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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1902
Page
7
A Chicago Sunday discussion focused on Professor Pearson’s critique of biblical miracles. Clergy from multiple denominations defended scripture’s integrity amid calls for reverence and caution in theological doubt.
A fragmentary Tendon item from January 21 highlights a celebrated American invasion of musical ragtime. The piece notes a focus on lively melodies and performances, contrasting with other topics of the era, but its wording is garbled and many details are unreadable.
A party of distinguished Susseriana arrives in Taowisville en route to Frankfort to memorialize the General Assembly and honor the Trade Committee. Notables present include former Governor Stone and several legislators and officials from Missouri, Kentucky, and Kansas as guests of St. Louis society.
The Atlanta telegraphers approve a March tournament to be national in scope, inviting President Roosevelt to provide the subject for a 70 word composition. An honorary committee includes Andrew Carnegie, A. Rilieon, Guglielmo Marconi, Thomas T. Eckert, John W. Mavkay, and Melville E. Stone, with hopes Marconi, Stone, and Eckert may visit Atlanta for the event.
A Sunday evening event at a church in Tailes unt Af, Ohio, left two men fatally hurt. Witnesses report Cox and De, along with Tom Sims Batt PHS, were seen together in the church boat area as others objected. Investigators cordon the scene while a local officer notes unclear details and awaits formal statements.
The Paris based media company held a meeting in Paris Tenn where capital stock was set at 0.000. R J Bunizer was re elected president with A 2 Duncan and Seely as secretary and treasurer. Seely oversees the St Louis operations as the business grows. Sales of Laxative Quinine last year reached nearly 6 million boxes with expectations of a sharp rise this year.
Paris reports a barrister Madame Chauvin repeating Victor Hugo’s flowery words to applause and later accusations of plagiarism. Lady Maccabees hosts a literary and musical evening January 28 at Seventh and Kansas hall with music by Steinberg and a box social followed by dancing.
Huntington WV January 27 heavy rain gives way to the fiercest snow storm of the season across southern West Virginia. Rail traffic is delayed as lines struggle with accumulating snow and worsening conditions.
William J. Pirrie, Celtic builder, denies conferences with Griscom or Ismay on freight rates, but says a future floating hotel liner idea is under study. He aims to outdo the Celtic and wants to tour American facilities for guest comfort while his wife and he visit hospitals before returning aboard the Oceanic in February.
Dr Restrepo cites that Panama operations are progressing with no major reverses for a year. He mentions 500000 cartridges received by General Cutie after a Rio Huch attack and says revolution leaders seek no private gain, only military objectives, discounting Marroquin’s claims of corruption.
New York January 27 The Pennsylvania Railroad plans a second under river tunnel from Astoria under the East River to the mainland to link the Long Island railroad with the New York, New Haven and Hartford road. The tunnel would enable through passenger service from the extreme west to the extreme east without car changes.
Laramie Wyoming January 27 the Ames monument long left at the old Sherman station will be moved to the new Sherman station four miles from the former site. The move, decided to follow the spirit of its erection, was postponed until spring due to timing. Built in 488% and paid for by relatives of Oakes and Oliver Ames, it is a solid native granite structure costing 169000 dollars.
An extra session of the thirteenth general assembly meets to enact taxes on full valuation for corporations and adjust the state board of assessors. A repeal of the single tax bill stirs debate on legislative authority to reconsider a constitutional amendment already before the people.
In New York an estimate values Marcellus Falley’s estate at 15 to 30 million with a large share to a grandson under the will. The will’s provisions according to friends promise a substantial bequest after prior bequests. Grandson Hartley Dodge, 20, Columbia junior, is praised for business acumen and leadership at the Columbus Spectator.
Ogden Utah January 27 Mayor William Glamemann proposes to convert firemen into truck gardeners when spring arrives. He argues firefighters could better serve by tending property and assisting civic duties around the fire station heart of the town. Officials say the plan may extend to sanitation inspections and minor electrical work for the city.
New York Jan 21 United States commissioner Will show H Post says the exclusive American exposition will run May to October in the London Crystal Palace. He notes likely abundant exhibits with over 75 percent of available space already applied for but seeks a representative display of all American manufactured goods. London advisory committee includes prominent figures such as Sir Joseph Dimsdale the lord mayor of London Duke of Sutherland Marquis of Crewe Earl of Crewe Viscount Duncombe and others.
Beloit editor Seward A. Jones returns from Topeka and other places and is placed under a strict quarantine by Mayor W. H. Mitchell. Jones plans a habeas corpus bid. The state school book commission requires publishers to submit copies of books by April 1 for May bidding. Senator Burton reportedly backs Titus and Wood for Topeka land office posts. Health resort excursion rates listed for Santa Fe Phoenix and other destinations.
The readable fragments reference bicycles, Saturdays, lane intervention, and various scattered terms such as American, PROV, teacher, leave, and Union Pacific. The text is fragmented and does not present a coherent event, person, or place to summarize as a news item.
Paris reports on a weight based selection rule affecting military service, with the strength of the eligible pool tied to body weight. Young men face mandatory training under the new policy, and public opinion splits over its fairness and practicality.
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