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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
16
The lodge announces Memorial Day services in L. O. F. chapels with graves decorated by members. A church sermon by Rev. A. Pluch of First Christian Church is slated for the afternoon for the benefit of secret society workers. A large civic gathering and parade plans are outlined, with coordinators named and arrangements for transportation and exhibitions noted.
Washington report details debate over who drafted the platform adopted by the Republican convention. It notes that Scott is named as author but claims the document was written before he left Washington and later altered to endorse Roosevelt. Emporia post office controversy and Kansas convention invitations also loom as the party weighs patronage and timing for Fourth of July events.
Land investment bargains offered in Kansas, Missouri with warrantee titles and water access. Several large ranches and acres across Seward Meade Gray Hamilton Jefferson Lawrence Benton count ies offered at one third to market price with flexible payments. Descriptive catalogue available from P H O N e y Co.
Washington Post reports a Kansas lawmaker and Crisen advocate will present a proposal to authorize a chronology system known as Crisen’s Christian Chronology before the House Judiciary committee. The item notes long standing Memorial Address invites for Calderhead of Kansas, with a Chicago to Topeka rail offer via Great Rock Island Route on sale June 16-21.
TOPEKA SOCIETY Elks As You Like It center of attraction with a busy social calendar next week. Prohrammer events include Laketa club picnic and first performance of As You Like It at Gardell park. Notables and bridesmaids travel for weddings and various hostess parties fill the days from Monday through Saturday with visits to Atchison and Horton noted.
An article discusses how handicapped or underprivileged youths are steered away from college and careers by delayed education and poorly supported schooling. It argues for improved instruction and investments to foster better cultural development, literacy, and mental growth, urging reform to prevent a shallow, degraded intellect. It notes a sale of Santa Fe train tickets with travel dates and price.
Fast time. Topeks to New York via Great Rock Island Route leaves Toneke at 3 55 p m arriving New York City second morning 10 p m.
A compact roundup drawing from state affairs and community events depicted by the newspaper’s cartoonist. It sketches recurring local dramas, public debates, and everyday civic life through lighthearted panels and sharp visual commentary.
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