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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
4
A severely garbled Associated Press wire fragment hints at a news incident or brief but unreadable details. Names, places, or specifics are indiscernible, leaving only partial letters and stray words.
A garbled colonial era style excerpt discusses defense of trusts and protection, mentions Mr Carnegie and potential profits from bitter products. It moves through references to Chicago funerals, General Punston, irrigation questions, and farming water supply, with scattered remarks on wages, railroads, housing, and rural delivery expectations.
The passage discusses trusts and the depth of industrial organization in the United States, highlighting Bayerth’s claims and examples of steel, gems and capital. It notes wage increases, aggregate wages rising, and the consolidation of establishments into single companies with substantial payrolls. It contrasts improved labor pay with ongoing industrial efficiency and questions whether such progress benefits the American people or merely commercial power, stressing unfettered enterprise as a core driver of advancement.
A garbled Atchison Globe clipping riffs on farm life and daily meals. It notes farmers driving good teams, celery stories, a baby wardrobe mystery, and a chemist’s remark as stray observations. It mentions a woman in Atchison and a Los Angeles women's club event.
A fragmentary English prose piece discusses social behavior with satire and moral irony. It mentions dignity, eloquence in silence, and cautions about cruelty as it weaves through observations of men, women, merchants, and servants in a dated voice.
Washington April 5 Attorney General Knox issued a statement on the so called beet trust case noting the department directed W A Day to examine the public charges and the alleged combination in restraint of trade. He indicated the inquiry would determine if there is sufficient evidence to pursue equity and an injunction.
The text describes instructions to U S attorneys to institute or seek equity to prevent and restrain violations of law. It directs the attorney at Chicago to prepare an injunction against corporations and parties in the described combination, to be filed in the United States circuit court for the northern district of Illinois.
Memorial Day proclamation from Commander-in-chief EN Torrence calls on G A B headquarters to urge public schools and posts to cooperate in observance. It praises the day as sacred and urges patriotic services, processions, sermons, and school programs on May 30, with invitations to all denominations to participate.
The Senate failed to approve General Crozier for chief of ordnance amid calls for a fuller investigation. Members debated postponing action to the War Department and Ordnance Board, while critics argued the injustice to Crozier required redress and further inquiry.
The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute plans to use reports from the Kansas State Board of Agriculture on beef and dairying as textbooks. Washington official H. W. Roby reports on industrial instruction, and Western Sorosis prepares a Saturday event on April 26 with Aide H. W. Roby reading. Other local notes include court appointments, a new justice of the peace in Winfield, Topeka board charity contracts for Parsons hospital cottages, and various obituaries and hospital moves.
Readers are invited to vote May 1 to July 2 for a local contest hosted by the Cudahy Packing Company in Topeka. Prizes include a Kimball piano, Singer sewing machine, Imperial bicycle, and a 100 piece Haviland china pattern. rules require residents of Topeka East to vote, none of age race or nationality counted. The top voter receives the largest prize while a second place earns a listed premium. entries must be submitted via receipts exchanged for premiums.
Councilman Bergundthal dodges a firm stance on Republican mayoral candidacy, noting the Journal’s report and saying the town will not elect a First Ward mayor. He anticipates a future decision while speculating Col J W F Hughes may pursue the nomination. The letter from North Topeka complains of First Ward bias in coverage and defends ward pride amid ongoing political dispute.
A fragmentary report describes six footers warning Evans after an admiral criticized their attire. The text mentions Prince Jerry Amerton performances and a Chicago visit. It also notes Mrs. Harry Comer dying at 1234 Lant Street aged 30, with funeral plans at Mc Olive church Saturday at 2 o'clock and four children surviving.
Bethany college elocution instructor Miss J Agnes Damon will present a recital Saturday evening. The program lists readings including Laddie by Miss Genevieve Riddle and Old Ace by Miss Daly Viola Nell, with Petticoat Parfidy performed by Miss Nell and others.
Thuredsy afternoon the attorneys for the case of Basnuel Paer heard Pecumneh when the structure fell and his hay into the water. He claimed he suffered about 5080 worth and that the witnesses were responsible. The defense argued to evidence and the absence of witnesses. The prosecution failed to show that tale done.
Charles Lindsey, brother of H C Lindsey, is appointed to a sanitary police post after delays and questions about the process. Mayor Parker and Councilman Griley were named as shaping the appointment amid questions of notices and affidavits. The move comes as Lindsey has faced prior police court issues and promises to perform duties if he joins the force.
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