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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
12
At the Victoria theater a spectator tumbled twenty feet from the first balcony and struck a woman in the orchestra below. The fall caused a panic as the audience mistook it for a fire before attendants and police intervened. A man who identified himself as George Bullock, a Chicago salesman, was questioned.
World dispatch from Wantage England says Richard Croker is developing a dairy plant to benefit his son Bertie with aims to supply milk and butter to London. Plans include introducing high grade cows and arteries of cattle raising while keeping light burning to honor the duty statue transfer in Beeton? Noted bankruptcy petition filed by Meyer Fimburg known as Bim the Hutton Mart, in New York. Card of Thanks from Saunders family expresses gratitude for support during illness.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion remedies pale faces in schoolgirls by supplying blood nutrition. It portrays beauty returning through this “blood food” and ends with a sample offer from Scott & Howe, chemists, Chicago.
A Domme Schmitz dispute opened in court with Schmitz denying assault while Domme pressed for a fine. The judge ruled no assault proved and warned both parties. Later, police detain a group at Royal Billiard Hall after a long night of arrests and bond issues involving multiple men.
Brig Gen Fitzhugh Let and suite attended a reception at the executive mansion hosted by Gov and Mrs Stanley. Guests included Col and Mrs W Denison Topeka Capt and Mrs Hamilton and many others. The evening featured masquerade parties by local clubs, a Hyperion dancing night, and a Chautauqua program outline at the First Methodist Church with noted readings and music.
George M Noble and Company report an unusual demand for farm properties across Shawnee County and the state since January 1. They list eight to ten top farms in the county and areas including Auburn Dover Rossville and Silver Lake townships, with strong buyer interest from Iowa and Illinois and an expected influx of purchasers within sixty days.
A broker advertises numerous farms for sale including 320 acre and 220 acre units in Auburn township and 400 acre, 280 acre, 150 acre and 120 acre tracts in Silver Lake township. Highlights include river and creek bottom soils, excellent improvements, a 3320 acre bottom land farm near Solomon, and 480 acre plus two 320 acre properties in Ottawa county. The firm claims rising success and urges buyers to inquire locally.
Local society pages detail visits and tastings from Prescott and Sterne in Leavenworth, topeka hosts welcoming Johnston, Blakesley, Williams, Swearingen, and Hare. A phantom party and fortune teller entertain guests at Mr Marl Ewart’s event. Roosevelt reception cited. YWCA hosts a Valentine party. Emma Grumbine and May Seckinger organize gatherings in Lawrence and Dodge City.
Washington notes mark the eighty second birthday of Susan B Anthony at the National Woman's Suffrage association gathering. Delegates hear foreign greetings and debate taxes paid by delegates while outlining plans to boost membership and literature circulation and pressing for a sixteenth amendment.
Chicago reports unveil a new wreck cause crediting large locomotives now common on rails. Unfinished engines transported from shops damaged rails and ties, with broken axles and bent rods linked to recent accidents. Rail leaders urge fixes, including adding side rods to dead locomotives during transit.
government finances note a redemptions sale receipt from internal revenue authority. transaction ID TM8757 references a value of $125 and a related security or note listed as SIT. details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a financial instrument redemption process in Washington.
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