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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
5
A lengthy society page fragment lists weddings, teas, and social events. Names include Miss Margaret McGittin, Mrs. Helet, and Mrs. Geuree Mates, with celebrations at Washington and at various homes. The piece details attire, music, and hosting, noting a Sisters Tea and a Knot of attendees.
A jumble of names and places details several visits and movements around town. Mentions of Mrs Willan Hirth, Cha rles Marnes, and others travel near Kalamazoo and Chicago. university ties and chapter activities are hinted at with dates and events.
D H Moffatt widow sues for 359000 dollars alleging deception in a stock transaction. Suit names Devid E G Brbstatt and others over sale of 1200 shares tied to a 1900s business deal. Claims misrepresentation and unpaid costs, seeks court action and damages.
In St Louis reports a complex bid for a national hardware trust with Simmons and Norvell linked. The discussion centers on independent jobbers facing pressure from consolidation and the impact on manufacturers, retailers, and market strength as legal moves unfold.
Kansas health officials recount 260 cases in a month with one death from smallpox. The report lists county by county case counts from APKANRAS City to Wichita and nearby areas, noting a single fatality and overall decline in the disease.
In April, key figures including Brady and Wise urged action on a Mossberry railway bill. The governor’s veto looms as lawmakers discuss timing and potential adjournment before session ends.
An aged organ grinder Francis Gorgl was fined in Hatem police court for begging. He paid the fine with coins and later gave $5 to his lawyer. The scene drew sympathy as arguments about charity and retirement circulated amid the court’s proceedings.
Minnie Grady under arrest confesses amid details of an alleged robbery involving Mrs. Bromar Proulx a wealthy widow. She describes luring the victim, drugging her with medicine, and leaving her in a buggy while the other fled. Officials plan to exhume Mrs Grady family members insured for 5000. Impulsive act cited.
Lebanteu UI records April 10 noting Bradford removal from the Methoditrine church parteraie after last year’s appoint ment. At the Labanas district conference he faces the charge of Heresy and will be required to answer.
A fragmented North Topeka clipping notes town bargains and social events. It mentions Mrs. Gustin hosting the Rochester Reading Circle, Mr. Sim Coleman moving near Minooka, and Miss Anns Ozctle McAfee wedding to Harry J. Nichole at 1000 Quincy Street with a small guest list and floral decor. Wedding details describe white satin and taffeta attire, palm and fern arrangements, and a reception at the bride’s home.
Mrs Jennie E O'Donnell writes of dramatic recovery from womb-related troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims eight years of illness ended after one book led to purchase and sustained use. The letter urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice and notes a free consultation in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mrs McAtee daughter of J By McAtee wed the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Rallit Nichols in a formal ceremony attended by Sir and Mrs J F McAfee and Mr and Mrs Telli Nichols. Bridesmaids wore pink gowns and guests included out of town visitors from Anliene Kansas City and Shaw Pleasant Hall. The couple planned a trip to Nome after a short visit to Kansas City. Local accounts describe the reception and attire in period newspaper tone.
At the Inter state Independent Telephone association convention in Chicago on April 10 rival independents clashed at a Sherman house banquet. Police restored order after a chaotic hour as attendees hurled bread and edibles, toppled furniture, and fled the scene. J Irving Pearce Jr., son of the Sherman House proprietor, led hotel staff in attempts to quell the disturbance and was later aided by officers.
The article reports British press reaction to a U S Army court martial involving Maj. Lidteton W C Waller and the execution of natives. It discusses national honor, American confidence, and perceived depravity amid wartime conduct, reflecting tensions between Allied nations and public outrage.
Kansas April report notes James HL Manning signs Laon De Montreville and Cateh er Drdit from the Hansmsity club. De Montreville and Drdit are listed as backstones for Georgetown college. The latter will be unable to join the team on June 4
Sheriff S Hart pursues missing man Deaver in a nationwide search. While Transporting from Colorado Springs to Nashville a lead is printed with a physical description and a reward reduction. Investigators telegraph notices and postal routes to identify the escaped burglar described as a smooth customer with light hair and a mustache.
Three joints were raided Wednesday afternoon by North Sideists S S Viggins and Frank Reynor and East Side Charles Humbers. Wet goods were confiscated and the fruits of the chase totaled wheems of beer, with the business dropping six or five weeks ago.
A meeting is arranged between the promoters of Px Mision 2 and Young Nett to organize another bout. The Mc overt manager will depart forCalensh on Sunday to finalize arrangements and conduct the meeting.
The New York Herald reports Captain Bradford, skipper of the cutter Galtea, who led the Mhyfowen to victory in the America’s Cup contest, died suddenly on the deck of the vessel in Dartmouth harbor.
Fragmentary OCR style text mentions Dr ML and Kedron with garbled phrases about remedies and long coughs. The source shows corrupted names, places, and sentences, offering little verifiable context or clear events. No coherent claim or outcome can be established from the readable content.
An inaugural observation date marks trains between Kansas City and St Louis on the Missouri Pacific line. Train No 2 leaves Kansas City at 2 am and No 1 departs St Louis later, with service to California via Santa Fe advertised for March and April, offering free travel days to visitors and emphasizing passenger convenience.
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