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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
8
Ferdinand T Hopkins, proprietor of 37 Great Sons Street in My, files a formal notice of change of address or business location with the public records.
In Jefferson Township Indiana a divorce suit reveals Hower glad to be rid of his wife as alimony and court costs are debated. The widow Bowes with four children is involved. the eldest son faced theft charges in Jung Won. The court ordered Hower to pay alimony and costs, while Mrs Bowes seeks support.
Syracuse University officials plan to curb social activities after a campus uproar over excessive calling hours. Fraternity and women's organizations face stricter rules as university leaders seek to restore order and reduce disruption to academic life.
Fragmentary text mentions Santa Fe rates and holiday period pricing with unclear dates. Names and places are unreadable, with stray numbers and garbled phrases. Core idea references fares and a river location, but exact entities and events cannot be determined from the readable material.
The article notes Governor Stanley has no pardons planned for Christmas and discusses political tensions around mercy grants. It highlights criticism of executive clemency and mentions figures such as Fire Chief New York and other officials linked to pardons controversy. It outlines debates over authority and public reaction amid recovery from earlier inquiries.
A jumble of holiday visits and guest appearances fills the scene with Mr. and Mrs. M. Ryan of Western avenir hosting, visiting relatives from Chicago Mesailia and Pratt Kansas, and many local residents planning Christmas and New Year gatherings. Attending events include Mrs. Hillyer, Miss Dennis, Mrs. Banks, and numerous students and club members, with parties, concerts, and lectures noted across several households and campuses.
Miss White, noted for political work, offers a book on punctuation titled A Bar muh revolution in the current literary season. The home on West Twenty first Street in New York hosts letters from supporters and peers praising her contributions and campaigns for President McKinley.
Kalfee, once a noted rascal, was rearrested after a 42 900 tally on highway robbery and faces a third count for holding up and endangering Mr and Mrs Fred L Craftdock. He had dealings with Frank Lewis and J J Bastonin the same night. City court plans a bond hearing before a potential district court trial while prosecutors fear hidden funds may influence the case.
General Nord, proclaimed president by the army, took possession of the national palace this morning in Port au Prince Hayti as authorities confirm the transfer of power amid the crisis.
Panama dispatch reports General Herrera arrives aboard the gunboat Rorings with several aides, in Panama City under public order. The Herald correspondent notes Herrera’s entourage and a formal reception, marking a notable movement in regional security.
Deputy county clerk Oscar Swayne fled a complaint with County Attorney Matt Weightman over an itemized campaign expense report. Weightman, treasurer of the Republican county central committee, lists rent of 28 dollars as a disputed charge tied to headquarters used by the committee and rented rooms at the Armory, sparking questions of mislabeling and missing recipient details. County Attorney Galen Nichols reviews the case. Weightman defends the rent entry as covering campaign speaker venues and related spaces, with receipts available if needed.
Mrs Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America defends the Booths against claims their wealth came from the organization. She described prison reform efforts, Homes for released prisoners, and earnings from lecturing, urging church allies to support a voluntary maintenance league to sustain the work.
A garbled OCR style passage references pain relief, plaster substitutes, and aches in the side or chest. It mentions cham, dampened rance, and Cruegists, with unclear claims about relief and superiority. The text is fragmented and difficult to interpret.
A historical report details the United States admitting the sixteen inch gun as the world’s most powerful entrance. It describes its development from the Spanish War era, construction at Watervliet, and the estimated nine mile greater range than other guns. The piece highlights the gun’s 49 foot length, 252000 pounds weight, and projected twenty one mile range with a 2200 feet per second muzzle velocity. It emphasizes American engineering prowess and the gun’s role in coast defense and national prestige.
The article notes plans for sixteen and twelve inch guns, with costs per shot and impact potential described. It discusses deployment at New York, San Francisco, Heston, and Hampton Roads, suggesting limited orders may follow due to utility concerns and high costs. A Sandy Hook mount is highlighted as a deterrent factor in naval policy. A separate piece mentions a New York fashion exposé where a traveler’s gowns from foreign makers fetch high appraisal and large duties.
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