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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1902
Page
4
An assortment of terse international and domestic items discusses ministers salaries, beef prices, and political tensions. The report mentions Teller Mitchell and Minister Wu in salary questions, warfare in Africa, rising meat costs, and reactions to Democratic leadership. Several references to Kentucky, New York, and Grover Cleveland-era figures appear amid broader political commentary.
A Hartford Voice details a claim over Air War appointment, praising a head of the pensite burdab. The text discusses Gear and national service, with references to press and Roosevelt era rhetoric, debating the use of power and patriotism in shaping public opinion and careers during wartime.
Partial OCR reads like a collage of social satire and slang. It mentions a boy, a man without occupation, and a father son dynamic. The text blends stray phrases about behavior, perception, and humor without clear narrative or context.
A garbled meditation links ignorance with decay and truth with deceit. It contrasts genuine understanding with feigned virtue, noting that true victory lies in war's consequences and the pleasures of love and gold remain transient amid uneasy tastes of truth.
The readable passages sketch social judgments about bachelorhood and wealth, mentioning a New York context and women with many children. The text presents opinions on honesty, marriage, and women’s reputations, with fragmented lines suggesting a moralizing editorial voice.
Fragmentary prose reflects on a female figure named Maude and the monotony of life when serving others. Mentions a feminine court and misfortune, with scattered allusions to social expectations and strain amid service duties. The cryptic text hints at gender roles and personal sacrifice.
A postal clerk on the Theal line, Willis F. Nei, faces charges of pilfering letters. The case cites irregularities in letters addressed to hotel keepers, uncovered during an inquiry by district court officials and investigators.
Reports from Roth Juisad offices indicate lines extending between Yon divin from Fiveton to Toowuil ue Wivigion of the new El Pare tne extending. Friday evening notes aged Th.
A Topeka movement promotes free evening concerts for a twelve week span near August. The City Federation and commercial clubs aim to raise funds, with subscriptions from public schools merchants and residents, targeting a $2000 neighborhood budget for concerts in the parks.
In Topeka reports allege B and Tirlehim and Arthur Kane planned a Grand Theater on Jackson Street with a signed year term and 30000 spent on refurbish. Kane and Quintos deny truth, saying no agreement exists and no opening planned for September.
Chief Donovan exercised authority during an incident with two tramps. Patrol Driver Wait led ten men forming four rows to the House carvan where the men were detained and questioned. The chief described feeding the men a quarter for immediate needs before sending them away, citing his long experience and firm approaches.
The text states scrofula is commonly inherited and many are affected. It lists pale, weak children and adults suffering, with symptoms including neck branches, obscene eruptions, caumeous eruptions, inflamed eyelids, rickets, catarrh, wasting, and general debility.
Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills have wrought thousands of permanent cures including a girl with eleven sores on her neck who was nearly healed after taking the tonics. Claim asserts widespread wealth of cures and urges readers to try Hood's Sarsaparilla.
A well known Osage City priest Father Cavanaugh died aged about 60 after years of service at Holy Crown church. The late clergyman, famed for guiding parishioners and contributing to community rites, had served the Osage City church for most of his career and was recognized by local religious groups.
London observers say a British delegation led by Lord Milner and a Boer side press toward core terms. The St James Gazette notes a possible early public statement if an understanding is reached and terms on farms and other points may be referred to mixed British and Boer representatives.
Brurecis reports April 1 crisis amid calls for constitutional revision and increased security. Prince Albert declines temporary regent role, while King Leopold reassures cabinet on reforms. Dispatches cite 2,000 striking miners clashing with authorities in Liege. multiple tavern wrecks noted as unrest spreads.
Moore, a retired capitalist and member of Emerk & Co, died of heart disease on a train near Springfield Missouri while returning from Miami Florida. He had spent the winter in Florida and lived in Kansas City for decades, belonging to one of the oldest families in the Dominician district.
Chicago artists work on reclining figures bold reef and tinted mural. The fresh paintings are on canvas and will take weeks to complete. Meantime vertical features of the rotunda dome are being lined with imitation marble wainscoting and pilasters to resemble marble.
The oil inspection department reported a March surplus as the state treasury received 1644.64 dollars, exceeding department expenses. Former inspectors kept fees above costs, and W G Allison, steward of the state school at Olathe, turned in a separate tuition sum of 15 dollars and 15 cents.
Dr. Hansa notes the gubernatorial contest overshadows lieutenant governor plans while reporting a fine rain in parts of the state. He dismisses deal rumors and predicts Wells will win if fair weather continues. Wheat in Graham County and eastern regions needs more rain as the western area remains in drought.
Will Dix, 17 year old son of Wil. Dix, a Santa Fe shop owner, disappeared after leaving home last Monday. He was last heard from at camp Horm, where he reportedly did not feel well. He has not been seen since and family fears for his safety.
Rush to subscribe to a new bond issue in London reached 22 million pounds with reports the issue was ten times oversubscribed by evening. The deadline was expected to close tomorrow as investors piled in despite warnings of inflation and rate uncertainty. In Liverpool Ohio workers strike over a wage scale offered by American steel firms, seeking better terms. Paris author and journalist Aurelien Scholl died following an operation, born July 12, 1823, in Bordeaux.
Testimony in the Coffelt murder case recounts statements about the time and place of the crime. Witnesses discuss sightings, alleged conversations, and the defendant Bert Coffelt, with notes on Coffelt’s movements to Perry and Del Rio and a prior arrest on an axeault allegation.
The Episcopal bishops gathered on April 16 at the home of bishops to select bishops for Salina western Kansas Honolulu and Porto Rico and possibly Mexico. The meeting opened with Holy Communion at Christ Church and then moved to a private session. Prominent rectors and bishops attended, including Bishop Chirk and Bishop Doane, with discussions on The Philippines and related church affairs.
Hugh Magill about 50 is seriously hurt after a fall on Sixth Street hill near Jackson Street. He collided with a Wig transfer van and was thrown, suffering injuries to his head. He was taken to a nearby office for treatment. condition initially uncertain.
The Humdelsblad reports a royal medical consultation in Amsterdam involving the Queen Seitesiento and the peak academic figure from Leyden University. It notes a Chief figure and a new political office, with unclear details about death or status.
Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Leavenworth and Santa Fe, with garbled phrases about contracts, tearing down structures, and noted routes. Key entities include Tepek Band Richards, Thomp Koalay, and Surana Willemees, suggesting a local business or construction context amid unclear text.
London April 10 price movements show fluctuations across commodities as distress over pacific talks lingers. Sugar oil and wheat slide while crude and other staples see mixed shifts amid cabinet discussions and anticipated measures. Officials report uncertain outlook for price stabilization as traders weigh future policy.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a purchase or event involving a governor and a world energy firm, with mentions of Hoverner Pat and headquarters. It references a train ride to California via Santa Fe and a drive fair or event, April timing, and a tree chair carnival tour. The readable items include places and possible tours but are garbled and lack clear facts.
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