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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text shows a Topeka State Journal entry with delivery options and postal filing details. It mentions daily and weekly editions, carrier delivery, and post office registration under federal act, reflecting a historical newspaper publication notice.
A garbled wire dispatch from Topeka discusses a controversial machine for distributing seeds and the federal machinery to tally envelopes. It mentions Congress, trust issues, and the push to secure electioneering and postal processes with rapid, secure delivery implied by the described device.
The article notes a decade of rising iron and steel imports, with Treasury data showing higher values and mixed effects on domestic production. It cites Heneerma figures and a range of market indicators, including price tones and monthly shipments, highlighting broader import growth and potential manufacturing impact.
Voters faced complex results from a city election as voting machines malfunctioned delaying tallies. About 22 000 registered voters produced more than 1 000 votes after polls closed, with many returns arriving late and the machine tally questioned by observers.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss secretary Shaw urging reform of small denomination notes for the public in a period of fear. It references a 20th fear year and an addition around 75 005 dollars to paper currency, with figures 820 and 5 204.00 noted among denominations and possible convtt- terms.
The article details government paper holdings and currency movements, noting over 7,000,000 pieces processed in several months, declines in average value to $2.62, and total currency distributed from Washington to Cuba during the fiscal year amounting to $87,888,000. It cites $14,680,000 in paper, $10,290,000 in gold, and remaining in silver and minor coins with no return records, alongside post–Philippines occupation spending.
The readable fragments mention community scenes, a charity dealer, a Christmas bargain line, Pratt County mile ouvette, and Abilene December items. References include Loe Si, Sewton, Gotteswite dairy men, and exposed ponds. Overall tone captures a disjointed local notice collage with scattered names and places.
In Topeka today retiring state treasurer and longtime Kansas official WW Coffin of Maho was elected state treasurer during Governor Humphrey’s term. Coffin, now in Boile City, has deep ties to Kansas politics and banking before shifting to a new role. The note lists many Topeka visitors and civic notices.
Damaged OCR text mentions anthracite markets and private addresses with scattered names and a Friday calendar note. Content is highly garbled with several proper nouns distorted. readable facts are minimal and fragmentary.
The Saupe Mens Chretien association moves its biennial conference to Topeka in late May. Delegates from Europe and across the United States expected, with free seats for 600 locals and guests at Topeka hotels. Officials include presidents vice presidents and general managers, focusing on railroad department aims and educational discussions rather than formal resolutions. Local committees will prepare, and a public gathering marks the event’s opening.
Washington reports a Cuban treaty turn unexpected in Havana baffling officials who thought the accord nearly done. If the measure goes to the House with a nationalist majority hostile to closer U S ties, officials fear it will be lost or amended to reject or repudiate the rapprochement.
The Indian named Gear Pret, also called Phisar, was hanged at 9:00 A.M. A reverend from the Santee agency led a final prayer before the execution. The body was removed by Reverend Hales and taken to Heat’s home on the Brule reservation for a small gathering of officials and reporters.
Clarkson longtime Iowa Republican and former National Committee member, now collector of the Port of New York, traveled from New Mexico to discuss politics with Harrison Clarkson and Cyrus Lalani at the Peoeland. The pair met this morning to plot strategy and monitor western party dynamics.
In a local trial, a boy named Wi Prendercrafte was accused of assaulting a Hussian woman Mrs Wate Dengent who testified through an interpreter that stones were thrown at her. The judge noted inconsistencies and suggested the possibility of misaddressed aim during the incident. The court quizzed the boy who claimed he threw stones at the woman's son but with poor aim. The scene included remarks about remedies and a lecture by Mrs Margaret Hit McCarter at night.
Mayor Parker served notice to Crawford theater manager that any Sunday night performance could lead to arrests of the manager and actors. The proposed show The Game Keeper faces opposition from ministerial union committees who pressed to close Sunday theaters, prompting Parker to act.
Judge W C Hook of the federal court names M E Roark of Junction City as United States commissioner for Kansas and abolishes the Haven City office held by W R Reed due to lack of business. The federal commissioner’s role mirrors a state justice, issuing preliminary hearings and binding cases over to the jury. Seven commissioners exist in the state with postings at Kansas City Leavenworth Topeka Fort Scott Sedan and Junction City.
Baileyvine Kas Tee Monroe Bailey father of Governor elect W J Hailey revived slightly last evening and at 3 pm today he remains alive though weak doctors marvel at his vitality Dupree Convicted Jury verdict in district court finds WH Dune guilty of assault with intent to do bodily harm sentence may range from six months in jail to five years in the penitentiary
Subcommittee of the House judiciary committee reports support for the publicity bill and refers the measure to the full committee for consideration. Mentioned are officials Little Mt, Tower, Clayton, Dracmond Low, and sleeping car rates on the Chicago Great Western line to St Paul and Minneapolis at 120 dollars for a double berth.
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