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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from the Topeka State Journal shows header fragments referencing department phone numbers and Associated Press content. The readable portion suggests a generic news wire lead without a clear event or person to anchor a full item.
The piece notes a summer mailing option for subscribers at 30 cents a month, allowing delivery to any address. It also weaves in a series of rapid, disjointed political and economic references, including remarks about Bryan Johnson Cleveland, Wood for Isthmian canal work, Morgan on poker, and mineral production figures for 1901, highlighting shifts in stone and marble values and production.
The Treasury Bureau of Statistics releases preliminary figures on 1991 drought effects on export trade. It measures breadstuffs like corn, corn meal, oats, wheat, flour, and other provisions, plus live cattle and beef products. The data cover quantities and values at principal ports, indicating reductions due to the drought.
Bureau figures show corn exports down to about 27 million bushels for the year ending June 30 1902 from 67 million in 1900, while oats, beef, cotton, and iron and steel also decline. Total export value likely drops around 90 million dollars, though overall nonagricultural exports may rise.
A fragmentary collection of quips on society, debt, wisdom, and irony includes lines about the grass widow and the daisy, the Clock never strikes for shorter hours, and a variety of witticisms. It references creditors, airships, and a humor about tramps, secrets, and onions, reflecting a雑 newspaper humor sketch.
A mirror of married life from a New York press perspective. Jokes about mother in law roles and wives observing husbands, plus notes on dinners and breakfast smiles. Mentions of cholera infantum and a patent medicine ad blend with travel agent details for a Kansas event and a railroad fare.
London reports the Taft talks favor the clergy at the Vatican’s expense amid Rome’s political and financial gains. The arrangement would have moved friars, brought gold to endow Philippine clergy, and altered church governance with American influence, prompting stark contrasts in church leadership and strategy.
A large Car Men union committee from the Santa Fe system travels to Topeka to present grievances to Santa Fe officials and demand higher wages. The group includes members from all Santa Fe shops and aims to secure a wage settlement with a possible strike if unmet. Superintendent Geo B Henderson is away trying to settle a Gulf lines dispute while the committee awaits his return. R Johnson of Kansas City Mo W C Dennis of Raton NM J C King of Newton Kan T W
A Kansas manufacturing bulletin details state activity with 49 factories and 10,544 workers earning wages, capital totals of 19.6 million, and products valued at 82.8 million last year. It notes growth since 1800 and cites other firms, people, and local events in Topeka and nearby towns.
Not much business transacted at the morning session of the Ancient Order of Hibernians biennial convention in Denver as Bishop Thomas Conaty spoke on the Catholic University growth. The one clear action was adopting the rules report. reports from President Keating were postponed. The women’s auxiliary discussed forming an Independent group but favored a combined advisory board with national directors.
In Helena Indiana at a meeting of the Absted Mine Workers J Mitchell strongly opposed a strike and urged a policy to aid coal miners. He called for $50,000 relief funding, unions to contribute, a $1 weekly assessment, 26 percent salary deductions from higher earners, broad appeals to unions and citizens, and a letter to the American people urging operators to submit to mediation. A long discussion followed.
The forecast indicated cooler weather tonight and Friday with a likely drop in temperatures. Early today the low was 73 degrees as south winds gusted to 18 mph. Hourly readings showed rising temperatures from 76 at 7, 80 at 8, and 84 at 9.
Santa Fe train No 7 went off the track at Edgerton around 3 30 Wednesday afternoon. The two rear coaches derailed and, after a delay of over an hour, the train moved on with the two cars stuck in mud at the scene of the accident.
William P. McClure owner of Garfield avenue parcels 34 and 626 filed notice with the city clerk to contest the appraisers damage award in district court. Barnes signs as surety for costs. McClure says the Thirteenth street widening from West to Mulvana caused his $18 award to be too low. Appraisers named were HR M Spivey F Miller and Samuel Dolman.
Congressman long returns this afternoon from Ottawa where he delivered his speech on reciprocity yesterday. He will stay until Sunday then return to his district work. He is to visit Pittsburg and Topeka before continuing to Topeka with Secretary of War Wasowa remaining in Topekan for ten account Chautsuquea tickets to final limit Ps.
Fire insurance companies report strong business with premiums totaling 244 088 50 in Kub nas area last year. Superintendent statements show steady, if cautious, growth and a positive outlook for continued profitability. In Arkansas Mena July 17 Congressman Littie faces no opposition for the Fourth district Democratic nomination. Denver base paths see Latham added to the Western League roster. A civic note from Lewett J Culver and Mrs. Woolverton urges prompt action in behalf of the Sons and Daughters of Justice.
This fragment notes objections by S Lauck and W Bergundthal to the appraisement and award of damages for opening streets in Topeka. It mentions Bergundthal as a judiciary member and Superintendent Goodrich of the city electric light talks about a new Stefan bridge lighting scheme to be submitted to the streets and walls committee, with Goodrich finding it iron.
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A fragmented humor item presents a garbled question about ink and politics. The readable portion hints at a humorous day feature with unclear wording and probable punning on writing and speakers.
low rate summer tour to Michigan and Canada via Burlington Route. Includes rail and lake or air options. Chicago bound HiT from Kansas City 26d St Joseph. fast evening train with seats free. Kansas City to St Louis equipment upgrades noted with double compartments. Minnesota 10 000 lakes promoted as cool destination with northern city connections.
Fragmentary notice from The Burlington Northern Pacific press directs Kauess City readers to contact a nearby agent for tips or publications. Names SCROCIER and W. WAEELEY appear with unclear roles and a street or address reference remains unreadable.
The readable fragments describe a damaged newspaper item with unclear names and action. It references an event or notice but the content is heavily garbled and cannot be clearly interpreted. No concrete entities or facts can be reliably extracted for a proper summary.
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