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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text hints at an Associated Press full report in the Topeka State Journal. No clear events, dates, or names are readable. summary focuses on the appearance of an exclusive afternoon AP dispatch in the paper.
Subscribers can have the State Journal mailed daily to any address for thirty cents a month with flexible address changes. While traveling, readers receive a daily letter from home. The piece also notes Japan adopting the Australian voting system and aspects of the American method of buying voters, amid commentary on U S politics and newspaper influence on elections.
Valdez Alaska connects to the world by wire and reports rich mineral finds. Copper and tin abundant spark hopes for Alaska's agricultural potential along the southern coast and Yukon valley. Reindeer from Siberia are being introduced to bolster transportation and food supply in northern regions. The 1900 census places Alaska at 500,804 square miles, with future growth implications.
Acting Postmaster General Wynnt releases instructions allowing postmasters to join political clubs, donate outside office hours, or serve as delegates, but warns against chairing committees or leading campaigns. Commentary argues municipal trusteeship could reform city politics, while naval authorities report oil fuel experiments show practicality for steam production despite global oil supply limits. California lines increasingly use all fuel on coastwise ships between San Francisco and Honolulu.
McPherson hunters target plover while Mrs. Lemon visits from California. Editor Howe remarks happily. The Red band will perform at the Atchison corn carnival this fall. A Galena jail bird sang Home Sweet Home then pounded rock on day of imprisonment. Rival women candidates for register in Graham county face a looming trial. John Collins faces a probable new trial. Jess Harper draws attention in Lawrence. Manhattan residents complain of boisterous late-night youth. A Star player from Great Bend loses his sweetheart. Saline boys who disturb church meetings are dispersed by marshal. Citizen Wells of Barton county is dragged under a buggy, escapes unharmed. Beloit editor recalls lending a friend $50 and losing both the money and friend next day. Medicine Lodge stages Few Nights in Bar Room, oldest inhabitant recalls no worse shows. Pottawatomie Indian boarding school opens at Nadeau on September 6 with Pes ko wah ohk and hough no gah attractions. Congressman Calderheads noted for long sleep cycles. likely to shorten in coming days.
A garbled column of witticisms on marriage, crankiness, and social bluntness. It riffs on couples, husbands, wives, and the temptations of drink, noting miscommunications at home and the oddities of male vanity.
A playful collection of quirky lines and aphorisms on relationships and self view. It riffs on love, gender, and honesty with wry observations about attentions, fears, and the pace of life. The pieces punchy and pithy, ironizing social norms.
A garbled fragment humorously contrasts male stinginess with wealth and love. It suggests a woman’s ignorance provokes sharp opinions about a man and mentions a sentimental woman and her belief about men and love as observed in fiction.
A fragment from the New York Press satire notes women at games and manners. It contrasts social scenes with gendered behavior and hints at vanity and self perception in public life. The writing tone mocks social norms and private indulgences observed in a dinner party setting.
A garbled passage suggests themes of life in a flat a grass widow and a photographer a ball game amid strikes and budding trouble. It references diamonds worth a fortune and warns not to pay more, with scattered phrases about landladies and tones of a sensational clipped column.
El Dorado Kansas August twenty six bill of exceptions in the Jessie Morrison case totals one thousand pages. Judge Aikman will examine before appealing to the supreme court for a new trial. A motion to release prison bonds pending hearing is noted. Coroner List reports Gallatin Columbia County death by self harm of Mary H Smith aged sixty five. She set fire to kerosene drenched clothing and died. Earlier attempts by strangulation and throat wounds are noted.
In Greece the father of the bride Pitvoulis and the father of groom Zanko Viessio agree to a marriage for Sophie Nawosch aged 17. Viessio paid 42000 after the ceremony. The couple, once schoolmates, were later pressed by Viessio through his father with a 32000 offer. Six years after his move, he sought marriage, the money exchanged at the event. Judge Horton remains in unchanged condition with improving strength and regular readings of newspapers daily as his physician notes shorter visits.
M A Carmichael a prominent politician and junior vice commander of the Kansas G A R died at his home in Colony at sid night of stomach trouble. His funeral will occur Saturday morning conducted by Grand Commander Loomis and his staff.
In Little Rock on August 28 Mrs Reese Wagoner wife of a North Little Rock citizen and her two children aged 7 and 6 were found dead in bed with their throats cut. Authorities believe Mrs Wagoner kissed her children before slitting her own throat.
Journal ad listings mention an office boy wanted for 200 a week and include names Mrs L Beard Grace left for St Joe for Elks carnival. Sidney arrested on city court warrant for assault. Mary Bradley sworn in. R B Kanedo arrested by Officer Goff. A Sunday shop hearing noted with Otto An and A Heck. mention of United States Hayden and Jointinin Sa tee Tate.
The entries today are lighter than in recent days. Painting of the large grand stand has started and more bleachers are being erected for latecomers as the show nears. Only three more days to buy advance tickets. Stores report strong sales with 6 cent tickets for 40 vente as a savings option.
A San Francisco dispatch reports a complex estate dispute over Charles Tt. ES. Under a compact, the estate goes to relatives, including Mrs Herman and Vanderbilt kin. Possible future challenge hinges on a late will claim. Nelson plans to make her home, with sons Charles J. Smith and Abraham C. Nelson staying in town.
Minette B Chatfield heir to a rich paper maker, son of the city, is reported aboard a boat that broke from Chatfield’s moorings and drifted into the Sound. Young Chatfield was found exhausted after journeying toward the Long Island shore. he rowed toward Duck as weather worsened and food and clothing were scant. Relieved parents had given him up for lost as searching parties looked on.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra with Princess Victoria visited Isle of Man aboard a royal procession. Hall Caine, staying on the island, acted as guide at the ruins explaining old ceremonies to the party amid cheering crowds and holiday makers as they departed by yacht.
New York August 2 Grace Klein met Henry Schneider of Dalian Texas and married him after a brief acquaintance. Within 48 hours he urged swift money making and she fled to her mother seeking relief. A writ directed Klein to present her daughter before the supreme court, but the bride declined any further step with the husband and asked him to return to Texas. The justice halted the writ.
Consternation grips Muncie as a band of axeaten beggars spreads fear of smallpox. The group has been driven into a sic acid and quarantined amid concerns of disease. Local authorities act to contain the outbreak and protect residents.
Photographer C. C. Ha of Fenton finally achieves reliable results after years of struggle with untold technical challenges. His mastery of elusive techniques leads to steady output and renewed confidence in local imaging services.
An old testimonial promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for dyspepsia and nervousness. The writer claims rapid relief after two doses and complete personal recovery, asserting the product cleanses nerves and enables easier digestion.
The executive council inspected the new Otis elevator in the state house noting it is electric, safer, and can carry about fifteen people. It replaces the old narrow door elevator used during sessions, with a test showing clamps caught a 3000 pound weight just inches from drop.
A St Louis dog travels on a Pullman pass beside Mrs. Calhoun and her husband. Dooley, the brown and white Boston terrier, rode from New York to St Louis with stops at Atlantic City and Hot Springs. The pass bore the name Mr Dooley, distinguishing it from the Calhouns.
A woman, unnamed, spent the day with friends at Westhampton Beach. She lost a diamond ring set valued at 1500 dollars and a large sum of money stored in a chamois bag hidden in her bathing cap. The bag loosened and vanished in the surf while she swam.
Fragmentary obituary item noting a funeral held at 2 o clock today for a child or relative. Text references Highland Park and Payne Street, with incomplete details about parents and location.
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