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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
4
State Journal Subscriptions and Political Rumblings
Subscribers outside active areas can receive the State Journal by mail for thirty cents a month, keeping daily contact. The piece notes floods after irrigation bills, party infighting among Democrats, and currency of wheat vs corn prices, with commentary on James K. Jones, Bryan, Aguinaldo, and Cuban reciprocity. it ends reflecting on Cuban politics and U S senators.
Chicago to Gulf deep water route proposed by Latimer
Washington Post discussion notes a projected deep water channel from Chicago to the Gulf linked to an oil project discussed for over fifty years. Latimer cites a $25.9 million plan to connect the Chicago drainage canal with the Mississippi River to create a direct ocean connection, highlighting the valley's vast potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gulf
Washington Post
Gulf of Monies
Lake Michigan
Missisippi River
Latimer
Mississippi River
Chicago as World Center A Fifty Year Vision
The piece argues Chicago could become a world hub in fifty years, comparing past growth in Chicago and the Midwest to support Lorimer’s forecast. It notes powerful interests opposing the project but suggests a Mississippi River route would unite the West with Congress, challenging New York’s leverage in national legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Lorimer
Congress
New York
Quaker Reflections in a Seventies Style Humor Column
A Philadelphia Seaport humor piece riffs on time, umbrellas, Sunday school, prices, and love. Jokes about opportunities, neckwear, and fashion mix with playful exchanges at social events. The dialogue lampoons fashion, wit, and the quirks of modern romance with sketches of everyday folly.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collection of satirical reflections on human foibles and manners, noting insomnia in the innocent and the boastful crow eater at the head of the boaster class. It ridicules pessimism about cooking honest men and jokes about prosperity, luck, and shifting social roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A humorous column notes that young women fear idle time and boys, urging mothers to watch their daughters. It argues that summer girls resist being tied to trivial pursuits like ping pong and that women who complain about clothing may be spending too freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Preas
Wealth and Debt Drive Naval Captain to Suicide
In a London inquest Sebastian Gamslot, a retired Royal Navy captain, killed himself over the burden of immense wealth. He believed he was ruinously poor after his brother Captain Gusselt left £500,000 to St Thomas Hospital and £400,000 to him, a weight he could not bear. A newspaper paragraph about the bequest was found in his hand at his residence in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sebastian Gamslot
Royal Navy
Gusselt
St. Thomas Hospital
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Sickness and Death
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our darling and also for the beautiful flowers used in the Gowers W. E. Williams & P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowers
W. E. Williams & P
Burton's big man tours West with beet sugar official
C I Hamilton secretary of the American Beet Sugar company travels to California with his daughter for the summer campaign. He praises Senator Burton as a forceful advocate for protecting American beet sugar industry from Cuban competition and projects Kansas could support 25 factories for sugar beets. Hamilton notes uncertainty in sugar yield from current beet trials at Wichita but stresses farmers can forecast income from beets per crop. They will remain in California for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hamilton
New York
American Beet Sugar Company
Congress
Fopekates
California
Beet Sugar Company
Mr. Witen
Joe Poe
C. J. Seagraves
Ing
Hamilton
J. Ralph Parce
Burton
United States Senate
Kenan
Cuba
The
State Journal
Kansas
Wichita
Trimming Canal Treaty Faces Harmonising Modifications
Washington July 11 reports from negotiators show Colombia and the United States revising the Nicaraguan canal treaty. Key issues involve sovereignty and joint control over the canal strip, with Col ombia seeking clear limits to U S authority while affirming sovereignty. Officials hope a signature may come before Mr Concha leaves for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colombia
Nicar Tagua Canal
U. S
Sanar Concha
Mr. Herran
Legation
William Nelson Cromwell
Panana
State Department
Canal Strip
Establion
Republic of Colombia
Central
South America
Barefy
Canal
Concha
International Correspondence School Moves to Topeka
The Western Office of the International Correspondence School of Scranton Pa has moved from Omaha to Topeka. Supervisor A F Frankie is in Topeka preparing to relocate the headquarters. Assistant superintendent T J Mills has arrived. Laneusworthe oslah Jordan, previously stationed there, will oversee the transfer at the Columbian Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Correspondence School of
Scranton
Omaha
Topeka
A. F. Frankie
Tney Ee Etn Department
T. J. Mills
Suy Tendent
Tna
Laneusworthe Oslah Jordan
Deen
Be Aroun Noor
Columbian
Guard Mobilized at Emporia by Governor Stanley
Governor Stanley issues formal order directing the Kansas National Guard to mobilize at Emporia on August 18 and proceed to camp the next day, remaining in camp until August 24. Soldiers will be subjected to military discipline as units assemble under official mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Kansas National Guard
Emporis
Fragmentary OCR Note on Local Entities and Places
A garbled OCR fragment references locations and names including Wichita Battery A and Topeka. It appears to list guards, officials, and places such as Wichita and Topeka with scattered proper nouns and incomplete phrases. No coherent event or outcome is clear.
