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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal covers a broad wires report amid city life noting opinions on General Miles, King Edward coronation, McCreary in Kentucky, and anticipated Panama Canal sale figures. It cites postal law concerns and remarks on Labor arbitration, while previewing the canal issue and national political tensions.
A fragment from the Atchison Garde recalls neglect and chance at revenge. It ponders how an old fashioned person’s admonition echoes as many townsfolk recall a shift from simple cooking to modern chocolate making, while a vivid line about whipping sherries hints at social whimsy.
City Treasurer Hale Corrobo and County Treasurer Philips outline a strained budget with about $25,000 left for current expenses after paying warrants and salaries. Tax receipts halt until July, leaving the city reliant on borrowed funds and anticipated county advances, while officials debate costs, court fees, and waterworks legal bills amid calls for retrenchment and prudent management.
A landmark of medical advertising notes backache linked to weak kidneys and general despondency. Claiming Hood's Saraparte cures can ease pain, it urges readers to begin treatment immediately, recounting a testimonial of recovery and renewed strength.
Mayor Parker denies rumors that Tim Donovan will be appointed chief of police and L A Magaw police judge. Major A P Shreve, a clerk in Frank Thomas’s office, is credited with stating the claim. The rumor traces to Seed of Anya ker, or a similarly garbled source, with no corroboration offered.
Chicago reports Judge Grosscup ruled the city may regulate gas prices in the case with People's Gas Light and Coke company challenging the ordinance. The decision states the city has the authority to fix rates, upholding local regulatory power over utilities.
In Frankfort Kentucky January 15 members of both houses met in joint session and discussed plans around James B McCreary and the ballot for senator amid talk of a new political confrontation. The fragmentary report notes unresolved questions about the forthcoming ballot and potential changes in leadership.
Report circulated last night claimed an attempt to set fire to the colored school near Lowmas Hot, with a watchman firing a gun and a ladder found beside the building. Investigations found no one nearby and the ladder insufficient to reach the window. residents deny any attack and say the building should remain unused but intact.
The president submitted nominations to the Senate including Francis IL Las for collector of customs in Galveston Texas Wan I Tewanend for circuit judge Selah, United States marshal John Grant in Texas district, Ben Wosthun for internal revenue in Missouri first district, David Batterson Dyer for U S Attorney in the Eastern District of Missouri, Stephen Weekes for register of land offices at O Neill Nebraska, Silas C Croft for district surveyor in New York, and Joseph EL Humphrey Nick reo for Alabama masters in Kansas.
A new law firm was announced consisting of N. H. Loomis, W. Blair and H. A. Sconilrett. They will retain ties to the Union Pacific Railway while expanding general practice. Loomis and Blair have long been with the Tay office. Sosndrett recently joined. The Topeka Camera Club reorganized. officers to be elected at a January 28 meeting at John Strickrott studio, 515 Kansas Avenue.
North Topeka items list visits and social events. Kin ball Printing Gap and NSE inpens Aven u C Nicholson made a business trip to St Marys. Mrs Haynes ill at 16 Harrison St. D F Progeek of Kansas City visited North side. Inez Kincaid returned from a visit to Silverdale relatives. 98 silks offered by Costley Post. Fairs, millinery sales, and social clubs feature updates with Topeka residents and events.
Mrs Clara Thompson wife of Chase Thompson of Concordia was scjudired insane and urken to the State Apmylun yesterday and died this morning of heart failure.
A fragmented clipping discusses social issues of poverty and trust, with readers urged to consider the state of affairs. The text references a Chicago scene and a local newspaper, highlighting a public interest tone and questions about community welfare.
The supreme court fixed Monday January 27 as the hearing date for the judgeship quo warranto case. Joseph Barbrecht, a Santa Fe employee, fell from a sheet iron pile today, suffering a four inch gash to his scalp. The fire department answered a noon call at Hiller lodge Roceas. a stove coal fire burned a small door hole. The case seeks to determine if the sheriff may be held over, in a quo warranto action by Andrew Pruitt against Smith 3B. The action requests vacating Montgomery County sheriff’s office. Mayor Parker signed a contract for the city park sewer, with Wall & Hanley beginning work. if weather allows, the sewer may be finished within 30 days. Also mentioned are patent medicine claims and Beit “DeWhr” Witch Hazel Salve as counterfeits being sold, with testimonials praising DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
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