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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
4
The piece surveys legislative battles over ship subsidies, river and barber bills, and public improvements. It notes Topeka trade expansion, state efforts with Missouri Pacific, and international extracts on trade, pensions in New York and Tokyo rail growth, highlighting government vs private enterprise and a projected construction boom.
The Indianapolis News suggests that if Republican reps from Wisconsin Vermont and Iowa join other Republicans against the subsidy bill it could fail. With 145 GOP reps and six Republican senators from those states, a 24 vote shift in the Senate mirrors House dynamics. Public sentiment and a looming fall election may curb support.
The Atchison Globe page contains scattered items from residents including reflections on thought waves and a man avoiding snake country after encounters. A crape marks a door while laundry hangs in the yard and a sympathetic motherly woman cares for boarding house children amid unspecified events.
Washington reports Asiatic cholera and plague exist in the Philippines but not deemed serious by health authorities. General Chaffee’s plan to ship the Third Infantry battalion from Manila a week early on the Grant is approved as a precaution against spread to troops.
Robert M. Moore begins payment for the defense in Al T. Patrick case over the murder of Wm. M. Rice. He says prosecution shows no motive since Patrick under the 10 will would not inherit Rice’s mill for himself but to carry a trust. Moore counters Jones’ assertion that Rice was killed at Patrick’s direction as unworthy and notes a will clause granting greater power to Capt. Baker than to Patrick.
March 24 a law authorizes a tunnel under the North River linking Manhattan to Hoboken and plans two railroad stations. In Troy a lynching occurred as RiN Zeigier, a Black man, was seized by a mob seven miles from town after an assault charge. sheriff was overpowered. coroner reports death by unknown person.
There is a best time for doing everything that is the best advantage now is the best time for purifying your blood. Your system is trying to purify it as moles and eruptions appear on face and body. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills are the medicines to take to do the work thoroughly and agreeably.
A Topeka city council discussion on Wednesday will revisit a Vinewood Park franchise for an electric line into the city. Merchants oppose a costly suburban route, warning of hidden schemes and urging focus on improving the existing city railway rather than granting outside control.
The Scottish Rite bodies in Topeka plan the eighteenth semi annual reunion at the Masonic building March 25 to 28. Degrees from Lodge of Perfection to Consistory will be conferred on scheduled days with Maundy Thursday lights and Easter services. A banquet and concerts feature Amphion quartet and numerous degree officials.
The proposal envisions an attractive park for the people with plans to keep it free of charge at all times. It seeks support from the city and Marshal's band members who advocate for strong musical organization and public amusement, while noting potential delays if the court postpones judgment.
London report states Santos Dumont arrived with an airship for a London coronation event and plans to sail to the United States in April. He will consult St. Louis authorities on exposition competition conditions and proposes a captive balloon circuit around St. Louis. He hopes to start an international competition in New York later this year and stay about a fortnight in the U S.
Washington reports that a March M A conference will be held at the White House between the president Secretary of War Root General Wood and representatives Tawney Dick Morris Wm Alden Smith Minor Metcalf and Dayton. The congressmen were invited to hear a clear full statement of Cuba affairs from General Wood as tariff concessions to Cuba are debated. Tawney signaled many questions would be asked before the conference.
March 24 Sherman county convention saw R. W. Wellington defeat Congressman Reeder after E. B. Knight led the Reeder faction. The Wellington delegation was formed by acclamation as the Reeder effort collapsed. The report notes a shift in local political alignment and references a dental advertisement segment about pain relief.
Santa Fe health officers fumigate the hospital as O D Yount, recently injured, Contracts smallpox and is sent home on Jackson street. Mrs Ross at West First street also sick with smallpox and quarantined. Three Scarlet Fever cases reported in ET Wedell family on Emmett street. Carl Bon, a little boy at 1448 North Kansas Avenue, also ill.
Belleville's D. Wilson and Neosho's Seth Wells, each aiming for state auditor, met at Copeland and planned breakfast together. Both claim strong chances, with Wells counting on southeast support and Wilson benefiting from the removal of EC Culp in Saline county. Other candidates named include Kelsey Atchison and Davis Brown in the First District, Pottle Butler in the Fourth. Also noted are ill Oliver O. Treaner, a new hosting plant at 621 Kansas Avenue, a Shakespeare production by Walker Whiteside, and various local civic items including park bond information, barbers' meeting, and election board activities.
John S. Morris died Sunday at his daughter's home in Topeka after eight years as an employee in the state pension office. He had been ill since October and was 66 years old. A Civil War veteran, Morris participated in Harrison’s inauguration events with fellow veterans.
A March 24 meeting at the War Department in Washington involved Secretary Root and General Wood, Cuba’s governor, discussing legislation to anchor the new Cuban government and reduce Cuban imports by 20 percent. The talks aimed at easing tensions and securing more liberal concessions, with ongoing staffing and policy questions raised for U.S. support of Cuba’s regime.
William Embree son of Dr A Embree dies this morning. Funeral from residence at 2 pm Wednesday. Arthur Sage of Settlers of Wabguaser county dies Highland Park Sunday morning likely cancer. Interment Dover Tuesday afternoon at 2. Andrew McGromen dies at 720 West Fifth Street of heart failure age 6. Funeral arrangements later. M J Sloan 65, last Saturday. Abies to be buried tomorrow 2 pm at 1856 North Topeka. Prof Chay Kemper of University of Virginia, author of Kempers text, dead. formerly professor at university here.
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