plain, fact driven message urging continued bounty for sugar beets, support for agriculture, education, and state institutions. He commends Secretary Carman and the railroad commission, calls for reforms in tax, treasury, and public-works policy, and urges efficiency in state departments and budgeting. He warns against wasteful spending and urges legislative focus on essential reforms and strong fiscal management.
Editorial notes recent lynchings in North America and likens mob justice to failures of due process. It cites a Worcester incident where a cat alerted a family to danger, saving lives, and muses on instinct versus human intelligence in life saving acts.
Thet sad man Jerome Midford bent. Gamblers and room proprietors in New York rally against his raid on their establishments. They claim interference with their trade is a decency offense while vowing to spend millions to oust him, arguing rich crime should evade reform.
A jumble of regional blurbs mentions St John bowling alleys, a large herd disturbance, and editorial forecasts by Big Ott in Thomay county. Reports recount a Topeka hardware man, a Lawrence transit, and various towns like Winona, Emporia, and Atchison. Tales cover politics, a proposed speakership, and bets on morality in office.
The proposed army bill outlines a general staff corps led by a chief of staff with a four year detail. It would assign officers from brigadiers to captains into the staff, allow temporary duty with any branch, and retain officers in their permanent branch after terms. The president would direct the staff and oversee key departments while a secretary of war handles overall administration. An amendment sought by Warner would strike “secretary at ves” from the bill.
In a fragmented clipping, Heyburn is listed as elected amid garbled text referencing Boles Walia Jap and possible government roles. The passage mentions a federal or local ministry and references public affairs, but readable details and names are limited.
Chicago Tan 12 The grand jury in the coal shortage inquiry shows a suspected agreement among mine operators and executives of Crescent Coal and Mining and other firms. Evidence suggests Walter Bogie, as president of an Indiana mining company, and another as president of Crescent Coal and Mining, coordinated output to benefit Chicago factors. Testimony also cites secret meetings of coal dealers and building managers arranging deliveries during bad weather to force consumption from stockpiles.
A prominent union leader alleged twenty five Jinemen were brought to Topeka to pressure the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co into recognizing the union and negotiating terms. Company officials deny bringing workers or halting operations and say they have not refused conference, while strikers reportedly threaten action unless demands are met.
Kokomo and Howard county girls prepare to travel to North Dakota to marry men they have not met. Local letters and a bet led to correspondence with J H Walters of North Dakota. Women offered to move to secure homes and land as wives, with plans for journey and settlement.
The text discusses growing agitation for a teachers union in Iowa, noting organization efforts among workers and calls from state leaders. It mentions protection, wage concerns, and potential action by teachers toward collective bargaining amid broader labor movement momentum.
In a United States court Monday afternoon, attorneys debated the decedent of the Old Kansan Mutual Life Insurance. The suit seeks the appointment of a receiver for the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company, with Donat MM Dy of Kansas City appearing for the interested parties.
A dispute centers on whether Kansas Mutual officers could bind the company to a merger with Kansas Union under a secret arrangement. Attorneys for the plaintiff and defense spar over access to evidence and deposition rights as hearings proceed before Judge Hook. All three members of the Romington firm appeared for the plaintiff.
Washington June 11 Brigadier General Wood applies for service in the Philippines and his request is under scrutiny. He is expected to be assigned in Mindanao and may become a major general in August with a likely command of the Philippine division. General Wend plans to sail in April after completing his Cobite administration report.
Public meeting references the city charter act and its path through the legislature. Attendees include Mayor Albert Parker and other officials. discussion centers on duties, procedures, and potential questions before the General Assembly.
Hevana San reports details from a Senate Foreign Affairs hearing on the reciprocity treaty with the United States. Cuba's industries include a paper plant with 200 workers and $10 000 monthly payroll, soap makers with 10 000 Lexes yearly and $150 monthly wages, and chocolate production at 20]0 pounds. Havana lithographers employ 400 at high wages, with a large female immigrant workforce. Factory wages total around 335 000 to 3100 000 annually.
London reports a new mercury vapor lamp by Peter Cooper Hewitt draws attention from British Westinghouse officials Kelvin and other leading experts in railway and commercial sectors. The device promises innovative terms and vacunt design features amid a busy patent climate.
St Louis January 14 Lieutenant Binkly in charge of the naval recruiting station reports over 50 percent of men offered enlistment in the Bad Betel retreat refused due to flat feet. He attributes the rise of flat feet to urban life with crowded streets and broken sidewalks, which hinder marching and render many men unfit for army or navy service.
Chicago reports a landmark wage deal between railway management and officers, granting a yearly rise of 5600 dollars to engineers and 250,000 dollars to the gauge board. The agreement aims to offset rising costs and secure smoother operations, with steps toward adjustments in overall compensation.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a regional merger or agreement involving anthracite interests in Horsisburg Pennsylvania. The readable portions refer to a state government, financial terms, and a possible consolidation of capital related to industrial or mining ventures. The block appears damaged and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
In Washington on January 1, Advicon reported morning updates from Aaron Steleo noting the secretary and others in government are improving. The report hints at next steps for Beowneen and related policy moves ahead.
Glen Cove teacher Mise Wagner faced a class of boys who refused to sing during a holiday week. She ordered all students to sing, holding some back from other studies until they agreed to perform. The dispute drew school leadership into the principal and board of education.
Mrs K Bean of a iil Sovand avenue Oakland was bitten by a dog described as dangerous and chained near a dance club. The dog leapt and knocked her against a house injuring her arm and side. Authorities report the animal is kept chained.
A Topeka notice lists gin evangelistic services at the tabernacle in North Topeka beginning Wednesday at 9 30. The First Congregational Church program features hymns and a reflection on Our Country. The Topeka perennial society meeting and lectures by missionaries from India are announced. A district court case notes a theft sentence of one year. Local residents Christensen, Nelson, and Jamestown farmer attend the inauguration.
A fragile death notice records the death of seven year old David Halloway at 284 Chandler Minset with a large surviving family. It notes he was a veteran of the Fifty-Fifth New Jersey and later moved to Kansas before returning, with a funeral planned at Third Presbyterian Church. The piece also mentions Miss Corn’s funeral arrangements and notes other local deaths, appointments, a factory fire in Cronee, and a weather forecast for Maine with fair to northwest conditions.
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