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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
4
A fragment from the Topeka State Journal includes remarks on New York and London affairs, Topeka matters, and national topics. It mentions King Edward, railroad tunnels, a California or New Jersey topic, and opinions on trials and governance. The tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century paper’s mixed local and world notes.
A harsh reader letter from Atchison mocks social norms and medical advice. It jokes about marriage, weight, church changes, and neighborhood gossip. The piece satirizes the idea of a perfect spouse and the pressure of social expectations.
A garbled excerpt describes marital strain and social roles with irish and German remarks. It notes a wife supporting a family, a man leaving the yard, and debates about women’s duties and schooling and reading in parlor rooms. The tone hints at contemporaneous stereotypes and class norms.
A satirical column advances gender jibes and social irony as reflections on men and women. It mocks reputation building by silence and contemplates aging, success, and appearances with pointed humor. The piece reflects early 20th century newspaper voice and tone.
A fragmented column mocks modern life with wry lines on patriotism, responsibility, and finance. It contrasts earnest effort against luck, notes rent and taxes persist regardless, and questions the value of clever writing versus real fortune.
A collection of witty epigrams and humorous couplets touching on topics from drink and manners to politics and marriage. The quip laden pieces reference figures and ideas of the era with playful skepticism about public life and personal pomp.
A 400 foot underground clash occurred at the Independence mine on Hattie mountain as thieves fought officers this morning. Detectives had long tracked rich xylvanite deposits being looted, with thefts running into thousands monthly. The robbers reportedly escaped through connected underground workings to an adjacent property.
Sound as a dollar describes Scott's Emulsion as strengthening throats and lungs, helping drive out coughs colds and bronchitis, with claims of keeping illness away. The ad emphasizes weak lungs and sensitive throats and invites readers to send for trial samples.
A guessing contest to support the pipe organ fund at the Auditorium is announced. Prizes include two planes and a $500 grand cash prize plus minor awards. Tickets cost 25 cents. The event will be run by a committee. Details on start date and guessing criteria are pending.
Teniah Pewrs and Henry Masters arrived in Middletown to hire a justice to draft a contract trading Masters wife to Peters. The justice declined, citing no authority for such a document, and Peters explained the deal after noting his wife’s death two months earlier. They planned to leave town to finalize the trade.
A. B. Beall, expelled from the Western league for unloading Minneapolis franchises, declares he will fight the league to a finish from his home in Sioux City. He claims he holds the Denver franchise and will oppose Indianapolis and Milwaukee’s entry, and vows to resist any ball play on Sioux City ground. He bears no personal enmity toward new franchisees.
F W Swearingen jeweler and cornet soloist seeks support as the Midwinter exposition candidate for the most popular cornetist in Kansas. He has long played cornet solos free for lodge and church entertainments and leads Morgan's orchestra. His card is modest and expects backing from Topeka citizens and local clubs.
Mrs Carrie Nation wins a March debate with E Bixby a Nebraska State Journal writer in Lincoln Nebraska The topic argues that hatchetation has not benefited the movement Nation plans a March Neb tour and a June Colorado Springs lecture circuit under chamber commerce contract.
Mike Thompson was arrested by Marshal Stonestreet in city court this morning, fined 19 dollars including costs after defying a November subpoena to testify in a “court of inquisit ton” led by County Attorney Nichols. A writ of habeas corpus sought to stay judgment pending district court review of the law’s validity. Judge Hazen’s prior decision left Thompson jailed, with the final fine totaling 19 dollars.
Cork voters record a municipal election defeat as the campaign against the King Edward visit appears to have failed with crowds set to hoot during any International Function opening. Eu is defeated, signaling a shift in local sentiment ahead of royal events.
City Ticket Office of the Union Pacific Railroad located at 815 Kansas Avenue offering passenger services and travel information. Details on hours and counter services for ticketing and reservations vary by day.
Local businessmen in Topeka have organized funds to build an art gallery and plant tied to Prof. Bi. The project aims to begin operation within a few days, with Dr. Pabrig's son arriving soon to supervise construction. Tests indicate shale below cap rock may yield about 8 dollars per ton in gold and silver when power is increased at the Pabrig mill.
At a large Pacific coast meeting on June 11 a resolution approved guiding Chinese exclusion legislation. The proposal supports a bill to ban entry of Chinese laborers into the mainland United States from insular possessions effective after passage, covering those from insular areas and their descendants.
Washington January 14 The president plans to appoint Morgan O Liewellyn surveyor general of Mexico to succeed the current incumbent Vance Liewellyn son of W H H Liewellyn and a Rough Rider also named H D Cownee is named general land office receiver at Santa Fe Cyril LeLand of Kangas is mentioned as a relative and M R Geer is linked to Soloman Luna as father in law to the New Mexico national committeeman.
Reports say Gov. Stanley reappeared in Washington after leaving Topeka Monday night. He allegedly aims to influence the senatorial race, possibly arranging with Congressman Long for someone to exit the contest. Friends and associates, including Jers Allen and Bristow, are noted in Washington and New York for related discussions.
A fragment reports Von Walderser and his wife planning a visit to America in April, with wartime caution, and mentions Berlin sources in the Staat Zeitung. The text includes complaints of sleepless nights and an advertisement for Dean's Ointment claiming cure.
Gold cornet prize to be given by sim in person at a Hansna gathering. Innes plans to present the award during the event, with a race to watch for votes and a strict ballot process. Arthur will draft rules to govern the contest as voting proceeds at lanes and booths.
In Indianapolis on January 18 the center span of the West Washington Street bridge gave way under a work train load of two trolley cars and four teams. Twelve workers fell into the river but all were rescued. Four were injured and two horses drowned. Fire department and ambulance crews aided the rescue.
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Evans to direct the naval demonstration for Prince Henry of Prussia. Hyuns meets German ambassador Holleben to align arrangements. The squadron includes the Illinois, Olympis, San Francisco, Hartford, with rendezvous at Tompkinsville and potential escort of the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern.
Senator T. C. Platt announced from his Arlington apartment that he will seek re election to the United States Senate. He rejected a New York newspaper report claiming he was financially or physically distressed and said he had reconsidered his earlier plan to retire at the end of his term.
Ex Governor David R Prancis of Missouri and Adolphus Furch of St Louis visit President Roosevelt in Washington on January 16 to discuss army officer assignments for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and dispatch of exhibit agents abroad. They also tour department heads about the government exhibit. Also note an advertisement for Satin Skin Cream and Powder.
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