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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
2
Health claims tout Paine's Celery Compound as a powerful aid to digestion and nerves. The ad describes severe fatigue and weakness, promising restoration of vigor and vitality through the remedy, urging mothers and workers to seek relief and renewed strength.
A garbled report outlines a court drama involving Balonsi and Alfred Balen with charges of misappropriation and fraud. It cites a tribunal in Seine and indictments, plus a dramatic medical incident and a controversial patent award amid investigations and legal wrangling.
In a flurry of telegrams and remarks, promoters and managers discuss terms for a Jeffries showdown with Jim Corbett. Oakland and San Francisco dispatches reveal promises to leave arrangements to the other side as talks aim to stage the glove clash in California.
Scattered reports from April feature professional teams clashing with university squads. Highlights include Cincinnati’s opening game dominance, Milwaukee Brewers handling Wisconsin, and a Plainville Kansas contest, with Emporia College taking a 9 to 7 win over Cooper.
New York April 18 dispatch says Dun and Co reports a large winter wheat yield likely. Acreage is near or above last year with only small reported losses from winter weather. Insects and moisture issues loom, but overall conditions suggest a yield above average and strong market demand may drive operations.
Washington April 18 Democrats in the house, at a caucus with a large turnout, adopted a resolution urging the removal of duties on refined sugar from Cuba and urging amendments to a pending bill. The plan calls for unity, a recorded vote on the measure, and adherence to party discipline to abolish differential duties. Ninety four Democrats attended.
Mrs McCullough, a missionary from India with 22 years in the field, travels from Sialkot to Leavenworth to speak with local friends. She describes famine, plague in India, and the work of Presbyterian missions, noting 14 day schools, 24 congregations, and many converts, as she plans to return to India later this year.
Fred Hurst, recently released from Hutchinson reformatory, is jailed in Mitchell county on highway robbery charges after allegedly holding farmer Henry Hamilton up and stealing $16. Bond set at $500. The next Mitchell county district court session will determine his fate as he and his wife, Hattie Taylor, return to Blue Hills township and await trial.
Fragmented OCR reads as students hold up and shave a professor named Gavitt amid protests. References appear to be in haste and garbled, mentioning Emporia Kansas, W. G. Montgomery, and a van Stricksen figure with apoplexy, suggesting a disorderly public incident with local figures unnamed.
An odd excavation on the Winkler farm north of Robinson reveals a 40 by 40 foot ground throw and ash depth, with water springing from the area though no spring existed before. A university investigator and others observed the event, but no report has been issued.
The Twentieth Battery returns to Junction City from Port Riley via Fort Hoblusya under FA Snow and officers. Rural route investigations by J Grote examine two lines in the Seconddistrict, serving about 1 patrons, with Stephae OF All the ones In Concemat Bowersock'n district. Also reported: Scott arrested in Manhattan on horse theft charges, wanted in Savannah. Damages suit for slander seeks $10,000 in Caldwell district court.
Frederick reports a break in at Johnson's Store last night. The clerk was gagged and robbed of watches and jewelry. Bloodhounds traced the trail from the store to Geneseo before it went cold. The incident occurred around April 18.
East Third and Manhattan streets will host a new colossal school described as the world’s largest. The building features a hollow square design with a central play area, separate dormitories for every pupil, baths with hot and cold water, and extensive classroom and supportive facilities.
Suaye i Irwin Stratton of Wick, Kas, dies in an accident here prompting a suit for damages against Southern Pacific railway. A complaint alleges injuries from a collision involving a traction car and a motor engine. Also noted is the Psalm Singers meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa, April 18 with plans to revise a hymn version. a ten day session of a interdenominational committee.
Rev Dr Joseph Herts reported arrival in New York and expulsion from Johannesburg as he condemns British policy toward Boer families. He states many Boers now study under Finnish governance and criticizes British actions. He argues Dutch farms face harsh conditions and promises resistance.
Washington April 12 Simior Rawlins submitted names for potential witnesses in the water cure investigation. Proposed included Mabini six Lopez Pilar Torres Howard Bras Hobart Colling and Harald Austin the latter a press correspondent. Objections cited foreign status distance and security concerns for summoning these witnesses.
A German imperial yacht voyage from New York to Europe faced dangerous weather and late towage during April. Strong northwest winds hampered progress, towing ropes parted, and the crew battled heavy seas while seeking to reach safety and complete the crossing.
The Episcopal bishops list includes Saling of western Kansas and Nadaniv Seymour Thomas, rector at Holy Apostles Wydayoaia, along with Bente Brisson of St Pauls Bar Diego Cal Porto Hivo and others. The article notes they will not be consecrated for several months.
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