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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
5
A patchwork of wires, numbers, and opinions spans Wall Street mood shifts, wage policy, and a proposed desertion penalty in Chicago. Reports touch on federal intrigue, Panamanian canal talks, immigration flows, and the economics of rubber imports with scattered data on taxes, salaries, and public debates.
Mosaic of agricultural snippets and local happenings from Johnson County includes unusual crop claims and quirky farm reports. Mentions of peach crops, sweet potatoes, crab apples, chestnuts, and a Philippines position amid broad town life.
A Philadelphia Record column opens with pithy maxims on life and vanity. Meanwhile, Chicago reports a gas poisoning tragedy at the Quincy hotel. Minneapolis recounts George F. Moulton’s indictment for attempting to bribe an alderman in a city engineer election case.
Cyram W. Flanders son of George Funders of Highland Park died at Christ hospital at 15 oclock last night of typhoid fever aged 26. He belonged to several fraternal orders and was well known in the city. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
The Maituand Breese notes McNeal will not run for representative in Shawnee county’s Thirty eleventh district but may enter the senate race. It reports Captain H H Philips may run for legislature and outlines Burton and Curtis influence in the contest. Also notes county tax settlements paid to city treasurer and that no further tax income will arrive until December.
Mayor Bergundt today announced Willam Shay as furnace fireman at City Hall. The position pays $30 a month and requires limited work, yet the job is in demand. The report notes former mayor Hughes, and discusses weather conditions and the need for a reliable fireman in the role.
The report recounts the firing of Miss Ethel Hone and Miss Alma Oberg from the state insane asylum, alleging it followed prior dismissal mystery. They claim Superintendent Biddle cited “dismissal by request of the state board of charities” and accuse him of using them as scapegoats while fearing for his own position.
Report of tally at city inal day shows council may address Attorney Spencer's remarks on prosecution. Several panelists urged restraint while others urged clear stance against prosecuting cases lacking evident wrongdoing. A mix of opinions suggested council hesitation to act and no unified position emerged.
Deputy binding commissioner Chicles and 14 Timothy O Shea submitted resignations to Mayor Harrison, effective soon, as committees probe alleged graft in a theater contract. Officials claim the deal favored an alderman and used a permit scheme to secure building department approval.
George McLaughlin, a veteran Santa Fe switchman of four years, arrested on a city court warrant for breaking into merchandise cars on sidetracks. Detective H Germain led the investigation. McLaughlin reportedly confessed to stealing 12 cans of cherries on October 11 and six cans of born on October 15, carrying them to the switch shanty with cans found in his dinner bucket. He resides at 407 Western Avenue.
Controversy over the clerkship of the Kansas Supreme Court intensifies as justices debate re election for D A Valentine or opponent Cale Jones. Justice Smith backs William Needles. Cunningham holds decisive power. Rumors continue of a move against assistant clerk Herbern arms trong, with no clear candidate to replace Armstrong.
In Topeka three fire stations conducted an election Tuesday for the Firemen’s Benevolent Association. Willony Downey of Station 2 won the sole elective post of secretary, while Chief Wilmarth and Assistant Cli Babcock serve as president and ex-officio vice president. An advisory board canvassed the vote this afternoon amid little opposition. Downey, a former policeman, has strong local recognition. Charles Boltinghouse won a board seat from headquarters, William Miller from Station 4. successors from the department had resigned. In Paris, King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena arrived to a large, enthusiastic crowd at the station.
The state railroad commission notifies Kansas City Northwestern Railroad Company and Vinal Ghiess of intent to begin sanctamus proceedings in the courts. The action concerns an assent on the line between Jackson and Neruzha counties and aims to compel compliance or address the dispute.
A local advert claims deep discounts on flour soap ham oysters and more with emphasis on knowing exact buys. It touts fresh roasted blended coffee at 1c below package price and invites customers to try salt pork California hams bacon raspberries and other goods at bargain rates.
A year ago residents asked the board to require Northwestern to place a competent agent at Ontario. The order was issued and initially followed, but the agents were young learners replaced as soon as they gained some experience. In the past year Ontario had five different agents, and now the station is closed despite the board order.
Rumor states that three Rock Island supeintendents resigned or were asked to quit. Nichols remains at large, with uncertain timing for the others Tesselled Hansamplanes rumor involved. Circulation notes Str Nichmis of Erguko division has resigned, headquarters at Fascinity. Mr C J Wilkon, former superintendent of Northern Haddo Jamestown, questioned if Nichols was asked to resign.
A. Jones is reported ill with typhoid at Stormont hospital. Dr. O'Brien of Beloit stopped in Tonks en route to Kansas City to visit friends. Alonzo Wardall has returned from a trip to the Pacific coast with Mr Wardall. Roy and Max Wardall now in Seattle. Carrie Vaughn alias Parish, a colored woman, arrested for suspected theft from Albee Morgan. Blanche Gracey and Battleaxe Lane visited the city jail to see their white lovers. Hayth Weatherly and Archie Mitchell owed ten dollars each on a vagrancy charge. A discussion about building an electric railroad to the county is planned with merchants and officials. Veteran prisoners are promised commentary tickets to ride the Bealiowad line on election day.
An early promotional piece praises a prominent city hotel for its cuisine, service, and location. It extols easy access from ferries and steamboats, mentions Broadway and 5th Avenue routes, and notes guests can reach downtown art shops within a short walk. W. Johnson Quinn, proprietor.
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