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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
5
A testimonial letter from Miss Laura Howard of Chicago praises the Sanative Wash as a remedy for female ailments. The writer claims eight months of perfect health and urges other women to seek the treatment, with Mrs. Pinkham inviting ill women to write for information.
Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service submitted to Secretary Shaw a yearly report detailing 573 federal offense arrests. New York led with 35 prosecutions. 403 offenders were American born, many Italians. Sixty three percent were convicted. notable counterfeit activity and proposed changes to note sizes to curb crimes. Ottawa Chautauqua and Missouri Pacific ticket notes included.
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs J Meade for a Fourth of July picnic at their property overlooking the Kaw with a program including prizes and races. Numerous social visits and gatherings noted across Lawrence West Union Scooters and surrounding areas, with residents traveling to Kansas City Vinita Ottawa and Denver for events and visitors listed.
Mr and Mrs Kennedy of 213 Jefferson Street Colorado host a wedding with Mr Andrew Dunlap and friends visiting Topeka. Attendants include Ada McCorkill and EW Young. Bride wears white. couple plans springs residence while notes on social visits and fashion tips appear in the column.
Hazleton July 2 four named strikers and three Hungarians were arrested by colliery guards at Coxe Bros & Co Dlifton coal colliery roadblock to stop new union men from working. A revolver was drawn and a scuffle followed as deputies intervened and prisoners were hustled to Wilkesbarre jail.
In New York on July 2 Alber C Latimer a local stationer wounded in a clash with a burglar at his Levant area home today. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors say he cannot recover after failing to respond to treatment.
Fragmentary OCR reports a Chicago area notice about bank notes and a probate order, mentioning Englewood Hospital, a death on April 25 due to physical collapse, and references to felonies. It also cites travel details and a Santa Fe account with a $185 amount and ticket sales dates.
Report from Emporia notes delegates elected to state convention. Names listed include Clemens, Olmstead, Curry, Maxwell, and Stawkes. Present at last night session and expected to attend the convention Friday morning.
Contracts for the Wallace Show, one of America’s largest traveling enterprises, are complete. The ten acre exhibit will visit the city on Wednesday July 2, featuring a wide variety of acts arranged to suit a diverse audience as it showcases its famous circus offerings.
London reports the Spithead coronation review with mixed impressions as troops march past and the Prince of Wales stands beside the king’s carriage. The queen appeared at a upper window to take photographs while the crowd cheered the returning regiments. The empress and entourage waved as the naval parade dispersed.
Chicago reports Gov Yates of Tu dois will attend the 1804 International Olympico games inauguration in Chicago. He urges broad sympathy and support for the enterprise and plans to send state troops to participate. He will seek interest from other state governors to join the effort.
An indepentive executive committee event outline mentions kin clues and a Fourth of July program with a bell game and high dive at a park. Admission 19 cents. Abstract references to clothing items and a telephone contact appear amid fragmented notes.
Local notes list visiting relatives and upcoming engagements across North Topeka. Names include Jennie Hamm traveling to Concordia, Hattie Newell heading to Burtingsme, Mae Coleman in Goodland, Mrs. George Camp visiting Kansas City, and Ruth Barrett arriving from Seattle for summer. Engagement announced for Sue Skinner and Elmer Oi with a July 16 wedding. Community updates include bridge damage on Grantville road, river rises affecting homes, a lightning strike on a barn near John Helleren, and a Fourth of July event in Caldwell by F J Lynch. Also mentions Mrs Watts and O O Lewis relatives, and Star Lodge members.
Advertises limited form reform rates for July travel to Ottawa with a round trip fare and interim pricing. Mentions July 18 to 21 window and urges customers to buy at the Bealters location, urging hurry.
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