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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal mentions a wreck and telegraph items, with attribution to the Associated Press and notes on publication practices. The fragment references Frank P. MacLennan and general newspaper boilerplate about subscriptions and service.
A collage of brief items notes subscription options for State Journal readers away in summer, postal mail service to address any time, and a promise of daily letters home. It comments on Crowninshield, farmers prices, Witte murderer Lowe’s bond, city water works talks, Philippines prospects, and a tale about John D. Harper and Bil Nonwire Mackay with a local mine anecdote.
Treasury bureau figures reveal United States exports to noncontiguous territories amounting to about 50 million dollars in the latest year. Porto Rico Hawaii the Philippines and Alaska drive gains with 1902 estimates suggesting total shipments near 39 million dollars, excluding military and official uses.
The article lists historic import totals including Alaska and Pacific regions, with estimates for 1902 and 1908. It notes Alaska shipments from Seattle in June totaling 774000 dollars and mentions varied goods such as cattle, flour, coal, machinery, and sugar. It includes speculative figures for MIT imports from several territories totaling around 25 million and 60 million for the fiscal year 1802. It also contains miscellaneous anecdotes on social topics and a local incident in Atchison.
A fragmented column titled Quaker Reflections offers a string of aphorisms about friendship, money, marriage, and wisdom. It lampoons vanity and wit, noting that true fault finding often hides others' flaws, and that hope sustains even dubious fortune. The piece lightly critiques materialism and social pretenses with comic nuance.
A fragmented excerpt from a 19th century column parodies social norms. It weaves satirical lines about women, finance, and marriage, noting a bachelor’s fantasies and the idea of social security through a humorous, zigzag critique of gender roles.
The board of health met last night and urged the city council to re enact the 2580 hog ordinance restricting hogs inside the city limits to pens used for water supply. Suburban hog keepers object to movers and changes were discussed but the group agreed enforcement of the current ordinance should continue.
Mrs James Hindman, wife of Lorem, living ten miles southeast of Wellington Kes, has been missing since Sunday night raising fears she may have been harmed. Local search and authorities are conducting inquiries to locate her as the case unfolds.
Washington report states a party was captured after a captain failed to fund reinforcements amid weather and conflict. One held under arrest near Monkey Eoin choot, close to Bluefields, with a death sentence said likely. Consul was sent to Juan del Norte to push an immediate investigation and report back to the US government and Senator Hanna.
M A Low general attorney of the Rock Island railroad was re elected president of the Kansas State Exposition company this morning Also re elected were B F Pankey owner of Independent telephone company as vice president and T B Babst of Dover as second vice president The board of directors chosen by stockholders includes W T Miller J B Bims Thos Volland George Neil H A Hod gins T J Anderson O P Updegraff C H Samson and M A Low among others.
Street commissioner Griggs reported a new harassment by Mrs Shultz who arrived with a whip and threatened to whip him for not moving the shed from the alley. She accused the street commissioner of incompetence and said she would appeal to the mayor. Griggs noted he had measurements and insisted the shed be left in place.
Captain J G Waters went to Goodland on legal business and taxes on properties unpaid will be advertised next Bishop. Ibenen will be in the city all week and attend services at Grape Oh next Sunday at Tip and 11 o clock. Rev P W Crannell went to Emporia. County commissioners repair river bridges and clear driftwood during high water. Deputy U S Marshal Biddle of Wichita arrested C A Burgheim on a forged check case. Mrs Mattie A Bair sails from New York to visit England Scotland and France. Mayor W H Craddock, fusion nominee for governor, to speak at Hutchinson on August 2. A small freight wreck occurred on the Santa Fe near Coyville causing six empty cars to derail.
Reported note on FDA Sanitary sergeant request to street commissioner to detail tents for work. Officials balked over cost, six dollars in penalties implied. Experiments described as delayed as authorities sought workers and locations for smallpox related operations.
Honolulu July 18 The territorial convention of the Home Rule party ends in a split as Prince Cupid and about forty delegates bolt to form a new party opposing Delegate Robert Wilcox. Regular delegates nominate Wilcox. bolters form the Non-Partean party with Cupid as president and plan possible alignment with Democrats amid talk of a Wilcox defeat.
Washington dispatch notes President Roame pursues a reciprocity push amid praise for his candor and courage while critics call him a weak politician. The piece suggests he will press his case more persistently in Republican districts, hoping to gauge public views through representatives.
Peoria July 22 Illinois river level reached 21 percent above normal prompting authorities to ease pressure on dykes as flood conditions shifted. Local officials urged vigilance while prepared levees remained under monitoring.
Reports indicate Will Succeed Ilette K of La Junta as chief clerk for J J Bineley in the western division with Mr Hurley as eastern division head. W C Hette currently holds chief clerk duties and may be replaced, while General Superintendent EH Catn has not secured a successor to Mr Etter. Details remain unofficial as officials arrange confirmations and postings before formal appointment.
Chace is appointed assistant superintendent of telegraph for the Santa Fe lines to Albuquerque, overseeing about 1200 miles of line. He has prior service with the Santa Fe company and has risen through the ranks in telegraph operations.
A garbled OCR fragment from Moreen, Texas describes unclear events and personal notes. It mentions moving to Boeque Senos and references parental figures, a future plan, and confusion about timing and realization. The text lacks coherent details or identifiable names beyond places.
The proposed act to limit debt collection on necessaries of life faced strong opposition and reformist support. Proponents say it would shield families, excluding a broad range of items from seizure, while opponents argue it would undermine creditors. The measure centers on exemptions for essentials and the family home, with lawmakers in Jackson County eyeing winter votes and party dynamics influencing the push.
A compilation listing county agricultural societies and fairs across Kansas for 1902. Names of secretaries, locations, and tentative dates appear for several counties including Clay, Woodford, Franklin, Coffey, Pottawatomie, and Morris, with notes on meetings, show schedules, and driving events.
A garbled report describes a violent incident in Ponca City involving a revolver and public disorder. The text mentions July and names Schuur and Schum but is largely unreadable, with details about liquor, a weapon, and a disturbance across southern Oklahoma.
A garbled OCR snippet from a humor column features misread phrases and scattered lines. It mentions fireworks and a reference to Atlanta Constitution. The text appears to capture a jocular exchange and stray letters without coherent narrative or clear names.
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