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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
12
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and stomach rest without dieting. It claims the medicine digests all foods, helps sickly children thrive, and offers quick relief from temporary attacks plus complete cure for longer cases. Chicago producer EC DeWeese.
Attorney Georrai Godard returned from Washington where he argued the Kansas case before the United States Supreme Court. The proceedings included Judge Goddard and Governor Coleman, with EF Ware and Platt urging for Kansas. The court prepared a decision timetable despite requests for a vacation, emphasizing the case's importance.
New York March 1. A conference between the Brotherhood of Kaltwur Truthmen and Onder of Rutle Conductory and Erie officials led to a system wide wage rise effective March 1. The oldest qualified employees will be promoted first as part of the increase across the Erie system. Morgan Gives 2 000 000 to University of the South.
An old advertisement touts Hostatter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach, liver and bowel complaints. It claims relief from dyspepsia indigestion and insomnia and urges buyers to ensure the bottle bears the genuine private stamp over the neck.
An embassy dinner for Prince Henry of Prussia drew high officials and diplomats to a Washington gathering. Ambassadors, generals, and ministers filled a drawing room transformed into a gala banquet hall with imperial colors. The prince addressed German Americans and urged civic virtue as he prepared to depart for a western and southwestern tour.
Washington March 1 Prince Henry Pritty alongside President Roosevelt took a one hour and a quarter horseback ride through Hock Creek wall beyond Northwest section during an official visit. They returned to Annapolis then to the White House for a brief farewell with Mrs Roosevelt and other aides. The prince wore a dark blue uniform with buff accents and smoked several cigarettes before departing for the embassy.
In front of the embassy a large crowd gathered as Aga Fol i spoke with the prince before mounting a chestnut horse. The pair rode off under a drenching downpour, while observers and a cheering crowd watched their departure and return.
Frederick Di Tappen, long time president of the Gallatin National Bank, and a central figure in New York finance, died in this city. Born January 29, 1829, he guided institutions through panics from 1873 to 1883 as loan committee chair of the clearing house and held leadership roles in major banks and clubs.
G Hartigan resigns from the northern Texas line division superintendent post. Trainmaster J W Robbins of Topeka replaces him in Cleborne with Austin expected to arrive in Topeka to assume the role. Appointment for the Oklahoma division trainmaster remains unannounced.
In district court on Friday the jury ruled in favor of Mrs. Fett EK Powers in a dispute over a $2000 Fraternal Aid policy held by her late husband Arthur C. Powers who died in Kansas City on March 10, 1900. The claim, initially denied, was allowed with interest totaling about $2002, with Garden City, Mitten Brows, and Galen Nichols acting for the plaintiff.
Meriden Kansas March 1 The town mourns for 25 009 by LM Ishem who alleges a defective sidewalk caused his boy to fall on a bore board and die The council refused payment and the suit follows Young Eshem later survived a New Year’s Eve shooting and is mobile on crutches at Topeka hospital authorities report slow but hopeful recovery
Frisco railroad trains collided near Fontana 14 miles southeast of here on Friday. A brakeman on the southbound train was killed. three engines and fourteen cars wrecked. two engines and several cars pulled free with minor injuries. witnesses report high speed. investigation underway.
Captain Berry announces a new recruiting station at the Armory to handle recruits for all branches except the medical service. Cor- poral Charleston will run the station and oversee enlistments, with Kansas City district officers visiting Topeka Salina Emporia Wichita and St Joseph. Kansas troops are praised for their soldierly aptitude and the Twentieth Kansas leads regular army commissions. Captain Berry, a Kansas native, is based in Lincoln County and appointed to West Point by Congressman Baker.
Vinewood Railway seeks approval next Monday to convert to electric power, abandon steam, and build a line from Twelfth avenue to the city limits southeast. A contract with L. J. Myers of Chicago will start construction if granted, with work beginning promptly and park improvements planned near the terminal.
Lille Price sues John J. Price in district court alleging cruelty. She claims he swore at her grew angry and threw dining room dishes, kicked their son, and abused both. she earned $50 she says he confiscated and asks for a restraining order to protect her property pending the case.
Assistant Attorney General argues state medical registration law protects public safety. Barton county physician Wilcox prosecuted for practicing without registration, claiming diploma standards unfairly target schools behind the law. Court appeal contends the regulation stifles medical education and practice.
Floods swept through Pittsburgh and surrounding towns with Water and Streetcar disruption. Mills closed and thousands displaced as river levels rose past multiple streets and rail lines. Police fortified districts while factories and yards faced damage and work stoppages.
The Kemper Grain Co of Topeka Kansas advertises capital and surplus of 60000 and a private wire to Kansas City and Chicago markets. It claims safe handling of accounts and membership on the Kansas City Board of Trade. It invites patronage and offers contact details and confidential services.
A scrambled vintage classifieds page lists numerous job requests and opportunities. Mentions include dieting department heads, barber training, wages, tools, and sales positions, plus domestic help and cook duties. Also notes two energetic Indians and various craft and sewing tasks with mixed garbled details.
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