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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
6
Representative Dick warns western congressmen against opposing the Cub patrols and argues that defeating the proposed lease would anger farmers and jeopardize support in November. He labels critics as inconsistent yet urges unity to back stern measures.
Denver March meeting of the Western League at Crown Palace outlines schedule plans and potential new members Peoria and Osawatomie discussed attendance and formation. President Whitfield reports confidence for the season with limited action and no major decisions beyond schedule prep. Whitfield departs for Kansas City after adjournment.
State officials receive complaints from Gove County residents about appraisals on school lands selling at $1.25 per acre, far below land values, affecting the state school fund. Superintendent Frank Nelson notes limited power to intervene while auditors previously addressed similar concerns. A reference to cheap Santa Fe excursions to California appears in the same fragment.
Scientists discuss fat nerves and nerve action caused by fat in the nerve core. The piece links Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for nervousness and neuralgia by feeding and fattening nerves. Advert tone with call for product.
A revival at the Methodist Episcopal church in Selina Indiana on March 12 drew high school pupils into conversions. As teachers maintained order, students prayed and sang, with fifteen youths converting before dismissal. The event is seen as a significant spiritual impact on the school.
In New York on March 12 Assistant District Attorney Osborne resumes cross examination of Dr John H Girdner in the Patrick murder trial. The physician testified that no intervening factor was found to cause Rice’s death and noted a complex sequence of medical events surrounding the hanging incident.
House Foreign Affairs ordered to report on Rep Burleson Texas inquiry about Rev Hiram W Thomas seeking to channel relief funds to Boer concentration camps. Resolution asks secretary of state whether requests by the clergyman or his agents for permission from British authorities were declined or complied with. A statement from Senator Saxsenry was presented by Chairman Hitt outlining the events.
Washington March 13 The house foreign affairs committee voted against considering Rep Sherman New Yorks bill to extend Chinese exclusion and instead moved to proceed section by section with Mitchell Kahn rigid exclusion. The vote against the Sherman bill was understood to be seven to none with general concurrence on the measure ahead of further sessions.
The House committees favorably reported a bill by Representative Shafroth to adopt the metric system as the legal standard for weights and measures in the United States after January 1, with surveys of public lands exempted. Senator Patterson of Colorado proposed an amendment restricting subsidy payments to vessels employing Chinese crew, or those not eligible for admission.
The Topeka council Judiciary committee, backed by City Attorney Charles F. Spencer, is expected to issue an adverse report on granting a new Vinewood Park railway franchise. The city faces two pending lawsuits over the old franchise and questions loom about route and viaduct plans, with strong local business support if safeguards prevent asset stripping.
Council opposition grows as Vinewood Park plans face scrutiny. Debate centers on avoiding transfers by rerouting cars to Ninth Street and avoiding new tracks on Kansas Avenue. Col. Jetmore cites no gain from Vinewood Park's moves and argues inconvenience if they proceed.
Pittsburgh March 13 The painters strike grows serious as non union workers flood in from elsewhere with over 100 arrivals yesterday and more en route. A Washington allotment arrived at Market Street station where strikers halted the crowd with police presence. several men were beaten before dispersion. Samuel Gompers and General President Bahiborn are expected to intervene to quell the dispute.
Denver March 12 secretary Chan PF Martin of the National Livestock won election views a committee calling for an end to inferior goods and a broad program. Lawmakers discuss measures to prevent shoddy sales, improve irrigation, and boost federal aid for arid and semi arid regions including New Mexico and Refcona.
Government moves a large troop body by rail in the longest ever U S transportation. Soldiers will be carried from Porto Rico to the Philippine islands with a break at Newport News and San Francisco. Route covers 11 751 miles: 2000 Porto Rico to Newport News 2480 across the U S 4791 San Francisco to Hong Kong 1480 China station to Manila. Number of men not specified.
A Wichita dispatch reports the grand jury indicted H. D. Back of Elmwood for shipping prairie chickens out of the state to Chicago via Wells Parke Express. The birds were seized and confiscated. A second indictment followed against M. H. Minton of Kinsley for similar shipments.
Ernest Malott son of D.P. Mulott of Fs was arrested last Wednesday morning in the Drydey brothers robbery at Condon siding near Oswego. He was liberated yesterday after authorities found he had an alibi and had no involvement in the crime.
The Northwestern Union Pacific and Southern Pacific plan a special telephone service for patrons. While trains stop at Chicago Oakland and San Francisco, special wires will connect allowing calls within thirty minutes of weaving time.
Little Rock March 13 Second Vice President J F Holder of the Choctaw Oklahoma Gulf railroad is said to have been nominated by the Gould system The report is not true says Ao Halden a director who implies the Choctaw is not for sale The text mentions large sums and a Pine Syrup claim but the readable portion centers on the Choctaw claim not being sold.
A wave of new houses is under construction for owner occupancy with dozens more planned. Real estate leaders say demand outpaces supply as builders, savings associations, and property owners rush to erect residences and remodel blocks. Notable projects include homes at Seventh and Taylor, Huntoon and Topeka, Thirteenth and Jackson, and several others across the city and suburbs.
Western railroad traffic officials were ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission to immediately stop discriminatory rates in favor of fresh meats and packing house products shipped to Chicago from Missouri River and intermediate points. The commission ruled last October that live hogs could not be charged higher rates than hog products and demanded the practice end at once.
Philadelphia reports W L Elkins Jr died today at Menlo Lodge near Elkins Station. He was about 28, son of a millionaire traction magnate and held leadership roles in multiple gas and Coke firms. His widow is daughter of Gul C Felton of California.
In New York on March 13 Geo W Perk ins chair of a US Steel refinancing committee said several methods to convert a large block of steel into 6 percent bonds are under consideration but none definite yet. About 290 million dollars of the preferred stock at 87 percent interest would be exchanged for 250 million dollars of bonds to finance properties or working capital. He noted one plan may appeal more to stockholders and that any action will be for their best interests.
Five deputy sheriffs and clerks who served under Sherri Guden and who accepted office under Norman Dike resigned from Dike’s office today and returned to Guden. Tim Dady and Michael Day among the defectors. Jere Weinberger, attorney for Guden, served an order signed by Burceine commanding Dike to appear in court to show cause why an order should not issue surrendering his authority and official records.
Market report from Chicago and Kansas City shows mixed grain and livestock activity. Wheat prices eased as receipts rose while corn and rye fluctuated amid slow demand. cattle and hog markets varied with some gains and others retreating. Provisions and timothy hay movements paced by demand, with grain futures reflecting cautious sentiment across major U.S. markets.
A dense market recap covers commodities and futures with Wheat Corn and Oats prices, cattle beef veal and hogs values, and cotton notes. It notes regional prices in Colorado, Illinois, and Kansas markets, with April and May futures expectations and demand signals across packers and shippers.
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