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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1902
Page
4
Full leased wire report from the Associated Press describes state events and daily happenings received by Topeka State Journal. The wire service emphasizes exclusive public access to nationwide and local developments through the paper’s telegraph feed.
State Journal subscribers may have daily delivery while away at thirty cents a month with flexible address changes. The column mixes social notes and brief economic items such as coal prices rising, labor versus capital tensions, presidential finance, and political commentary. It also mentions figures like John W. Gates and L. Drake and touches on railway earnings policies and and Cuban reciprocity debates.
An editorial critique condemns labor disputes left to employers and workers, citing the Shenandoah Pennsylvania riot where police were shot and miners wounded. It accuses the coal operators of importing Poles and Hungarians to inflame unrest, calls the current government indecisive, and warns of further bloodshed if troops are not deployed.
Fragmented lines discuss trust, public perception, and social tone with evasive phrases. The text references a Quaker reflection, room signs, and consoled homely qualities, hinting at satire of public discourse and class. It reads as a late era newspaper fragment with uncertain attribution and incomplete sentences.
James J. Hill of the Great Northern arrives in Davenport with Charles Molten and A H Mohler to confer on rail rates and shipping terms with Big Bend farmers. Delegates from Spokane Stevens Whitman and Adams counties expect a harvest of about 30 million bushels of wheat. A Colfax meeting is planned for tomorrow.
Catherine Hellman files for divorce from Charles Hellman in district court alleging cruelty and seeking custody of six children. She says their marriage began in an unspecified location and cites him beating, cursing, drinking, and a drunken break in and police alarm on July 23, 1890, as proof of abuse.
A private letter from Needles California reports that boilermakers strike has ended and workers will return once San Bernardino men settle grievances. Needles crew refuse to go back until San Bernardino returns. Letter offers no details on the compromise or reasons for ongoing San Bernardino delay. Santa Fe officials say Ras has heard nothing of the agreement.
Willam Hunter, a colored man, was injured when struck by a trolley pole while boarding a moving street car near the Rock Island depot at noon. Oldham, a section foreman, was killed near the Sibley bridge by a struck event involving a Fe train. The city mourns, with updates on other local matters including court sessions, public health, and several residents’ movements.
The Grand Duke Borie arrived on the steamer Coptic en route from the throne and dismissed political aims. He stated his visit to San Francisco is for pleasure with no political or commercial significance and he knows nothing about politics. He joked about whether the emperor was sick and denied asking about government.
The Elke and Topeka ping pong teams, each of five men, finish practice for a two day tournament starting Tuesday at the Elka lodge. Each player will face three opponents from the other team, with matches set to run every night, weather permitting. The Topeka lineup includes Pancosst Kidder, Theodore Hammatt, George Crawford, Merbert Armstrong, and J. S. Parks, with W. J. Black substituting for Parks on the first night. The Billw team features A F Williams, A W Sherman, Dan Hammatt, Lou Bronson, and Frank Beuh et.
Captain Waters files in U S Circuit Court seeking a judgment for Alexander McWhirk against Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Co. The claim alleges the defendant defaulted by not answering the bill of complaint by the July rule day. A motion for a master to adjust affairs and provide relief was later filed.
Police report a 15 year old boy, son of Geo Level, a stonemason of 1414 Logan Street, drowned at 12 30 while swimming with companions near the Union Pacific bridge at Soldier Creek river mouth. Authorities notified at 1 20 PM.
Berlin reports Robl of Afunich set a six hour cycle record at Friedenau yesterday with an average speed of 37 miles per hour. Defeat fell to Dickenmann of Amsterdam and Huret of Paris. Robl previously won the world cycling championship on June 23 for 10 kilometre, finishing in 1 hour 2 minutes and 1 second. the Berling race was held in Berlin.
The government thermometer in New York hits 100 degrees as a late summer heat record. Alfred, a year old son of George Cronburger, died after a mosquito bite. Dr Kila investigated for the board of health. Ken Fors, named to the US Board of General Appraisers, begins work in the city. Warren M Crosby Dry Goods hosts Mrs Harner the Malvees demonstrator this week with a breakfast event. a 2 pm Thursday talk promises a new treat and notices tease forthcoming items.
A clipped medical note describes difficult digestion and irritability, with symptoms of bad taste, stomach tenderness, and headache. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla offers permanent cures for severe cases, claiming notable effectiveness and patient improvement.
A large stock of sheet music exceeding 100000 copies offered at half price and 20 percent off. Instructors for all instruments available at reduced rates. Singing school books Sunday school books and gospel hymns offered single copies at the 100 rate.
Prices set at five cents and up with cash terms. No music or books may be exchanged or taken out on trial during this sale.
Mayor Parker holds a three page letter from President Charles P Street of the Topeka Water company. Street replies to city propositions for purchasing the water plant and offers concessions. Details of the proposals are not learned and will be presented to the council soon.
The western Negro Press Association opens in Denver with about 30 delegates from states west of the Mississippi. President J. D. D. Rivers of Denver presides, Rev. W. E. Helm offers invocation, A. M. Thomas delivers welcome, J. Hume Childeres replies. Committees on resolutions and public addresses are named. convention runs through Wednesday with a banquet at Nick Chiles hotel and a Tuesday session discussing how to advance Negro citizens and race needs.
Fragmented OCR text shows names such as J. Boy and Prof. John H. Aidgurnment with mentions of Tuesday events and opening exercises. The readable fragments include references to an organization on rope in the West and discussions of political topics, but no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
Joby W Hitchcock named assistant general manager at Santa Fe coast lines in a circular from General Manager A G Wells. The appointment expands authority to the role while the GM is absent. Plus notes on age and a church incident in Cadlettebure Kentucky and a distant pursuit near Oakland church after a prior quarrel.
The notice extols a science based food product for Topeka women claiming it combines wheat with malt benefits. It emphasizes that the wheat is fully processed without toasting and is steamed with malted flakes for a nutrient rich result.
County commissioners held a meeting this afternoon to decide the annual tax levy. The session focused on funding road improvements and other county needs, with no final action announced.
An Aug 4 report from Atlantic City describes a Philadelphia preacher predicting a model wave would wash the city away today. The forecast stirred hotel workers on the beach and drew crowds along the boardwalk as some residents refused to work while others gathered near boats offshore. A Alabama woman rushed into a bank seeking cash for a train ride with her children.
The American Book company plans to seek authorization this week from the charter board to operate in Kanaea. Senator F Dumont Smith said the company challenges the supreme court decision but will respect its authority. Papers advance as they apply for entry into the state while contempt questions remain unsettled in Kansas Supreme Court proceedings.
Bergundthal’s health is reported very serious as doctors deem surgery unsafe due to the disease’s extent. Medical treatment continues and the patient shows only limited improvement in the heat. The prognosis remains cautious with no immediate relief in sight.
Fragmentary item discusses sericultural and domestic trade implements, mentions Malta Vite and original series. references prepared meals for hot weather and a 100k package, with mentions of fruit cream milk and nutritious propos.
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