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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
8
A reader recounts severe nervous distress ending in relief after using Paine's Celery Compound. The testimony describes breathing difficulty, faintness, and vertigo prior to treatment, claiming rapid improvement and complete cure following the remedy. The account emphasizes renewed strength, better sleep, and restored appetite after using the product.
The Kansas Avenue property sold for 310,000 to Hubert McClure. Lizzie Conklin title transferred to Robert MeClure with Jutt Booth of the Otten hooey on Kan. Fourth water line noted. Several liquor case details and district matters referenced. several names and incidents appear unclear in the OCR.
A flurry of visits and events fills the afternoon with entertainments and hosting. Mrs Charter Le alitebell entertains at 1 o'clock with Mr George W. Crane and Mrs D B Migt announces a reception while multiple guests from Kansas City California and Leavenworth drop in. Handel’s Messiah is to be presented by the Oratorio Society of Kansas City at Fention hall on December 26 as Parkhurst is named for a principal soloist. The Ladies' Mayo club plans a meeting with Mrs Frank P. Mace Lennan and Mrs Blackman hosts next week with upcoming travel and departures noted among many social exchanges.
A local court case recounts the Hill woman charged with cabbing William Alban for twenty dollars. The defendant, later seen in Olla during harvest season, returned with money and was accused by Alan, the principal witness. Patsy aided or relieved him of the funds.
A fragment states that the city has ruled that combinations of brewers operating in the area are illegal under local statutes. It asserts that any man who owes a brewer need not pay the debt and that the brewer cannot collect the debt, even by legal action.
A history of a growing rubber industry shows new trusts consolidating firms to form a larger interlinked network. Industry leaders anticipate increased pricing power and tighter control over supply chains, signaling a major shift in market dynamics and competition.
Whist notes describe recent scores with North and South pairs Harris and Drumm Lacey and Brown and others. A new year book lists members and rates for a post holiday tournament. new members join weekly and the club contemplates Howell setchie winter play among eastern clubs.
The Northwestern mail route is linked to Hans, a local agent, amid reports of a rich unexposed property near Handi bal, Me. The estate valued far in the past, with heirs including the Governor of New York’s kin, draws development interest from Adelerson and Anderson as experts probe a rumored rich vein of store discoveries and a possible relocation to Har atbal for exploitation.
A 12 year old pupil Leon Leh rin of No Ga Court street Elizabeth part died after stopping to tie a shoe and facing oncoming traffic near Meadow street where a football game was underway. The accident involved a Jersey Central train at Diveton street and a tram.
The Herald reports a broad price increase across household goods since January 1, with boarding house keepers facing roughly 28 percent higher costs. Kitchen essentials, including coffee, show notable gains, and typical rents up about $11 in return for services.
London reports a violent clash between Cossacks and about 3900 strikers at Viediz Kavnas with several dead and wounded. Police say over 100 strikers were arrested as gunfire erupted during the confrontations.
Fragmentary OCR shows November liquor sales 1 less than October for a probate judge Fagan. October total is set, November total unclear. Notes mix words like atein and money amounts. no clear names or dates beyond November and October.
City officials announce a temporary layoff for Smith due to budget tightness this year. Mayor Smith says further reductions planned, with several department workers affected and no complaints against Smith. City Engineer McCabe confirms the mayor’s directive to lower expenses and notes Smith’s departure may affect operations but vows to proceed cautiously.
The Hflixon company seeks a ten year contract to run a steam train from the mast port through the alley between Jackson and Van Buren to Fourth street to supply heat to the courthouse. The commissioners must decide their authority before Edison company submits a price.
A machinist Frank McTuvey and boiler maker Thaethy Eagan died at the Brooklyn Navy Yard after a scaffold gave way on the smokestack of the cruiser Brooklyn. McTuvey leaped to his death to avoid the fall. Eagan attempted to rescue him, but both fell to injuries. Gerom and others nearby were affected as the scaffold collapsed. The injured were taken to Cumberland Street hospital where one died shortly after.
United States District Attorney Mart M. Cranston files suit in Denver against Denver and the Grime company and contractors for accounting of timber allegedly removed from government reserves in southern Colorado. A restraining order blocks further felling in named regions. Amber agent Frank J. Par estimates 4,180,000 to 30,000,000 feet of timber legally taken. Republican senators oppose statehood bill after House passage as conference begins. Senator Quay absent.
Prominent Nashville lady Mrs Blanchard credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of backache dizziness and painful irregular periods. She says six bottles brought health and happiness, far surpassing doctor care, and endorses the medicine to other women in need.
The passage discusses Eugene Field and his struggle with indigestion, noting how a weak stomach can hinder effort and ambition. It promotes a digestive preparation named Kotiol by F C DeWitt & Co to rest and restore digestion and strength.
The record notes continued testimony before the Senate committee in New Mexico and Arizona, aiming to mount the strongest possible case against granting admission to the two territories. The exchange reflects ongoing political maneuvering as proponents seek to shape public and legislative opinion.
A $000 diamond ring found in a gutter near Porty-seventh Street was returned to owner Myra Fischer Hansen within an hour after Edward Small, 1 years old, and other boys alerted police. The broker family, Irving B. Brokaw, learned of the loss via a newspaper notice, and the ring’s recovery followed a Pawnbroker’s inquiries, with Small earning a reward for honesty. The estranged ring’s return prompts plans for a celebratory Thanksgiving.
The city board of education met to set a two weeks vacation beginning December 23. A mid winter bicycle class will graduate January 30. The board condemned poor plumbing at Polk school and will not renew contracts with faulty workers. The district lacks funds for needed improvements, leaving the organization with little to do.
The district court jury retired to decide Mrs. Front Wank v Santa Fe in Ponca City. She seeks 1900 damages claiming the Santa Fe depot delivered goods she ordered. the company says she left items without shipping orders and later stored them, denying responsibility. The suit references events at the Santa Fe depot in Ponca City and storage actions through March 1902.
Senator Hanna of Ohio warned against pushing a trust regulation bill that could unsettle business. He noted interactions with several fellow senators including Kean, Dryden, Alger, Aldrich, Foster, and Beveridge. He remarked the short session may hinder passage and stressed preserving Ohio’s current high business prosperity.
In Peoria a circuit court judge sentenced Joseph Baker to life imprisonment for the murder of Martin Chris, a teacher, last June. The case drew broad attention as prosecutors outlined the crime and its impact on the community.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local note with names Bedwell Finneidge Watt Cornwell and Averybody reads the State Journal. The garbled text mentions fixing up town matters and remarks on dissatisfaction or preparations and a potifed Sodwall atter Bis.
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