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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
3
Topeka election turmoil and national war mood scorecard
Dated remarks reflect Topeka political clashes over 205 law and investment amid wartime anxieties. Analysts discuss party fault lines, leadership changes, and the impact on railroad prosperity, with Henry Clews and Rabbeboult cited in broader economic debate.
Vinewood topeka railway scheme faces local opposition
The Vinewood scheme to secure a Kansas City topeka terminal franchise draws sharp criticism from Vinewood residents and merchants. Critics argue the plan is unjust to local people and offers no real benefit, insisting no city rights should be granted for a distant line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanaas City
Widewood
Tomek
Fepeka
Pructofe
Awe Lewes
Tradt
Highland Park
Eshlert
Fosera
Kansas City & Vineywood
Topeka
Winner
Liews
State Journal
Tupeke Fast
High Beef Prices Explained by St Paul Dispatch
The St Paul Dispatch explains rising meat prices as market forces from cattle development and corn costs. It cites shrinkage in cattle weights, higher packer margins, and growing demand driving shortages and price advances across native beef cattle and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Timate
Fred Te Shawn
Torsilos
Untitled Humorous Fragment From a Graphic Cartoon
A fragmented satirical piece discusses social attention and a man’s behavior, noting a girl’s reaction to a joke and a daughter’s marriage, with scorn for cheap humor and a warning about superficially witty acts. It hints at dating, propriety, and gendered responses in a dated tone.
Worn Summer Evening Worries and Restored Strength
A fragment from an old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for tired women. It claims to restore regularity and relief from ailments while promising renewed energy to perform daily duties, framed as a testimonial from “The Common Sense Medics Adviser.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Eos
Common Sense Medics
Builulo
N.Y
Reflections of a Bachelor in Chicago News
A muddled column of aphorisms on marriage money and love from The Chicaco Newsy Fooinack, mixing satire and urban caution. It muses that recovering money takes more effort than courting, notes the folly of quick schemes, and jokes about bachelors, wives, and social manners with scattered quips and dated tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ininka
Jy 4
Albee
Bert Teitad
Jean
Rte
Mis
Lowel
Eure
Solomon
Quento
Bertie
Quote laden reflections and a death notice in Philadelphis Record
The page mixes satirical verses and a local obituary. It notes the death of I. S. Cooper of Newton, city superintendent, detailing his role in education across Texas counties and his leadership in school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Newton
Neeron
Mhcele i
Fin
Texrancet En Pementa Pee Dax
Kansas Crops and State Book Praised in Interview
A letter and clipping recount an interview with Secretary Coburn of Kansas praising the state’s land, resources, and potential for agriculture and business. The excerpt notes favorable views on Kansas prospects and the Dreparador project, highlighting expectations for growth in the next quarter century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. de Boer
Dreaeng
Colnirn
Kansas
Pedeepee
Passenger Dunn Suspect In Wichita Train Robbery
Jacob Merrick of Oxford, near Wellington Kansas, reports being forced by a gunman Sunday night to drive south toward Guide Springs. The assailant escaped in darkness near the river, and police suspect J. P. Duke, a train robber and murder fugitive escaped from St Francis Hospital in Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kas
Jacob Merrick
Oxford
Qqzford
Merrick
Py Bulla
Pares Saya
Pottie Withdraws From State Auditor Race
Pottie withdraws from the Republican race for state auditor amid campaign shifts. The contest narrows to Walw of Farle versus 0. Wiles of Be, with Dorada noting April 8 as the reference date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorada
Pottie
Nomins Iin
Sinckir
Buller County
Walw
Farle
Gold loan and political notes from April dispatches
Reports from St Petersburg announce a 10 million gold loan amid customs exceptions while Washington notes Curtis bill for harsher horse theft penalties in Indian Territory. Cabinet tensions in London reference peace talks, and transatlantic shipping mentions Celtic for New York and a Vanguard voyage to the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Petian
Hofalu
Farsiawa
Wasington
Coneseman Curtis
Kansas
Indian Territory
Hinds
Ee Ee
Celtic
Liverpool
Cruive
Mediterranean
Ociene
Wyrain
New York
Remodeling bid notices unfold in district court session
Local notices indicate bids opened this afternoon in district courts for remodeling of horse harness facilities at Pananow, Johnshear, and related properties. Officials search for responsive bidders amid ongoing county advertisements and hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harné
Mrs Burdette Fails To Arrive At Unity Church Event
