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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
4
A garbled review of subscription terms and public concerns touches on media bias and political issues. It notes debates on vegetarian economy, water cures, Carnegie gifts, and Belgian schooling shifts toward military use. Mentions Truman, Alfred Balt, and an overseas investor with vast wealth and London mansions.
The report outlines a drastic drop in corn production and export volumes due to drought. It cites foreseen reductions in corn and meat exports, causing a fall in export value from about 69 million to roughly 70 million, with forecasts of 500 million bushels of corn lost annually and target figures deteriorating into the next year.
A garbled clipping from the Globe Sights column discusses aging and social scenes. It mentions Washington and domestic life topics, with scattered references to women, cyclone fever, and a violent or distressing tone. The text is severely corrupted and difficult to parse for specifics.
A garbled reflection on gift giving and advice reveals social tensions. The text mocks stinginess and dependence, notes changes with new mothers and babies, and hints at moral judgments. It mentions a 164 page begin and contrasts good business people with doubtful magus.
A collection of witticisms and aphorisms reflecting urban life. The piece notes sharp men not cutting acquaintances, the unexpected happening, and social observations about dress, behavior, and a landlord’s warning about water in the cellar.
A fragmentary historical note on courtship and love contrasts social rules with personal desire. The text critiques perceptions of widowhood and gender roles, hinting at an ideal civilization freed from historical biases.
In Hoboken a pastor advertises to marry couples for free or on a fee basis to cut down the number of marriages by justices of the peace. The Rev. Peceteiatt Whiten of the Protestant Episcopal Church explains the offer aims to reduce costly, hurried weddings amid public debate on clergy involvement. Separate reports note trials in Ottawa cost over $1,000 with total expenses projected around 3,100 and witnesses expected to run 30 to 60 dollars each.
A conference of general baggage agents of the Western Passenger association and affiliates met Tuesday at the Southern Hotel in St. Louis to discuss excess baggage rates and related business. Attendees included G. W. Duback of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific and several general baggage agents from Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain, Wabash, Missouri Kansas Texas, and Burlington.
A report from Guthrie indicates plans to extend the Choctaw railroad into Rock Island lines with right of way secured. Choctaw officials claim $900,000 in Guthrie property and terminals, while a Rock Island official discusses extensions from Enid to connect with Kingfisher Guthrie and westward to Watonga to join the western Oklahoma branch.
Damages claim against Mrs Spead and Mrs Tomlinson over Christian Science treatment is not suited. The case goes to the New York Supreme Court to decide if faith healing methods conflict with public policy under state law. Judge Peasies halted jury action after brief testimony. further proceedings await.
Republicans at the Rejoit convention named Judge R M Pickler of Smith Center for judge of the Piteenth Judicial District by acclamation. The convention, attended by Governor Stanley, endorsed Pickler as the sole candidate. The article also notes a presidential veto message and Civil War pension records, but details are fragmented and unclear.
Havana counsel for G. Rathbone, former Cubs director jailed ten years and fined 35324 for postal frauds, filed a writ of habeas corpus asking why he has not been admitted to pending appeal. Bond of 100000, posted by fidelity firm, awaits governor’s action before proceeding.
Washington April 18 The senate committee on Philippines will not hear today amid talk of a request to arrive from the Phila Glover faction. A vote in committee was postponed to Monday as Belstives of Joseph Deane were named to investigate. The scene references a rising concern over travel and inquiry and mentions Deanes coming.
Confused OCR summary notes Dumont leaving for St Louis with Roseatist reports and Exposition company plans. Willard Smith, son of Gapeportstian exhibitor, attends to preparations as Dumont returns to New York. Authorities discuss work for the Great Mri exhibit and staff hiring for the fair.
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