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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1902
Page
4
A degraded OCR fragment from the Topeka State Journal by Prank MacLennan shows garbled text and unreadable sections. The readable parts do not form a complete event, person, or announcement suitable for a coherent summary.
A full leased wire AP digest from The State Journal touches on diverse topics. It mentions Philippine commission policy, Pat Crowe’s methods, De Wet’s forces, and King Edward’s camp, with debate over sugar tariffs and Cuban repayment schemes. The jumble references political figures, dinners, and foreign tax issues in a compact, era-tinged briefing.
The December summary from the Treasury Bureau of Statistics details a remarkable year for modern commerce in the country. It notes extraordinary gains in spring and winter wheat markets, with notable shipment figures and a shift in flour production patterns led by Minneapolis. The report highlights rising grain movements, trading volumes, and a surge in livestock trade, driven by market prices and seasonal factors, while reporting declines in weekly harvest weights.
Readable fragments show wheat quantities and livestock totals moving through Chicago and western markets. Carloads and head counts are listed with gains versus prior periods, including cattle, dogs, and sheep totals by region and city, highlighting transport and trade activity.
A scattered reflections column cites moral pitfalls and social quirks in a rural town. Readers mock vanity and gossip while noting struggles of families, marriages, and the danger of neglecting duties as a managing editor warns that columns may soon focus on funerals.
Witty observations reveal social quirks about love and marriage. The piece notes that women remember differently when told they are loved and that gowns seem cut to please others. It jestingly critiques entertaining friends and repetitive storytelling.
A garbled meditation mocks insomnia cures like the electric chair and irks with half formed maxims. It laments aging, vanity, and social eccentricities while musing on effort, luck, and perception in a jumble of clipped phrases.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record notes a coin auction and various rambled reflections. It mentions six weeks of winter, an X ray view, and a golfer as a running aside amid scattered phrases about spies and a homely woman.
A testimonial from Mrs. LB. Gerland of Shady Tena describes severe fatigue and poor digestion. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring appetite, increasing weight, and restoring energy enabling her to work again. The statement is presented as her own unsolicited experience.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilia as a cure all with a promise to restore health. It urges readers to start treatment early, claiming the sooner the better for best results.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses public behavior and knowledge of ropes, with scattered phrases about meeting someone named Joie and a spring wind. The text is fragmentary and lacks coherent events or clear entities beyond vague references to a public situation and a breeze.
Deputy County Clerk Oscar Swayse protests the Republican nomination sworn by the old committee claiming improper oath and signing. County officers Nichols Wright and Callahan will decide, with potential ratification by the board if the central committee acts. If the committee passes the nominations, the board may affirm. if not, Swayze’s objections stand.
Annie L Diggs signs a statement disputing Mr. Gaines claim that she was only a contributor and not editor of the Farmers Advocate. She asserts an original agreement allowed her policy to govern and cites conflicts over editorial control, delays, and a proposed replacement, ending with her resignation from the editor position.
Kansas City police report Edward Foster, brother of T. B. Poster of 1 North Tenth Street, Argentine, has been missing since December 1 after leaving for Oklahoma to visit relatives. A letter from Orlaboun Shying Ue perenne tan wow not there is cited as part of the scattered clues.
An overheated oven at Geo. Markey Mercantile Co. bakery on North Third Street caused a house and a shop fire at 248 Whork. George Markey and his family escaped through a sally port. The adjoining dwelling at 1962 was damaged. one occupant, F. P. Shaw, was uninsured. Fire loss estimated around two dollars and sixty cents in damage was reported.
On February 4 and 18 tickets go to Arkansas Arizona New Mexico and other western points with one rate plus 200 for the round trip. Liberal stopover privileges on return. Final line 21 days from date of sale. For full information address agent at depot Topeka. City central committee met this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the south administrative office Auditorium for the purpose of nominating or endorsing candidates.
A heated exchange centers on King Alfred and a proposed eighteen foot high statue. James Robinson criticizes Thornycroft and the millinery themed celebrations while challenging whether the King’s likeness truly represents the historical figure. He warns of civil action if exaggeration continues and cites previous history tales. The interviewer probes further plans.
Onciale of the Commercial club reported no encouragement from Rock Island officials to move the shops from Horton to Topeka. A telegram from Vice President Mather stated they did not wish to appear to take industry from Horton. John Prem commented that with rumors and questions circulating, they would examine the matter.
Gen Lee chart sales begin today at Stanstickt's drug store for the Fitzhugh Lee lecture next Friday. Four scramble for seats show high interest as patrons expect a large audience to greet the veteran hero. Tickets priced 25 cents in all areas. round trip fare set at one and a third by the railroads.
A Greek candy merchant’s store in Hunde faced creditors after owner Zanie Charanhas left for Greece. The firm’s assets were tied up, with debts pending and a bankruptcy-like action noted. Tickets for a Wichita to Santa Fe trip at $4.62 with returns on Feb 15 were advertised by Union Pacific at 335 Kansas Ave.
In Cleveland Rev. Dr. Morgan Wood halts smoking and shuns theater papers while hosting Rev. Charles M. Sheldon of Topeka. Sheldon denounces cigars and papers. Wood calls deception wrong but plans a discreet indulgence amid their conflict of views. Wood worries Sheldon’s arrival may test his honesty as he contemplates a quiet hotel visit for reading and contemplation.
At the Commercial club meeting Wednesday night members will consider holding a banquet in late March or early April. Ex Governor Francis, president of the World’s fair commission at St Louis, will be asked to attend and speak, with other notable men from abroad invited. The event is planned as an industrial banquet similar to a recent Houston gathering.
A local council faces a decision to approve the use of three tentative balts for a spreads menu, with a pledge that only Texas and Kansas grown and manufactured products will be used in the dishes.
New York report states John H. Williams and James P. Simpson, two Topeka farmers, were victims in a smooth scheme to extract gold from goldfish. They claimed to have married 20 miles south of Topeka and invested $200, aided by a venerable man with a scientific mind who promoted the plan.
The weather service reports a shift to warmer conditions with partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday. Sunday saw a low of 3 and a high of 16 with northwest winds and 0.6 inches of snowfall. This morning registered a low below zero at 1 degree. Hourly readings and winds are noted for the day.
Two cases of smallpox and two of chickenpox plus a scarlet fever case are recorded by the city board of health. A doubtful smallpox case is under investigation by the city physician. Addresses and families linked to each illness are listed and DeNeo Liquor Cure Co. opens a Topeka branch with a favorable endorsement from Rev. F. Emerson on the third page.
A fragment describes Chinese betrothal rites where elders consult a fortune teller to decide eligibility. If favorable, families seal the match with a signed contract and mutual gifts. The groom’s family keeps the Phoenix card for guidance. the bride’s family retains the dragon card. The ceremony ends incomplete in the excerpt.
Mrs Harriet Overdear Boyd wife of William Boyd died at her daughter’s home 1034 Van Boren Street at 1:15 am Sunday aged 72born in Mausfeld Ohio she leaves four daughters and a son with funeral services and interment set for Tuesday February 11 also noted are the deaths of Mrs Dinna Wilson and Michael Morissy with forthcoming funeral arrangements Chas A acting as pastor and other local notices including a legal matter in city court with Hers Kennedy under bond and state evidence presented
Local notice says the Woman's Missionary Society will meet at the home of Ren two ve Mohler at the corner of 10th and Mulvane Streets. Park Miston tontabt will give a talk, with a brief social time following.
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