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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
8
A garbled Topeka page features scattered notes on Christmas turkey sightings, local visits by Nat Tavior and Topeka figures, court cases, weather hints, theater plans, and civic updates. It mentions Judge Hazen, Governor’s secretary, street conditions, and upcoming events at the Crawford and other venues, with a jumble of names and places reflecting a busy urban snapshot.
The Ferris company leads a week of theatre at the Grand Opera House with Mr Merrie atop the repertory ladder and a 22-member troupe presenting intricate sets and props. Frank Daniels is billed as a crowd favorite, with Miss Plumet and Crawford theater’s shows featuring Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado. Gideon’s Colored Minstrel Carnival and The Power Behind the Throne with Katharine Willan round out the program. Openings include matinées and evening performances with tickets from 15 cents to 75 cents.
In San Diego California a popular reception honored eleven Cuban children arriving from Havana. The event at the theater drew prominent locals, including Transport Hancock officials, and reflected hopeful community support as the children settle near Point Loma. In San Francisco, December 15, the former transport Hancock under Commander Coffin sailed for Philadelphia to serve as a receiving ship at League Island navy yard.
On Burtay, 400 Lolis of coal see Sete he Sten a Boerkala. Apartments Keats and other buildings report reduced supplies as coal rationing prompts extraordinary measures. City offices warn of shortages and relief to residents as districts brace for disruptions.
John Alexander Dawin addressed 1,500 followers at Zion City urging diligence in duties to avoid punishment. He warned he would spank them if they failed to reform and attend the morning service and Sunday Auditorium gathering in Chicago.
G A Gates gives 525000 to Port Arthur Texas for municipal street paving and sidewalk work after a speech urging reforms. He also donates 125400 to the town and holds winter and summer homes there, with ongoing ties to the community. The act follows his prior push for reninements and support for local development.
Herbert W. Welbert Republican candidate for representative in the Seventh district announces plans to contest the county board of canvassers election. He accuses election judges of fraud and alleges 17 percent of votes counted for Peckins were miscounted.
In Ottumwa residents discuss a proposed waterworks levy to secure adequate fire protection and debt limits. The city seeks final authority from higher courts on whether an advance tax or bonded funding is permissible while awaiting congressional or state action.
Real estate transfers featured include A Wardelich in L P Bowers for $75 part of northwest quarter 22-11-26. M & Austin to J & Austin at 00 Jot 45 Brewer's subdivision. Greece Ryera to H Mosley $400 lots 67 and 689 Kansas avenue Walnut Grove addition. T A Barlow and husband to G A Miller $50 lot 261 Golden avenue Lewie subdivision. L Ginkricy and wife to J Bowman $1100 lots 5 and 6 Krenth avenue west. AH Aldrich to E Snoddy $17 lots 4 to 6 inc Main street Valencia. 3H Ness and wife to same $317.50 Home Sewing Machines. Babcock & Frost advertise Maestine sewing machines with special prices through year start. Call 715 Kan fan Avenue Phine 2224.
Vanderbilt remains in the same condition with no change reported. No changes for the worse were noted. authorities mention possible legal action if further issues arise.
The pres in chief of the Chicago civil service reform movement, John W E34, suffered an apoplexy while attending the national convention in Chicago. Doctors at the Methodist hospital say he cannot recover as his wife arrived at the hospital this morning.
A brief note states a person was summoned from Chilvat because her husband was too ill to recover. The fragmentary text provides limited context about the legal or administrative action and the parties involved.
San Francisco December 1 1 cable christening for the Pacific line to carry messages of happiness. Attended by Ca California governor Gur and others in a ceremony amid ideal weather with minimal surf.
A December fire on a five story tenement near 338th Street, New York, killed MEL LOND about 11 years old and children RAYMOND BOND seven, TONY ROSH five, HELEN HAND two, and injured Edward Bond and others while 16 families evacuated. Soldiers later reported drowning incidents from Barranquilla related to a Colombian river wreck near El Blanco.
A damaged and garbled passage describes a large force of Koneenment soldiers and numerous drownings during a dimister event. Details are suppressed in the fragment, but the text hints at a chaotic withdrawal and heavy casualties.
Vienna delegates appointed to reform wage practices gather to urge the government to curb street peddling which has slashed factory wages for women and girls. Citizens are shocked to learn that seamstresses toil long hours at meager pay, prompting fear of revolutionary consequences.
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