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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
8
Snap shots from Topeka and statewide notes describe a cross country voyage, health woes, weather, and local happenings. Mentions Mitchell and Chicago trips, government temperature readings, park benches, and various civic updates.
Gravina ridden by Jackson and owned by Green B. Morris carried 99 pounds to victory in the Venus stakes for 2 year olds at Brighton Beach, finishing in 1:00 1-5. She beat a strong field including Old England and Lady Josephine, with Pearl Finder winning the other notable race for Peppers stable as the favorite Asterita faded.
Washington July 17 These pensions have been granted Kansas Original Orlando Gould Blue Rapids 8 Alfred Thomas National home Leavenworth 10 Benjamin Potts Canega 24 Rollie Gray Hill City 12 Joseph Schmeicher Fort Leavenworth Ochiltres 2 Waite Me Cane 10 George Whitman Liberty 5 Franz Millman National home Leavenworth 6 Janes Frick Yates Center Mathew Biges Sedgwick 10 Willows Lydia Woods Garden City Elizabeth Hawkins Olathe Annie Stetler Wellington 3
London reports on King Edward VII health remain satisfactory. He will stay aboard the royal yacht off Cowes until August and then proceed to the roadfield after the coronation. The British fleet will reassemble off Portsmouth for the coronation review with foreign representatives invited, including a Japanese squadron informed to participate.
Judge Sorn berger released George Gould from custody by writ of habeas corpus. Gould, bound for Butte county district court on an accessory charge in the Bellwood State bank wrecking, had been arrested four times. He had gained release three times previously through habeas corpus and once was discharged on preliminary termination.
Race report from Fort Erie Buffalo on July 11 notes Clarita and H. W. May Son's year-old mare Exte in a five and one half furlong Canadian recara.
The daughter of Mrs. W. G. Kelley receives a gold spoon used at London coronations and a Westminster Abbey souvenir spoon. The spoons display royal arms, monogram, and Henry VII likeness. Her great grandfather Cobbh was a London mayor who popularized postage stamps. Her grandfather Captain Mortimer Dettmar led the Queen's Lifeguards. Herbert Dettmar inherits a large estate.
The Kansas law reports show Judge Hazen of Shawnee County faced several appeals. The sixty third Kansas report notes six appealed cases from Hazen with five sustained and one reversed in the Supreme Court Parker Hughes case. The tenth Kansas appellate report closes that court with twenty cases appealed from Hazen. four are affirmed and two reversed.
The Kansas State Fair Association will hold its annual meeting at the Commercial club rooms Friday evening. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. The fair grounds are being prepared with thirty workers on site as races draw near. The roof and grandstand improvements are advancing toward completion.
A lady describes long term nerve fatigue and exhaustion eased by regular use of Grape Nuts three times daily then twice daily over months. She reports improved sleep, energy, stamina for work in music, and a belief the product keeps her healthy enough to manage household duties without frequent fatigue.
At Denver Colorado grandstand awnings are added to horse sheds and the old grange hall exposition hall and dining hall are converted for race meeting use. About 140 stalls will be created with 60 more along the West fence for the stock and horse show totaling 200 stalls under HA Heath of the Kansas Farmer.
Fort Scott July 17 a suit before Judge Simons to prosecute officers of the Master Plumbers association of Kansas under the anti trust law. Charles Sturms a local plumber tried to buy goods without membership and was refused. Testifying witnesses include Christian States Topeka H A Fairchild Topeka A P Elder Ottawa H E Bowers Emporia W E Wilson Hutchinson J H Beasley Pittsburg FP Edson Topeka MM Demody Wichita. Water famine looms in Denver as Platte River scarce. calls for drastic cuts to curb epidemic risk. City and water company plan measures, including reducing daily use from 655 million to 35 million gallons until next fall.
Brief items from Omaha London Cape Town Manila and Cape Town dated July 17 report notable events. Death of William Chola vi car general of the Roman Catholic diocese Nebraska at St Josephs hospital. Steyn and Mrs Steyn sail to Europe as he suffers enteric fever. Queen Wilhelmina remains at Castle Schamburg Hear Rhine health improving. Gen Chaffee to return home via Suez aboard McClelland. Censorship over tims established in Cape Town. Mrs Steyn received a purse of £1000 in Cape Town before sailing. Steyn paralyzed and unable to walk.
Chicago hosts a July 17 reception for Gen. Dloyd Wheaton, retired after 41 years of service, with Grand Army of the Republic and veterans from Cuba and the Philippines in attendance. Gen. John Black introduces him, praising the soldier’s enduring legacy and the nation’s strength, as Gen. MacArthur shares field stories from the East.
President Roosevelt entertained Robert D. Wrenn former tennis champion and member of troop A of the Rough Riders at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay on July 17 Gwen Wister was expected but canceled. The day featured little formal work with Loeb and the President handling a few matters from Washington while declining to discuss departmental issues.
John W. Mackay of Francisco reportedly prostrated on a Sant Garton terrace. Officials said his condition was serious but not fatal. he is to be kept quiet for several days. An ad-like paragraph touts a cure for consumption and invites travel ticket sales with various routes and prices.
Fragmentary text mentions Dominicane provincial Rometuly 11 Ferher Senhay Pare and tensions between Americans and Filipinos. It notes protests of friendship and references to Spaniards and native clergy, with incomplete details about war nearing end.
Albert Reid's pen sketch during a Chautauqua event in Ottawa pleased spectators. Introduced by Rev. C. S. Nusbaum, the session highlighted the art collection credit to Mrs Becker and Miss Smith. Gertrude Morris served as the model, with Miss Harris in a white gown observing as Reid rapidly created a portrait in about an hour.
The Baldwin item notes transfers of real estate with several parcels and buyers including Thos F Seymour and Sey mour Co to others, a $1 consideration for certain lots, and a list of lot numbers on North Kean and Western Bend. It mentions J R David and others tied to a property and a $1 transfer. Trustees of Baker University plan to supply support to Baker's faculty.
London reports the premier A J Balfour presiding over the cabinet meeting of the new administration with colonial secretary Joseph present, marking a formal start to the government.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at value of quick decision making and resource saving. Mentions rete structures and efficiency gains unknown dates or sources. Further readable details are unavailable to confirm entities or outcomes.
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