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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
6
Jap Rose Soap, one sixth pure glycerin, offered at a moderate price yet unsurpassed in quality. Its fragrance blends natural flowers, and the product is promoted as a delightful toilet and bath soap backed by James S. Kirk & Company’s renowned reputation.
March 12 The body of a man found in an alley in San Francisco has been identified as Richard J of Brooklyn. He appears refined and had traveled from Brooklyn to California seeking a loan. Port Huron Michigan reports Charles Thompson ex Supreme Finance Keeper of the Knights of the Maccabees was charged today over a $57,000 shortage.
The board of health contends delays in fumigations are due to staffing and budget limits. Six houses awaiting treatment remain under quarantine as Dr. Judd's administration grapples with equipment shortages and scheduling. Sanitary officer Mr. Hill works late nights to push work forward amid patient backlogs and legal constraints.
Buenos Aires reports say the US cruiser Atlanta saluted Argentine President Hope during maneuvers off Mar Del Plata but Argentine vessels did not return the salute. Officials note etiquette requires the Argentine chief executive not to express, while Atlanta moved on northward, fueling speculation the gesture caused tensions with rebels.
Justice Beach sustains a demurrer in a New York Supreme Court action brought by James A Forrester and John Mack Ginnis against Amalgamated See company Boston and Montana Gens company and others. Complainants claim unlawful transfer of shares and seek a receiver to recover assets. The ruling blocks the asserted cause of action. Newspapers advertise a sale and clock trade items amid unrelated prose.
Long partisan clash on Cuban reciprocity and tariff reductions as the Ways and Means plan is debated. Leaders push for or against a tariff cut while Cuba relations and annexation questions feature in the tense exchange among lawmakers.
Paris reports an April 16 benefit at Theater Comique to aid the McKinley Memorial fund. Notables including Sarah Bernhardt and Coquilling are offering services. President Loubet and Ambassador Porter may attend. Judge Holmes aims to raise at least 26,000 francs. An opal gem sale by F W Swearingen at 721 Kansas Ave is noted, describing a scarce gem weighing two carats.
James Neville as administrator of Morrell C Keith's estate sues in federal court to force sale of the Keith tract east of Potwin. The complaint cites a contract with Eugene Quinton giving Keith the first 60000 and two thirds of proceeds over 60000, with sale requiring all parties' consent. Quinton opposes sale, fearing insufficient remaining funds for his fee, and the will directs disposal to satisfy estate claims. case appears in for years.
Washington March 12 Republicans in the house discuss a Cuba reciprocity compromise of a 20 percent reduction for two years. Leaders from both sides meet to set terms with Payne Dalzell Cannon for the ways and means and Dick Fordney Morris for the opposition. A conference group plans to decide shortly if a deal can pass amid near evenly split support.
Peoria Ti March 12 The wage scale dispute between Asled Mine Workers and the coal operators’ association in Illinois is critical with a strike order expected hourly. The joint scale committee failed to reach agreement this morning over raises of and 14 cents per ton and working conditions. Powder supply settled by agreeing to buy powder at 1.75 or less per keg.
A New York man credits his wife's clever intervention with Postum Coffee for reversing his nervous decline and insomnia. He had believed coffee boosted his intellect, but his wife replaced it with Postum, gradually easing his symptoms and improving health while exposing the deception.
General Frederick Funston, guest of honor at a Chicago banquet, arrived Tuesday for a two day stay. He attended an informal reception at the Marquette club after a reception at Auditorium hotel, and spoke of Philippine and Cuban affairs praising certain war leaders while criticizing peace advocates. He planned further visits and public receptions before departing.
Report from St. Petersburg notes sugar export volumes dropped by over 50 percent versus 1900 figures, with 4 920,000 poods valued at 4 157,000 roubles and 081,000 poods at 12 052,000 roubles. Dashestan natives face ruin, mass emigration to Turkey cited amid heavy taxation and land stock appraisal issues. Separate item: H H Freeman pleads guilty to using US mails for fraud in Wichita Kansas, tied to suspected murder of Fred Kinney of Jewell county. Kinney’s fate remains unconfirmed.
A daughter born this morning to Mr and Mrs J H Sawers of 718 Morris avenue. L S Fortune improving after Ischini access surgery. Santa Fe reports heavy rain east of Topeka across northern Missouri. City Clerk Squires gains two assistants Grace Miller and Carr for special assessment work. Peffer Jr arrives from Washington with Mrs Peffer and Mrs McClellan remains. Grenola Kansas reports a daughter attending a funeral. Postmaster Guthrie receives inquiry from J W McGerry of Davey Nebraska about Howard H Mortun’s parents. Howard Morgan died at Pinndreso, G D, last Saturday. efforts to locate parents. Topeka informs of Mrs Julia A Halley of Elmdale Kansas death. she was cousin of Col D K Wyatt. Halley age 80 and survived by two children Clara Breese and Julia Weeds. De McFarland absent for Kansas M E conference in Washington. I G Mitchwil to read Thursday prayer. First church pulpit filled by Rev Fredenhagen morning and Rev Chas M Sheldon evening. Menninger M D contact 727 Kane as ave. Tel 19. residence 1251 Topeka ave Tel 5. office hours 9 to 5.
Third Vice President J W Kendrick of the Sarts Fe arrived in Topeka from Chicago and will stay overnight. He plans to depart Thursday on No 8 for California after constant talks with General Manager HU Mudge and Assistant GM T HE Cain. The visit is described as routine, yet the recent firings generate notable local interest.
The funeral of Mrs. W. A. Peffer wife of ex Senator W A Peffer will be tomorrow at 10 40 am at the home 12 Fillmore Street The services will be conducted by Dean Kaye of the Episcopal church Mrs Mary Worsley aged 60 died at 213 East Second Street last night Her remains will be sent to Mont Springs New York for burial Samuel Fowler died at his home 101 Walker Avenue yesterday age unknown The obituary notes Dropey was the cause of death Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 am after which the remains will be taken to Scranton for interment.
Chicago March 12 market report shows wheat prices marginally higher with early gains eroding into steady to lower levels amid heavy rains and heavy selling. Cattle and hog markets opened firm with receipts around 15,000 head and 8,000 head respectively, while oats and corn showed active trading and mixed directions.
The article reports notable declines in stocks and commodities after 1 o clock, with General Electric, Consolidated Gas, and several miners showing losses while others dip. Copper and wheat prices fluctuate amid a broad market selloff, with various regional exchanges and money markets detailing quotational activity.
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