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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1903
Page
5
The item blends 19th century political chatter with economic concerns. It cites President Cleveland and William Jennings Bryan, notes a potential Democratic convention veto power shift, and discusses Populist expressions, steel mill prices, and labor unrest. It mentions the secret service, Bryan’s candidacy, and Governor Tinton with assorted partisan commentary.
A French scientific review reports the German machine already set a record across the Atlantic while other designs lag. Observers note feasibility of the project, with a syndicate planning a transatlantic tunnel linked to a high speed route, proposing two engines and a tunnel line to shorten voyages.
A traveler recounts two days in Paris visiting Boo Marche and Magasin du Louvre, comparing prices with American stores and noting the Carpentry of sales, stamps cards, and basement checkouts. The narrative includes Napoleon era monuments, the tomb, Montmartre views, and a tip mishap at a restaurant, ending with a humorous remorse over a ten centime misread.
A garbled note from a local paper describes recent winter elements and editorials. It mentions Jack Frost visiting Mitar and headlines about Topeka Series, freight cars, wheat shipments, and lightning rod duties, though many words are unreadable.
Judge Phillipe of the United States district court sustained a motion to quash the indictment of M. W. Martindale of Emporia on embezzlement charges tied to the Cross bank failure. Prosecution will be dropped. indictment was returned by a grand jury under US District Attorney E. Lambert. Motion to quash filed last April by Martindale's attorneys Hageman and Graves. Affidavits suggested Lambert planned to dismiss the indictment from Washington, but he did not before leaving office.
A Suffern dispatch reports the Tuxedo dam broke today and water swept through Ramapo village. Homes, barns, fences and stock were carried away while only timely carvings prevented greater loss. The flood overwhelmed the area as residents faced damage to property and disruption of life.
The term of D. A. Valentine as clerk of the supreme court expires October 28 and he may not be re elected. Gale Jones, present secretary to Justice Burch, is a candidate to succeed him. The appointment is by court election. No action expected before week’s end as Justice Cunningham is visiting Illinois.
Canada leverages vast spruce forests and untapped water power to advance paper making from wood pulp. Experts argue for restricting pulp exports to boost domestic paper production, revealing Canada’s aim to become a major supplier while US demand grows.
The state bar examination, delayed until tomorrow, will only include candidates for admission since the literary part was canceled. J. D. McFarland of Topeka serves as chairman and L. Perkins of Lawrence as secretary while the examiners are present.
County commissioners reviewed bids for completing West Sixth avenue road work. Bids for 1,200 feet of macadam were submitted with the lowest at 79 cents per square yard by ML Wall but were rejected as too high. The commission plans to hire a superintendent and have the project done locally, wired by the county as a cheaper option.
Catarrh weakens lungs, harms digestion and senses, and dulls voice. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla permanently cures catarrh of the nose throat stomach and other organs. Testimonials allege long-term cures and urge readers to buy Hood's.
Rev J Me nes condemns Gov Bulley for appointing Hayden and argues the choice favored liquor interests. He praises Hayden for enforcing liquor laws, notes permits revoked or denied for several druggists, and urges public caution toward stores with reputations for magalimquor selling while backing the judge's duty.
Dr. J T McFarland denounces Sabbath desecration by cigar and drug stores, city railway and theaters in Topeka. He says times have changed yet condemns mercenary motives behind street car use and Crawford opera house. Calls for Christian citizens to protest while noting lack of state law to curb Sunday performances.
A local article denounces Sunday open shops, especially cigar confectionery and drug stores, as Sabbath desecrators for profit. It argues many rely on Sunday sales for ice cream sodas and medicines, urging self restraint and citizen pressure to close unlawful Sunday trade.
Wabaunsee county commissioners award the Maple Hill Bridge rebuilding contract to the Missouri Valley Bridge Company for 713000 dollars. Shawnee county commissioners will contribute 2000 dollars toward the project which serves residents in the northern part of Shawnee county.
The U S Supreme Court convened in Washington to open the October term. The session began with a formal call upon the president and admission of several attorneys as the court announced no business beyond routine preliminaries.
A duel on the parade ground at Schellerhau between Lieut Schreiner of the Fifty-seventh infantry and a reserve lieutenant Rauch fieimch left one combatant seriously wounded. The encounter occurred yesterday and was reported from Berlin dated October 12.
J G Coleman of the Western foundry leaves for St Louis to reside there. Knights Templar seek use of the Auditorium for a Thanksgiving night public meeting. Ex Mayor Albert Parker heads to Memphis October 20 to see Lou Dillon and Major Delmar and other great race horses. The trial of Robert Barnett for stealing cigars and shoes from a Santa Fe freight car begins in district court. Assistant City Engineer King conducts level readings in Parkdale for drainage improvements. Ohio association meeting postponed to fourth Monday in October with regular election then. M E Stoker opens an undertaker business at 417 Kansas Avenue, replacing the Magnet restaurant. A city railway car and locomotive collision on Seventh Street near Santa Fe tracks caused a small blaze. Kansas City beat Topeka Commercial Travelers 7 to 3 in a Saturday game. Thomas E DePew reports his theatrical company plans to play locally.
Topeka broom prices jump from 15 2 26 20 cents to 26 30 35 cents as broom corn supply dwindles amid Topeka factory cutbacks. Gandy brothers and Wm Supple plant reduce work hours. forewarned shutdowns loom without fresh corn. Broom corn price up from 80 to 118 dollars per ton. three grades now sold at 25 80 and 36 cents. Consumers face higher yearly costs. production expected to shrink with scarce raw material. Local output centers on Kansas Avenue and East Sixth. Farmers in Indiana with stored corn hold or raise prices, signaling broader market tension.
A Kansas attorney general opinion declares marriages performed by clerks in counties other than where licenses are issued are illegal and subject to misdemeanor penalties. The ruling emphasizes jurisdiction limits of probate courts and cautions against cross county ceremonies.
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