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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
7
York initial report shows Charles M. Gehen in good health aside from a heavy lean as he explains plans for a trip abroad. He insists he has not resigned and cites a desire for a vacation before winter. He states business will not enter into his travel.
The Iron Age current issue notes a coke shortage forcing thirteen Pittsburg furnaces to idle, plus Chicago and eastern Pennsylvania shut downs. Rail transport bottlenecks push buyers to foreign sources as 25 000 tons move abroad and prices drift. Foreign markets and contracts for 1902 shape supply chains with talks among German Belgian and Canadian rail mill groups.
Patrons are promised a vivid New York stage evening with Lost In New York at the New Crawford, featuring a strong acting company and vivid scenes such as East River and Blackwell's Island. Also billed are Hello, Bill and The Penitent with notable performers and productions drawing critical attention at nearby theaters.
The article notes the charter for a British academy aimed at honoring great writers and scholars. It lists leaders like Lord Reay and Sir Frederick Pollock and discusses the preference to call members fellows rather than immortals. Herbert Spencer’s omission from the charter’s first name list is highlighted.
Rome Belgian reports name Bleak of Porto Rico as probable apostolic delegate to the Philippines. Berlin notes slight deterioration in winter and summer wheat since July 15 and rye. Vienna reports heavy rainstorms in lower Austria and pa. Havana confirms contract between American military government and Monsignor Sbarretti on church property and rentals. London notes an Austrian oil trust forming to rival American and Russian firms. New Brunswick mortgage filed for United States Shipbuilding Company. New York reports coal price jump via Retail Coal Dealers. Franklin, Pa. Dr. Glenn S. McDowell and daughter Laura drown in Conneaut Creek. American Fork & Hoe Co incorporated to make agricultural implements. Dover New River Co incorporated with $1,000,000 capital for mining and milling. New York imports of precious stones total $2,000,000 this month. $16,250,000 year to date. Ottawa acts to deport immigrants with disease. proclamation expected. Laporte pastor H K Booth to Tucson, Arizona, duties in September.
Mr. W. H. St James brings a temperate known comedy drama to New Crawford for matinee and night performances. The program features harmony, gramatic and vaudeville acts on the American stage. Prices for night shows are 25 35 and 50 cents. Matinees 14 25 and 3 cents.
The Watermason Bocis and platform dance at 517 Kansas avenue by We Circle has been postponed until Friday evening August 22.
Fragmentary OCR text shows postal call and county education office references. Readable bits point to a local BOCES matter or public notice about services or scheduling. Names and clear details are missing. content remains unclear.
A cluttered old classifieds page lists help wanted ads for housework cooks clerks and railroad workers and multiple sale and rental notices. It includes various properties for sale or rent and real estate offerings from The Strauss Agency and others with prices and locations across North Topeka and nearby avenues.
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