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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
12
A nostalgic ad promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative with mail order trial. It claims to cure diverse ailments via a mailed booklet and on trial availability. The offer risks $5.50 for the first bottle, with a money back guarantee if unsuccessful, and urges readers to request the book and address Dr Koop in Wisconsin.
Christmas hints from a Journal readers list affordable gifts for women and men. Entries include jewelry items like heart pendants and silver-backed brushes, vanity sets, dolls, books, sewing and needlework kits, toys for children, and small mechanical and novelty items. Prices and availability vary, with suggestions ranging from dainty trinkets to more elaborate keepsakes.
Reports describe an immense rich seam found at the Vernage mine seventy miles from Russell, with ore valued at about 16 750 dollars per ton. The find, carried from Lower California, has stirred local excitement though details are unclear due to garbled text.
Flursell serves as superintendent of the mine owned by his brother and several capitalists in the enterprise. The ledge reportedly runs 27 feet in width, shaping plans for extraction and investment.
Dr Philander A Hardy led fight for Paul A Wagner of Carlstadt in a suit to recover 400 for an appendectomy on Mrs Wage Het. Jury verdict favored Wagner but judge Dixon noted defense claims about nursing instructions and post op care amid a jury sympathies shift.
New York December report says bankers and a wealthy club member face testimony in a patter against Cantiellas. Names William Weetee Charles Gates John A Drake among those summoned. District Attorney Jerome says 15 wealthy club members may be compelled to testify. A secret inquiry ends with warrants issued for Richard A Canfield and arrest of John Lewsohn and another, tied to a prominent Wall Street stake. Lewsohn allegedly refused to testify or answer gambling inquiry questions.
A Sunday night sermon at St. Mayo Catholic Cathedral denounces women entering the workforce and public life, arguing it defies God's plan. The speaker contends women should not contend with men for worldly duties and predicts a decline in male respect if such equality continues.
Creat, founder and president of Crane Company, said 3000 will be shared among Chicago sea employes as an outright Christmas gift. Each man will receive an amount equal to his annual wage as a cent of his earnings.
A fragmented report states Governor-elect Mickey will not wear a dress suit and will skip the inaugural ball. He is noted as a member of Abe Mette tist and opposes dancing, leading to controversy over the planned event.
Spokane owner Burns, tied to Natjotsal prize, seeks to lead team in northern league. Wren, dare vel, debates move amid bangin pace as city eyes baseball future.
In Neodewha Kansas Mrs Charles Leighan and Mr David A Beers, both widowed, will wed in December. The romance began as a joke after Leighan’s 18 year old daughter Edith answered a matrimonial ad, exchanged photos, and forged a serious match that grew into a planned union with Leighan’s bid to rebuild a home and Beers described as wealthy and well regarded.
Mrs. Mary Mc Cherney was found insane after trying to burn Gull Wilson's general merchandise store in Waldo Rueach county on December 10. She dressed in men's clothes, and a clothesline snag caused the hat to come off, guiding investigators to suspect and later convict her with evidence from a Salina detective.
Leavenworth Kansas reports a busy docket for January in the district court. Frank Ryan, court clerk, compiled the list noting many divorce petitions. Sixty plus petitions were docketed with two cases moved to a higher court.
An advertisement claims a dramatic cure for incurable heart disease using a new treatment by Franklin Miles of Chicago. It promises a free demonstration worth 206 to affected readers, urging them to send names and addresses to receive personal treatment details.
In Leavenworth Kansas December to April 25, 1880s era notes a separation case involving Mrs Nicholson Phelan and her husband. Nicholson, a Fourth Cavalry member, pressured authorities for release after a warrant for unlawful cohabitation. Attorney W T Butler helped secure a temporary jail release, amid a tense, contentious scene.
A man presented a draft for £50 at the Bank of Commerce asking to cash it in American money. Henry Burdge, Somersetshire, said the draft had just arrived as a gift from his father. The bank will exchange after a New York presentation, with the amount between 390 and 245 dollars depending on current rates. The draft was lost and recovered in Topeka before this morning.
Deputy along with local men heads toward Livermont to intervene in a dispute tied to the Doe and Rae families. Reports say a bridge on the Santa lite tracks near Lawemont is blocked as workers tear down a span, hindering public road access and farm travel. Officials allege obstruction and interfere with the rail line, while residents claim road and bridge safety concerns.
Three young Black men faced repeated refusals at Emporia hotels after arriving last night. Dr Madison aided in seeking shelter, finally securing bed space for three in one room near the Santa Fe depot. They slept together, underscoring housing hardship due to color. The Emboria Gazette later notes a separate obituary and a theft case.
Chanute officials plan to finalize the purchase of the Sherman house on Mala Street within days. City Attorney Farrell intends to complete the deal with Allan for about 10,000 dollars, securing the imaging assets described, with no improvements included.
New York reports a shift in betting favor toward Young Corbett as the January 22 title bout in Detroit draws near. Key backers like Considine and Wakely place large bets at even money, while Eddie Burke Hon est John Kelly and others support Corbett. Artie Simmons has joined Corbett for training.
Boston magnate A Soden backs a twelve club consolidation with the American League to reform baseball. He and partners Conant and Bilines would accept stock in the rival club, while New York interests push to exclude the American League from Manhattan. Baltimore hosts talks as contenders eye inclusion. Johnson favored to lead a new twelve club circuit amid tense bids and rival offers.
Worcester reports Jesse Burkett formally accepts a two year contract with the St Louis team of the American League. He declines public salary details, says the pay exceeds any prior earnings, and plans to play in St Louis with an advance money package. He carries a $1000 advance note from McGraw but intends to return it to New York management.
The But talo track in Paris schedules a series of four of five races featuring Bre. WH matched with Pari Kenroth Jacauetin Moyers and Ellexarde. Major Tayl jor is another planned opponent. Robert Coquelle, track manager, sails for Europe and is accompanied by French rider Jean Gougoux.
Cinelinett reports the Queen City Jockey Club hosts the American Turf Congress session with officers Brendont Frank F Bowier vice president Clem Creveling treasurer Juda W. W. Mol secretary Jamen Nixon. Amendments require two thirds vote for new rural members and new office openings across cities from Newport to Baltimore.
An OCR fragment discusses seventy seven and gentle activity to induce expiration and prevent power monotony while curing a condition. Names, places, and clear actions are unreadable. The readable portion suggests a treatment emphasis on exercise and timing.
Minneapolis businessman G F Cuttington staged a moving hen house party in Hopkins to celebrate a new residence. The event drew mayor and local citizens for dinner and humorous toasts before a rope ceremony carried the coop to its new site as roosters crowed and the Hopkins band played.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Mrs. Nan Tufino recalls a near fatal struggle over cash inside a burning house. Firefighters restrained a woman who repeatedly broke free, finally entering a building called Grave's Brink. The account laments past injuries and praises electric fitters for preventing worse outcomes.
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