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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
6
Dramatic account describes the trained elephant Queen used to pull heavy loads and move obstacles on city streets. Report notes the animal’s strength as she helps clear mud, drag wagons, and even pull a stalled engine, with onlookers marveling at her power.
Visitors recount humorous antics of a clever seal at the New York Aquarium as it interacts with other exhibits and keeps spectators amused with playful behavior.
A chaotic fragment describes a tale of a queen and barn scenario in New York with a dramatic chase and safety measures. It recounts a dinstinct scene of a barn and a plan involving dynamite, a street blockage, and a rare animal encounter. The narrative shifts to a curious account of a seal and a messy, bustling workplace with improvised actions and a wary crowd.
A garbled OCR passage touts various remedies for stomach trouble and coughing. It mentions a remedy said to be effective against a range of symptoms, promoting quick relief and referencing public promotion and sales. The text is fragmented and contains many nonsensical phrases.
Barbers push for new state regulation at a Minneapolis labor commissioners meeting. Delegates from the Union endorse a proposed law requiring a nine percent certificate for entry into the trade, citing worker protection and wage standards. Officers elected for the union include Frenkden Miller as president and John Collins as secretary.
Had eighty turkeys in Atchison sold by Moy Adow on his farm. He offered turkeys at four cents a pound, shipping later to Louisville Kentucky. Mr Adow, lifelong farmer, notes 1960s style rail schedule for Golden State Limited from Topeka at 6 08 pm arriving Chicago next day and New York the following afternoon.
Directors of the Commercial club decide no ball will be held for the January 2 inauguration of Governor elect W. J. Halley. A reception will occur in the governor’s office for all members of the elect and the governor’s party will pass through the corridor. decorations will be arranged and committees named to finalize plans.
Paul Torrington former Siberian Railway civil engineer arrives home after three years of service with the Great Siberian Railway in Hiveria. His parents, Mr and Mrs J Torrington, have not learned his exact arrival time but expect him soon. The strict censorship and government oversight in Siberia are noted. Torrington previously worked in the city engineers office before leaving Turpelas.
The Emporia old fiddlers contest on December 22 proceeded as planned with twelve contestants named Jot Lynch WO Cook GW Martin S A Frager ALT McKinsle A Taylor D Suh K Trikes R C Joy J Tn Stare deh Truman Wm Grimstey No N Stain John S Jove. Judges were C R Stone George Searcy and Tom Fleming. John Truman the oldest fiddler at 57 received first prize. second prize went to A Paylor for a $45 violin and third prize awarded $24 for a violin from W C Cook and $27 for a banjo.
The Wichita Beacon notes the Hell Hil company hired for the Toler Christmas show has arrived in Wichita and will stay a week. Smart Robson, Keller and Goodhue reportedly refuse interaction with Crawford interests and the Crawford circuit, signaling a patronage dispute.
The Cumberland Beysband will perform in the state house rotunda to benefit state employees. The group has endured rough times but now shows a promising ability, following efforts since last summer. The event aims to raise funds amid holiday season activities.
A resident awoke to find his coat missing after an intruder entered through a cellar. Bloodhounds from Balan aided the search, but no trace of the thief or the stolen items was recovered by early investigators.
Major T J Anderson of the Commercial club is emailing knitting factories nationwide to bring a knitting plant to Topeka. No favorable replies yet, but Anderson surveys Kansas advantages for wool industries and laments lack of local awareness. A recent trip by a local mill manager saw 60 fleeces processed and profits noted in women’s work.
North Topeka columns report upcoming juror selections for a murder trial, holiday events, and social news. Local residents Mrs. Joseph Gand of Rossville and Ethel Heinsman of Kansas City visit, while announcements cover church activities, weddings, births, and Christmas plans. The notes mention Judge Haxeo ordering jurors, James Courtney of Miltongate visiting, and Mrs. Greenwood’s Christmas plans in Silver Lake.
A New Haven dispatch describes a massive Bull's Falls project three miles below Kent on the Housatonic. A 20 foot by 30 foot dam will back a reservoir, sending water via a two mile canal to a power house delivering 7006 horsepower at the plant's capacity. Transmission aims for western Connecticut towns, Derby, Waterbury, and possibly Bridgeport, with a $2,009,000 outlay and multiple distributing stations planned across the Upper Housatuck and Housatonic valleys.
Postmaster John Guthrie reports a heavier Christmas mail rush this year with clerks working late into the night. Extra help is pressed into service as substitutes toil to handle the backlog, risking nervous strain. In other news, a liquor seller from the Pottawatomie reserve is jailed on federal charges after a brief appearance in court, and Sa-Sa-Kah, a Kitkepoo Indian woman, takes the oath of allegiance to qualify for a government land patent amid evident affection for relatives.
Physicians report Cornelius Vanderbilt Issuer remains stable after 1:40 a m bulletin. No new symptoms or complications observed. Temperature stays moderately high but shows no clear decline. Flint Janeway notes he is holding his own with no new issues.
Seasonal advice promotes Chamberlain's cough remedy as a preventive cold treatment for households. Claims note no harm to children and highlight availability at Forbes and Arn Drug Store with endorsements from veterans and soldiers.
In a Washington dispatch Mrs Roosevelt demonstrates tact as she welcomes all guests, including a former department store worker, into social circles without letting her official role alter personal kindness. Emporia report notes steps to explore gas prospects near the city, while local ads mention drug store offerings and granite ware.
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