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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
6
Fragmented OCR notes describe ear drum anatomy and related membranes, mentioning, among others, the eustachian tube and surrounding tissues. The text references diagnostic ideas, possible therapies, and historical medical perspectives, with scattered mentions of specific substances and treatment approaches.
The document notes General Funston and General Lee expected to arrive around noon, with Funston arriving via Santa Fe and Lee via the Rock Island. It references Lee's lecture on Peace and War in the United States and includes garbled, century-tinged remarks about Jefferson, Cleveland, and Weyler, plus a long digressive excerpt from the Lows Vitte Courter Journal about historical sketches and Poultry party history.
A controversial petition outlines alleged polygamy connections within a Salt Lake alliance. The document accuses leaders of promoting plural marriage and cites statements from German leaders, sparking objections from committee members and prompting legislative review.
Telegraphic reply from Congressman Curtis clarifies his stance on the Troutman Welch contest in Shawnee County. C E Gault comments on Curtis influence and the implications for the state gubernatorial race.
The excerpt cites a Bank of Topeka phone check with no deposit by a man named Husins. Montroy, from Everton, N D, visits relatives and shows an honorable discharge from the Ninth U S Infantry. The text is a fragment and lacks cohesive context.
Detroit bank crisis centers on Frank C. Andrews of City Savings bank charged with wilfully stealing over 1 million dollars from the bank with forged and overdrawn checks. Arrested, bail set at 10,000, examiner Maltz cites extensive indebtedness and securities tied to Andrews. Cashier Henry C. Andrews implicated. police guard placed at his home as nervous prostration and heart trouble strike other involved.
A young man posing as Fred Montroy was arrested at 1 o clock today by Marshal Stonestreet at the request of Samuels a clothing merchant at 402 Kansas avenue who exposed him for passing a forged check. The suspect had purchased goods for 6 30 and offered a 108 check drawn on the Topeka Bank with endorsements. Lamarle suspected the man and asked to take the check to the bank but the assailant gripped him and demanded the check. The marshal pursued and a reporter noted the attempted pass but the source did not reveal where the man obtained the check.
James Neill, famed Pacific coast actor seen in Topeka last season, faces Elks lodge trouble in Butte and Denver. He writes a strongly worded letter explaining his withdrawal and condemning perceived insults and coercion, declaring he will not join under duress. He questions lodge ethics and demands open conditions before rejoining.
Wheat and corn futures opened weak then steadied with May movements reflecting a cautious mood. Cash demand showed some improvement in grains while cattle and sheep receipts remained modest. livestock prices fluctuated with mixed signals from futures and cash markets.
Fragmentary market gossip and price quotes appear for wheat corn hogs and sugar from New Orleans and Topeka. Reported items include cotton and molasses markets and salt tallow prices with scattered regional prices and futures indications.
North Topeka items mention Kim Ball Printing Co at 812 North Kansas Ave. Mrs Frank Grear visited St Joseph this afternoon. Meriden’s FFook was a Topeka visitor yesterday. John Knoll travels to western Kansas until Friday. Mrs C Holman returns from Blue Rapids after three weeks with relatives. Rochester Reading Club meets Thursday at Mrs CS George’s home to study Harriet Beecher Stowe and Edward Eggleston. Heloise Green leaves Saturday for Kansas City then Concordia for a millinery trim job. Uniform rank of South Side lodges meets No 231 K of P.
The New York Stock Market showed a mixed, steadier tone with some gains in certain rails and utilities while overall activity remained dull at noon. Openings slipped slightly as major indices posted modest losses. railroad stocks and coal shares faced varied moves, with some preferreds advancing while others weakened.
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