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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
4
Leased wire report from the Associated Press notes ongoing coverage in the Topeka State Journal. The edition reflects standard AP dispatches with city happenings and regional news items of the day.
Subscribing readers can have the State Journal mailed to any address for thirty cents a month. The notice promises daily home news like a letter from home and allows frequent address changes. The sprawling text blends ads, political commentary, and economic curiosities from gold prospects to Panama routes, reflecting a chaotic early 20th century press style.
The text surveys political figures like Quay and Addicks, notes on leadership, and reflects on civic faults and public behavior. It shifts to social vignettes about families, accidente policies, fashion, and neighborhood issues with terse, observational tone.
A fragmented, slang filled passage mocks social games and satire. It mentions sewing machines and phonographs as work tools and hints at political or labor themes with vague references to audiences, wealth, and a coal strike. The text reads like an irregular stream of thought with distorted phrases and odd spellings.
Fragmented column notes reflections with quotes on moral themes and social roles. Mentions new Diamond voting contants and rising popularity of young Indi enes. Reports the death of Mrs Tyler aged 42 and insanity declarations for Frank Stickney tied to typhoid fever.
Fragmentary notes discuss eczema itching and skin afflictions and reference various remedies. The text mentions public reliance on a named tonic, suggesting patients seek relief through a patent remedy amid unclear quotes and era language.
A faction of sugar interests remains firm against the reciprocity measure and signals a likely caucus to oppose the Senate bill. They held a conference pledging to resist, while some senators test the approach and others seek compromise via the Ehaft Compact. The debate centers on tariffs, rebates, and political maneuvering ahead of a potential Wednesday caucus.
W E Connelley formerly with Crane 4 Co has been named special agent of the pension department. He will report to Washington later this week and remain there for several weeks before traveling to various parts of the region. The appointment was approved by E F Ware commissioner of pensions.
Fe Petal Run came before Justice Sutin et te Bere crete on the charges at the chares ates ve tie gnae. The morning session featured two excused peremptory challenges as part of the contempt of court proceedings following the rammed confrontation.
A local fundraising effort in Topeka raises over five thousand five hundred dollars as residents support a cause tied to Sante and Sie events. Community leaders Mills Thre Goode and Warren M. Crouby headline the effort with support from Gies Sudsontinens and Thin, Marshall &.
City refuses new trial as judge overrules motion by attorney Spencer Torais. Verdict stands in the electrocution case against Judie Hazen, with state authorities and court officials confirming the decision despite ongoing variations in the record.
Washington June 26 Roosevelt reports no progress in Leavenworth discussions. Curtin criticizes the effort as ineffective, suggesting plans to resolve the issue through a conference to allow Curtis to withdraw and enable a reappointment, with officials noting possible future actions.
Fragmentary report notes Bailey present with candidates for piers and counties. Mentions state committee organization, candidate conciliation, and planning for a meeting with other nominees tomorrow. Observes limited attendance and cautious remarks about the convention and ticket strategy.
A damaged clipping reports cool weather and varying temperatures with garbled wording. It mentions wind, a thermometer reading for the morning, and a minimal dollar amount in an unclear context while noting highs, lows, and a forecast.
Frits Pitts of Cheney, Kansas, a farmer who owned 110 acres, killed himself this morning in his barn after losing a lawsuit involving $38. The death follows a period of brood and mental decline.
Secretary Root assumes responsibility for a dramatic claim about a forthcoming Washington disclosure. A former Associated Press correspondent in Cuba alleges a sensational transaction tied to Governor Leonard Wood’s Cuba expenditures. He claims a bribe paid to influence the recent national election, insisting the supporting check is in hand.
A chaotic OCR fragment shows Sheriff Cook transporting prisoners to Lan sing. The text references sentences, years, and names like Hughes and Brown and Reno. It mentions railroad fears and a plan to update months, with broad claims about professional criminals.
National officers and delegates to the Knights and Ladies of Security convention in Louisville, Kentucky, have returned to Topeka. Free Domestic Science club invites both men and women to a meeting tonight at 8:35. The gathering aims to redefine priorities and feature a Young Woman's association as a focal point.
At noon today the standing list shows Cora Stevens 707 Lake, Mrs Blake 2009 Harrison, Mrs Harris 301 Lake, Harry Potter confectionery, Ethel Yourgain 409 Gtd, Munlmé Boyle 1453 No Kan Ave, Zaldée Gilbert 2200 With tire, Dillon Le Fillmore, Mrs DeArmond 708 Jefferson, Loretta Kinney 1436 Topeka Ave, Edna Groves 817 Mother, John Page 227 Monroe, Harry Dretsbach 2% Harrison, Margaret Crow 17119 W 10th, Iva Grow Western Woolen Mills, Olive Leonard AT & T General, Jessie McCort Crosby Bros 145 e, Emima Shafter ind Tel Co, G A DeBeau 714 Madison, Mrs Margaret Carpenter 120 West Sixth. Booklet available at F W Swearingen Jewelry 724 Kansas Ave or write Cudahy Packing Co Topeka.
Offer promotes one fourth to one third lower prices than competitors with full refunds if not satisfied. Advertises extensive remnants, fabrics, lace, corset covers, gloves, ribbons, belts, and jewelry. States 3 day return policy and special Oakland North Topeka pricing. store open late.
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