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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1902
Page
6
A Brooklyn woman details relief from crippling monthly cramps and headaches after seven bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits renewed health and hope to the treatment, urging others to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
A wartime price rise has doubled the cost of living in China. Reports indicate widespread hardship as households confront higher food and commodity prices amid postwar adjustments. The government faces calls for relief and policy shifts to curb inflation and stabilize markets.
Secretary Wilson Jine received a report by David Fairchitt and Lathrop from Colombe Ceylon detailing conditions in China. The report notes missionaries returning, foreign merchants optimistic about trade, and a rise in prices under American occupation. It mentions taxes on natives and tension over consular and agricultural policies amid wartime costs.
A British army officer says China’s rapid self-strengthening will outpace Western denial. He notes Chinese arsenals at Tianjin producing cannon and small arms, nearly matching European weapons, with reduced European supervision. The remark underscores growing momentum toward modernization and shifts in global power dynamics.
A Kansas convention scene features C Thomas of Topeka proposing restitution to ease wage collection for laborers, Tadelph Cooper of Leavenworth urging licensing for stationary firemen, Ty Hawlins of Port Scott seeking Sunday business curbs, and O M Long of Topeka calling for a Building Inspector separate from the fire marshal. Secretaries note limited progress amid German policy talk and election chatter in Queensland with Premier Robert Philip condemning federation outcomes.
Emporia Postoffice dispute sparks fierce GOP clash as J M Miller faces mounting opposition from Lyon county Republicans. William Allen White quotes a Topeka denial over a Roosevelt remark, urging fair coverage and demanding Miller’s accountability for alleged postoffice offers and political dealings. White calls for truth, warns against foul play, and offers to publish Miller’s denial if provided.
Real estate transfers recorded: J PR Lewis to Alvis at 3200 address. Beach and wife transfer to William P. Boyden holding 51.00 percent with a new deed and additional terms. The notes indicate a partial interest transfer and a new agreement.
General Wood submits a strong plea to reduce tariffs on Cuba to avert ruin of sugar and tobacco. He warns delay could bring hunger, unemployment, and collapse of Cuba’s stable government, urging immediate relief to sustain the plantations and economy.
The article recounts Mrs. Soffel’s testimony about the Butler hospital escape plot led by the Madden brothers. It details a bitter cold pursuit, the sleigh ride through Mount Chest, and a confrontation with detectives. Soffel describes fear, pursuit, a gunfight, and the eventual decision to flee, with details of the attempted demolition of coffins and plans for disposing remains.
A mother's testimony highlights Grape-Nuts aiding a delicate boy from infant cholera to steady health and schooling. She credits the cereal for building body and strength, noting family meals and improved vitality from regular use.
Chicago February 4 traders cited cold weather as the main factor shaping opening trade in commodities. Corn led gains but overall volume was light with May futures wavering around unchanged to slightly higher as weather outlooks and cattle demand influenced buying. Wheat showed brief strength on corn support but failed to sustain gains while oats and provisions followed mixed demand.
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