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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
5
Dr D L Kincaid of Topeka, in Ottumwa, considers starting a new osteopathy school to replace a location near Kirksville and Des Moines. He plans about 26 pupils first year and will seek local club interest. Ottumwa, Kan to Topeka travel details and ticket notes follow.
Negotiations with Colombia to acquire rights for the Panama Canal begin in Washington in about a week. Key terms reportedly settled include a seven million dollar payment to Colombia and an annuity after year fourteen, with sovereignty over a six mile zone addressed to avoid political transfers. colombian officials expect smooth ratification but note weaker popular demand in Colombia compared to Nicaragua, which may delay final action.
At Bt. Loula on July 4 a blast buried two people under debris as a gas meter was struck by a lighted match after midnight. Robert Goss survived, blown to the sidewalk. his wife Martha and daughter Martha were entombed in the wreck. Tillie Stine, a domestic, fell and was extricated. hospital reports hoped for recovery.
Washington July 4 report that the signal corps will employ a wireless telegraphy system in the forthcoming army and naval maneuvers. General Greely has appointed a board to evaluate experiments in communications and to decide what tests will be attempted during the maneuvers. The Navy Department has not yet decided on wireless use and Hodgins and the equipment bureau have been abroad.
C H Bristol, previously trainmaster at Las Vegas, will assume the post of trainmaster at Raton. The announcement notes Bristol’s move and indicates his replacement at Las Vegas remains to be named.
A fragmentary note describes Roman soldiers as surviving on quick meals and snacks amid campaigns, referencing endurance and provisioning practices of ancient military units. The text hints at improvised rations and daily sustenance during campaigns.
Readable fragment notes a change in progress and a desire of a person named Thour Dant Wishes to accompany him. Context and full details are unclear from the unreadable text.
Secretary Coburn challenges township assessors and county clerks over their work and data. He cites incorrect state board returns, noting 340,000 pounds cheese from 97,700 pounds milk and a county population miscount affecting salaries. County officials respond that law limits action and demand evidence before reconvening Douglas County.
A local suit alleges a misused trust and seeks accountability after trustees declared actions and raised about $12,000 for the Institute. The case names involved parties and details a dispute over the organization’s handling of funds.
Baron Ht. D. Ginsberg, head of the military intelligence department of the South African republics, is in Wichita. He speaks on peace and a treaty, stressing dialogue and cooperation amid regional tensions.
The article notes Branner files a lawsuit related to a rail ticket and travel arrangements. It mentions schedule details for a train leaving at 2 30 p m and arrival in New York, with connections to Kansas City and Ottawa. The text references fare inclusions and final limits, hinting at a consumer or legal dispute over transportation charges.
A string of social notes details multiple families hosting and attending Fourth of July events near the Kaw River around Bee, Bliver Lake, and Ottawa. Guests include Luisa Mellam, Miss Yesaie Phyce, Alfred Prost, Miss Reita, and others, with plans for weekend visits, dinners, and summer stays at various homes and towns.
In North Topeka today Miss Jennie Myers and Miss A Nystrom of Jackson are among those leaving for Omaha. Dorothy Curtis and family members head to Washington D C as Mr and Mrs Bowman and children Florence Mildred join. Mr Arthur Allen, a well known business man, died recently, with funeral arrangements set for Saturday at 2 pm from home. Rev J S Giing to officiate and interment to follow.
Train Number Eight appears in Grand Trunk Railway material as part of an express service linking Detroit and New York. The fragment suggests scheduling or policy details tied to this route within the railway’s historical operation.
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