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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
6
A compact feature questions whether children are frail restless and nervous under modern pressures. The author surveys signs of anxiety in youth, weighing social influences and health worries while urging care and resilience.
An elderly father praises Paine's Celery Compound for his weak nervous children, claiming strong digestion and growth improvements after using the tonic. Letters from readers describe multiple cases of nervous distress and stomach trouble, noting the remedy aided bed rest and overall vitality in several youngsters.
Diamond Dyes facing issues amid production hiccups as suppliers report delays and plant managers weigh contingency measures. Local market analysts note potential price adjustments and longer lead times for orders.
Court proceeds with testimonies on alleged plot related to the Millers in a Maryland controversy. Key figures include George Montgomery and Celia, whose statements recount past affiliations and murders. Prosecution argues conspiracy exists while defense cites lack of charges. Large crowds gather as proceedings unfold with dramatic testimony.
Fragmented OCR notes show a violent incident titled Wilkins Bloc Burns involving unclear subjects and a possible protest or confrontation. Names and places are illegible, leaving the core event as a referenced act of arson or burning linked to a group identity unclear from the text. Further readable details are required for precise reporting.
A South Side Chicago saloon battle between a hold up gang and patrons escalated into a riot. Two robbers were shot, two wounded, and others arrested as chairs shattered and the place was wrecked. Michael Adenowits defended his bar with a pistol forced from a robber, wounding two assailants before police arrived.
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 7 30 morning as part of a southern visit. Crowds cheered at each station on the Southern Railway route and President Roosevelt thanked Charlestown and Winthrop College students for their receptions while urging support for the Charleston exposition.
A garbled passage recalls a train journey from North Here to Charleston with glimpses of greetings and farewells. The speaker mentions a choice of twenty sharp hats and a casual exchange of well wishes as the train started. The text suggests a personal, informal scene faded by OCR errors.
An obituary style sketch honors Ware, noting his Civil War service, publishing work at Fort Sumter, and later roles in Topeka. The piece recounts his move to Kansas, struggle over Arkansas River water rights, and his enduring literary and civic influence in Hartford and Kansas.
Eugene Fitch Ware born May 29 in Hartford Connecticut embarked on a long Civil War career. He enlisted as a private in the First Town Volunteer Infantry in 1861, later served in the Fourth Town Cavalry and Seventh Iowa Cavalry, and rose to lieutenant and captain roles. After the war he practiced law in Fort Scott Kansas, wrote under the name Tranquil, contributed poetry, and pursued political duties including a state senate seat and later national ceremonial roles, dying after a long public life with burial at Arlington.
The source notes a Fort Scott figure who moved with family to Topeka and became a Topeka resident. Before leaving Fort Scott he donated a public library including books and real estate valued at ten thousand dollars. It mentions a translation of Coronado’s discovery by Castaneda published in Agora Kansas magazine, a first print in Binglad, and that Ware has London and American poetry editions. It also states he is currently pursuing law in Topeka.
Washington April 1 President elect Thomas Aoetrain and Cubs party, with Clonisier de Quesada, met Postmaster General Payne and officials to seek combining existing postal ties with Cuba. They urged keeping current Cuban-based postal staff until Cuban appointees are ready. Arrangement: continue present postal relations and rates by joint action until a treaty is reached. A convention with Canada and Mexico may follow by August 1. Cuban concessions to other nations be restricted to similar terms.
Chicago April market report notes initial trading for wheat mixed with gains on spring and new crop expectations. Government crop estimates show winter wheat conditions improving but uncertain, with prices buoyed by high futures activity and a cautious outlook for May and July contracts.
A local grocery advertisement lists items including 12 lb can E. 3 Poks pink salmon and Stans Cove oysters, canned tomatoes, condensed cream, baking powder, Aunt Jemima flour, Nudavine oat flakes, clean rice, dried peas, mocha and java coffee, prunes, mustard, baking chocolate, and tea. Prices shown in cents per unit.
Market gossip from Liverpool reports cotton prices and grain movements. Prices in Kansas City and local markets are noted by commission merchant 61 Trost street with Goodwin as agent.
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