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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
6
A disrupted OCR fragment discusses freight rates, a shipping cart and trade with India, mentioning a public official and a business scene. It references a commercial office, a city, and measures tied to shipping costs without clear outcomes.
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Fragmented discussion outlines political maneuvering as Alger faces legislative control. Governors’ influence wanes until session, with senate elections looming and party seniority shaping early committee outcomes. Conflicting aims threaten prompt action before winter recess.
Insign John Howard leads a Salvation Army campaign to feed up to 1000 people on one special day. Representatives in city and royal districts coordinate an immense effort to deliver a hearty dinner to the poor, with items including Turkey 200 pounds chicken 200 pounds beef 240 pounds potatoes 25 bushels bread 42 loaves and more.
A memorial service for the late Dr Parker was held in London this morning. The service featured flowers, personal remembrances from representatives of religious groups, and a procession as the coffin was carried to interment at Wampetea. Dr Cutford and Sr Nichol officiated.
Fire swept the stable of Colonel Robert Ameen on Staten Island New York yesterday and nearly consumed carriages hay and other gear. Two horses were saved along with a dog but seven people escaped unharmed. The loss is estimated at six thousand two hundred dollars.
In an arrest in New Orleans a wealthy Black cotton merchant was fined £25 for violating segregation laws. The decision notes no vacant seats in the white section and reflects tensions in the city’s race rules.
Social notices detail a chafing dish supper at a Keith Building studio after a Grand Opera performance featuring H Trovatore. Walter Wheatly of the Golden Sway company is guest of honor. others include Mr. and Mrs. Gvorsy Parktatist and several named guests. Additional society items note engagements, receptions, and upcoming elections.
Silent testimonial supports Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as aid for change of life symptoms in women. Letter from Betts Ross of Roslindale Massachusetts cites dizziness eye pain back ache hot flashes and kidney pains improved after six bottles.
Mrs L C Boyle of Kansas City is the great of Mrs Charien Blood Smith for the week. Mrs John Green will go to Saling next week to stay with parents. Xmas presents sought at Unity State Thursday and Friday church supper December 4 and 6. Mrs J N Roberts of Lawrence visiting daughter Mrs L Armstrong. Mrs Faith Thacher of Topeka studying at Radcliffe Cambridge Mass this winter and plans to join her brother in Germany early next year. Mrs Gephart of Oakaloogs a guest of Mrs Sey c remain until Sunday. Mrs HO Garvey guests go to Mrs Nellis today. Paul Mulvaine of San Animas Colorado to spend Christmas with parents Dravid Mies, Galynne, Captain and Mr W M Fortescue of Leavenworth who were guests of Mr and Mrs George Sharitt depart for California. Miss Helen Hogeboom to return from Chicago for Christmas vacation. Drs OH A Mudge and Mrs C P eeeneHnEeY in cage for few age. Mrs B S Finley of Xenle Ohio guest of Mins Patterson. Dine Wilmin Tyler of Junction City guest of Mrs i ar Yey returns home.
Rev H Mallerberg preached a sign language sermon at St Louis Mo Lutheran church to a Deaf audience. The sermon conveyed the divinity of Jesus with interpretation by hand signals and was followed by hymn in signs and a German summary. The preacher works with Deaf congregations in Hannibal Quincy and other towns and will present further services in St Joseph and Leuvenworth.
The Kansas Supreme Court delays the January term opening to January 13 as Chief Justice Doster plans to retire after nearly two decades on the bench. HF Maxon will succeed the seat, and Justin Johnaing becomes chief justice, with Maser acting in seniority.
In York Pa on December 4 a preacher warned about vices and dangers seen in ancient Rome and modern times, urging readers to beware and reform. A separate report notes General MacArthur’s order dismissing six soldiers for court martial convictions including desertion and larceny.
Beloit Wis Dec 4 Mrs Elizabeth Manahan a cousin of Secretary Stanton died today at age 83 She was the only surviving daughter of a Revolutionary War veteran and had been a member of the Daughters of the Revolution and an honorary member of a New York chapter
Mary Florence Beck-Mrs Ellen Eetepon widow of John Harris former United States consul at Yentey and a distinguished cafedreraty rare died there today. She was 8 years old.
New York reports an enthusiastic admirer, Alfred Mosely, a wealthy economics student, who funds 25 British labor leaders to study American methods. At a dinner in London, Ambassador Choate praised Roosevelt’s personality and public spirit, saying the president has influenced many, and that if American, he would vote for Roosevelt. The Economist notes Roosevelt’s influence, while Choate predicts continued impact across nations.
Andrew Hoefer of Aberdeen presents his wife with three sons, marking the first triplets in the city’s history. The Hoefer family already has two sets of twins, the latest born last August, bringing five children under 16 months. The family, poor and dwelling in a small house, moved to a county hospital for care after the birth of the triplets. the first twins are now seven years old. Mr Hoefer works at the Milwaukee foundry.
A Chicago druggist named Lovie Lange substituted vanity and water to fool Tony Marriotta into believing he could die by his own hand. The ruse stopped Marriotta from a second attempted poisoning within a week after his wife separation. They had visited and discussed separation earlier near Walker Street.
Marriotta, after purchasing carbolic acid and cleanke Ht, is taken to the county hospital but discharged as content. He later visits Lange's store to obtain poison, is refused, and then threatens suicide, drinking first poison then another in front of his wife. He is hospitalized again as doctors treat him.
President Roosevelt declared in Washington that the people want anti trust legislation and he will press Congress to act. He spoke with New York representatives at the White House, urging action this session, while Democrats and Republicans weigh how far to go, fearing parliamentary tactics and party politics at the approaching election.
At the State University, Mrs Helen Olan wife of Prof Julius H Olsop head of the department of Zumiinuving Ietsruages died last night. Dr Jackson attributed death to rupture of a blood vessel in the abdomen causing internal bleeding and blood poisoning after a planned operation to stop arterial bleeding. The incident followed the eating of pollared oysters.
Mra Nation visits Sioux Falls in the morning, visiting saloons and alleys, warning men about dope and drunkenness. She confronts bystanders about a nude picture incident as she moves toward Bronx City, while local authorities mention a separate suspect arrest and planned inquiry into a potential plan.
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Local man W T Gator of 3 Mulberry Street stored Christmas savings in his oven to keep it safe but the oven heated, burning the money away. Police report details from Trenton New Jersey recount the misplaced funds and the curious kitchen mishap. In a separate note the Bank of England weekly statement shows reserve, circulation, bullion and deposit changes.
Emporia Kansas December 4 A man who fled Wednesday restrains the city council from building the library on alternative lots to the originally proposed site. Dr J Wright chairs a citizen committee. Also mentioned is a salacious ad for Satin Skin Cream and Satin Skin Powder by Kemper & Paxton.
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