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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reports on editorial opinions and political commentary from AP wire, touching on Governor Daley and the Kansas political scene. It notes Democratic confidence about a solid party slate, plus cautions on pledges and procurement, with broader remarks on competition, tariffs, and market forces shaping policy.
A historical piece discusses Secretary of the Treasury Shaw referencing 1892 events on greenback redemption and the Cleveland administration. It notes opposition within his party to resuming specie payments and the impact on public trust and economic policy.
The text presents a garbled mix of political critique and social observations from an old Philadelphia Record fragment. It references political figures, free info for voters, and warnings against censorship, while noting everyday scenes like shoe shopping and weddings. The tone mimics a press column with scattered opinions and quotes.
The text strings together garbled lines about designers, a revolt that draws, and references to belts, venues, and photographers. It hints at social chatter and advice themes, with stray phrases about Christmas, chairs, and approaching callers, but readers see no clear single event or coherent narrative.
Fragmentary dialogue on love and forgiveness as a bachelor contemplates relationships. The piece remarks that a man forgives most things except betrayal and the duty of forgiveness, with a pointed tone about social expectations. The reading appears as a satirical or reflective snippet rather than a complete article.
Mrs Thorpe and her industrial class distribute clothing fruit candy and toys to dozens of children and some seniors at the home. An elderly couple receive hats and coats while others take Christmas treats though candies ordered by Mrs Thorpe were delayed.
A festive Christmas hunt in Hanna Wyoming brings plans for a coyote chase across the cattle country. Details describe riders with greyhounds and horses pursuing coyotes over hills, with bounty mentions and local preparations cited as a community event.
The brief notes a change in senior naval leadership with Rear Admiral Vans Cow assuming supreme command and Admiral Cooper set to succeed him as senior officer of the aviation fleet.
Judge Hazen held he could issue a temporary injunction to curb Crawford theater performances on Sunday. The ruling sets up a legal fight between city authorities and Crawford over the city ordinance governing Sunday theaters and potential criminal prosecutions.
John Doyle, a wealthy Inline owner from San Bernardino, has been missing for two weeks and foul play is suspected. He reportedly left Gray's Lawi on the Colorado River to hire miners for Salton, 96 miles away, while his pack animals later wandered into Ehrenburg with gear intact. Doyle, a major owner in Grass Landing's Roll mines, was involved in potential sale negotiations with a Pittsburgh syndicate.
Isaac Harry Stratton and Mike Josephine A. Larabee wed today at the bride’s mother Mrs Josephine Larabee home The ceremony was by Rev H Smith pastor of the First Congregational church The event noted for its quiet simplicity with few decorations Attendees included groom’s college friend William N Cooley After a wedding dinner the couple left at 2 o clock on the Northwestern road for the west
New Haven offici al reports Margarite Felle aged 21 is married to Pasquale Monaco aged 22. The truancy officer found the girl absent from school for a week while the mother alleges a child marriage occurred. The ceremony reportedly occurred December 9, with the couple living nearby, while the officer searched for the supposed pupil.
In Freehold New Jersey on December 24 the jury acquitted Miss Higgar and found Hendricasve and Stanton guilty of conspiracy in the Biggar trial.
The Daily News reports a near million dollar trust formed to span Europe and London interests with Chicago and New York capital. Alleged originator is a Chicago man with D Rockefeller tied to a prospective stockholder, with Anthony Brady and others named among New York financiers as prime movers.
In Lebanon Pennsylvania a Monkville stage driver Samuel Breester suffered a deadly wreck while fueling the vehicle. The horse and wagon slid on slick ground and struck a tree stump. Breester was killed instantly with bystanders providing aid and hurried attempts to save him.
Mrs Ives of No 22 Clermont Avenue Brooklyn accuses Mrs Hetty Green of withholding a rocking chair and other items borrowed from her. She alleges Green fears exposure and frequently changes address. Ives mentions Green’s wealth and a possible marriage news about Green’s daughter to a Spanish count.
