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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
14
A broad, garbled retrospective notes events around the Attwinter Exposition, Topeka civic happenings, and upcoming performances at the concert hall. It mentions a lecture series at First Baptist, a Ringling interest, and various local figures, with scattered references to Kansas politics, Topeka and Meriden incidents, and social events and people including educators and officials.
Frank Putnam argues in the National Magazine for February that the Populist party will fade as a third force, and socialism will rise to balance the two major parties. He asserts the Socialist core will push policies through either party based on its strength and calls Bryan lacking depth.
Lincoln residents report Dr A D Brewer a Nebraska physician vanished from his Hyannis area home. He studied at the University of Nebraska and Harvard, practiced in Lincoln before moving to Hyannis, with a sister in a New York hospital and a brother in Box Canyon Montana. Authorities fear a possible mental health crisis. He is nephew to Supreme Court Justice Brewer.
The International Order of Interior Brecht Handlers and Wirehousemert in St Louis announces officer elections to lead the body with jurisdiction over the U S Mexico and Canada and about 15000 members. Lawrence Curran Chicago is named president with Lynch Chicago Tint vies vice president and OGrien St Louis as vice president Marton Lecins St Louis Muri vice president Thou Mekitots Provence Tl fourth Mee president Cronanet Jesepts Mo fifth view president AM Donnelly Chiesa secretary and treasurer.
June report notes Cavalry and marines from guard stations deployed to Amsterdam to refit and bolster local forces in view of potential strike events. Dutch ironclad Verstede placed on readiness. Postal service to Warfem and Utrecht continues by motor.
The house committee on post offices and post roads approved a favorable report on Mr. Gardner of Michigan's bill to prevent mail robbery and provide a safer, easier method to send money by mail. It creates post check notes exchangeable at money order offices and banks.
Belfast reports the White Star Line steamer Cedric the largest merchant vessel in the world departed for Liverpool on her trial trip. Marconi sailed for England today aboard the Sunard liner Etruria. Weekly Bank Statement from New York notes loans at 904,00,700 with an increase.
In a garbled ledger style note various totals appear for deposits, circulation, reserves and legal tenders. The text cites increases of 14 million and 18 million, a 45 million circulation figure, ex United States deposits and reserve requirements, but the lines are inconsistent and contain misreads and typos.
A rough anecdote about Andrew Carnegie recalling a mountain trip and a boy who later made a fortune, followed by a western prairie story of a young man selling wood at 245 dollars a cord despite warnings. The piece closes with praise and anonymity.
Nicola Swan betti, an Italian 21, was arrested in Pittsburgh on a murder case in Italy. He was traced after fleeing Italy and will be turned over to authorities for extradition to Italy.
British and Chinese authorities report seizures of arms ammunition and commissary stores for reformers in Canton. Foreign marines patrol Shumet suburb while gunboats stand ready at Hone Kona to safeguard operations.
A Boston writer recounts personal relief from indigestion after using Grapes Nuts. He cites rapid relief, improved sleep, and restored strength, saying the product nourishes the nerves and supports digestion. He recommends Grapes Nuts to others seeking better health and invites inquiries.
Attorneys for the trustees of De Boissieres Home urge the Supreme Court to reexamine its recent divided decision. They claim the ruling sets a dangerous precedent limiting charitable bequests and threaten denominational schools and hospitals while praising the founders and charitable work behind Stormont and Christ hospitals.
The passage argues that hospitals and charitable institutions governed by trustees cannot be taxed for support as the state lacks authority to levy taxes on endowed institutions. It notes a chief justice’s view, asserting the state must fund or endow such entities directly rather than tax them for ongoing support.
A receiver is sought in a Chicago equity action filed by C. Hoover & Co. of Boston against the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway company and affiliates. The suit questions intercorporate consolidation, a $77,000,000 stock issue, and calls for trustees to be declared fraudulent and for a receiver for stock properties. Verner & Co. claim to represent a majority of two dissenting stockholders amid reports of bad feeling since last July.
Washington report to Congress by Superintendent Brigham details requested appropriations of 210,081 dollars for the White House for the coming year and notes higher costs this year due to new furniture design, replacements, and extended entertaining expenses.
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