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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1902

Page

5

Financial News From Newark Rockefeller and Trade Shifts

The article reports on Rockefeller gifts to Chicago University and the Christmas contribution, plus large U.S. trade data. It covers dividends paid by corporate entities, coal price advances, and the demand for fuel. It also details U.S. merchandise receipts from noncontiguous territories and specific export items to Alaska and the Philippines, including salmon and various manufactured goods.

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Trade and the Flag in Neocentiguous Territory

Trade data from the United States shows large shipments of merchandise to and from tropical regions. The report notes ten months ending October with about 10 million dollars sent to Denerton, plus substantial activity with the Philippines and the Wawaian Island region. Alaska shipments began in June, and overall tropical products contribute significantly to U.S. demand, with totals around 45 million dollars for the period.

Alaska Iver Ratus United Bevtes Ucestion France Perto Rico Philippines Philippine Islands United States Te Uni Ruiu Madurere Treaeury Torre Eteni Denerton United Staten i Miewallan Irlande Ory Chivdy de Ue Inport Bureau of Suuation Tieberenthir Aineta Braley

Atchison Globe Satiric Christmas Gleanings

A fragment from the Atchison Globe features satirical, jocular musings on Christmas and society. It riffs on subscriptions, skepticism of writers, holiday gifts, and everyday quirks, mentioning a boy, a mother, a girl child, and local scenes at the depot with humorous asides about Santa and presents.

Quaker Reflections on Absurdly Shod Fare in Figure

A fragmented, satirical piece critiques a well dressed man called a patent medicine dealer in Dunmeee. It mocks pretensions and references a Christmas tree habit, a wordy exchange about plans and schemes, and a wary view of bustling markets. The prose hints at social critique and local humor without clear events.

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Christmas Proo and Community Notes in South America

Fragmentary OCR text discusses holiday season observations, weather indications, and local customs in a South American setting. Mentions Christmas, communal activities, and general commentary on festive period practices. Specific names or places are unreadable due to garbled source text.

Oman John South América Mtn Baetery

Christmas at the White House through presidential eras

A reflective account traces how Christmas gifts were managed at the White House, noting under Roosevelt, McKinley, Cleveland, Harrison, Grant, Arthur and other administrations the practice of charity gifts, family stockings, tree displays, and festive gatherings for children, with emphasis on decorum and family traditions.

Mysterious Town Note Hints at Hidden Sentiments

Fragments reveal a murky social mood as local figures like Lincain Baving and the Fillmores and Pierces ponder sentiments amid a vague Tuletide wan in the vanette setting, hinting at whispered concerns and subtle personal tensions.

Tuletide Vanette Sexsetan Lincain

Inauguration Plans Outline for Bailey Public Event

A Commercial club meeting outlined plans for Governor-elect W J Bailey's inaugural in the Auditorium. The event includes opening exercises, invocation, address by Bailey, oath by Chief Justice Duster, and attendance by state officials and Kansas delegates. Major Anderson arranged music and decorations. Company A National Guard may serve as ushers.

Commercial Club W. J. Bailey Rocarvelt T. 2 Maeat Anderson Anderson Company A National Guard

Mascagni Tour Ends in Chicago With Cancellation

Chicago on December 22 reports Pietro Mascagni and Italian Opera company ending their American tour. A constable attached Mascagni's personal effects for a $14 total claim, leaving him confined to his hotel room at the Auditorium annex due to nervous prostration. The ensemble was to depart early this morning for a western tour, first stopping at Keokuk Iowa.

Chicago Pietro Mascagni Monsieur Mascari diMeniiios Mascagni Auditorium Seave West Keokuk. Ta

Tax Commission Near Final Meeting Discusses Tax Reform

The state tax commission holds a final meeting to decide potential changes and report to the legislature. Representative-elect C8. Kirtland from Saline County attends, debating taxation ideas with commission members amid concerns over proposed reforms.

Etate Tax Commie Rion Breuniatiten Ofw Kirtland Troan Saline County

Emigh Moves Up to Head Dodge City Weather Station

Emigh, a trusted observer at the United States Weather Bureau in Topeka, will leave for Dodge City this week to assume charge of the government station there. He succeeds Todd and follows a career path from Cheyenne to Topeka and Davenport, with a noted list of colleagues and mentors in the bureau.