Frederick Miler of Orwireburg learned his new wife Bertha Qelbert contracted smallpox within hours of their marriage in Bechirthil Maver. Relatives fear spread. the bride vows to care for her ill spouse while health authorities monitor the situation.
Local Post Office will close at 11 am on Christmas morning, with one mall delivery across town. Other notes mention arrests for selling hawker items, a planned gathering of Jointists, court actions involving Mrs Lottle Staith and W P Sams, and two men Dick and Marion Murlay handed to the state after a willful assault charge. The piece also references Mr W P Marsh of Ohio and a Topeka visit, plus stray bits about divorces and legal costs.
A bedridden patient in Gloucester has woken from an eight day stupor briefly, asked for food, and was given cereal and tea. She drank but failed to revive enough to recognize those around her. The patient remains under care as doctors monitor her condition.
Dek Walker, once in frail health, showed signs of improvement after arriving at his brother Ip Topeka’s home three weeks ago. Medical observers note the patient’s condition rose from critical to guarded as he received care and rest.
Washington December 44 The State Department weighs a rare custody dispute involving Uruguay and a British steamer voyage. Helen Sparhawk author of national music compilation may testify as the dispute centers on the custody of Josep Preston Armes, held in Washington's district court custody, with efforts to seize the ship So Lrinus bound for Buenos Aires and return the boy to the United States.
A northbound Ohio River railroad passenger train collided with a freight train south of Waverly, West Virginia. Both engines damaged and several people injured or killed. Medical teams from Marietta have rushed to the scene amid reports of serious injuries.
Joseph Downey of the Chicago Board of Education and his wife were traveling from San Francisco to Chicago when a bet on a fight with Charles W. Goldened owner of a manufacturing firm turned violent. Downey allegedly lost the wager and was hit, clothes in friction, as they sped toward their destination.
A fragment cites Rockeford as a religious hub with many churches and high devotion to Christianity. It notes a 2 percent rate of something and references the Zlowah Lutheran Com ercaation as a prominent house of worship, tied to a population estimate and federal census data.
Dec 24 discussion led by Professor Paul with Biles' student on a polychrome Bible edition. He examined King Solomon's Mines and the authorized Bible, arguing modern versions may be prepared by capable individuals. Haupt cited Solomon’s mines in southern Spain and southwestern Africa with silver from Spain and Ophir gold north of former South African republics.
We Wickes announces to the school that all mirrors will be removed from dressing rooms if girls continue spending time posing. He says passage is blocked by girls around the one mirror, urging them to comb hair before leaving home. Girls offer pocket mirrors if large ones are removed.
New York Dec 94 A public statement outlines board actions from December 2 to rebuild at St Joseph and Is. land stock to 14, 000 609 and equip with an estimated 3204,000 in new needs. Receivership at Trigg Ship Building prompts government contingency plans for the cruiser Galveston.
An obituary note reports the death of a prominent Utah figure, Thatcher, connected to the Pioneer era. Details are fragmentary with garbled words, mentioning Eagan and May, and referencing a plan and a county state event.
Governor Dockery extends the execution date for Charles Tuckey in St. Louis from January 4 to February 4. The item notes regional notices and vague financial mentions amid a string of late 19th century headlines and misspelled place names.
Federal offices will close tomorrow for Christmas with the exception of the post office and those handling mail. Many residents outside Topeka are leaving to join families for the holiday as business stalls in other offices and mail clerks expect to work late tonight and tomorrow.
In a court proceeding, Justice Weight orders a deposit of air security and sets a rapid timeline for action. The case involves American Investor Fil and a dispute with a former counterpart, with May Yohr's claim noted as part of the motion.
Fakton Maryland December report describes a man near Rock Hill adopting a novel trap using a small fish hook with a string and brick. He tests the device and claims it works, capturing attention as neighbors watch the experiment.
Washington December 2 The western district of Arkansas saw Jesse Seyi convicted of robbery receive a commuted sentence after district attorney and judge argued the prisoner was a mere boy at the time of the offense. He was sent to the Detroit fin time of correction for two years, amid claims he was influenced by an older gang.
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