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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
12
A Topeka citizen reports chronic back ache and kidney pain improved by Dean's new Pills. He describes nightly pains and seeking relief between Fort Worth and Texarkana, noting the product’s sale in the United States at 50 cents per bottle.
A jumble of guest arrivals and visits across Denver, Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, Topeka, Milwaukee, and Beloit. Names include Stan Gremey, Miss Adda Bitter, Miss Anne Bibler, Mrs Powers, and Mr Riverts, with weddings and engagements noted among local families and travelers. The Amster Philosopher essay questions money, love, and marital dynamics, debating the fate of a man’s relations and the myth of the henpecked husband.
Mrs Currie Nation spoke to about 5000 at Monona Lake Assembly, where a woman fainted and was trampled. She warned against smokers and dismissed a reporter after a cigar incident. Earlier, she lectured on her experiences in the South and planned to address further crowds before nightfall.
In Vienna on July 26 a sensational case drew out for days. The count challenged Pollacek to a duel, was denounced for violating duelling laws, and the trial saw Pollacek carried from court by six men. Evidence showed Pollacek attacked Louis Lackner, with hair and moustache damaged. Frau officials received months imprisonment. Count von Wurmbrand was acquitted.
In Fort Scot July 26 Hayward Morrison of El Dorado and brother Jessie wore Evie traveled with a subscription drive in the city. local residents contributed cash and paper donations to support the effort, with several members of the community helping raise funds and distributing the paper.
John C Mayall husband of Valley Center lumber dealer’s wife reports excitement in Wichita Kansas. A dramatic incident unfolds as a woman allegedly whips a man with a horsewhip in a local town scene.
An advertisement touts Satin Skin Cream and Powder promising improved skin texture. The copy urges readers to try the product, claiming suitability for a wide range of skin types and tones.
The board increased overall property valuations by seven million dollars while equalization lowers in some counties. Shawnee, Allen, McPherson, Sedgewick and Shawnee saw large reductions. Atchison, Douglas and Nemaha gains exceed one million. In Shawnee, assessed value equates to 50 percent of actual value, while many counties apply 25 percent. Warndotte leads state tax share. Shawnee, Leavenworth and Sedgwick follow with major totals.
Dispatches from Nicaragua report Dr. Russell Wilson linked to Hanna expedition claims. Hanna sent telegrams to J J Hill urging ministerial action for a full and fair trial at life’s stake, noting Wilson’s Ohio State University ties and that he did not graduate until 1899.
Santa Fe investigates the cause of the Chicago Division wrecks amid debate over locomotive weight versus track condition. Officials consider whether heavier prairie-type passenger engines strained the track, with discussions noting difficulties in attributing responsibility to either engines or track.
The Diamond C soap firm grants a nine day extension to August 20 in response to contestant requests to gather enough votes. A window display at the south store invites calls to view goods. Standings show many participants led by Mrs L B Crowder and others, with a booklet of contest details available at F W Swearingen’s Jewelry, 724 Kansas Ave, Topeka.
The article notes tests by Engineer Thomas on center of gravity of locomotives under varying conditions, with results shared Friday. It mentions side to side motion studied by Lee of Baldwin works and names several Baldwin personnel. Also refers to plans for Topeka shops and a new plant’s completion, and to Topeka’s motive power leadership. The London Westminster Gazette discusses a new route location, shorter St Lawrence passage, and addition of twenty five knot ships and naval personnel in a far east voyage plan.
Francis M Pribbie longtime Santa Fe painter in Topeka has been appointed foreman painter for the Fort Worth and Denver road with duties starting immediately at Childress Texas He previously served his apprenticeship and his work was highly regarded This marks the fourth foreman appointment Santa Fe has placed on the Topeka route to Fort Worth and Denver.
A notice from Sew Rural Boston Washington states that delivery routes will be established on September 1. One route in Beverly Lincoln County covers about forty five miles and serves a population around 590, with Bas Council miles referenced in the text.
Fragmentary notes mention Chancellor Strong and Acting Chancellor W. Summer, with ties to a health issue in Colorado. Expected thorough discussion on upcoming policies and leadership changes at the university board meeting.
The Old Reliable at 400% Kansas Avenue has been purchased by new owners. The place was remodeled and now features clean rooms and a good meals option including 15 cent meals or short orders.
A fragmented report notes arrest expectations amid political maneuvering in London. It mentions Arthur Hugh Smith-Baron Fy and figures from the National Union and conservative circles tied to coercion acts in Ireland, with trustees and peers named among leading movers and declarations by Dudlin Castle.
A fragmentary report claims an unnamed chief of police confessed to abducting a Black man and intends to flee with him. Authorities are pursuing along the Roaring Creek and Charleston railroad about 30 miles northwest of Weserle. The suspect is well armed. a posse is on his trail as more Black residents continue to leave.
Mrs B Opishy and family welcomed Doroth Schouse home from Scansam CIS and Northergo Baptist church corner Laurent Harrison. Rev W B Hutchinson pastor. Irving Foot returned to Kansas City after visiting grandmother Mrs Canodoras of Chester. Regular services tomorrow with special sound by the ene and mele quartette. A called W T K club meeting was held yesterday at Mrs M's home, 422 Park.
Sire Lillie Bryan of the W 6. Cost ley store will have Bet vocation coming next week. Parts of it abe will Shand visiting relatives In Lincoln Neb. Mise Ethel Lanne returns north of town to her s home in Hiawaths next Tuesday. Mrs John Nystrom improving at 169 Jackson street. Mr and Mrs R B McMaster return Tuesday from Excelsior Springs. Jerry Springfield resumes work at station A after brief rest. Miss Ellinger is Alpha Robinson's place at state. Mrs E F Ringer of Jackson street to Denver next week to visit neice Mrs J M Saltien in Chicago. Miss Grace Shaffer leaves for Clay Geater friends. Wallace and bride were at Deputy Street Commissioner David Herald improvements at foot of East Gordon street. Road straightened, depressions filled, new stone foundation. Dolman making alterations at 1 West Garden street adding a new story. Struck by train near Toronto. hospitalized in Wichita for forehead injury. Pension notices list Kansase grants.
A concert by Marshalls band is set for tomorrow afternoon at 7 o'clock at Garfield Park. The event lists participants including Hiram Brows and Elizabeth Oman Hutchinee with connections to Abilene and National Military Home Leavenworth.
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