Emigh United States Weather Bureau Dodge City Willis Hi. Moore T. ‘Todd Wichita Auc Fred Johnson Topeka Cheyenne Jennings Frank Montgomery Davenport la Wearer

Visit of Countess Castellane to New York Home

Countess Castellane once Miss Anna Gould arrived in New York aboard the Kaleer Wilhelm der Gross to spend months with relatives. She brings her two Castellane boys and plans to stay at the Cambridge hotel while visiting sister Miss Helen Gould and other relatives. husband expected to join her soon, likely remaining into spring. Edwin Gould and Mrs Helin Gould greet her warmly upon arrival.

New York Castellane Anna Gould Onenil Beya Edwin Gould Mies Helin Gould Mim Gould Shane Castelane Cambridge Helen Gobi

Brownfield Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Prison

A man identified as Brownfield, known in Topeka for medicine show activities, was convicted in RitDorada for perjury in the Jessie Morrison case and sentenced to seven and a half years. He is now imprisoned in Lansing. He is about 66 years old and was found here ten years ago. He was arrested earlier for drunkenness and previously ran a medicine show selling medications.

Cannot Take Her Home in Bigamy Case

Judge Mazen rules Mrs Frisby’s homestead rights block Mrs Ghent from suing for alienation of Mr Ghent’s affections. Mr Ghent and Mrs Frisby, already divorces disturbed by his attention to Frisby, married in Missouri before the six month divorce deadline. Ghent later faced bigamy trial and was found not guilty. Frisby Ghent owns other property and the suit proceeds.

Mazen Cecoeaims J Frisby B. Ghent

Gideon Leaves Town After Railroad Tax Action

Ja E Gideon the mineral man leaves town after Santa Pr railroad attaches the Crawford Inletter tax office remnant to satisfy a $67 railroad rate claim. Receipts deemed insufficient but Gideon plans to take a film show to Missouri.

Ja. E. Gideon Het Santa Pr Crawford Iceon Enogh Missouri

City Receives First Tax Installment of 50 000 Funds

City treasurer M M Hate reports the county sent 50 000 in installments this year. Today 15.00 goes to menershipends and 25.00 to the school fund. This is the first payment to the city this year with another disbursement to follow soon after Christmas.

M. M. Hate Christman Elgin Waltham Hampden

Local notes on visits and school fundraiser plans

Oscer Tong of Piper City and Miss Jennie Thalston of Sabetha visit local families amid holiday bustle. Euelit school teachers and pupils plan candy sales at Crosby Bros to boost their fund. The Santa Fe prepares a Chicago division supplement, affecting Went trains to Monmouth. General Manny H. A. Maden and son celebrate Wentworth Military students.

Oscer Tong Piper City Wim. Long Jennie Thalston Sabetha Kam Coty W.chalston Euelit School Crosby Bros Banta Fe Chicago Monmouth Manny H. A. Maden Sante Pe Nd Savers Wentworth Military

Income from Tip and a Gentleman's Game

An account from the New York Sun and Detroit News outlines tip income in nightlife venues where staff earn by skimming patrons. A table minder halves takings, grants checks to most patrons, and pockets excess cash. The piece also recaps a poker table scene praised by Bell’s friend, noting bold bets and decisive chip transfers.

Dieky Bell Newport An Bell Peformante Dell Morty Bell Detroit News

Monte Cristo’s kennels grow with rescues of hungry dogs

A Chicago Chronicle note recounts how the eccentric owner of Monte Cristo repeatedly rescues stray dogs. He cared for nearly two dozen canines, adding more as hungry animals arrive, provoking amusement and concern from his kennel master over their expanding crew.

Kent Monte Cristo Monte Criste Monaleur Chicago

Pure Food Law Upheld in State Case at Wauxhinninn

The United States Supreme Court dismissed the writ of error in Whitney Layton vs. Mixcourt, ruling no fatal question arose in the trial court. The case tested the constitutionality of the state Pure Food Law and drew notable business interest before the court.

Wauxhinninn United States

Supreme Court upholds Layton verdict in bak powder case

The trial court had fined Layton $100 for manufacturing bak powder. The state supreme court affirmed the verdict, stating the ruling preserves the verdict but does not decide on the merits. Chief Justice Puller delivered the opinion.

State Supreme Court Layton Standsmue Puller

Deaths and Funerals Item from Ter. Guy Forteend

Minnie L Ponter of this city died in Connell Idaho December 20 from pulmonary tuberculosis She left a husband and four children Mrs Belle Patsoy and others mourn her death Funeral conducted at home then transported to Cliney Th for burial Quarantine Washington December 22 The agriculture secretary will lift the quarantine this afternoon due to improved conditions.

Minnie L. Ponter Ter Guy Conneil Idaho Belle Patsoy Seneas Cliney Washington Secretary of Actticulture

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