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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1902
Page
6
Governor Stanley declares organized labor earns wealth via wages and advocacy for arbitration while Charles F Ceilley promotes union gains. Sen. Smith and Frank P O’Hare argue that labor and capital must balance, with mistrust of politics and pulpits and a push for union rights amid a large Topeka crowd.
M Stravalopoulos, a young man, was seized near Exhion by four accomplices and a gentlemanly kidnapper named Parophilos. They took him to a cavern in the mountains, forced him to write for ransom, fed him well, and had him read books before the money was taken to a monastery. After a forced read in the grotto and a feast, the brigands fled as police approached.
An article recounts a scene in which a secretary for Ireland faced questioning during a session. The narrative notes repeated replies and a tense exchange that drew laughter and pointed remarks from the audience.
A muddled note praises Mr FR Aldrich, Kansas oil and gas editor, as key to the firm’s work but excludes him from editor credit. The text laments lack of recognition and credits Aldrich with an engaging oil and gas feature.
Stockholm Sept 2 Captain Dreilick, a Swedish member of the Baldwin Zeigler Arctic expedition, blames internal troubles and Mr Baldwin’s incompetence for the failed voyage. He details disputes with Captain Johansson, mutiny threats, and the order to withhold money as the expedition deteriorated and the crew sought command.
Thomas J. Bone, father of Harry Bone and noted lawyer in Toneke region, died after tripping on a rail at a gas track in Wichita. A respected U S attorney coworker, he spent years in his son's office and contributed to community church work in Toneke. He was 42, born in Illinois, with children Harry Roy and a daughter in Torr.
Galen Nichale sues to restrain American Book Company from violating contracts issued by the State Text Book Commission. Proceedings began in district court at 10 o'clock this morning as the application for a temporary injunction to restrain the company was heard.
G. G. Burton testified about agents of rival firms resisting competition in Shawnee and other counties. Letters discuss dividing business, straw bids, and paying to keep school book sales away from Crane Co. The American Book Company and Shelden & Co. clash over agents, territories, and shipping arrangements with Burton named as central witness.
North Topeka notes list residents visiting towns and in-town activities. Carrie Graberts at Van Buren street. Mrs H Kine and Mra Todd visiting relatives. Indiana Bisu Ligsie Altman to teach at Silver Lake. Maynard Talbert visiting Geary City. pworth League to meet at Kansas Avenue M E church. Pearl Henry returned from six weeks with uncle near Auburn. Frank Grear and Ida Paramore to return from St Louis. Rev Mr Miller of Emporia visiting his mother and brother. Miss May Warnock and Nettie Reamy back from St Louis. Grace Shamir returned from Clay Center. Mrs Frank Matchett operated at Christ Hospital. Irving Hall of Chicago visiting Topeka friends. Rev W E Archibald returning to Brookline MA after month with Page family. John Crowe visiting from Winslow then off to Denver. Young Ladies Missionary Society event at Hansan Avenue M E church hosted by Miss Ivab Grow. Attendees listed. R J Warner left for Diego, Cal to reside. Mabel Gote to Betespara. Mrs Susan Gunther dies aged 57 at 439 Madison. Funeraltomorrow 2 PM, Topela Cemetery. Community gathering for Gurfeld Park tomorrow afternoon. Congressman Calderhead to speak. Objections invited. Mrs ED Small and Mrs Combe Ets noted.
ak Nadeau returns to Topeka as August notes family movements. Todd and Mrs Shepherd linked to Manhettan scenes while Calhoun Bluffs hosts a picnic of Lulu Robinson Alice Hale Goldie Antrim Carrie Maud Maffitt and Withers. Chicago market reports cover wheat corn oats and provisions with receipts from Minneapolis Duluth Kansas City St Louis and New York stock movements and livestock sales trends.
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