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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
13
Fragmented OCR reveals a story about a baby, a young farmer, and a search involving police. The text references a woman named Mae Bren and an investigation leading toward Kansas, with unclear timelines and scattered names.
The readable text references a dated railroad schedule around the 20th Century Limited with mentions of New York arrivals, Lake Shore routes, and dated times. It includes scattered abbreviations and place names, suggesting a transit notice or timetable fragment with limited legible details.
A garbled note mentions various places and dates with unclear meaning. It references American resorts, a deuce, names like New jr, and a stamp event. The text is fragmented with no clear coherent facts, making specifics unavailable.
Topeka Laundry Co advertises clothes cleaning with a single grade of work and reasonable fixed prices. Mentions dry cleaning, alterations, curtain cleaning, and upholstery cleaning with courteous service and prices per item or by the yard. Includes address 625 Jackson.
A chaotic report details Santa Fe police attempts to crack down on token and liquor slot machines in city depots. Agent King faces charges but pleads his case and is acquitted while officers pursue thefts from jewelers, counterfeiters, and a string of petty crimes across Topeka. Detective squads, led by Chief Donovan, arrest Mr Drake and Myrtle Grail after weeks of investigation into ring thefts and store window break-ins.
A fragment states a person was defined as a relative of a fever victim and mentions the family did not call the OMlorm or police, with unclear burial details and possible neglect.
A proposal locates the annual encampment of the state militia between Fort Riley and Emporia with Emporia offering to furnish facilities. Adjutant General Fox and Brigadier General Hughes discussed site options with the military board. Newton and Emporia compete. Emporia is favored for lower mobilization costs and readiness for August timing.
A Dun and Co Trade review from New York notes no immediate business downturn despite labor controversies. Big crop prospects lift confidence, with higher orders for textiles and garments, though delivery delays and uneven contracts persist amid material shortages and weather impacts.
Marshall's band will give its usual Sunday afternoon concert at Garfield Park, starting at 3:30. Weather forecast shows rain. some attendees planned a park visit but rain may reduce crowd. The program includes Cavalli and a selection of marches and choruses, with a spring mood and anticipated good turnout.
A damaged OCR item describes a rail and steamer excursion from Leavenworth to Mackinaw Island on a Santa Fe line with meals and lodging details. It mentions June travel, fares around 1.67 dollars, and return dates, with references to Harbor Springs and Little Traverse Bay.
The act creates a reclamation fund from public land sales in western states including California and Nevada. Proceeds support irrigation and water works, with 1 percent to local offices, and limits on private water rights. The secretary of the interior may undertake irrigation projects when funds are available, with state control over non navigable streams used for irrigation.
Leavenworth prepares to host the Osteeoth annual convention of Kansas Christ in Endeavor societies next week. About 100 Topeka delegates travel Wednesday morning. program includes Harriet Broad and G J Thatcher addresses, and talks by Jedward Fredenhagen and Rev. J De Countermine. prominent outsiders like C Eberstrutt and Charles Hunt will attend sessions.
The standings list several contestants including Mrs Harris, Harry Peiitie, Minnie Boyle, Zaideo Bilteerr, Mrs Craig Bers, Hy Emma Sholia, Mrs T. 3 Williame, Fither Feargain, Mrs Dion, Dearned, Laretuk Kinney. A booklet with details and conditions of the contest is available at the watch the nest publication.
Weeks of Garatoa at Parat Presbyterian Church will host two Heart to Heart Talks on the Christian Seta with a guest leader from the United States Prohibition ticket. Actress guests are scheduled for Thursday afternoon and night. The gospel tent will seat three thousand, a long-time evangelistic effort tied to the visit of the Gelessian. Local Endeavorers plan receptions and city visits during the guest's stay, drawing public interest.
The Chicago market report notes dull opening on lit board with no reflection of yesterday's gains. Weather rain and cooling temperatures limit movement across grains and livestock with July wheat steady and oats lower. cash bids and shipments show mixed signals across commodities and livestock markets.
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