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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1902

Page

6

Ground Hog Forecast Sparks Mixed Proverb Clues

Vintage groundhog lore mixes with government forecasts as Candimas Day sun coated the scene. Proverb readings vary from six weeks of winter to four, with officials noting potential early spring if the hog sees its shadow and the public urged to heed cautions amid volatile temperatures.

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Scramble for Seats For Innes Concert At Auditorium

Over 2000 tickets sold by noon today for the Innes band concert at the Auditorium Tuesday night. Nearly 4000 reserved seats remain, with many out of town patrons already ordering. Marine Band sales posted the day before filled all but a few seats. Innes and his band will perform Thursday afternoon with tickets at 20 dollars.

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Palma says Cuba needs tariff cuts to stabilize future

In a New York interview Senor Palma, soon Cuban recipient of a world honor, urged U S tariff concessions to avert Cuban economic collapse. He warned without sugar import relief, famine and anarchy may follow, stressing American promises and Root's leadership as crucial to a real remedy.

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Kansas Colleges Adopt Permanent Athletic Conference Rules

The Kansas College Athletic Conference becomes a permanent body with seven Kansas colleges and universities represented. The new rules aim to include all Kansas institutions and ban amateur players who have earned pay, expanding to all college sports and providing arbitration if disputes arise. Members include Missouri and Kansas schools, with elected officers and a set of eligibility standards.

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Intercollegiate Athletic Rules and Player Eligibility

A historical draft outlines intercollegiate contest control by college athletic committees. It sets election approval for managers and captains, requires five days’ advance play certification between chairs, and mandates player eligibility based on attendance and prior seasons.

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Seaton Claims Kansas Senators Back Twine Plant Fight

Kansas figures Seaton vows no governor bid while stating he will seek the legislature election. He accuses certain senators of trying to shut down the penitentiary twine plant, recounting efforts to protect the plant and its funding as key to state welfare. He says McCarthy’s stance would hurt Bailey if he runs, and notes diverse support for the plant among lawmakers.

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Meteor Near Ready for Launch at Shooter Island

New York reports the yacht Meteor, owned by Kimpenor William, nearly complete and ready for water at Shooter Island. The hull is formed, final rivets set, water line marked, and most interiors nearly finished. Lead ballast already stored, with deck flooring and deck house pending. Electric lighting and night work sped progress to avoid delays.

New York Kimpenor William Shooter Island Bees Tne

Preacher Parkhurst Seeks Clarity On Immortality

New York on February 3 Rev Dr Chas FH Parkhurst preached a sermon in a series on immortality. He complained of critics and argued that the soul cannot stand alone without God and that immortality rests on the eternal One. He warned that a man deemed inherently eternal would only possess eternity through divine possession.

New York Chas Parkhurst

Oppose New Forest Reserve in Montana and Idaho

Western Plithrad county residents sign petitions against Hermann proposed Kootenai forest reserve. Critics argue incorporation and withdrawal from settlement harm settlers on surveyed and unsurveyed lands. The reserve would cover over a million acres of dense timber across Montana and Idaho. Amateur billiards championship action begins in New York with top players competing in a national event at Knickerbocker Athletic Club.

Butte Mont Kalispell Plithrad Kootenal Communioner Hermann Wim Montana Idaho Billard Contos New York United States Champtonatts Knickerbocker Athletic Sigourney Pacific Coast Chas Schmitt Borton

Trains Meet on a Trestle Near Buena Vista

A Colorado Midland eastbound passenger train narrowly escaped catastrophe when a locomotive struck a freight train on a six foot high trestle two miles west of Buena Vista. Rear brakeman Owen McCarthy was killed after delaying warning signals to flag the incoming train as the engine teetered on the edge and crashed into the creek below. Engineer Peck and his fireman survived, unable to jump from the trestle as the wreck occurred in frigid conditions.

Denver Colorado Midland Salt Lake San Francisco Buena Vista Owen McCarthy Peck

Sheridan's Kansas Day banquet joke stirs Capitol farce

The Paola veteran reports a wildly chaotic Kansas Day banquet in Representative Hall. Prohibition speakers allegedly drank, wine split walls, songs drowned speakers, and fop jargon filled the room as order failed and a champagne bottle tapped for order remained empty.

Barney Sheridan Paola Genfair Wichita Representative Hall Capitol Republican Party of Kunsts

Populists Oppose Amalgamation In County Meeting

A county Populist gathering declared against joining the Democrats and unanimously supported maintaining the People's party. Delegates to the Topeka state convention on February 2 were elected: John Mckee, W. W Smith, M. Lockridge, William Culman, and Jacob Miller.

Island policy debate shapes Philippine future in Congress

Amid talk of Taft's plans for the islands, Manila watchers split into optimistic and pessimistic camps over curing unrest and boosting development. business leaders urge opening mining and homestead laws and expanding forestry reserves to attract American capital and recruit native labor for growth.

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Government debates pacification role in Philippine provinces

A government member discusses harmonizing civil and military authority under General Chaffee to quell insurrection in the Philippine provinces. He notes friction stems from past civil power wielded by police alongside military, credits General Otis and General MacArthur for pacification, and praises General Chaffee’s approach fostering civil military cooperation as local surrenders increase. General Bell meets Chaffee and Wheaton to push unity and secure surrender momentum.

Stet Ets Philippines Elf Questan Otis Gen. MacArthur Otiis Hahal Chatter J. Franklin Bell Tutungas Laguna Lagon Gonfer Gerterale Chaffee Wheaton

Senate Deliberates on Judge Salaries and Porto Rico Status

Washington February 2 The Senate convened and Mr Hale reported the urgent deficiency bill with a note it will be called up tomorrow. Debate over pay raises for U S judges continued with amendments to raise salaries for circuit and district judges and the Porto Rico judge. The discussion touched on whether Porto Rico belongs to the United States and the proper time to debate territorial status as the session proceeds.

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Mayor moves to cut police force for city savings

A. Te Morthuna, from the Stahloo Heenan, was removed from office today. no replacement was planned. Mayor Parker aims to trim expenses by reducing the police payroll, with council members signaling possible reductions. Lincoln reports seven patrolmen. Topeka may cut from twenty to four to save about 300 dollars monthly.

A. Te Morthuna Stahloo- Heenan Parker Morthland Parlior Force J. S. Warner Police Conunittes Lincoln Neb oMerals Nule

Lectures Judge Guthrie on tobacco habit fallout

Mrs Carrie Nation confronts Postmaster John Guthrie in his office with a tirade about tobacco chewing. The exchange centers on decorum and morality as Nation condemns the habit and its stain on personal hygiene and social life.

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Hewitt Announces Candidacy for Fifth Ward Council Seat

John G. Hewitt declares run for councilman in the Fifth Ward with Republican primaries looming. He notes strong local ties and close friends in the ward and surrounding city areas.

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Chicago Wheat and Corn Markets Slip in Mixed Session

Chicago grain markets opened weak amid hopes from a government crop report and cold weather. May wheat dipped early then steadied as corn rose on firmer cables, with rough handling at Northwestern elevators and limited buying by commissions. oats and barley showed subdued moves as traders awaited shipments and weather cues. Livestock trade remained active with cattle and hogs steady to higher, supported by strong feeder and slaughter demand. Local and regional shipments influenced prices, while New York stocks edged up on cautious activity.

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Fragmented OCR Vaunt of 1920s Market Report Summary

A scrambled OCR excerpt presents a chaotic 1920s market scene with references to copper, cotton, silver, government bonds, and New York money markets. It mentions stock ranges, grain prices, and Topeka market notes, highlighting stressed figures and uncertain values within a dense, unclear text.

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