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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
8
A damaged OCR fragment shows a curious tale of a man who gave five dollars and seeks compensation or eelp. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and scattered names, lacking clear names or events but implying a local interest query or nuisance with a political undertone.
Ten new steamers from the Troiety Captie Mull Sieur ship line will sail weekly from New York to Capetown and Port Elizabeth to shorten transit times to the South African ports. The fleet will include HM planes and new cocktails aboard, with stops at St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, Saint Helena, and other Atlantic stations as it reshuffles supply routes for the South African emporium.
Fragmentary text recalls a voyage to the Canary Islands and Madeira as potential signals of English naval control. Mentions blue ensign and a ship designated to take charge of squadron in case of war, underscoring imperial readiness and maritime authority.
A senior class plans a concert featuring the Orphean quartet and soloists to lift the evening program higher than past efforts. Carl W. Wood will perform on violin, following praise for his previous Marshail’s band appearance. Local students include Clyde Alles, Grattendr, Lamu, McGee, Walter B Mas Uevehiiaritone, Hers o P. Sevgies, Gisell.
Washington reports release of Chinese edicts dated February 6 from Pekin via Counselor Conger. Edicts abolish bans on marriages between Manchu and Chinese and urge restraint on foot binding. Also call for sending Chinese Christians abroad to study Western methods to extend imperial influence and modernization.
London Tribune correspondent reports great preparations for Tercentenary celebrations of the Pilgrim Fathers. Mr. Dr. Scott of Newton Mass and Rev. Th Abaww will verify expected events and participate in proceedings next June.
A Tampa Bay hotel built by the late Henry Plant, worth about 1 7 million, is reportedly in negotiations to be donated or adapted as a college by the Plant family. Mrs Plant favors a Catholic university in the city, potentially transforming the resort into an educational institution. Morton Plant would need to approve estate plans as negotiations proceed amid tourism-season uncertainties.
In Seattle on April 4 John Rosene of Seattle and Colonel Vonlartarsky of St. Petersburg secured a vast gold mining and trading concession from Russia for Siberian territory beyond Bering Strait. The papers, signed in St. Petersburg, name Rosene and Colonel Vonlartarsky with Rosene’s Northwestern Commercial Company at the helm and include European capitalists and nobles. The grant covers extensive mining and trading rights across a region larger than three average U.S. states.
Des Moines Indiana April 4 the senate advanced a merger bill allowing town railroads to extend lines into all neighboring states, own contribute and control stocks of other railroads, and purchase securities. An amendment bans acquiring stock or property of competing lines in nonadjacent states. The measure restricts to states adjacent to Iowa.
London dispatch notes skepticism about a peace settlement with the Boers. Corresponder reports limited wheat stocks and uncertain policy signals, suggesting negotiators face stubborn resistance and no quick surrender prospects.
A devastating explosion in St Louis on April 4 killed a 12 year old girl, the wife of William Amter, and fatally burned a newborn. The mother poured oil on a stove, triggering the blast that also seriously burned the infant’s father and other family members. The incident left several relatives in critical condition as fire damaged the home and nearby sugar stores suffered losses.
Ashland reporters note claims from Harry Bone and I L Dayhol that they have not quit the governor race. McNeal releases district by district delegate split projections, showing Troutman leading in several districts and Bailey gaining in others, with overall total delegates forecast for the state convention.
A Des Moines physician asserts coffee caused heart disease and alcohol-like symptoms, recounting personal decline from stimulant use. He describes progressive weakness, weight loss, and eventual recovery after giving up caffeine, claiming his experience supports cautions about coffee's health effects.
The piece notes mathematician Mr Albaugh who tracks delegates and preferences for governor, while Topeka analyst J Geborn weighs superintendent bids and state ticket prospects. It reports Lawrence World critique of M A Low, praising him yet criticizing press treatment and urging prudent support of a capable Republican.
Senator Thaman J Platt will be guest of honor at a dinner to be given at the Firth avenue hotel by the American Garner of which he is a member. Nearly every prominent Republican in the state and many from other states will attend. President Roosevelt is expected to be present though he may be detained by public business. Secretaries Root and others may also attend.
Judge Wim Day of Cleveland asks schools and children to forward all contributions to Myxon T Herrick treasurer in Cleveland for the McKinley Memorial fund. Thousands of dollars have been submitted, with schools and communities urged to push donations promptly.
Smnoxville Tenn April 0 Committed death by own action early today in his forty at the Vendome hotel. Time said by became violent when the attendant was tele his he cut the light and out his thrust in several pieces. died in a short.
A fragmented ad lists fresh meats and various canned goods with prices such as 13 pound can choice tomatoes 12 pound can Early June Peas and multiple corn bean and fruit cans including Victor sliced peaches strawberries pink salmon and white fish. It promotes a 25 cent Mocita and Java collection.
A dispatch in the New York and Charleston papers claims Jeffries may abandon Los Angeles for Charleston. The telegram describes moving to a safer harbor and awaits confirmation as pressure grows. Officials and supporters debate the feasibility and timing of the shift amid mounting public interest and media coverage.
New York April reports a miner named Andrew Michaelique fell two feet down a shaft near Hibernia. He showed signs of life after rescue with breathing irregular and a head injury. witnesses say there was no obstruction, and rescuers noted his vital signs suggested possible recovery.
The readable text shows distorted names and phrases about a team and opponent with missing context making details uncertain. No definitive outcome or entities can be confirmed from the fragment.
A woman named Della Tansey of Huffalo goes over the American falls at Goat Island, plunging about ten feet into the river. The incident occurs as onlookers witness the fall. the exact outcome for Tansey is unclear. Meanwhile Newark reports former New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice David An Blue dies at his home from kidney trouble.
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