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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
4
Fragments from a Topeka State Journal page show garbled masthead lines and partial phrases. The readable portion references the paper’s permanent home and leased wire report, with incomplete talks of a sale and unrelated boilerplate text.
Readers away for the summer can have the State Journal mailed daily to any address for thirty cents a month. The notice also notes varied topics from Cuba annexation funding to politics, brick production statistics, and a call for an inspector of parents alongside a June trade report.
The data show 155,086 in 1801 and a 3,254,20 percent drop in iron and steel exports, from 117,518,230 to 96,563,082, with a ten million dollar greater fall than total manufactured exports. Indicates other articles rose. overall, some goods increased in quality while prices fell, reducing export value rather than volume in 1903 versus 1901.
The United States leads global salt output with 1900 and 1901 producing the most in two years, totaling about 20,566,061 barrels in 1901 and reaching 40 percent of world production. Michigan and New York emerge as top states, while imports shrink as domestic use climbs to over 21 million barrels.
A garbled column fragment touches on social ironies and local manners. It mentions advertising merchants, excuses, watermelon gatherings, and a dentist’s sympathy, with stray names and hints of personal relationships woven through scattered anecdotes and questions.
A disjointed relic ponders war’s origins and human experiences. It laments censorship, bullying, and failed meetings while reflecting on domestic spaces, lifeless bathing, and the question of unseen genius in a reflective, satirical voice.
A column from the Philadelphia Record notes a parable on learning and perception. The writer mocks vanity in knowledge comparing it to dried apples and urges discernment between genuine value and imitation. It wittily contrasts misconceptions about appearances and merit with everyday wit.
Berlin reports Ambassador White has mailed his resignation to the United States likely taking effect in early November after several days’ delay. The move suggests a significant shift in diplomatic leadership during the period.
City Attorney Spencer announced that 29 more liquor cases were appealed from the police court where defendants were convicted of selling liquor. Transcripts were incomplete and without proper records the district or reserve court could dismiss, leaving two cases properly made up for trial. A Wichita man died by his own hand this morning, leaving a wife.
Local items report George Doro helper breaking his right arm at a Santa Fe shop and Small of Horton losing a large piece of steel near eye at Stormont hospital. Leonard Carleton dies of aneurism at Christ Hospital with remains to be sent to Halloway Michigan. W A Powler plans a 4000 dollar residence on Polk Street and 2500 dollar home on Fillmore Street. An old Moody building room yields vintage 88 bottle package linked to Burrs. Grant Taylor transferred to state institution, and J P Eraser returned to Bedwell’s. City bridge span replacements discussed by Druscilla Wood hall and Druscilla Wood's damages suit echoes. Divorce actions noted for Nadeau and Crawford, with various court dispositions. New Haven street dance invitation extends to all local heroes.
A proposed ordinance grants Sherman and associates a 20 year franchise to lay conduits for compressed air in Topeka streets for motive power. The plan prompts council review after introduction by Councilman Grey, with A F Sherman stating a client seeks test use in the city and promising cheap power if successful.
Shawnee County commissioners voted Monday afternoon to keep the equity levy at 43.50 mills, the same as the prior year. The measure covers county bonds and bridge projects including the Kansas avenue bridge. Details on Shawnee County courthouse bonds and bridge scrip were noted in the session.
Legible parts show district level references and officials in Echoot County with unclear names and dates. The text hints at district board cases and legal proceedings, but specifics are unreadable and require clarification.
Gov W M Stanley and Major J Tadreeen urged aid to advance colored citizens at a regional association meeting. Afternoon talks covered lynching causes and the press power while Prof F Jackson spoke on Negro Citizenship. A Late afternoon discussion on political prestige was delayed and a reception hosted by the Orphans' Home planned for 1 West Eighth Street Chicago.
A writ of habeas corpus was granted for the Peck case involving a kidnapping dispute over two children from Mrs. Peck. The parents fight for custody, with Mrs. King holding the children previously. The dispute moved through state courts toward eventual resolution in Wyandotte and Saline counties, with possible supreme court involvement.
The stonemasons threaten to strike over union rules as five carpenters and six masons clash on a long standing project. The masons, meeting last night, warn the builders may be deemed unfair if carpenters do not join the union scale. Carpenters began work at 7 this morning while masons plan a lockout at 6 tonight unless the union terms are accepted.
John L Collins, a 70 year old ex soldier, is paroled after involvement in the kidnapping of Gerald Lapiner from Chicago to Plainville Ohio. Mrs Ingersoll aided Collins, leading to a lengthy pursuit and trial. Police petitioned for release after details of the alleged plot emerged and the couple faced penitentiary terms.
Fragmentary text reports a Newman home sale involving W F Jensen and others, with references to Castro leaving for the mountains and Caracas, Venezuela. The legible items include dated notes around Sunday Aug 2 and mentions of grounds, Revahutlontem, and savance, but the full details are unclear.
In the Honover tournament a sequence of matches is recorded with players Gunsgare versus Kiting, Woit versus pbory, Techigorin versus Ol land, Gottechall versus Migies, Savier Swiderski versus Meper, and AE ihe iret tale akon the ad Oa teen awe. The readable fragments outline a morning session with ten games noted and several pairings incomplete.
Fragmentary report mentions Bohemian and Janowski figures, a 2010 reference, and several teams like Manaca and Napier. It notes a draw with Bat derski and a game against Istry, plus resumed contests in the afternoon and a mute better performance by Arena Napier. The passage is garbled with missing details.
Circler announces Grant Thornberg once Rock Island commerce agent to be division agent at Topeka. Thornberg came to handle Rock Island interests since former Wichita division agent. Miller named commercial agent at Lincoln and division Heian agent at Hutchinson. Firean named freight agent at Chickasha.
At a Shawnee County evening session the council voted to appropriate funds for the complete prosecution of unlicensed doctors operating in the network. The motion began to take shape with emphasis on enforcing past practices and addressing the unusual four section counts mentioned.
Mrs H Meith widow of Dr Ketth died after illness at home. Funeral conducted by Rev PW Cranwell of the First Church. Body sent to Clarenville Arkansas for interment. Funeral of Ray Passed held Sunday evening on the Kaw River. Malta Vita demonstrations announced with readings at locals this week. Malta Vita product demonstrations by Lady Germanitr and Mrs Harger, with samples and breakfast foods featured from 6 p.m. on Thursday.
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