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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1902

Page

3

Kansas teacher praises Hawaiian pupils and culture

Miss Eugenia Thoreson, a Kansas educator, teaches primary classes in Hawaii up to the sixth grade. She notes Hawaiian pupils are bright, eager to learn American methods and language, and respectful of customs. Thoreson travels widely, praising farming and social life, and plans to return to Honolulu before year’s end.

Wichita Die Eugenia Thoreds John T Waddischin West Side Mim Thomas Hoe Honobasle Yeurs Midenya Hewaliar Posal Hill Islands Bern Thorman Weil Hay Wallan Karkie Althiaigh Amerinund Fort Heures Thomim Tesener

Float Down the River Taagenworth Plan for St Louis Trip

A travel scheme proposes a river journey to St Louis by boat for Levustinsin Purchase promoters. Members would pay weekly dues through May and the venture promises a riverboat voyage as a base for future tributaries. If members withdraw before May 1 a 5 percent fee applies.

Fulton St Lovie Elat Goonetown Extension Club

Rush Pleads Guilty In Police Court Assault Case

Elmer Rush of the north site pleaded guilty in Ottawa Kansas police court to assault. He paid a total fine and costs of 15 dollars. The family disputes were noted with prior trouble. the case will be further investigated by the city.

Ottawa Elmer Rush Mush Wwe Reed Mattia Flush Tia

Earned School Books By Schoolroom Harvest Story

The Conway Springs Star tells how a district failed to supply books, prompting a female teacher and her students to harvest corn with help from two farmers. They earned $5.66 by Thanksgiving night to fund new books for the school.

Conway Springs Indomitatia Korsas Dstrict Board Lasaeg

Roadmaster Incident With Hobos On Railroad

A rough account describes a group of hobos overpowering a railway official and forcibly working along a track. The event centers on attempts to move workers, confrontations at a track gate, and authorities attempting to deter the group as they pass through cities toward the south.

Gang of Hobos Pittsburg Isan Roaimasion Andy Hedees Sang Stese CIA Hidewn Peter Antaires

Hidden Scheme Unfolds Near Chanute and Piteebure

Fragmentary text describes a plan to move people to Livahueg and Mee Pine, with seven men involved. Aimed at a gate area near dinners sta well, the passage mentions a trick and a country figure named Mr. Hadeen, who suspected nothing of the scheme.

Livahueg Hadeen Chanute Piteebure

Eastern Star to Meet in Wichita for Grand Chapter Session

The Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star of Kansas will convene in Wichita with about 60 wives and daughters of Masons expected to attend. Grand Matron Mrs Dilla Fite of Marveriile said the gathering may draw visitors from over 20 chapters in the state, each entitled to three delegates. Local plans include reports of new adapters and consideration of officers, with attendees anticipating a prosperous meeting and continued leadership in the order.

Wichita Kansas Spa Dilla Fite Marveriile Order Easturn Amone Anders Warn Appleunta Therma

Ottawa liquor sale case stirs county charges at January term

Timothy di the Mixsouri Pawitle faces three counts in a complaint for selling liquor and maintaining a resort for drinkers in Ottawa. County Attorney Pleat urges action with testimony from fourteen witnesses and sworn affidavits. The case, backed by a sheriff’s investigation, awaits the Nirat day of the January term.

Ottawa Ian Per Sass Timothy di Bane Regne Boul Werore Altureess

Chanute Seeks Light Plant Plan for City Power

Chanute Kansas considers building a municipal electric light plant. City officials convened in council chambers after lengthy deliberation and tentatively approved pursuing a standalone city utility. Estimated cost cited around 35,000 dollars.

Chanute Kan Mt. Eeeiey

Passing of the Canteen at Leavenworth

Cor mumber of desert uh Colonel Mines, commanding, requested the opinion of Kaneck Officers as to the canee for the trouble. Many attribute it to the abolition of Bie Sy i and lack of amusement for en v

Leavenworth Kite Cor. Mumber Desert Uh Mines Kaneck Env

The Girl Runaway Traced Home

Whetita girl 13 years old ran away from Newton area with a Wichita bound plan. She was found Saturday by telephone agents after a five day search. She had ridden a Santa Fe passenger train to TeReE sea wedge and was returned to her home by the 7 o’clock train.

Whetita Linsie Zaner Lorbarente Newton Telstives Moniaay Comenton Enid

Mitchell at Home in Spring Valley amid welcome crowd

John Mitchell returns home after victory in a great labor battle. He is greeted by a large, multi occupation crowd including doctors lawyers ministers merchants and miners. The procession moves through rain soaked streets to his home where his wife and children await. Mitchell thanks supporters and pledges to carry the message to the miners and their allies.

Ween Spring Valley John Mitchell Miners’ Union Kimi Jack Mitchell Spring Valley Mitchel Elena Bin Bini Mitchell Sould Willem Hawthorne Mother Jones Bushet Mother Jone

The Christmas Card’s Curious Rise From Humble Beginnings

A historical look at how Christmas cards began in 1846 with Joseph Cranial and expanded into a vast trade. It traces early cards with copperplate engravings, later elaborate embellishments, and the shift from simple tokens to ornate, laminated pieces that overwhelm mail traffic each holiday season.

London Joseph Crandall Henry Coln Horsey Jubbins Warwick Court Goodall & Son Vance

Two Boys Seek Lodging After Night at Police Station

At a central police station a shrill plea from two young boys, Louis Bovine Mein and Ramned Levine, claiming to stay all night led to their registration. They said their father went to the country and their mother was away. A neighbor offered aid, while a relative later arrived to take responsibility. The tale ends with the pair back under Morpheus after a night of uncertainty.

Gaul Louis Bovine Mein Ramned Levine Teres Titan Vomen

Fragmentary Globe Style Snippet Sparks Curiosity

A jagged excerpt from the St Paul Globe shows dialogue about sympathy and a sergeant observing as people leave. The fragment hints at a tense or reflective moment but lacks clear人物 or event details to anchor a full story.

St Paul Globe

A Little Thing That Tests a Man's Breeding

A New York Times reader recounts a downtown subway incident where a woman’s skirt torn by a zipper exposes her, drawing reactions from riders. A courteous man returns the knife after helping, illustrating how a trivial moment reveals true breeding.

New York Times Reutor Street Slater

Football at Denver New Year’s Day Thwarted

In Boulder a telegram confirms Hyde Park Colorado ip football will be played in Denver on New Year’s Day. Manager Moore of the preparatory squad reports the game has been definitely scheduled for Denver on January 1.

Boulder Moorehead Chix Rs Hyde Park-Colorado Denver

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