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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
7
City council debates whether Topeka should buy the waterworks plant or push forward with securing water service. Attorneys clash on franchise expiry and city authority, while a secretive process aims to reach a bargain or pursue a public works alternative.
Mr Oecar K Lyle of the McIntyre and Marshall Produce Exchange in New York visits Topeka to survey Kansas wheat counties. He estimates the state crop could reach only 60 to 70 percent of last year due to injured stands while noting limited local observations. He cites reports from various regions and praises Secretary Coburns crop statistics as the most comprehensive in the union. One area in McPherson County showed Hamatic disease affecting a wheat patche.
Father Kuhlman delivers sermon on the passion and death of Christ at St Marys with Father Hildebrand as celebrant Con lector Father Harrigan deacon and Father Hayden subdeacon Easter ceremonies planned including Easter mass at 10 oclock and lilies for decoration Masses at 6 and 8 am and praises for the occasion A separate note reports Dele Rouner being bound over on a store burglary claim after a court hearing where he accused others and claimed police gave him whisky during a lockdown period.
Charles May of Bo Ji was granted a new trial by the state supreme court on a technicality concerning a first degree murder conviction. The ruling comes as the case moves toward possible retrial on the scheduled date.
The Kansas City Vinewood and Topeka electric railway group has not secured a franchise to bond $150,000 for suburban construction. The State Journal notes the attorney’s admission hints at a split with the Kansas City line and highlights the risk of forfeiting franchise rights if commitments are not met.
Washington reports the cabinet focused on U S plans to withdraw from Cuba. Secretary Wilson criticized German discrimination against American meat products and warned that harsher German analyses could block German goods, signaling a mild U S pressure while the situation persists.
President Roosevelt vetoes the relief bill for Emanuel Klauser charged with desertion. He argues the measure parallels a senate bill on James W. Howell that would force the secretary of war to revoke a general court martial and grant an honorable discharge. The veto questions Congress overstepping powers by statute and pardoning actions.
Cincinnati March 24 indications point to the brewery labor lockout ending tonight. All sides accept President Gompers last night favoring autonomy of engineers and firemen and criticizing the engineers and firemen and United Brewery workers. Contending unions are negotiating with brewery owners who seek to retain new hires as old hands depart to other cities. An arrangement is expected to settle the dispute that has troubled the district for months.
Salt Lake City March 25 the state supreme court issued an opinion affirming the lower court in the Lynch King murder case Lynch and King real name Pagini were convicted of murdering Col Prowse a noted sporting man in a Salt Lake gambling house in September The case mentions Strange now in Canon City Colorado and notes possible new trial applications while indicating the condemned men face likely execution in May
A new ice plant will rise at the northwest corner of Piret and Quincs streets with a 76 ton refrigeration and ice making machine in a three story storage building. It aims to begin operation by June 1 with storage rooms opening soon after and plans to serve local traders with manufactured ice. The York Manufacturing Company of York, New Elm is installing the machinery and a permanent office will be opened on the first of April.
Joliet reports a head on crash near Sagbridge on the Joliet & Chicago Electric line. Two men dead and several injured, including motorman John May of Joliet and conductor G H Hurley, with others from Lockport and Joliet hospitalised. Wreck at a single-track bend recalls a 28 year old Alton derailment with many fatalities.
The state department will bring to the Danish government the charges against American statesmen raised by Captain Christina. The department notes insufficient evidence and errors in alleged facts and says Denmark will not pay the $500,000 claimed by Christmas as its commission. The issue has been brought to the House of Representatives.
Col. Fred Close arrived in Topeka from Hays City and recounted a harrow escape during a prairie fire between May’s City and Smoky Hill. His clothing and face were scorched as he fought to save his team, untied one horse, and endured flames while protecting the remaining animal.
Chicago police seek Colingwood, wanted for desponding with clothes of N H Wolff the Topeka tailor. He reportedly fled with a £23 suit after working at Santa Fe, last seen in Grace Cathedral area. Detention and arrest efforts ongoing. telegrams exchanged.
The notice reports the funeral of Mrs. Louisa Kendall at her mother's home in Omaha today at 2 p m officiated by Rev Hutchineen and the funeral of Mrs Dora Nichols from her home with Degree of Honor and Ladies of Security involvement. It also notes a freight wreck near Woodbins Indiana with Jon a Murty killed and Fred Schaux injured, seven hours of track blockage. Memphis sees a fire in the Virginia Carolina Chemical plant caused by spontaneous combustion with uncertain losses.
Cheap excursions to California are advertised for March and April in Santa Dr. Word's Norway Pine Syrup marketed as especially adapted for children's throat and lung illnesses. The ad touts its soothing, influenza fighting qualities and positions it as a remedy for croup asthma and bronchitis.
Arrangements are under way for the twelfth annual Kansas Woman's Press association meeting to be held in Topeka on Thursday April 10. The day sessions start with a business meeting at 11:30 a m in the Hotel Copeland parlor and a luncheon at the executive mansion from 12 to 2 p m. The afternoon program features talks on various topics by Florence Kimball Florence Ber A Te Emma Bulley Aldeich Olive P Bray and others, with the annual election of officers and delegates to the National Press Association. The banquet begins at 7 p m with recitations and toasts on Woman's Opportunities Newspaper Woman's Equipment and other themes.
Looming Labette county Republican convention stirs strong action as Foley faction loses in Pareons primaries, with contested delegations and key figures like W J Bailey EB Cole Frainman Pete Foley and Liz Crum present. Tension runs high over state delegation and governor candidates. expected lively events.
In Labette county Ergenbright is seen as likely, while Labette Plannelly becomes district judge as Montgomery county backs the plan. A new Treasury rule allows customs to inspect personal effects abroad and require an itemized schedule on departure and return.
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