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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
8
An advertisement lists Dr Prices Gram Baking Powder available through Bakina Pownen Co in Crcaso with pricing details. The entry emphasizes brand and supplier, signaling a consumer purchase option.
A five member committee of past officers of the Knights of Pythias voted unanimously to acquit John A. Hinsey of charges of mismanagement and misappropriation of the department funds. The case centered on assertions that funds and loans affected the charity and treasury, with trial by a supreme lodge panel conducted during a Lexington convention.
The Philadelphia artist known as Werner Luckow, a 28 year old illustrator, died in the city after a two week illness. The loss is reported by local papers noting his work as a promising talent in the Philadelphia scene.
An ad promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and liver disorders and related urinary symptoms. It claims safety for children, warns against neglecting kidneys, and pitches bottles at 25 and 100 cents, with emphasis on non constipation and doctor endorsement.
A St Louis delegation of former Ohio residents will travel to Columbus with capitalists lawyers and manufacturers to press the Ohio General Assembly for a 208000 appropriation to support the state exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. President Francis will address the Ohio assembly after joining the delegation in Columbus.
Dispatches report no church in Caniler’s suggestion to fund the McKinley National Memorial collected a penny in Atlanta or other Georgia cities. Secretary Edward Crustelle of the Memorial association said returns were disappointing and no advisories from any city were received.
An actor known as Oui Oe paysien withdrew from a public appearance citing safety concerns. The physician stated the illness is only temporary and not expected to last.
In Los Angeles on January 28 Baron Healpaventiary, Belgian minister in Washington, arrived from Mexico City with his bride Mim Clayton, daughter of Powell Clayton, U S ambassador to Mexico, and the couple tours the coast. In Syracuse New York another rail incident halted trains as a Work Central Limited section derailed a switch engine and stood on the track in front of the station, delaying service.
A garbled obituary notes De Lachlan d Tyler, son of John tyler and brother of the president, dead in New York at 50 after illness. The text also references a pension bill for survivors of a 1617 to 1536 event, per Sen Mitchell’s committee report.
A jumble of Topeka notes covers visits from Spel and Crawford ton Goodwin to Salina and Atchison. Local lectures, church events, funerals, and Kansas Day chatter mix with court cases and theater trips. District reports push Kansas University orchestra and Mid Winter exposition updates.
Harrisburg Pa January 2 Weaton Mr Ketper and Henry Rowe were hanged at 3030 oclock today in the Harrisburg jail yard before about 1 000 persons for the murders of Cherlow Wyar. The crowd pressure was heavy with rooftops telegraph poles lined with spectators. Two men attempted to photograph the execution but were stopped by the warden. Ketper and Rowe faced the gallows without shudder and made no statement. The men had been linked to arrests at Lykens and Halifax. Franklin F Shotey and others involved were tried or pled guilty with ten year sentences in prison.
A heated session on beer taxes hears Kendall Abermants Brand Crane and lawmakers discuss wartime taxes, profits, and reductions. They urge lowering burdens on small brewers as war profits and treasury surplus loom, with talk of continued restraints and policy shifts.
Chicago on January 28 reported a major private building venture. Montgomery Ward purchased the southwest corner of Michigan avenue and Washington street for 800000 to fund a new 16 story structure with 162.6 feet frontage on Washington street and other details. The project, authorized by city ordinance, will cost about 1000000 and replace a 1 story structure between Ohio street and the Ward site.
A Dondon dated dispatch from Lord Kitchener summarizes military activity since January 21. Boers suffer 31 killed, 20 wounded, 17 captured and 53 surrendered. Yeomanry under Methuen incur 8 dead, 5 wounded, 41 captured but released. Bruce Hamilton disperses Boer Laagee near Ermelo. notable captures include 55 Boers and Field Cornet De Villiers among others. Boles and three followers surrender after quarrel over surrender.
Senator Carmack submitted a minority report from the Philippines committee arguing the tariff bill violates constitutional rights and exceeds constitutional power. The minority cites colonial empire, government control of provinces, and war for spoils as the bill’s core policy and spirit.
New York January 33 doctors testimony on the second day of Albert T. Patrick’s trial for the murder of William Marsh Rice. The physician said the death resulted from congested lungs due to inhalation of gases during the poisoning scheme. The coroner’s findings supported the diagnosis of pneumonia as a contributing factor.
Washington January 28 President Roosevelt attended a meeting of the Hoone and Crockett association the national society for the preservation of game held at the Metropolitan club. He was cordially received and made a brief address pledging his sympathy with the movement to preserve game of the great mountains and plains.
La Crosse Wisconsin January 23 The extreme cold continues to grip the city with a government reading of 24 degrees below zero at seven this morning the coldest of the year. All trains report some delay.
Indoor contest at the Multnomah club saw Ho W Kerrigan perform a high dive to 6 feet 7 7/8 inches, setting a new mark for the event in Portland Oregon on January 28.
A citizens electric light committee recommends building a new plant in Humboldt Park and buying machinery, using old boilers and two engines. The plan aims to power about 120 street lamps and thousands of candle-power incandescent lights with a day current and new street lamp model. A bond issue of 000 would be placed before voters if the council agrees.
Pittsburg P A Jan 93 R A Phil lips a Neville Island farmer suddenly gained land worth about 1 000 000 through a patent after applying under a 1897 riparian rights law along the Ohio river. The patent was granted today amid public attention as the land transfer from the state of Pennsylvania elevated his wealth.
Baltimore report indicates author Miss Mary Johnston of To Have and to Hold and The Prisoners of Hope is critically ill after surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Officials refuse to release detailed information while confirming admission for more than ten days.
Washington census bureau issue shows flour and grist milling up since 1819 with 25 258 establishments an increase of 37 percent capital 281 4 104 increase 5 percent wage earners 27.07 percent decrease 1 percent wages 17 708 418 decrease 2 percent miscellaneous expenses 20 025 558 decrease 22 percent cost of materials 176 800 915 increase 10 percent value of products 560 418 068 increase 9 percent
A large fire swept through Rippey burning the business block in SUpper town Green county at about 1 o clock. The flames gutted several shops and caused extensive damage to property. No injuries are listed and authorities continue to investigate the cause.
John Huggins American trainer for Whitney's English racing stable arrives from a southern vacation to finalize travel plans. He aims to depart on a steamer tomorrow or Saturday at latest to prepare horses for the engagement. Menninger office and residence details appear in the text.
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