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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
4
Leased wire report from the Associated Press appears in the Popeka State Journal. The paper notes subscription details and mentions a June 1 publication date and annual mail rate, with a general statement about wider news coverage.
Subscribers may have the State Journal mailed to any address for thirty cents a month. Notes cover pursuit of Tracy, Bryan Cleveland politics, Morgan poker, U S petroleum production in 1901, tax refunds on Philippines goods, presidential postmasters, gullible fortune schemes, and early-year banking defaults with state variations. Includes Indiana and Oklahoma crash notes and western liability trends.
The Milwaukee Journal notes signs of prosperity with reduced speculation and strong investment. Real estate demand shifts to installment purchases, while grain and stock markets show dull, scalping activity. Money is easy, earnings are up, but fear of a rainy day and wary public sentiment toward speculators linger as the era of notable growth continues.
A collage of quips and witticisms from the Atchison Globe recounting social foibles and local manners. The short jests poke at promises, repartee, household life, modest men, and fashion as observed in daily Kansas life.
A Philadelphia Record fragment skewers social pretensions with wry vignettes on widows, homeless lives, and the foibles of high society. It notes a distinguished party led by Col W H Rossington leaving for Yellowstone Park, traveling via private car with Geo R Peck, to visit several western locales and states. The trip includes figures such as Phillips, Gardner, Mcpherson, Spencer, Baldwin, Bluffs, Carter, and ex-Congressman Join Allen of Tupelo.
Beloit and Return 457 via the Asian Pacific Account of Epworth League Chautauqua assembly tickets on sale until July 22 inclusive with return to July. City ticket agent J C Fulton 535 Kanesas avenue Ottawa Kansas. Return $1.60 via tickets on sale account July details unclear.
A general passenger agent in Denver announces a handsome book titled Picturesque Colorado about the state. The publication will be sent to any address with 3 cents postage, inviting readers to obtain a copy via mail order.
A report notes Exhibit B as the prosecuting witness property with strong evidence of Dumford being fined for stone work. Carrie Davis, a colored woman, was arrested after a dispute with Annie Dupree on Crane Street. John Williams, picked for intoxication, is described as mellow and friendly, while authorities warn money slot machine harborers to surrender to Chief Donovan to avoid arrest.
In Edorado Kansas on July 10 Dr Brownfeld who testified at the Morrison trial that he heard Mrs Cantle call Miss Morrison from the street the day of the fatal fight has been sent to the district court after failing to post $2000 bond he is jailed pending proceedings.
The state appeals an unusual action by Cowley county Sheriff S A Daniels to the supreme court. County attorney J B Torrance filed two charges in district court accusing Daniels of allowing a suspect to roam free with a bailiff and of debauching a girl while transporting another inmate. The district court quashed the information, and the state now appeals.
Moeffert ceases for his William Allen White arrives from Emporia to report on White, his first Topeka visit since California. White, recovering health, planned a year in Emporia but has already returned to Washington. Emporia sought Roosevelt visit and urging him to back a federal building project. White was sent to Washington to secure approval. He came back Sunday after the mission.
London reports Crown event planned subject to King Edward's doctors approval with coronation likely August ninth. Twentieth Kansas reunion slated September tenth with local hosts in Beatrice and surrounding communities showing growing interest. Fire disaster in Toronto claims at least three firemen. blaze destroys old street railway stables and warehouse district. Beatrice grocery fire destroys three two-story buildings and damages nearby Masonic Temple. Beatrice and Anauakie sections affected.
Widespread flood damage wipes out offices and part of the business area. Losses reach 935,009 with insurance status unknown. The jailitory exploit the water outage to attempt further destruction of the city’s business section.
State Auditor Cole refused to allow Dr T C Biddle’s claim for a junketing trip to Montreal Quebec Boston and other cities by the superintendent of the Topeka hospital for the insane The bill of 168 40 for attending meetings and inspecting eastern details was blocked though the State Board of Charities approved it The audit also opposed a 1717 bill for an addition to a building at the Winfield Asylum with debates over proper funding and building repairs pending a hearing by the board.
A gust during a coronation event in Langham Place toppled decor and a coping from All Souls church. Miss Steathy, a bystander, is believed dead and several people injured amid the rain soaked squall.
