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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal prints a full Associated Press report with reflections on President McKinley. William Allen White lauds McKinley as a gentle, diplomatic, and capable leader whose public service and temperament suited the nation.
The text surveys harsh cold, church heating, and poverty among the poor, noting how heaters fail in churches and how gatherings reveal social tensions. It mentions a Topeka meeting with scant audience, a businessman's stance on employed women, guest room discomfort, and a local notice about Miss Ema Morganthater visiting Coolidge.
A fragmented account discusses sugar trade costs and duties with figures for New York prices, duty adjustments, freights, and potential factory costs in western irrigation states. It notes granulated sugar prices of about 648 cents per pound in 1801 and explores the impact of duties on production and profits within the region.
A collection of aphoristic lines contrasts work and pay with social wit. It notes gender dynamics in reputation, hints at marriage guidance, and jokes about manners and pretenses. The piece weaves pithy reflections on wit, honesty, and public image in a dated humor style.
Fragmented column fragment notes tight lunch and crowd chatter about appetite. Mentions a shoemaker dispute, a woman with a past, and general reflections on social rumors in a Philadelphia Record style column.
The text explains catarrh as a blood induced inflammation of the mucous membranes and warns against relying on local cures. It notes health risks to the stomach and general wellbeing, with a California Junction reader claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla cured his three year catarrh, restoring appetite and sleep.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla promising a cure and urges immediate treatment, claiming better health if used now and not delayed.
Attendance figures from Ler exposition indicate near seventy percent of capacity on a recent Tuesday. Over the eight days the totals are tallied, with expectations the ten day run will adjust to reflect overall turnout as organizers note influence from performances by Waterton’s orchestra and featured acts.
New York performer Bob Lorne entertained visitors at the exposition booth of W. F. Roehr Music Co. He sang his original coon songs including I Got Mine, drawing strong applause during afternoon and evening shows. Lorne, eight years on stage, has headlined in major U S cities and vaudeville.
The Continental Creamery company, based in Topeka, dominates butter production with 55,000 pounds of butter and 6,000 pounds of cheese daily. It ships Primrose butter worldwide, supports 400 employees, and pays farmers about $10,000 monthly on milk. The plant emphasizes pasteurization, skimming stations, and odor proof packaging to preserve quality.
The piece discusses unlimited alfalfa feed in Kansas boosting dairy farming, enabling cheaper butter and cheese production. It notes the Continental Creamery Company as a key participant in this agricultural and economic development.
Topeka's Western Woolen Mill shows off its new factory produces Mayflower pants. In two months the mill runs 200 pairs daily with machinery praised as modern and efficient. The display highlights the integrated process from wool to cloth to finished garments.
Senator J A Kennedy of Burlington builds support among Fourth district voters at a banquet while opponents Miller and Aillier face pressure. Local backers from Eureka Lyon and Greenwood counties endorse Kennedy, predicting his chance to defeat Miller though party factions seek an early convention in Emporia to limit Kennedy’s gains.
In Stari district, supporters of Mr. Reeder claim broad county backing. Capt. W. H. Mitchell notes Wellington seeks to seize Osborne as pivotal, but canvases show Reeder's voters solid there. Reeder aides work with voters, while Reeder pursues pensions and routes from Washington, plans to be on the ground to protect interests.
George E. Cowtenay formally announces his candidacy for governor. A report spread that Cole would delay but he now states he will run. Cole is regarded as a strong candidate with a record as state auditor and broad support across the state.
A reform candidate focused on the superintendent position remains steady amid distractions. The report notes opposition figures reassessing support, while the campaign emphasizes direct action and accountability as the race progresses.
In a lively county race Culp of Salina and Steve Osborn discuss bids for state auditor and insurance superintendent. Culp seeks broad district backing while Osborn predicts strong opposition yet a path to victory, noting Saline County and Sixth District dynamics and intra party moves.
George M. Davis of Hiawatha enters the race for state auditor. Ed Archer, Brown County clerk, says Davis is a strong Brown County candidate and well known in the First district. Archer notes Davis is Brown County register of deeds and popular statewide. Archer declines to forecast Brown County's gubernatorial position. The contest already includes BB. Kelsey of Atchison, a veteran solicitor.
East Gallery will be opened to ladies for Kansas Day with the large gallery to the general public. The west gallery will be reserved for state officials guests and speakers at the banquet. Admission to the cust gallery requires no ticket and will be open to women only.
Royce of Phillips seeks support for Congressman Reeder in Washington. Reeder faces a strong opponent as a district convention is planned. Royce, chairman of the congressional committee, has urged a meeting soon likely in Colby or Downs to call the nominating gathering.
Morning mail delivered about 50 circulars to attendees at a Kansas Day club banquet in care of the Kansas Day club and to Secretary Valentine. The circulars, postmarked Pleasanton, attack Governor Stanley, alleging opposition to the old Soldiers law and to old soldiers in general, aiming to damage his senatorial prospects.
The piece highlights W. J. Bailey as a magnetic candidate who draws crowds without effort and claims confidence in victory. It notes Open House events for J. Burrow of Smith Center and Dave Hanna, seeking lieutenant governor, with Burrow unopposed for secretary of state while Hanna faces challengers W. A. Cormany and W. M. Glenn.
A Wyandotte county delegation backs A Enright for governor at the national gathering. William Winters states the group is focused on Enright, counting 5 Wyandotte votes in the state convention while signaling broader trade opportunities.
Erroneous report claims A. W. Smith's gubernatorial bid vanished amid breezy rumors. The item cites McPherson County and Sasser of the legislature as local figures, but the assertion lacks confirmation and details.
New York reports Miss May Van Alen engaged to Robert Heading Remington. She and her father and sister stay at the Hotel Coburg in London. The wedding is expected in Newport during the summer. Roosevelts, Van Alens, and Remingtons are noted as prominent families.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt will renominate Webster Flennigan for a third term as collector of internal revenue for the Third Texas district Webster Street, formerly chief justice of Arizona’s Supreme Court. Edward Kent, son of Maine’s late Governor Kent, to succeed him. Street’s term ends in March.
Washington January 29 The president sent to the senate nominations for Edward Kent Chief Justice of the Arizona supreme court Charles H Marts collector of customs Brazos de Santiago Texas and Wm F C Jepson second lieutenant infantry Postmasters Oklahoma John Dean Geary Also a request for twenty teams to haul coal for the Southwestern Fuel Company and a campaign note from Somerville Journal mentioning a personal incident in Wes Hammond area
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