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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
4
In a late afternoon transmission the Associated Press wires carry a leased wire report on ongoing events. The Finte Journal notes it is receiving full teletypes from AP coverage. The report details routine business and local developments as the day progresses.
Local letter writers urge Topeka to replace decrepit streetcars with modern electric service. They push for a unified system, a large track upgrade, and a public vote to support Vinewood or Topeka Electric lines while criticizing incumbent owners and seeking federal aid. Citizens demand timely investment, fair fares, and better city transportation ahead of the World's Fair year.
A sprawling summary traces anthracite coal from early discoveries in Wyoming Valley to Connecticut settlers, notes 19th century production, and details ownership consolidation, labor shifts, and new mining technologies. It covers immigrant shares, plant consolidation, royalty structures, and capital, with references to Pensylvania Coal Co and related rail connections, plus commentary on Cuban reciprocity and U S political commentary.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe discusses social quirks and jokes about compliments, gender roles, and domestic life. It mentions women’s friendships, a man’s behavior, parental jokes, and observations on appearance and marriage. The piece reflects casual opinions on everyday behavior, marriage dynamics, and public perception.
A garbled collage presents witty lines about money effort dignity and habit. It references a Philadelphia reader, jokes about cigars and cabbage, and conversation between elderly and younger characters, noting war and prices in a fragmented fashion.
A fragmentary column presents stubborn maxims about character and self discipline. It suggests self accountability, the futility of idle effort, and the urge to act decisively, urging readers to mind their own business unless prepared to hire help.
Milton Player, son of former Santa Fe machinery superintendent John Player, has been appointed master mechanic for the Eastern division. His railroading career began as a machinist apprentice at Wisconsin Central in Waukesha, then Topeka, Kansas, with time at Brooks Locomotive in Dunkirk, and roles progressing to foreman and eventually superintendent of the Helctine Ledge and Power company before his Santa Fe appointment. Fort Worth Denver City general superintendent W. R. Scott met Player in Topeka.
Peculiar to itself language touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical blood purifying tonic that cures humors and emotions. A Northern Carolina reader Testimonial states improved eyesight after taking two then eight bottles, claiming restored vision and strength.
In Fort Scott on March 12 the Republican congressional convention yielded two key surprises. A. B. Berger of Wyandotte led opposition to a separate resolution endorsing Senator Burton, while Alex Mitchell of Douglas backed resolutions attacking Kan-Shi dissenters. A compromise killed Burton’s resolution and aligned the Kansas delegation with the party, with Governor Stankey praising Republican unity and Theodore Roosevelt as a successor to McKinley. The Second district delegates pledged loyal support to Roosevelt and urged continued GOP effort for the nation’s welfare.
Reports from Tinton League suggest Secretary to the President George Bruce Cortelyou of Hempstead New York will retire after recovering from illness Attorney General Philander Knox of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania plans to leave once Northern Securities legal matters are resolved Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson of Iowa will step down immediately following Cuban tariff questions resolution The notices reflect potential reshuffles in Roosevelt's administration.
San Francisco march 12 A Lange the former Chicago National League star plans a new home near the golf links. He has purchased a lot on Sixth avenue and intends to build a fine residence with a stone wall and an inviting lawn. He will devote daily work to golf and the local clubs will keep an eye on his progress. In New York stockholders of Alliance Assurance discuss amalgamation with Imperial Life and other actions at a March 18 meeting. A New York note reports the Pleasant Bloom hotel proprietor found dead by poison at the Colby House with a suicide note, age 48.
Parham's School now at 305 East Eleventh Street in Kansas City announces spring term start on Monday March 17 with railroad fares reduced to one dollar round trip from Topeka. Opening sessions continue through Tuesday March 16 with evening services and notable religious leaders promising powerful miracles and gifts for the student body. Citizens from Kansas and Missouri urged to attend via reduced rail rates. services expected to attract notable elders missionaries and coastal Apostolic power. Meanwhile New York reports Amen Corner at Fifth Avenue hotel filing for incorporation with social entanglements and plans for an April 5 dinner featuring Senator Frtzn.
Bruyverant Fish, president, notes prior cash dividends and low local ownership while detailing prenem ownership of Illinois Central. He cites 6,190 U S residents owning 57.7 million of stock, 75 percent of total capital, with 989 Illinois stockholders holding 7,897,000. Fragments describe British and Holland holdings and dispersed share lots.
An advertisement-style missive claims Wine of Cardui cures irregular menses and related health issues for young women entering womanhood. It features Eva Smith, secretary of the Philomathian Society, praising the remedy and urging readers to buy a dollar bottle from their druggist to restore health and vitality. It cites personal testimonial from a Miss Smith in Kansas City, Kansas, and promotes the product as a safe, plant-based cure.
Beaumont Texas March 1 local police theorize a gang of women and white men carried out recent Beaumont murders after robberies. A female ringleader is held in custody in a sweatbox as detectives press confessions. Meanwhile unrelated reports note political nominations in Missouri and Texas, a grand jury action in Calcasieu Parish, a Houston storm, and the death of Texas pioneer Major Wiles M Jones in Waco.
First class round trip from Topeka to California offered at 45.00 with open return until June 25. Destination options include Los Angeles and San Francisco via the Santa Fe. Promotional sale runs April 21 to 27 for the National Convention Federation of Women’s Clubs. Descriptive literature available from T. L. Kine, agent.
March 2 a Kansas City bound incident left Thames Keltter fatally injured after a mail train overran him near the Santa Fe line. He suffered severe leg injuries requiring amputation above the knee and was taken to Wichita Hospital where doctors report he is recovering from the initial shock. Neighbors say his husband’s absence and rumors surround the accident, with some pondering the moral lies of public gossip.
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