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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
11
Lodge news reports dwindling Odd Fellows and other fraternal meetings at Topeka and surrounding posts. The piece discusses reorganizations and a proposed sanitarium at Hot Springs as a charitable aim, noting pension day and social events while weighing the cost of maintaining lodge rooms and membership.
Alan Sells son of Willie Sells aims to follow in his father’s circus footsteps. The show opens at Ninth and Quincy streets with a continuous performance and a four clown act. Audiences will see trained animals and original singing numbers. The Selim & Sterne troupe will consider new positions with fad salaries to be arranged as acts develop.
Faith Willetts testified that Willetts did not fire shots into her house and he went there with a hired man only to see the exes. The account centers on the disputed confrontation and the presence of the additional witness.
In St Louis on February 1, General Superintendent Sweeney of the Missouri Kansas Texas line received a diamond ring from Katy officials and employees as a farewell token before entering a new post with the Mine nrapelle St Louis. A second ring was given to Mr Sweeney and J Lambert, newly appointed division superintendent, was honored upon retiring from local freight duties.
Police report a man named J D Johnson found with a six shooter revolver hundred dollar worth of counterfeit papers and various items including medical ads and books on a beat near Seventh Street. Officers recovered the firearm and materials while scouring the scene for further clues and motive.
Four regional sections of Kansas independent telephone firms plan long distance lines converging at Topeka within months. Agreements among independents include mutual aid against Bell tactics and a shared goal to preserve competition, with branches extending to towns as needed.
Druggist W H Gunther was acquitted on a charge tied to selling Newor after arrest by Assistant Attorney General Redden. Clarence Young also acquitted on a similar druggist charge. jury failed to reach a verdict on Young’s case, with eleven to one in favor of acquittal. A spotter witness provided disputed times in application books. Frank White WI White and A Hammerel bound over for district court on petit larceny stemming from a January robbery at Hadtolech's attire store.
An old advertisement extols Serofulza as a remedy for numerous ailments including glandular tumors abscesses pimples rickets and nervous complaints claiming it can permanently remove scrofula in people of any age. A testimonial notes Hood's Narsapsrilia aided healing of facial sores though the writer warns scrofula has not returned.
A concise advertisement states Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to cure and asks customers to ask their druggist for today’s bottle and accept no substitute.
City treasurer M M Hale warns of a cash crunch with only about two months of current expenses funded unless Mayor Parker trims extravagant city operations. Five jobs costing $3240 yearly are abolished, saving $270 monthly, while outstanding warrants and bank borrowing loom. Hale’s January report shows $32137.72 on hand, with higher county withdrawals this year than last, risking a city bankruptcy if spending continues at 1901 levels.
J W Greet receives invitation to attend the New York City Suits club event at the Waldorf Astoria on Lincoln's birthday, February 13. Chauncey Depew and Seth Low are cited as speakers, with the city’s Repul group noted for the commemoration.
Pekin reports the first monthly indemnity payment of 1000 taels to the bankers’ commission in Shanghai. The Chinese indemnity fund will persist, with continued bond purchases. Washington says Treasury Secretary shows intent to maintain bond buying. details unclear due to garbled OCR.
An analysis argues that sensational and obscene pieces rise briefly then fade, while enduring classics stay vital. It cites works by Sophocles Shakespeare and Balasco, contrasting long running successes like Oedipus Hamlet and Our Boys with short lived, salacious fare and notes virtue pays in drama.
Representatives of seven Kansas colleges and universities meet at the Copeland hotel to discuss the Topeka Conference Athletic Rules and form an enforcement organization. Attendees include Sterling Kun Lin, Parmenter Faker, Harshbarger Washburn, Kearpey State Normal, and Bigex Ottawa. others unattested.
Local items report a medical society banquet at Shawnee County, a hospital operation at Stormont, a 1 o clock Department call for a home event, a fire incident sparking fear among criminals, and Dr. Littlefield’s closing out sale of high grade opticals. Maes Crannell will preside at First Baptist church Bar Rites with a talk on Christian Endeavor in the 20th century, marking the society’s first birthday.
Four high school scholars were suspended for improper conduct after a Thursday night disturbance at graduation exercises. Harry Hulett Arthur Griggs Grace Embree and Alice Willard were sent home to stay until they return with parents for a consultation with Principal L. D. Whittemore. More suspensions were expected Monday as teachers restored order and Superintendent W. M. Davidson issued a sharp rebuke.
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers including Puck Detroit Free Press Boston Transcript and Chicago Tribune. The items rhyme with misread words and playful insults about politics theatre marriage and everyday life. Fragments include Uncle Mose poultry remarks and a streetwise take on honesty and money.
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