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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
4
The Stratford Post notes a shift toward voting machines as the wave of the future, praising their secrecy, speed, and counting accuracy. It predicts general adoption within a decade and highlights political opposition to creating a new cabinet post alongside the proposed department.
The piece argues that America relies on imported pig iron as domestic ore dwindles, with $7,800,000 draining to foreign producers for fabricated goods. It warns railroads practice discriminatory rates undermining equal citizenship and violating the interstate commerce law, risking government control or ownership.
Informed observers condemn the Senate for lengthy debate and senatorial courtesy allowing extended speeches. They note Carter's thirteen hour address that sank a river and harbor bill worth 60 million dollars, arguing the House’s winded rule yields undigested legislation to the Senate and risks hasty laws.
A clipped miscellany from the Atchison Globe surveys quirky local ramblings and social quirks. It jokes about aging, bias, White House hospitality, health customs, borrowing books, and a young man’s bowing habit, threading humorous vignettes of Atchison residents.
From Chicago enes a string of quips on truth luck and signs. The piece notes how luck favors those who avoid oversold mining schemes and how appearances can mislead. It wryly contrasts rural and urban views and hints at vanity, wit, and common sense in everyday life.
A satirical glance at engagements and marriage in early 20th century society. The piece contrasts male and female attitudes toward aging and romance, noting that men may love without marrying while women seek the ring, and that the true point is the union’s combination.
A January 17 cave in at the Ada mine near Carterville Joplin Missouri results in three miners dead including John Simpson and one fatal injury with several others seriously hurt. The accident stemmed from a premature dynamite blast that blocked the entrance. It took several hours for rescue by workers from neighboring mines. The Ada mine is owned by a Chicago syndicate with Dr Gundling as superintendent.
Details on the newly organized International Banking corporation were released in New York. The company carries a capital of 3 million dollars and a paid-in surplus of 3 million. The board of directors includes Valentine Snyder James W Alexander James H Hyde George Crocker Edwin Gould H Huntington Henry C Frick John B Jackson and HP McIntosh with over-subscription reported for both capital and surplus.
Local notices report Tom King in Chicago J B Case of Abilene in Topeka to Seil Field of McFarland Y M R Smith of Council Grove at the Throop hotel HS Abbott Rock Island ners at Herington. electricians work on weight fixtures for the federal building. Day Bie fined $45 for city court offenses. Edward Martin ofcolored was found not insane by physicians. recommended to the poor farm but deemed a ta ite em.
ex Gov Fran cis and Adolphus Busch state after White House talks that postponement to 1904 could be considered if foreign powers wish to participate. Busch says the fair must be world’s expo with global exhibitors and that extra time may be needed.
Reverend E M Coleman circulates a memorial urging Congress to modify the Chinese restriction act so China may have equal footing in the United States. The petition, sent to 77 city religious groups, argues the law violates treaties, harms innocent Chinese, and seeks limited exceptions for prostitutes and infectious persons while urging adherence to the Golden Rule and divine law.
Despite garbled text the readable items reference a kidney procedure and a surprising event near a South American context. Mentions of water extension, geographic cues, and a few names appear amid distorted phrases. The fragmentary content notes a railway office and corporate names, but lacks coherent details.
Washington plans detailed ceremonies for Prince Henry of Prussia's arrival and the launch of Emperor William’s yacht. President Roosevelt endorses a simple, honorific program with naval escorts, gun salutes, and a White House dinner. Rear Admiral Evans leads the prince’s formal reception and naval demonstration, with transport options being discussed to Shooters Island.
In Bridgeville Delaware on January seventeenth a farmer named John Hennett was fatally injured when horses bolted and threw him against a tree, trampling him. His widow, told of the death and suffered a severe shock nearly losing her reason.
Alahanoy City January 17. Roan Ward suffered a severe injury while cleaning a hot polishing machine. Her right hand was drawn into the polisher and crushed. The machine was dismantled to free her hand.
A fragmentary item describes Rosy Cheeks and a vehicle incident on a line near York Pennsylvania. A man was struck by a train this morning and escaped with minor injuries as the train stopped at the Northern Central station.
Washington Jan 17 The Isthmian canal commission chaired by Rear Admiral Walker met to push a definite conclusion on canal route recommendations for the president. A majority is expected to accept the Panama company offer, though members show diverse opinions on route options. No witnesses appeared as written data supported decision making.
Fragmentary humor item showing misread lines and garbled dialogue among names like Bertha Fred and Jane, with stray phrases about romance and a joke about a janitor who knows business. Source text reads like a collage of clipped captions and mis-OCR lines from Chicago and Boston papers.
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