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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on Associated Press dispatches and editorials noting Denmark’s stance on colonial islands, Foraker’s reelection prospects, public attitudes toward shows in Kentucky, and British policy in South Africa. It also cites Kansas wheat conditions, Lutheran canal commission references, and debates on ship subsidies and congressional strategy ahead of elections.
A letter from A B Farquhar of York urging reciprocity with Cuba cites a 1906 argument by American Beet Sugar Co leaders that US beet sugar could profit under free trade, claiming $1 per ton profit and urging farmers to grow beets. The piece notes tensions with the sugar trust’s stance and references reflections of a bachelor column.
Fragmentary text discusses a woman's role and gaze, mentions pain upon discovery, and references a photograph and a woman's beauty. The piece resembles a reflective, personal meditation with unclear context or names, leaving several phrases ambiguous and pasted from OCR. The fragment hints at themes of observation, identity, and societal gaze without a clear event or outcome.
A chaotic excerpt critiques boss systems, social pretensions, and public image. It questions the value of sensational stories, notes sporadic remarks on parties and refreshments, and mentions an Atchison girl allegedly engaged to a prince, later said to mean a dry goods prince.
A fragment from a Chicago News page presents assorted quips, proverbs, and humorous asides. It touches on love and money, cautionary sayings, and lighthearted jests about temperance, self made myths, and social advice.
Washington reports the senate pensions committee will review charges against Wilder and Metcalf related to pension work. Col Metcalf defends by citing a war department report with expected limited opposition to confirmation. Separately, charges against Mr Crum for Kansas marshal confirmation are to be considered immediately, with Kansans confident Crum’s confirmation will proceed promptly.
Rock Island will sell round trip tickets to Topeka at one fare for the Kansas Midwinter Exposition open January 20 to 30. Tickets valid five days, available January 20 21 and from points within 200 miles Topeka, and within 109 miles on January 23 25. Exposition highlights dairy packing house products fruits cereals and fine arts. Lutheran church ladies serve Pennsylvania dinner tomorrow at 7th and Kaness avenue. City Ticket Office Union Pacific RR 65 Kansas Ave.
The third annual convention of the Retail Grocers Association gathered in Topeka with about 150 delegates arriving from Berenganos and nearby towns. President T. M. Hanley opened the session with remarks on secretary reports, with John E. Prost and H. E. McDermott speaking on welcoming delegates. The program outlined committee reports, a finance and legislative agenda, and a full schedule of meetings staged through the afternoon into the evening session.
Mayor Parker presided at a morning swearing in of the Donovan and newly appointed police, excluding Ike Ring, who is recovering at Christ Hospital after an operation. He warned firmer standards and that commissions expire with the mayor’s term, requiring new commissions for active duty.
The executive committee of the G A R meets in Topeka to hear charges of gross drunkenness against Department Commander Norton. Five members convened. Norton is absent. Norton’s son reports he will travel to Topeka but may not arrive until Thursday. The committee consulted the national commander by telegraph on the case.
Mayor Eneker pushes budget cuts with three of five sanitary officers to be discharged. Names mentioned include LeClure Jones and Hostetter amid internal disputes over who leaves. A broader note hints at political pressure and a tied vote on the firings. Also announced is a Nebraskan lecture by Rev Samuel Garvin at Cumberland Presbytery church on January 22.
Washington's ways and means committee resumed hearings on Cuban reciprocity with focus on tobacco and sugar relief. Henry Young, president of the National Tobacco Association, warned against concessions harming U S tobacco growers and cigar makers noting Ohio Wisconsin Pennsylvania and other states would face crippled production and that American 10 cent cigars could vanish from the market. Wertheim of New York echoed fears for the industry and jobs as the debate continued.
Mr. Parks, vice president of the Continental company, denies a reported arrangement to transfer control to Continental and appoint Pattison as vice president and general manager with Chicago headquarters. Pattison planned a big bi-products firm. project collapsed and he moved to New York.
In Kansas City on January 21 the old Kearney county Kan case proceeds in federal court before Judge Phillips. Plaintiffs Louis M Irvine of Missouri and Coffin and Stanton of New York bought 35000 of county bonds to pay warrants. The county argues warrants lacked consideration and bonds were void for organization time. Plaintiffs seek subrogation on warrants. Attorneys include Wash Adana and Mitton Brown for plaintiffs and Hossington Smith and Histed for the county.
In Panama on January 21 revolutionary leader General Hartera informed Capt. Meade of the US cruiser Philadelphia that he aimed to prevent the government from seizing the steamship Lautaro to support the Liberales. The engagement left seventeen revolutionaries wounded. government losses were five killed including General Alban and four wounded. A Panama dispatch dated June 20 reports Alban died aboard the Lautaro, and command was turned over to a defender, with Arejor noted as Alban's secretary.
To the grocery dealers, all Lee products displayed at the Exposition will be furnished at jobbing prices for quantities required to fill orders taken at the booth for cost dealers. Respectfully yours, H D Lee Mer. Co.
T. H. Grisham of Cottonwood Falls and Hiram Brubaker faced a district court trial today over the theft of Thomas Brown. Brown, once a Topeka attorney, died at his Kansas City home Saturday after an alleged escape and related irregularities noted in court.
County commissioners awarded year ahead office supply contracts to Kellam Book and Stationery and Moore Book. Hall Lithographing won blank books. Crane & Co.. raindealer to print envelopes. Silas F. Joy reappointed superintendent of the county poor farm at 900 dollars yearly. Samuel Pot Unger reappointed at 300 dollars for fair grounds. Local roof damage noted at city hall with water intrusion and plaster replacement needed.
Early today Patrolman Eugene Robinson of the Southern station was mortally wounded by three burglars caught in a Valencia Street break in. A wounded burglar identified as Daly was captured after being shot. Hobinton, who confronted the burglars across the street, was also shot in the abdomen but survived. Daly refused to name his companions. one attacker died later.
Mayor Parker leads Topeka delegation bound for Wichita for two day Kansas Municipal League session. Councilmen Weber and Trowmat stay behind along with City Engineer McCabe City Attorney Spencer and City Clerk Squires join the group. Attorney Bird will also attend. Telegraph updates planned along the route from time to time as new appointments are announced.
A damaged line from the city system left portions of the corridor flooded with leaking water. Workers reported a 16 set and row of buckets catching drips as the area deteriorates. Residents call for quick repairs and safer conditions.
Executive Council awards contracts for completing the ground floor of the state house. Blanch secures the largest share as carpentry and finishing work gains 89 250. Plaster and cornice tasks total 32 408, heating and piping, electrical, and clairvoyant fittings are assigned to several firms for essential installations.
Judge Hazen spends time on petty matters as the day’s docket proceeds. Cases include Sylvian Kline in a default and Sherman Joy related matter, with Joy facing a possible trick claim. Harry Lees to pay a fine and city court costs, while an appeal is noted. John Jones to pay costs and face trial for corn theft from Mose Tarber. Several older Black women are noted in disturbance and other minor charges. The next session is due to resume with the cases ongoing.
Fragmentary notice warns that sheriffs are pursuing 737 warrants for unpaid taxes. County commissioners have authorized levy on goods to enforce payment. Sheriff’s fees are to be collected as part of the process.
The report notes the inauguration of Governor Murphy and mentions the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court, with a name Ricey’s Name listed. Washington reports the president intends to nominate Dr. Presiey 5 Rintz as surgeon general of the Navy on June 3.
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