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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
4
A collage of editorials and wire-service news snippets reflects early 1900s concerns. Topics include Panama canal routes, sugar tariffs, manufacturer growth, ship subsidies, public utility regulation, and court decisions. The piece comments on niche politics, economic shifts, and local public interest in Topeka.
Judge Groes cup of the United States court in Chicago ruled the city may reasonably regulate gas prices under public service powers, rejecting the gas company's claim that regulation violates its charter and contracts. The decision extends to whether current rates are within lawful bounds as a major precedent.
A collection of brief aphorisms and moral musings on virtue vanity fate memory and behavior. The verses touch on self regard race humor music discipline and parental example with sharp observational wit.
A witty column notes how a summer girl may not be as sweet as a winter girl and that some women expect men to dye hair to match new gowns. It satirizes dating vanity, suggesting compliments about beauty or gowns are unwelcome if misaligned with a woman’s desires.
Fragmented prose notes discuss happiness and virtue, farming life, and social mores. Mentions Rome as a destination and jokes about drinking, smoking, and self control. No clear events or people emerge from the unreadable excerpt.
Washington June 23 The president sent nominations to the Senate naming the United States marshal for Kansas district Roberto Cosine and related posts. A fire broke out in a coal bin in the basement of a building. the blaze was not controlled and was deemed to have been spontaneous with no further details available.
A reader from Winanga Kentucky describes years of dyspepsia causing a bad mouth taste stomach tenderness and bloating with headaches and heartburn. He reports feeling much improved after relief.
A boastful ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all and warns against substitutes. It urges readers to buy Hood's and only Hood's, claiming reliability and efficacy despite competing products.
Cincinnati jan 22 Theo Braemer secretary treasurer of the J and F Schroth Packing Co is said to be short 400000 in company and related accounts detectives aided by experts traced cash and stock transfers Braemer a social figure admits a dispute with another man over six months stating his salary was only 50 a week and he had 31500 in stock He claims transfers to trustees would cover any shortage and denies personal knowledge of any deficit
Manhattan Kansas tale of Welcome Wells veteran of first Kansas legislature dies Tuesday night at age about 100 years. He moved to Manhattan from a Potta Watomie county farm and was reputed as the second oldest Mason in the world. His wife had died a year earlier after 71 years together. Wells returned to the old days years ago and was prominent in the early South. Death attributed to old age.
Assistant Attorney General A. T. Redden presided over his first liquor case, involving Frank Turney. The county must pay costs totaling $608.87, including justice court costs, constable fees, and witness expenses. evidence failed to yield a conviction at district court.
Reports from Belknap Indian Agency say there is no truth in rumors of a break among Sioux or fiatians. Some action among Duck tribes followed a recent order from the Indian Commissioner, but officials expect no trouble and anticipate quiet conditions.
An OCR fragment outlines a Kansas Day talk with names such as Gani Finch Tamrence Hoch Marlon and Sue Pulte De Wainer Atstioon. It references presidential themes Center and Conningham and mentions Republicanism and figures like Robert P. Me Potten and W. H. Rossington in a muddled way.
London observes the first anniversary of Queen Victoria's death with commemorative services across the United Kingdom and colonies. The court has lifted mourning, returning bright colors as memorials proceed at British embassies and legations abroad. Memorial services also report in Berlin at the English Church.
The funeral for Mrs C A Fellows was held at 3 30 PM Tuesday from her home 72 Lincoln Street. The house was crowded with friends and many pieces were sent by Fellows associates in club work. Embree conducted the service and gave a brief sermon. The casket was placed in a vault at Deka cemetery. Pallbearers included Thomas Richardson of Houston T P Dolan of Sterne A Wilson A W Dana and I L Kiene.
Jacob Weil of the Hub Clothing Company arrives for the cut price sale to clear stock in Sansa City. The event previews remodeling plans and a new three story store to occupy the entire Hub building, aiming to be one of the largest clothing stores west of Chicago.
New York January 2 Richard Croker hosted a dinner with no silver service after addressing the Fiat tery New York National Guard. He stated he has retired from politics for good and praised his successor and organization while hinting at ongoing efforts by allies. A separate note covers the Raffeld burglary case arrest and a search at 217 Jefferson Street yielding jewelry and clothing.
Santa Fe, Phoenix, San Antonio, and other resort excursions listed with return fares. Rates include Santa Fe to Phoenix 965.00 good for nine months, San Antonio 20.90, Ga gas New Mexico 31 three months, Amit Hot Springs 2.55 three months. Addresses include Topeka and Kan sas Ave. North Topeka.
In Topeka and nearby towns social greetings, guests, and church events fill the week. Miss Evans of Emporia hosts Mia Gabriel, Embroidery Sale at New Era Department Store. Mr and Mrs Eldridge welcome a newborn son. Various visits by Miss Ells Dearborn, Miss Nellie Grant, and others noted. Church meetings at Kansas Avenue M E continue with Rev Crane preaching, revival to follow. Duplicate Whist scores cited and a surprise party for Miss Annie Nystrom with a large guest list and a handmade music cabinet as a gift.
Col W H Ritchie of Harverville visits, Randoph of Nortonville stops in Topeka. An elderly petrier at Newar Funover killed by the Santa Fe Limited. Sheriff notes a letter from Thomas Kendall of Canton seeking John Gaker, a former Second Kansas infantry member. Revival services at St John African Methodist Episcopal church continue with a January message.
New York report shows a cable error misreported a death sentence looming next Saturday. In reality, Scheepers was executed last Saturday after a British request for clemency failed. Representative William Alden Smith introduced a House resolution urging the State Department to seek clemency from Britain.
Weather bureau forecasters expect additional snowfall as midwinter conditions persist. The forecast calls for tonight and Thursday with light to possibly moderate snow in eastern Kansas, following yesterday’s storm from the Rocky Mountains. A high pressure system moved southeast, and another disturbance may sweep into Kansas tonight or tomorrow. Winds today shifted from the south, reaching up to eight miles per hour, with temperatures noted by government thermometers around the region.
Deaths and funerals for Mrs Mary P Lowe at 11S West Fifth Street and for Thomas Munn of Franklin Avenue with English origins and nine children. Also notes on Mrs Malinda Vinton and Join Jassellated, with funeral plans at 2 PM and a mention of Union Pacific ticket office in Kansas Avenue.
The YMCA announces a business course open to all members. Subjects include bookkeeping, arithmetic, grammar and letter writing, spelling, and punctuation. Professors J. Hi L. Van Horn bring long experience to the program. Courses lead to an International certificate with personal instruction. Call the Association office on East Elmthh street for details.
A humor column fragment shows sped up talk and caricature banter among diners and photographers. It notes a comment about a waiter and a misread request, then abruptly moves to a line about a 43rd anniversary celebration for Robert Burns with a Saturday gathering and a song.
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