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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text cites names and actions across multiple locations and people including Laura and Tarrah, with references to a matinee and a sale. The passage mentions Liveli and a list of seemingly unrelated events, aiming to describe a bustling social scene and upcoming performances.
A garbled report notes a new time card system for California and Mexico operations effective today on Rock Island. The item mentions El Paso, Los Angeles, and Mexico City with scattered references to railroad personnel and schedules amid widespread OCR garble.
Restoration work at the city facility continues with engineers and machinists detailing the new machine shop, crane lines, and battery of tests. Officials report progress toward a permanent installation as lessons from the Beeline factory orders are integrated and safety reviews completed.
James Cowan a 34 year old Kansas City youth living on North Sixth was accused of striking a boy with a strap near Quindaro. Prosecutor Justice Mason ordered arrest in a case described as minor yet resulted in the boy being jailed for a fine that led to his imprisonment. Cowan claimed there was a dispute and later faced charges at the Justice’s court. The account notes the arrest was carried out without legal representation and describes the boy’s transfer to custody and the small penalty imposed.
The Solomon Solano Farmers Co operative Association reported a sharp year with 224,688 bushels of wheat and other crops sold by about 140 members. Dividends reached $4216 plus profit shares, stock raised from 125 to 320, and President McCullough highlighted broader grain trade reach and proposed expansion.
A Waterville grain dealer, Barlow, is in trouble over debts and a forced sale. The Atchison area lender, Greenest Baker Elevator Company, caused a bill of sale for 1000 bushels of wheat. The business is now in the hands of two entities, with about 13 dollars in dispute and a bank pressure last week.
Fragmented text describes engine 221 and related repairs, mentions Ottawa, workers, and a scene of ongoing maintenance. The damaged OCR yields scattered names and phrases about keeping service, bricked sections, and a long, noisy repair area with multiple drifted details and no coherent sequence.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dusnels, Sheeile Water, farmers, a Wednesday event, and a possible collapse. References to Fuvervilie Palltre, investments, Barrow, Westerview Hospital, and a local physician appear unclear and not enough to determine a coherent news item.
Local notice reports the death of Reverend Thomas J Sheppard with details of services held on a Wednesday and burial arrangements announced by the church. The item notes a religious leader’s passing and memorial dates for parishioners.
A gas well near Neodesha and a second well at the Langone smelter site report significant flow. The Langone, from Tolin, began zinc smelting here two months ago and shows gas production. the first well yielded 4 million cubic feet per day with a 24 hour rate. Equipment costs around 2000 dollars. the second well reached the gas sand at about 1000 feet with a six meter extension and potential daily output around 2000 cubic feet.
Leavenworth April 14 George T Diy a veteran of the Robbers home committed death by own action by drowning Sunday afternoon He walked into the Missouri River and sank a bystander saw him pull but he was dead The man was a member of Troon C First Wall York ehvalrs during the Civil War He had been at the home two years He was ill lately and we merary. Heavy Stock Bush Arkansas City Kas April 4 stock market report notes cattle from Senin Fe ls heavier its year Gratst tine for years over 160 head were unloaded and driven into Arkansas City then to the territory Texas stock looks well grass in territory growing rapidly for pasturing funding. Death of Wealthy Negro Salina Kas April 14 Richard Hens ley aged 50 years one of the wealthiest men in central Kansas died here from overindulgence of troubles He was born Monticello Ky in 1839 and came to Salina with his family. Grain Growers Organize Arkansas Crit Kae April 14 Cowley County Grain Growers Society met to organize a local association to join the state for protecting farmers The association will handle and ship members products through the state organization, with many members controlling a large part of the county’s output.
A Sunday fire at the Sorenson furniture factory in Leavenworth destroyed the factory and connected buildings near the boiler room. The three adjacent rush mill buildings faced risk as crews fought to save them. Loss estimated at Sik om with insurance on building and machinery around £10,000. Governor Dockery accepted an invitation to Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort Leavenworth for General Henry Leavenworth.
Tailene Parsons Parsons and Apel 14 Amoe Jenkins, along with two other inmates, escaped from the Social Broke jail stand. Jenkins is sought for burglary while Cheezum faces forgery charges. authorities say the two prisoners remain at large.
Reports from the Swedish Antarctic expedition led by Nordenskjold describe heavy ice near Cape Horn forcing a change of course and the voyage remaining at Snow Mill until next summer. Also noted is the death of Willie M. Tid d, longtime Chicago Northwestern railway passenger department employee, from appendicitis.
A San Francisco to Kansas City service via Santa Fe is advertised for March and April. Through trains include free chair cars and touring sleepers.
Rev. T DeWitt Talmage died at 9 p m Saturday at his Washington home after a period of illness including influenza and a lingering heart condition. The funeral will be 4 pm Tuesday at the Church of the Covenant with a simple service by close associates. He led notable ministries in Chicago Brooklyn and Washington and was active in reform and relief work.
Fragmented garbled text covers diverse items from 1900s era, including notes on Sousa autobiography plans, a Chicago sash and door manufacturers' price combination, and political and Washington events. Contains scattered references to immigration, a presidential visit, a major court acquittal, and city election questions amid a noisy, incompletely readable page.
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