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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1902
Page
1
A narrative recounts wartime schemes for raiding joints and hiding liquor. The speaker describes methods to hide kegs under carpets and in floors, guarded routes, and dramatic stings including a streetcar ruse and a base raid. The account lists locations on Kansas avenues and references police, guards, and wartime tension.
The excerpt details cautious raids and hidden beer outlets with guarded entrances. It notes use of ropes and skylights, plus authorities’ power to close joints in Topeka. County officers can summon witnesses, question, and punish contempt. City officials hold enforcement tools to shut establishments.
The Interstate Commerce Commission met in Chicago to examine packing house and grain rates from St Paul and Kansas City to Chicago. Testimony alleged past rate disclosures were broken and books destroyed to hide the figures. The commission aims to assess whether agreed rates were maintained and will study Chicago to eastern points tomorrow.
A fierce winter storm strikes Columbus on March 31 causing widespread outages as telephone and telegraph lines fail. Wind reaches 35 miles per hour, windows blown in across the city, and rail service experiences significant delays. City reports describe damage across north and south ends.
A large Sunday morning blaze in Hutchinson Kansas engulfed the Martin & Co department store. The fire began near three oclock in the mail order department on the second floor and consumed most goods, with stock valued around 150000 dollars and loss by the proprietor estimated at 100000 dollars. Insurance is reported at 32000 dollars.
At Manchester Easter meeting today Fairtland won the Lancashire handicap steeplechase of 60 sovereigns three miles and a half. Arnold placed second and Ta quisitor finished third. Also at Kerrplop Park Easter meeting today the Queen's betting race of about one mile and a quarter was won by Whbun Hoya Gen War second. Bostonian was tenth.
Major Litteton W. Waller of the Marine Corps testifies in his own defense at a court martial on charges including killing notices and robbery of arms. He claims he acted under orders from Suttie and asserts he did not know the plan in Samar. He describes carrying out orders and recounts events involving comrades and weapons.
William N. Trussell died Sunday in Kansas City from pneumonia. His remains will arrive by Santa Fe at 12:65 p.m. Tuesday and go directly to the cemetery. A. Fr. & A. M. will conduct services. He worked years for J. Thomas Lumber Co. and is survived by a wife and one daughter Margaret. The 2-year-old son of Mr and Mrs das Curry died at his grandmother Mrs. SM Curry’s home on Sunday night. Mrs. Almina Prescott died at age 1S years with funeral today at 2 o’clock.
Voters prepare for the primary council and school board race with eight centers in play across the First and Second wards. Park bond supporters urge a two thirds majority while candidates appeal for turnout. New Australian ballots complicate marking and list polling places across all wards for Tuesday's vote.
Albert Patrick, condemned for murder in the Rice case, and Mrs Addie J Francis married in the Tombs matron’s room by a contract signed before witnesses. Officials opposed the match, but the ceremony proceeded under a recent law allowing such unions when a contract is filed with a registrar within six months.
Washington March 31 The Ways and Means Committee reported the Cuban reciprocity bill by 12 to 3 with two Republicans voting yes and one absent. About 39 Republicans opposed the measure as the House prepares to contest the action. In the House Henderson opened with a Philippine wood gavel as the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill moves forward. The bill totals 49 825 895, notably lower than estimates with large revenue reductions cited. In the Senate Lodge reported a bill to temporarily administer the Philippines civil government, aiming for early consideration.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 21 a Sunday noon fire caused a total loss estimated at 250000 Frank H Greer owner of the State Capital printing plant places his loss at 225000 with only 26400 in insurance Citizens held a mass meeting today and donated 50000 to Mr Greer which he refused to accept except in town fashion The amount was raised and given to him He will rebuild at once Capital to be published from Leader plant in the interim
A fight on the Upper Green river range between cattlemen and sheepmen in Wyoming left 11 hundred sheep shot and killed. Abe Hil and Row en TUS sheepmen were badly wounded and in critical condition. Cattlemen and sheepmen clashed over range division, with two cattlemen wounded and unnamed as yet.
Nelson a polygamist, brought from San Antonio, pleaded guilty to having multiple wives and was sentenced in St. Joseph criminal court to three years in the penitentiary. He married here last September to Mrs. Mary Parker of Platts. The case prompted questions on jurisdiction and bigamy in the local area. The report also notes a factory strike impact on Omaha area workers.
The Com mocretal Tribune company of Cincinnati reduced its capital from 1,250,000 to 1,000,000 last week and then further to 500,000 on Monday. Separate notes report cholera progress in Manik with 90 cases and 70 deaths, plus regional city temperatures across major eastern cities.
A brisk easter gale hit Kansas with wind speeds reported by the weather bureau and sand from Colorado. The dry air swept across the state with snow and rain earlier, leaving temperatures near freezing in many areas. The forecast called for generally lazy conditions tonight and Tuesday as readings fluctuated from near 16 to 48 degrees and frost cleared by morning.
Morton Albaugh, Republican state central committeeman, released delegate tallies and preferences from county results. He notes 42 of LOJ delegates named for the state convention, and that Bailey Troutman Cole lead with near a majority while Hatley sits one short of a crucial threshold. Bir Bailey appears poised to win the nomination on the first ballot as the gubernatorial contest nears its end.
State will lose about 12600 dollars annually as New Jersey approves United States Steel’s plan to convert 250 million dollars of preferred stock into bonds. Tax on issued capital stock will vanish with bonds, reducing state revenue. critics say the revenue impact was overlooked in the legislative debate.
London March 31 The British steamer Holyrood bound from Portland to London sank after a collision March 27 with the Bernard Hinli off Fastnet. Holyrood crew of 23 took to lifeboats and Bernard Hinli arrived at Queenstown with bow damage. Both ships maintained a careful lookout before the impact at about 175 miles west of Fastnet.
Aguinaldo appeared in court with General Chaffee's permission to answer a subpoena regarding an article in a Spanish weekly paper. The claimants were Senor Valdez and editors Pardo de Tavera Legarda. The truth of the article was deemed immaterial and no further witness testimony was presented.
J and Morse of Hutchinson won the railroad commissioner seat after a tense ballot. The initial vote stood three to three, a second election was unanimous, and Morse received the final support amid efforts by Governor Stanley and officials to assemble a quorum.
Flood recedes in Harriman Tennessee as Emory river levels fall after a week of inundation. Twelve industries affected by the flood resume operations. damages estimated at 75 dollars per premise with no casualties reported. City provides 80 dollars relief and clothing drives aid families. homeless are housed and efforts focus on cleanup. Rail lines rebuild to Oakdale and Willow Springs with trains resuming tonight. High water mark reached sixty feet above river, surpassing prior records.
Orie Morse of Hutotinaon is expected to be named by the state executive council this afternoon as railroad commissioner. Weather indications point to March 21 with generally clear conditions ahead.
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