Women gathered at Unity Church expected Mrs Robert Burdette wife of humorist Ths to speak at ten. The program was delayed and she did not arrive by midday or afternoon. Invitations for luncheon and reception at Copeland followed a note from Wichita. The event’s guest of honor did not attend despite efforts to meet her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Church
Robert J. Burdette
Mra
Burdette
Thompson DM Eoetten
Ieee
Rira
Johiaton
Copeland
Johnaton
Bave
Ktleyes
Lars Priddy
Ot Penyenwath
Wenerit’ Federation
Sistas
Wichita
Realy
Ste Bridgy
Jene
Lin Thompson
Federation
Jen
Burdello
Topeka
Raabe
Bur- Metre
Bailey Defeated Counter Irritant Politician Claim
A fragmentary report notes complaints that politicians hyped Bailey as a strong man while opponents seek countermeasures. It references Jane Grlirtee, a speech by a general, and remarks about events “held until the Meld” with unclear details and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Copeland
Jane Grlirtee
Big Telephone Deal In Chicago Promises German Purchase
The Daily News reports a major financial transaction in telephone circles. The German government is listed as the purchaser of an automatic system manufactured in Chicago. The deal would replace a telephone system of 4,000 instruments, displacing many operators and forcing others to seek different work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daily News Today
Germany
Snk Athiar
Governor in Chicago for Conference Outline
Governor Stanley will speak in Chicago this evening to attend the conference. He plans to outline a program for the meeting while awaiting details on the section to be taken regarding the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Chicago
Geomaney, Bs Jpreeiaces
Sexautenere
Uselst
Big Time Expected at Commercial Club Meeting
The Commercial Club to meet at the Security Building Wednesday night with H M Beardsley expected to speak on Opera Business Prosperity and the Welfare of Her Young Men. A quartet will provide music as the Kansas Grain Dealers Association seeks to clarify points about pricing, location and elevator property in relation to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Security Building
H- M. Beardsley
Elena
Kant Chu Commercial Club
Upper Bonee
Onan Juartette
Kansas
Aspoctathon
State Journal
Enon
Sey
Oclation
Myer Wee
Asterantee Steel
Sennett
Picton
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Saincisco
Cal
Fornia
San Pane
Butte
Anaconda
Ticlons
Spokane
Great Northern Ry
Wenstches
Isc
Huntington
Crest Northern Ry
Wenatchee
W. Mot
Portland
Tacoma
Ashland
Ore
P. Co
A. Lewis
J.C. Fulton
Kansas Avenue
Stricken With Smallpox in City Amid Mild Case Seen
A fragment notes a smallpox case reported in the city with mild symptoms. Officials urge vigilance as health concerns rise and streets are watched for spread. No further names or dates are readable in the fragment.
Hanged for Murder of Wife in Camden
Samuel Van Stavern was hanged today in Camden for the murder of his wife on the night of November 29. The couple had been married 18 years, with frequent separations, and the jealousy motive was cited. Van Stavern fired four shots from a revolver on the street, killing his wife instantly, and surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Samuel van Stavern
van Binvern
Wee
van Stavern
Iceimedia
Finest in the World and the Spanish War Debates
A chaotic excerpt discusses General MacArthur and policy debates on conditions shaping U S aims in the Spanish American era. The piece criticizes or analyzes wartime strategy, colonial concerns, and political rhetoric surrounding liberty and governance in the period.
Foolish Little Quakers and the Tein of Stasciea Waters
Fragmentary OCR text describes a disturbance in Waters and Bell streets with mentions of Mrs. Bell and town figures. The readable parts imply a local event or quarrel involving residents and a stopped journey or action, but key names and details are unclear due to corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Undefined Phrase Reflects Jury Disagreement in Trial
The record notes confusion over remarks by Hin Jary and Waters during a trial. The jury disagreed with the previous characterization and the court questioned the meaning of an apparent report. The fragmentary notes imply a contested interpretation of an incident and its impact on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin Jary
Waters
Hayes elected pastor of Topeka Congregational Church
Rev France Ly Hayne chosen to lead the First Congregational Church in Topeka. Educated at Bates College, he has served in Boston and Minnesota and is expected to accept the call to the Topeka church soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France Ly Hayne
Jos
Hayes
Bates College
Congregational Church
Boston
Minn
Manitou
Col
Tut Congregational Church
Wines
Taxes and Sheriff Move to Seize Unpaid Property
Sheriff prepares to levy on delinquent personal property to collect unpaid taxes on West Eighth Avenue business and local residences. About $2210 in back taxes seeks recovery with roughly $1000 still outstanding. A regional note reports a local death in St Bridgets.
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Camint
Capital Pharmacy Company
West Eighth Avenue
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