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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
4
Full text of the Associated Press news copy transmitted to the Topeka State Journal. The article explains the paper operates as a member paper and receives the daily news via leased wire for exclusive publication.
The piece critiques tariff policy and Cuban products while noting ex-Senator Wolcott’s job prospects, pension bills, and party divisions. It mentions Boer War sympathy, yellow fever in Havana, smallpox vaccination, and debates over ship subsidies, plus comments on khaki in battlefields and British uniforms affecting Boers.
Charles F. Street, president of Topeka Water Company, met city officials to set a price for selling the waterworks plant. A second afternoon conference sought a fair, workable valuation, with owners noting they may seek a higher value than the plant’s depreciated worth and stressing they will not obstruct an agreement.
The record outlines a dispute over the plant and its going value as the basis of agreement. Mr Street and associates face questions about valuation and methods to reach a settlement with the water company. Street is to visit Tiqpka Saturday afternoon amid ongoing discussions.
A boy confined at the pest house due to a rash thought to signal smallpox actually shows no smallpox. City Physician notes the illness may become generalized with emalipox risk, delaying release. Three new scarlet fever cases traced to families of Blomquist, Chan, and Honder in local streets.
The Telephone Girl returns to New York’s Crawford tonight with Gustave Kerker music and Hugh Morton book. Dave Sears stars as Hang Nixie in a show praised for its humor and enduring appeal after six seasons. Pearte Hight and Marie Richmond are highlighted as leading artists in the cast. Walker Whiteside scheduled for Draw-Yor matinee Saturday in Heart and a Sword and Merchant of Venice performances.
The probate court settled J M Knight’s claim for burial costs of J F Crennan, killed by a switch engine about two years ago, reducing an original $600 suit. A Harbour represented the Crennan estate in the settlement after an unfavorable supreme court declination.
Col PP Tehernigovsky, a Russian naval official, says Russia will not order more war vessels from foreign shipbuilders. He notes Russian yards can build eight ships at once and claims his report on American methods could double capacity. He praises U S shipbuilding as ahead of Europe and says America would receive orders if needed.
Edward Farne, an attendant, faces a charged case after changes in a lingering mystery at the Astor house. He claimed influence at the time, and the last sighting remains unclear as authorities pursue the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
About 200 Chicago area dressmakers organized the National Dressmakers Association for mutual protection and trade advancement. A constitution and by laws were adopted with a 32 initiation fee and 1 annual dues. A charter will be requested promptly. Jefferson City Missouri March 21 Federal judge sentenced Thomas A Brady to 30 days in jail and ordered $100 repaid for selling hop tea. Brady defended the sale as medicinal bitters, but the jury convicted him.
An old ad notes a remedy sold for 25 cents per box to cure headaches biliousness sour stomach and constipation. Prepared by 0.1. Mod & Co Lowell Mase.
Washington, March 11. Mr H Clay Evans, commissioner of pensions, told Roosevelt he wishes to be relieved at his convenience. The president hinted a diplomatic mission may be offered, with Mexico and Italy speculations. Evans plans retirement from public life, seeking private affairs in Tennessee. Pending successor talks point to Hine or Peters, former congressmen, as potential appointees.
Davelands of Hill City tours Kansas to rally delegates for the state convention. Hanna leads the race for lieutenant governor with Cormany and Glenn viewed as near contenders by various pols. Hanna explains congressional conventions differ from state ones and aims to meet state delegates after elections.
Manila reports a court martial for Major Littleton Ty Waller and Lieutenant John H. E. of the Marine Corps for murder over killings on Samar. Major Waller pleads not guilty yet admits eleven deaths as testimony from Captain Dunlap and others details prisoner arrival, food refusals, and alleged orders to shoot.
The New York prosecution wrapped rebuttal today in the murder case against Albert Patrick. Court adjourned until Monday for defense addresses while Tuesday and Wednesday are set for prosecution and Re nees Goff to speak. Witnesses including Dr John D McAllister and Mrs Elizabeth Costello testified about timing of supper on the day William Rice died and the meal hour dispute emerged.
John Purcell, current division master mechanic of the Santa Fe Chicago division, will become Topeka shops superintendent a new post headed by him with road work oversight remaining unchanged. H. T. Herr succeeds Purcell in Chicago division, with Fort Madison Iowa as his Santa Fe base. Herr is brother of Westinghouse Air Brake Co. general manager John Purcell.
Oakland dispatch reports William Delahaye, manager for James J. Jeffries, claims no bout will occur. He accuses Howard of stalling a permit and plotting to keep Jeffries in the public eye, predicting the press will back away from the challenge.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. May Hunter at 517 Monroe Street after a lengthy illness with funeral conducted by Dr T McMarland of First Methodist Church. Surviving daughters are Mrs Chas Jones and Daisy Hunter, both of Irving, Texas. Also noted is the death of Ole Peterson at 214 Pall Street, with a 2 PM Sunday service planned.
G O Smith of Topeka buys the two story Durtoees block on Sixth and Topeka for 9000 dollars from George C Quincy of Boston. Smith plans to erect a new corner property at Ninth and Kansas and the sale includes the Keatian Block at nearby Na Yr Sander ocd mE.
City hearing before the mayor addressed the bill allowing the Pennsylvania railroad to tunnel under the North River. John G. Johnson argued the tunnel is the only practical link between Long Island and Pennsylvania lines, with costs nearing 40 million dollars. John D. Des Passon and Jefferson M. Lavy urged approval as essential for New York City.
Attorneys for John Collins file a motion to advance his death sentence case on the supreme court docket with County Attorney Nichols consenting. The court may print the June writing, making a decision possible the first week in July.
Judge Hazen commends hearing of fifteen motions in the Martindale vs KOT Barry case. The Controvemy over the affairs of the failure and receivership of the First National Bank at Emporis is at issue. Motions filed by different defendants are essentially three closer motions to be disposed of before the original trial.
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