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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
5
A fragmented Topeka State Journal page covers political maneuvering around mayoral and senatorial races, local government figures, and upcoming building season signals. It mentions Adams, Holliday, and Muranteine, with references to vacancy, retirement rhetoric, and city development themes amid a busy campaign backdrop.
The article traces coal’s central role amid global industrial growth, noting early production limits, rapid expansion in Britain America and Germany, and the shift to coal as fuel and power. It highlights historical production trends, regional shares, and the vast industrial impact shaping nations and economies.
The Topeka campaign centers on the joint issue and police enforcement. Critics say Mayor Parker bears responsibility while Nichols cannot be blamed for lax enforcement. The piece notes reform efforts, temperance clashes, and calls for strict civic control with civil service reform and municipal exercise.
Fragmentary notes recount court, reform school transfers, and local happenings including a Caldwell boy sent to reform school for theft, a reservoir incident in Worden, and a mining company sale in Los Angeles with Arizona land activity. Also references Christian Scientists bond hearing in New York and a local medical aid case.
In Wichita County the election dispute centers on Dan Grimes and Harry Trevilla. Registration records show Grimes voted previously while Trevilla sought removal from books to vote elsewhere, spurring a factional fight involving local officials, city residents, and party alignments.
The article reports on debates over Donkhobor conditions and possible colonization methods. Authorities in Ortowa and Ottawa consider the situation with seriousness. Donkhobor women face new constraints while men are seen on rail lines and on the move, raising safety concerns.
Washington December 21 President Roosevelt informally received the merchants and laborers who worked on the White House rewalls. He thanked them for finishing repairs enabling him to occupy the mansion again with a pleasant word for each man. Fishermen Safe After Lake Ontario Gale.
Major T J Anderson visits Kansas City as city council sessions proceed tonight. Santa Eshleman hosts a Hal lawe'in party at 15 Strait Street. Mills bar buys 101d Topeka avenue property for 4000 and occupies it. St M Wood serves as Norton inspects new high selling line installed. Fred McGiffin resigns post with Crosby Beet, joins Wertheimer Swartz in St Louis. Independents plan closing rally Monday with six ten minute talks on Star and Stebbins, John Talley, and Florence engine mishap. Walter Turner shifts to Santa Fe instruction car and travels to Topeka. Susan Park issues Salvation Army event notices for Sunday services with Cast and Mrs Durell and provincial staff priors. Major and Mrs Gattey arrive for special services over November 10 and 11.
A dispatch to St Joseph reports General Manager C A Goodnew plans to restore service with changes after a dispute involving the railroad company. The talks in Chicago failed to yield a resolution as Rock Island officials and Maxwell failed to convince state authorities. The St Joseph equipment may be pulled and tracks between Altamont and St Joseph were said to be in poor condition causing rerouting via Altamont and Chicago.
Sousa's programme for tonight's Auditorium audience features a custom band set with a reduced admission and top acts. The program includes Cleopatra and The Star Spangled Banner as encores, with soloists Arthur Pryor Grace Courtney Jenkins and Betel Liebliing. An intricate light show accompanies the finale.
Tomorrow the Hichschon football squad hosts a Saturday afternoon game at Washburn Field against the state university eleven. Topeka players prepare for a tough test as they seek victory and strive to improve in tackling and blocking under Coach Curtin. The visiting team lineup includes Larimer, Kent, Fleihan, Rice, Tennett, Wegwvell, McKibben, Griese, Griggs, Miliice, and Johnston, with kickoff at 2:90 oly clock and a 3:ws formation.
A morning panel reports a poor turnout at the Grand Standard Rally in Oakland. Independent voters dominated the crowd, with attendees from Flambeau and immigrant groups. Evening chatter hinted a cool reception at a Republican home, while rumors of store spigots and missing fruit juice sparked sensational talk. Notable figures Mayer Parker and Taft were present as the plan for a second rally at the Oakland MB church on Monday November 2 was noted.
Ballots for Rhawnte County election cost between 1900 and 1600 dollars due to separate ballots for townships and munitions. Printing required nearly five tons of paper and large 10 pound grain sacks to hold ballots and envelopes at the county clerk's office.
Four men at the font of Myliion street on the Kaw river were chosen to supervise early construction. Within days a temporary factory was begun to process stone for the company product. The plant will not be permanent, with spring work to begin on a home for the melitation and additional measures planned. By November the manufactory is to run at full swing.
Dr C E Judd told county commissioners this morning of a plan to combine the city and county physician roles. He argued the present system causes trouble in patient care when two doctors handle sick and injured people and urged one physician to serve as both city and county doctor to streamline duties and salary.
A Democratic rally occurred in Bertstan attracting a large crowd with strong enthusiasm. Speakers included J. J. Sihonek B. S Harchkin WE Atchison and HP. Taler. Future meetings are planned in Réchiland on Saturday and Monday with three to four gatherings slated in the ely of Torska.
In Lafayette a freight train strike killed Daniel New and Stanley Hatord, fatally injuring William Rouech. The students, who had been resting near the track after dismounting their horses three days earlier, were struck as they lounged beside the line near the Lacks Kear Mere.
Washington October 21 The terse White House statement today says the President’s interest remains keen and the administration watches the pending campaign with close concern. Secretary Cortelyou added that the present situation commands the government’s watchful attention and steady resolve.
Fragmentary OCR hints at Republican hopes in congression and state canvassing in New York and Pennsylvania where governors are to be elected. The text references varying canvass efforts and electoral expectations without clear details or outcomes.
Randall, a Carthage real estate dealer, was killed at noon in Joplin when his wife shot him twice during a quarrel at a lawyer's office. Mrs Randall, who had filed for divorce, was arrested following the incident. Weather notes mention showers this afternoon and fair later, with a 56 degree low this morning and south winds.
Fragmentary report shows a tenant in Topeka facing inflated freight charges on a shipment from Zanesville Ohio with listed costs 46.50, 36.64, and 10. tenths, reflecting alleged overcharges by shippers amid debates on rates and trucking costs.
An Up-to-Date Train lists schedules for the Michigan Central route from Catcaga with daily departures at 12:20 p.m. and arrivals in Buffalo at 7:50 p.m. next day, continuing to New York at 6:30 p.m. and noting Niagara Falls routing, with W. Ruggles as General Passenger and Ticket Agent in Chicago.
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