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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
8
A Citizen letter blasts cheap spectacle deals as fakirism and warns readers against low priced eyeglasses with poor fittings. It argues legitimate opticians cannot compete with such rates and urges public caution to avoid deceptive eyewear practices.
Fragmented OCR text reports on Pacific Cable mishaps and duties with mentions of personnel, places, and institutions. The readable portions reference a fire event, university names, and various individuals, but the overall meaning remains obscured due to garbled wording and missing context.
The text profiles Hon Geo C Rankin of Monmouth Illinois as chairman of the appropriation committee in the state House. It lists his past roles including grand master of the Illini 640 Fellows in 1597, editor of the Monmouth Agine-Republican, postmaster, county official, and lifelong Mason. It notes his service as adjutant general of the state National Guard and secretary of the Warren County Fair, plus his banking and insurance affiliations. It ends with an 1801 dated note praising Caldwell’s Syrup and pepsin products.
King Victor Emmanuel III opened Parliament, noting government liberal peace and strong ties with Italy and major powers. He praised foreign esteem and Britain Brazil mediation, calling defense of interests and alliances compatible with Italy's aim of peace. Bills announced include Saeda relief and salt tax reduction.
Dispute at the lower Door plastering site of the state house led to union claims that non union labor was used. Contractor Olner sought outside help from Lawrence and Kansas City men who refused work. Work awarded to William Olney from Lawrence to hire men as the project resumes. East St. Louis Electric Line sale rumor links Clark brothers. price around 2 040 080. Portland hop growers petition lower transcontinental freight rates from 2 to 11 cents.
A chaotic scene unfolds with three men killed as workers press for resumed labor amid violent mob action and anarchist claims. Troops restore order at the arsenal as revolutions rumors swirl around the city, while broader unrest and hunger tighten the grip on markets. The narrative shifts to a Philadelphia obit of Dr. Louis Lewis, noting commissions signed by Queen Victoria and his British medical career, then to Portland’s growing Oriental trade and the Strathyle’s voyage, and finally to Colorado mining ancestry and a Nevada death, concluding with legal shifts about interstate shortages and fair governance.
The Fifth district convention will meet in Manhattan to set the date and place for the Republican district convention. Incumbent Calderhead is expected to be renominated by acclamation amid local dissatisfaction, with supporters praising his independence and influence in the Kansas delegation.
Royal Baking Powder Co located at 100 William Street New York appears in a brief advertisement context. The snippet identifies the company address without additional details or commentary.
Cox of Barton county appeals to the supreme court after a $50 fine for practicing medicine after the state board refused his certificate because his diploma was not from an accredited medical school. John MacDonald and Superintendent Win Davison plan to attend a National Educational Association meeting in Chicago next week. MacDonald serves as treasurer of the Educational Press Association. Nelson cannot attend due to county duties in McPherson.
Delegates of the Kanzan Ascension of Local Fire Insurance Agents at the Throop hotel chose J A Fontran of Hutchinson as president for the coming year. W E Griffith and W M Porkes named vice presidents with J M Kinkel as secretary. Next convention set for Topeka in January. Committees formed to address grievances unauthorized companies rate wars and local boards. The group voiced support for co-establishment of local boards to control the insurance business. Visitors attended a banquet and smoker at the hotel.
An ad-like passage notes Mr Wheeler claims relief from rheumatism after using a product. It mentions winter 1961, patients around, and a prompt effect from the tablet. The text references a Charters Chamberlain and a price mention, but specifics are obscured.
A persuasive argument extols Postum Food Coffee as a healthier alternative to coffee. It claims coffee harms heart, digestion, and nerves, hindering progress, while Postum supplies essential gluten and phosphates for brain and nerve nourishment, urging readers to choose the healthier beverage to achieve greatness and avoid adulterated stimulants.
Vancouver report of Governor Ross arrival from the north on the Amur. He discusses the Treadgold syndicate concession, noting changes from the original order in council and predicting benefits to the Klondike region through water supply improvements and claimant arrangements. Ross travels to Ottawa to confer with authorities.
A district court action from Winfield Kansas accuses city officials of illegally misappropriating about 400 paid to City Attorney Forzon for recent legal services related to police and district court matters. The case names the mayor and city councilmen seeking recovery of the funds.
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