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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR note lists a person named Hopkins Pratt or Prag with an address 37 Great Jones Street New York. The rest of the text is garbled containing stray letters and unclear product names or brands.
The report compares Chicago and New York fire department receipts for the past year. Chicago’s cash receipts exceed last year by about 18 percent, adding over $1 million in total.
Real estate transfers listed include A Skinner to CE Skinner for $1 for Meanroe Street property on Michares Avenue and site. Heberor wrt wife to MAL Milter for 164 and part 166 Jefferson Street Halliay's addition. Yale Land Corp. A Tieh $14 low ST and ff. Jackson Seek Bome the same 376. Andersons taxed. Fox & Fox road. Blackras ahead.
Proceedings at Baltimore include papers read on Pedagogical Sectist topics by W. E Mend of Wesleyan and Prok Tenterson of Anierists University. Discussions cover Descriptions of Propria slam, Old Frou Versition, and a overview by Prof Martha Harrie of Harvard.
The obituary notes the death of Rev. W Hawkina of a nearby Presbyterian church. He served about two years and was active in sectarian contributions to the church’s fund of 7250.00. the piece mentions connections to Indiana and Iowa and references a new James M. Uben university in town.
A scrambled report from Tutte Jerk Mallee claims miner Jeffries and promoter plans tied to a forthcoming boxing tour. Jeffries, linked to Helen, avoids comment as rumors circulate about a prearranged schedule and related expenses.
Colonel John J Dickey longtime official of the Western Union telegraph system died in Omate Nebraska from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born April 1 1836 in Rushville he served in the Civil War as a telegrapher and rose to senior posts with Western Union and Nebraska Telephone and American Telegraph companies. He left two daughters and a son in law, and held real estate and finance roles in Omaha. Funeral arrangements to follow after family arrival.
The obituary notes the deceased wound in December during a period of illness and temporary aberration. It recalls his role as postmaster during Cleveland's administration and his prominence in military circles as a captain of the Connecticut volunteers in the Spanish American War.
William T. Gridley a Syracuse lawyer and Edna Ranney a Syracuse bookkeeper are charged by Cornelius Van Cott postmaster and company president with issuing forged papers and altering books to hide a fraud. The scheme allegedly shifted company books from a credit of 15000 dollars to a debit of 2000 dollars, aided by Ranney in her role as bookkeeper.
Five members of the Kurley family were injured when a natural gas blast from a lighted lamp blew through a Delaware home. Helen Kurley was fatally injured. her mother severely hurt and three others lightly injured as gas leaked into the cellar during the morning fire-start.
The Standard on camping unveils a general pension scheme for its workers. Features include early retirement at age 62 after 25 years of service, with half pay for one year, followed by the regular pension of one third of the final salary. Several hundred men may retire.
Imperia Kansas and West Point Arkansas dispatch report the shooting death of Del Mahan by his cousin Orlando Milter. Mahan, son of farmer Robert Mahan, died after a dispute between two business partners led to a violent confrontation. Miller wrote to his aunt saying he killed Mahan and then died. A storm room fatal duel between the two men ends with Mahan dead. Miller is believed fatally wounded or dead. Consul General McNally, arriving in San Francisco on leave, plans to return to Pittsbarger Pennsylvania, seeking reassignment.
A wartime advertisement claims Arnica, Satin Skin Cream, and related products ease war wounds, corns, piles, and skin eruptions. It touts relief for sores and wrinkles with claims of cures or payments and directs readers to A J Acacia's drug store on North Kansas Avenue.
Mrs George R Henderson hosted a matinee whist at 301 Topeka avenue with festive decor. Miss Leila Shears of Omaha married A Kochadria no of San Francisco at Grace Cathedral, officiated by Bishop Millspaugh. Numerous society visits, dances, and New Year at homes follow, with many Topeka residents hosting relatives and attending events.
Mr. and Mrs. John EB Atoon and Mr. Charles Moon triumph in Phoenix Arizona. Mr. John B. Stoon plans to return to Topsaa in a few days.
A Topeka Athletic Association versus Elite team bowling contest ended with the Elites seizing a 114-pin margin in the final game after a four-pin lead by the TA A in the second. Earle Ewart starred for the Elites with 275 in the last game and a 620 total, while West and Kirkpatrick led TA A efforts amid a large, mostly female audience. scoring details and player totals are listed in the full report.
Dramatic season highlights include Sis Hopkins at Grand Opera house tonight with Hose Melville in the title role and Belasco’s The Heart of Maryland at Crawford. Also featured are Mrs Jack and My Friend from Arkansas at the Grand with Alice Fischer in a summer style comedy. Carrie Nation leads a Prohibition drive at Free Methodist church urging ministers and wives to join soul saving efforts.
Seasonal advice urges careful housewives to stock Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy before winter. The ad claims the remedy wards off severe colds if taken early and is safe for children, with no harmful substances and wide druggist availability.
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