State Treasurer Grimes and State Auditor Cole chair the session with Secretary Clark absent. Cole elected president and Grimes secretary as about 30 counties protest state tax assessments. Four counties have filed objections Lyon, Washington, Smith and Hamilton seek reductions or adjustments to personal property and land valuations.
Governor Stanley granted a requisition from Missouri Governor Dockery for J. L. Typton, wanted for forgery in St Joseph. Detective Thema Moore traced him from Texas to Kansas, and McPherson officials secured his arrest amid exodus to harvest season.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a claim of a new remedy named New Discovery aiding a woman’s life against ven disorders and severe lung trouble with obstinate cough. Mentions dates, doctors, and promotional tone, but details are unclear.
Chicago turmoil as local unions reject a proposed settlement. Delegations of pickets move on freight houses, halting wagons and drawing crowds. Hugh McGee warns of a potential 4000-strong teamster outbreak if talks fail, while employers fear a lasting shutdown surpassing the prior rail strike.
Rock Island Railway circles report final victory in the Wiggins Ferry property dispute with an advance payment of 9 000 000, bringing total price to 39 000 000. A settlement will allow stockholders to take control and an agreement with the Terminal association outlines operation of the Wiggins Terminals on similar terms. In Dallas, contracts guarantee a 2.00 bonus for right of way into the city as surveys proceed, aiming for service into Dallas within three months.
Governor Yates ordered Col Theodore Ewpa OSS to Saline county with a detachment of infantry to protect Black residents and property after white citizens attacked them. Ewpa joined by 16 men from company FF at Mount Vernon to quell disturbances and identify offenders. Reverend P A Green reported his Eldorado home was stoned and his safety threatened, prompting militia action.
Unsettled weather at Henley Regatta dulls attendance on closing day but races proceed. Trinity Cambridge defeats Leander in the Grand Challenge final. Oxford beats Yale to win the Diamond Sculls heat. Steward's Cup final results remain unclear as officials report.
On July 1, a concert by Marshall's Band will be held at Gerfield Park. The event promises a lively evening with a selection of popular tunes performed by the ensemble.
The First Cumberland Presbyterian church near the river on Kansas Avenue and Van Buren Street is surrounded by rising water. Driftwood and logs float past as the current shifts. the building and pastor’s residence sit close to flood levels, risking foundation damage if the river continues rising.
Local items report the Sociations of Topeka meeting at Kansas avenue Ubise Piano for the campaign will be disc G. C. Clemens will speak A public reception for Charles N. Crittenden at Florence Crittenden Rescue home July 12 from 3 to 5 pm Carriages will be at the end of the Quinton Heights line Wilks Wild E. King to replace Reuben Spivey as instrument man in the city engineer's office starting July 16 Spivey to take a vacation King now surveying with railroad men on the Southern Kanaan railway E. I. Prescott named land inspector for Tales Pactic Radway company HQ in Topeka with systemwide duties Councilman Weber and park commissioners discuss band stand plan and fundraising Some favor concerts at the Auditorium with small admission fee to cover costs Conrad Sterne announces Selis Sterne circus reengagement for Topeka Wednesday July 14 with new attractions and tent sites at 18 Kansas Avenue Sterne will manage rest of year Alvin Bede joins his father in keeping the show together Ottaws Kansas and Return 1.60 via Santa Fe tickets on sale at City Ticket Office Caton Pacific R A. 5 Keones Ave.
City Engineer McCabe warns pavement work may be delayed on certain streets due to curb questions. Residents, led by Poll Street locals, say the issue hinges on John Ritchie’s contract with Port Scott. If litigation occurs and bids are deemed invalid, bidders may seek damages against the city.
Joplin biographical note reports A C Blot and family of Baxter Springs Kan, J W Stone, a brother, contacts from Joplin say the Blots left Baxter Springs June 6 for Oklahoma. The victims, a man, wife, and two children, were found near Prudence Oklahoma. The husband sought harvest work, carried little money but a valuable outfit.
J W Climer a former attorney and state legislator of Hutchinson dies at home aged, noted as a Civil War captain. The obituary mentions weeks of illness and references his public service and local ties. The fragmentary text also lists unrelated figures and figures tied to other notices.
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