Wheaton Honored in Peoria Welcome Parade
Gen Toloyd Wheaton arrived with aides at noon to a civic and miller crowd in Peoria Illinois. Mrs Eaton and Grant accompanied him. A parade of military and civic units followed a reception at the National hotel with a banquet. At 820 o'clock a salute and artillery fire marked the departure as the train left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Toloyd Wheaton
Eaton
Grant
National Hotel
Gem
Henry
G. AR
Democrats to caucus elect delegates for county convention
Democrats plan evening ward caucuses to choose delegates for the county convention. The outcome may affect endorsements for sheriff Frank Stahl and county attorney Stebbins. A city Democratic leader warned of nominating a full ticket or leaving certain posts to be contested by Populists. Also obituary notes H Baker died at Stor Mont hospital from apoplexy after 11 months illness. The 12-year-old son of the late W C Parker was killed in New Mexico while living with his grandparents. Eberhardt Sr. died at Christ hospital at 67 from hernia. he was an longtime Deer Creek settler from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttme
Frank Stahl
Stebbins
Bert, Parker
W. C. Parker
N.M
Wilicee
F. B. Hughes
Peter Eberhardt
Christ Hospital of Hernia
Deer Creek
Germany
Local Hum boldt publisher visits Topeka area event notes
Local mentions Edwarda Hum boldt publisher speaks of Bawin Gordon visit yesterday. Evangelist H H Williams holds meeting at East Sixth avenue tabernacle inviting attendance. City work proceeds on sidewalks with two gangs in south part of town and Pavement and sewer assessment team led by Squires hiring three clerks to finish by July 24. Final rates set for July 31 and city ticket office details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrict
Topel Burbs
Bas & Oar
Ly Mail
Daly” Ane Y
Topeka
Edwarda
Humboldt, Neb
Bawin Gordon
H. H. Williams
Tabernacle
East Sixth Avenue
Crittenton
Tows
Suspect Arrested in Missouri Shooting Case
Kannes City Missouri July 11 A special officer says McPherson A B Ryne has been arrested on a Galva warrant for attempted connection with the shooting of Miss Maude Holmes who was wounded when a reader buckshot broke a bedroom window. Dr Hyne aged 26 is in a faint condition today and Ryne denies the shooting claim. Holmes family is prominent locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kannes City
McPherson
Can
Miss Holmes
Rock Island Trains Resume Regular Runs After Washout
Rock Island railroad announces at noon that all line washouts west of here have been repaired and trains are back on regular runs. Trains run a few hours late due to soft tracks, today operating between Topeka and Manhattan over the Rock Island route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Here
Topeka
Manhattan
Mrs Meffert Testifies About Divorce and Boarding House
Mrs Delta Meffert testified at 3 p m that her 1880 divorce from Dr Meffert awarded her property in Emporia and a boarding house livelihood. She described his boarding at her home, denied improper conduct, and recalled Alice Traylor’s remark about stepping mother status amid other boarders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeffert
Jert
Delta Meffert
Dr. Meffert
Emporia
Kansas Fairs in 1902 Reported by State Board
Document lists county agricultural societies and secretaries including Allen County C J Wheaton and others. It references Great Red Boots and Hiawatha fair associations with dates in September and mentions cooperative reporting to the State Board of Agriculture via Secretary T. Couurn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batess Maton
Shety Gates
State Board of Agriculture
T. Couurn
Allen County Agricultural Society
C. J. Wheaton
Tole
Geant Harrington
Moretary
Hiawatha
Cowiey
Coons
Bear Creek Destroyed by Fire in Wisconsin
Appleton Wisconsin July 11. The village of Bear Creek suffered a devastating fire destroying homes and structures.Officials say damage is extensive with no immediate reports of injuries. Firefighters from nearby towns battled the blaze for hours before it was contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Appleton
Wis
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William J. Bryan
Sandy Hook
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Aguinaldo
Gomex
Free Public Employment
Connecticut
Tndianapolia News
Elkina
Republican Party
Philageiphia Secord
Wieg
Gotrox
Perityphittia
Muggina
Tia
Billicus
Hood’s
Hood
American Beet Sugar
Correspa Schools
Stanley Joy
W. G
Aea
Guard One
Cnet
Pearis
H. Baker
Stormont Hospital
Mr. Baker
Washburn
Eee
City Ticket Office
Union Pacific
Kanhkos Ove
Star Grocery
Montgomery
Havemeyer & Elder
Eagie
Saab
Battle Crescent
Windsor
Bat- Sens
Topaka
Unionmode
Galva
Holmes
Rock Island
Kansas Ave
Barnum
Dee Moines
Frank Lavelieur
Newton
Aitree
Ealing University
Saline Kas
W.F. Hart
Kane Wesleyan Universiy
B Gridley
Hoyt
Chamberlain Institute of
New York State
Qos Deepa
Eéstoren College
Massbail
City Flaker Office Union Pacina R
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