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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
4
An all leased wire report from the Associated Press reaches the State Journal Building via telegraph wires. The late night copy covers the sale, with ongoing busy transmission and forwarding to readers in the state.
A Topeka summary notes Schley inquiry fallout and navy profanity claims versus British conduct at sea. It reports rising Topeka high school enrollment and need for a second building, plus coal shipments and livestock receipts through August with sizable increases. Mentions census pressure and cotton-picking season movements along the Atlantic coast.
The treasury bureau release shows August grain activity with Chicago car load totals at 2.30 for August versus 15,715 for July. Spring wheat receipts across four markets reached 17,902,710 bushels, down from 18,290,170 last August, while early crop year totals reflect a two million bushel rise. Wheat and corn export movements reveal a shift. August arrivals from the interior rose, but exports surged with wheat at 26,694,532 bushels versus prior year, and overall corn and wheat shipments for the year jumped to 218,688,260 bushels, indicating major market changes.
The Commercial Club will meet in regular session on Wednesday evening at Ste Minside. The caltere of Importance will be considered and it is requested that members turn out in Sarom. J. Anderson, Secretary.
A Shawnee County petition asks Judge Hazen to suspend W. F. B. Lytle’s commitment in the Kansan va Lytle case, arguing he should not continue in liquor traffic. Signers include J. T. McParland, R. B. Welch, Eva Harding, James H. Guy, and others. the judge received the petition today. The case centers on open sale and possession of intoxicating liquors at the venue known as The Senate, with Lytle previously convicted of selling liquor.
A committee led by Grand Master Haughey met J. J. Schenck representing D. W. Kent and a brother of the missing Jem Hutchinson. Details of any arrangement are not public, but relatives of Mr. Kent plan to reimburse the grand lodge for its fees. A protest resolution failed in the convention, and another proposal to hold the two officer elections was defeated. The election will be held tomorrow, followed by officer installation.
Benater Barton recommended J T Bradley of Sedan for the national bank examiner post, replacing C S Jobes who resigned.
The gun club meets tonight at J C Elloten. Excavations for the new machine shops at the Santa Fe commenced this morning. Twenty two men are at work. Those interested in the boring forest south of town will meet Saturday night at the Commercial club rooms and elect officers. Unity club will meet to arrange the work of the year and for the election of officers Friday evening at 7 am at Unity church. Mayor Hughes went to Kansas City this morning to consult regarding pure ante Fe bonds. News reached Topeka that the Santa Fe boiler makers strike at San Bernardino had been called off and the men returned to work. Details of the terms could not be learned.
Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures long standing dyspepsia with improved digestion and energy. It features a testimonial from Joseph F. Laine stating years of trouble and ineffective medicines were ended by the remedy. Warns against substitutes and urges buying Hood's.
Police jottings describe a 14 year old, Johnnie Jones, crying on the stand after a drunken episode. He explains pawning and borrowing money, paying ten cents for whisky, and receiving a brief court admonition. Other notes cover Mrs. Garett’s jug possession, Nan Ewing’s drunk and disorderly plea, and Sally Jenkins’ threat accusations during a night of trouble.
Attorney Reed called witnesses to paint Fultz as a meddling resident. A boy, Edward Shaffer, twelve, was fined 25 dollars for an act tied to a dog incident and mischief during a police court session. Charney Kaney of the white horse gang was deemed not a criminal and released, awaiting other actions on fines.
The court released the offender at 10 AM and later, in the afternoon, brought him back describing him as dead and limber. A probate court complaint seeks placement for treatment. Kaney is addicted to drugs and alcohol, a wreck, with two thirds of time in jail. Assistant County Treasurer William Eberle, living on Lang Street, faced trouble from neighborhood youths stealing his peaches. A boy named Harry Wilmarth, aided by March, used a donkey cart to haul fruit. captured, the mother brought him to police court, where he heard of reform school fate for thieves. Harry pledged to quit the fruit business.
A Fairbury Nebraska family two adults and a baby removed from the Rock Island depot last Saturday were found by City Physician Judd today to have smallpox. The penniless trio, now in the Topeka jail, is to be fumigated and quarantined in the pest house. The man, nearly blind, and his wife and child showed pustules. the family had been housed upstairs since their arrival and may threaten other prisoners if contagion spreads.
A petition in the U S district court seeks Edmond G Cheesham of Tonga nokle declared bankrupt and his stock liquidated to satisfy creditors. RP Smith & Sons claims 42.40, Huett Brothers Shoe 28.85, and W Fletcher Floyd Candy 29.75. The bill alleges a voluntary assignment about October 1 and transfer of assets to preferred creditors while insolvent.
Judge Hazen ordered a list of amounts owed to laborers grading contractor John Maxwell submitted to release funds. About $2,200 may be paid, with the remainder tied up in a dispute between A. K. Pulford and Maxwell amid an injunction fight.
Kansas Medical College prepares for the season opener against St Marys College at St Marys on Wednesday October 16. The Medics practice game vs Washburn tomorrow at Washburn Field. Starters and positions unsettled with Frisbee at center likely, and Stohl Klene Clay Stixon at tackles, Stewart Courtney Lakin for ends, Stob Smith at fullback, and Morecott Lewis Jackson competing for halves.
Tarvin, a new patrolman, was arrested by Marshal Prod Stonestreet on a charge of assault and battery filed by Abe Henderson. The incident involved a boy on Quincy Street who was struck with a loaded billy. Tarvin claimed it was a misidentification and that the boy was the son of a policeman. The boy, Pearl Henderson, was not seriously hurt.
Reports from Tutuila Samoa allege Captain Tilley intoxication and unbecoming conduct. Acting Secretary Hackett orders Pacific commander to investigate and hold trial if needed. Tiley removed from command of the Abarenda and Tutulla station and ordered to sail to Tutulla. The department notes the officer’s prior record and reports from Tutulla as without ground for misconduct.
Georgetown Ky Oct 9 The Powers trial postponed to tomorrow as defense seeks a continuance due to absent witnesses including ex Governor Bradley ex Congressman Wilson and Knox county Republican chair William Parley. Commonwealth lists 30 witnesses with Basil Duke and Clifton Pratt among new defense witnesses.
Renecca Greenspan sues the Sells estate for 209 dollars in district court after a probate court denial. She is the sister of Simon Greenspan, once married to Mrs Allan Sells, who died in a Leavenworth sanitarium after Greenspan was treated there.
Two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains collided near Barracksville, Wheeling, on October 9, killing Engineer Harry Weigle of Trail Run Ohio and injuring four others, with Brakeman Beckinger losing a foot. The crash caused about $150,000 in damage. The wreck followed an order being overlooked by Weigle.
The ad touts Schiffmanns Asthma Cure by Dr Rudolph Schiffmann claiming instant relief and cures. Town Clerk W Severus of Cavalier says he suffered years with asthma and has had no attack for six years after using the remedy. Available at druggists for one dollar per package or by mail from Dr Schiffmann Box 84 St Paul Minnesota.
The whaleback steamer Thomas Wilson ran onto a reef near Sturgeon Bay during a heavy storm and dense fog. The vessel, valued at $125,000, was a total loss after striking the reef while en route to Excamuba with an ore cargo. All 24 crew were rescued by the Halleys Harbor life saving crew.
Mrs. Jennie Crawford died at the Dowie Institute in Chicago after a cancer treatment. Remains to be buried in Zion City near Chicago. Her daughter Mrs. Usher died recently after a surgical operation. Also noted are the deaths of Henry Edwin Pritts, George Howard, Mrs. A J Newton, James R Dutton, J M Hass, and a mention of Dr Fowler's Extract for diarrhea.
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