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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
4
A scanned page notes editorial commentary and letters touching on tariff policy, Denmark’s purchase of the West Indies, and U S foreign acquisitions. It references Topeka's stance, Prince Henry, and reactions to international events while mentioning local civic matters and public health actions.
A partial OCR fragment speaks of profit, wages, capital, and a magnificent future for America. The text implies broad economic reflection without naming people, places, or concrete events.
Arthur G. Wells is appointed to succeed Nevin as general manager of the Santa Fe with immediate effect. Nevin died in Los Angeles last Sunday. Wells, long the acting head of the coast lines, is expected to be followed in Western division leadership by J. Hurley, though Hurley may remain in his current role. Born November 18, 1881, in Quebec, Wells began as a machinist helper and rose through Santa Fe ranks including transportation clerk and assistant to the chief clerk.
New York January 30. The trial of attorney Albert T. Patrick for the murder of W. M. Rice continued before Recorder Goff. Norman S. Meldrum banker recalled as a key witness. Patrick allegedly urged no contest of a 1900 forged will. Witnesses described receipts and margins from a newspaper to show Patrick’s knowledge of wills.
A Kansas editor proposes forming a permanent Kansas Day clubhouse with a broader regional appeal. The piece muses on gathering members, sustaining interest, and sharing ideas for a lasting community space during the coming year.
A wreck near Mirewukee division of the Mit left two men dead and one Fatally injured. The victims are identified as Paul and Michani Gaffeny, all stockmen from Dover, Wisconsin.
Fragmentary editorial on party allegiance and reforms. It argues that voters deserve candidates of private virtue and rejects blind fealty, warning that party discipline should serve honest aims and not ordinary patronage. The piece cites Tilden’s notion of universal patronage within a party.
A Missouri speaker lauds cross-state cooperation between Missouri and Kansas Republicans. He urges unity amid partisan divides, praising leaders like Mr. Winck and Mr. Morrin while stressing shared goals for a stronger, more harmonious bloc.
A dubious advertisement touts a so called Great American Kidney Cure claiming relief for kidney related ailments and urinary retention. It markets a telecast remedy promising swift results for both men and women with vague testimonials and no verifiable medical backing.
Saint Ste Marie Mich January 30 Very fragmentary information reports a wreck on the Canadian Pacific railway near Gudbury last night. One person was killed and a number injured when the express train due there ran into a freight train that was too long for the siding it had taken. Relatives and the train crew were expected to arrive today from the scene.
Lawrence resident Mrs Lizzie Shyidon plans to attend the meeting of the Bar Association in the city. The fragmented text mentions a local mention and morning hours with references to Swilzy and Powder, but details are unclear.
St Louis dispatch notes several additional bench warrants issued for the suburban railway bribery inquiry. Jury testimony identified witnesses including John H Blessing of the former Gaylord & Blessing firm and Harry A Faulkner among others, though no names or warrant counts are released.
Frank Aldrich, famed gold brick operator known as the King of the craft, shot himself in his West One Hundred and Fortieth Street home after a life of mining schemes and alleged swindles in multiple cities. His wife and daughter supported his innocence despite past pardons. A prior Pennsylvania conviction for a large Allegheny County swindle was cited, with questions about identity and a dramatic record across Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Chicago law reports a suit filed yesterday in the circuit court by S Pullman widow of George M Pullman against Albert K Evans alleging Evans collected 3000 for two years of medical services to her two sons, George M Pullman and Sanger Pullman, as Cameron Mata law firm represents Evans. Also notes Washington January 20 report that Peace overtures are under discussion at the State Department with unofficial inquiries reaching officials.
Five thousand dollars in admissions is reported for the Midwinter Exposition with about 3500 in show expenses and $1100 from booth space. Attendance totals exceed 35000 paid admissions with additional pastes. a surplus around 2000 will fund next year’s event. The show promoted Kansas products, featured first class entertainment, and drew local and statewide visitors. The final tally: receipts near 5000, expenses around 4100, and a plan to reuse the surplus for a future exposition.
Visitors admired an exhibit of iron street crossing plates by Capital Iron Works of Topeka. The foundry, one of Topeka’s oldest industries, casts most local iron storefronts and produces structural iron. Their patented cast iron curbing, 12 months in market, promises growing inquiries nationwide. The firm employs about ghout workers and expects a prosperous year.
Chas K Holliday sold 30 lots across Fifth Street from the Santa Fe passenger depot to the railroad. Three lots lie between passenger and freight tracks, prompting the buy for self protection. The remaining 37 fronts the Santa Fe tracks westward toward Wells Fargo depot and restaurants. Purchase price is around 40000. Santa Fe officials deny link to passenger depot expansion. D E Cain says Santa Fe planned the land purchase to prevent rivals from speculating. Land west of the tracks will add trackage facilities, says General Superintendent Resseguie.
Tecentur Illinois January six. Preachers in country towns fear impact of a telephone contractor with a rye circuit of phones linking residences to churches of different denominations. Farmers may hear sermons at home reducing church travel and possibly harming contribution boxes. Some speakers object to talking to simple sentient listeners and say the plan dampens Christian zeal.
The president forwarded nominations to the Senate for John Albus as surveyor of customs at St Joseph Missouri and Charlie R A Boobey as agent for Indians at Fort Peck Montana. A government wire from Portsmouth Virginia notes Cape Hatteras weather and a foreign signal about Norwegian events follows.
The funeral of Mr. Jennie W. Der will be held from Central Congregational church Friday at 3 o'clock. Captain Charlie Barr, skipper of Columbia, victorious in the America's Cup races against Shamrock, has been engaged by Belmast, New York, Jan. 8.
Helena Mont Jan 20 The Montana Ore Purchasing company filed a bond for 1 250 000 to replace 360 000 bond not released by F Augustus Metnze s company The court denied a motion to return the money to the Delaware Surety company It held the money would be returned if the Montana Ore Purchasing company furnishes a new bond approved by the clerk of the supreme court
Mat Ruhlin, a Nebr saloon keeper, and nearby citizens exchanged shots with two burglars early today. One burglar, Geo Myers, was wounded in the arm and breast and may not recover. the other escaped. About a dozen shots were fired during the exchange. In Cincinnati, Ohio, a dispatch notes a business meeting with officers and a secretary referenced, and a separate item states London withdrew 490,000 pounds in gold for shipment to South America.
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