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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
5
In Topeka today notes mix weather, errands, and small events. Horst plans at midnight on the bridge. Henry Kesler stays in Atchison for lay business as the thermometer hits 76. Calls flood in about West Side telephone service while local mills and visiting figures move through town.
Northwest corner of Sixth and Mt. Evecues sees progress as Mr Nisley announces machinery for a new plant to be mailed within weeks. Vinewood rosa ans started work and poles are being set on Madison street to lay track while pavement goes in to save costs. Scott Kelsey Mike Heery and S M Wood named by district court as appraisers for a potential condemnation by the company.
H W McAtes chairs a Commercial Club petition for vitrified brick pavement from West Sixth Avenue to the Kansas River bridge via Gage Park. Estimated county share about 12 dollars. brick firms west of town push for road to aid marketing, with two brick courses on land foundation and timber curbing.
Des Moines Iowa July 11 Hundreds of homeless flood victims spent the night in school yards and parks without blankets. Charities and officials race to shelter, with hospital, jail, and hail areas filled. Rains have not receded and rivers hold, forecasting days before relief and risk of malaria and typhoid. Officials estimate costs could reach a million dollars as tents and cots are deployed.
Charles N Crittenton wealthy New York druggist founder of Florence Crittenton homes addressed a large Topeka audience at First Methodist Church urging business leaders to engage more with spiritual welfare. He noted 56 homes exist in America with one in Japan and one in China and outlined his western inspection tour ending with events at the Y M C A and a reception at the Florence Crittenton Home in Quinton Heights.
Prohibitionists prepare to open Shawnet county campaign Saturday in Topeka after noon convening delegates to form a permanent organization and nominate the ticket. F. W. Emerson, candidate for governor, will speak at Knights and Ladies of Security hall and Swedish Baptist church, with concerts by railroad Y M C A quartet. A second event is planned for Sunday morning and a men's meeting in the afternoon, followed by another address and later August appearances by state-ticket members.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit stockholders authorize a 150 million mortgage to issue bonds for construction and improvement of roads and to retire existing mortgages as they mature. Bonds totaling 100 million have already been sold.
Rawara and Emily Hollis sue Union Pacific Railroad, Pullman Palace Car Co, and Conductor John Walker for 12500 damages claiming their son Rupert Hollis was forced from a Pullman car on a Union Pacific train in Cheyenne Wells Colorado on March 3 1903 and that his brother Gordon F B Hollis died after being placed in a cold room awaiting service and could not be cared for due to bad weather and lack of resources. The plaintiffs also claim Gordon was left without proper comforts or coffin and seek additional damages for neglect.
Marshall's band performs this evening at Garfield Park with Gems from the Burgomaster, Hearts and Flowers, May Flowers, Gems of Chas Harris, Dance Caprice, Little Egypt, March, and more. In New York on July 1 Captain John Conroy, harbor improvement chief, gives his opinion on the work.
The article traces the evolution of oatmeal and cracked wheat in the diet, noting widespread digestive ailments from the starch heavy fare. It promotes Toasted Wheat Flakes sweetened with Malt Honey as a remedy, claiming crisp flavor and thorough cooking improve nutrition.
In Cardenas Cuba a New York contractor says trouble will arise within sixty days as locals resent their exclusion from offices after participation in fighting. He notes great unrest and a shortage of police, with two banks serving a vacancy-filled town. He warns the natives will protest the conditions.
Omaha Neb July 11 The Union Pacific railroad company issued formal notice to striking shoemen to return to work at once or forfeit their positions. The notice directs employees to report to the office immediately or be treated as new hires in the future. Company officials say operations will resume gradually and full force will follow as sufficient staff are available.
Mrs. Joel F Vaile a noted author dies at her Denver home after ten months illness. Born Charlotte M White in West Brookfield Massachusetts in 1832 she left four children and a husband. Vaile wrote mainly books and stories for children. Deputy U S Marshal arrests Fred Schulte of Satte ramsent tract of land including government quarter sections. Government orders removal of fences around set e cam ered oie.
The Denver Rio Grande Railroad agrees to wage increases after weeks of negotiations. Management and workers reached amicable terms, ending disagreements on proposed pay boosts and related matters.
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