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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
6
A chaotic police log notes a woman assisting a Denver man, later agreeing to return home with her husband. It details arrests and detentions, mentions a vendor tied to alleged thefts, and describes officers compiling statements and leads as they pursue the case.
A scrambled wartime era report notes Hovercot Heard protest actions and a British port-related shipment issue. Also mentions a new steamship line between New York and Bras and a ceremony in Hingire City involving John Th Nertin and Marian Themes. The piece blends political and maritime items with court details.
A garbled but assertive report discusses U S rule in the Philippines, calling for peace and fair terms while accusing American soldiers of abuses. It notes a Manila to Canton connection, mentions Dr Fleet and the aim to study or promote Filipino development, and warns against generalizing the army’s conduct.
The city unveils a new carnival design with exotic courts and luminous displays along the waterfront. Aimed at drawing visitors, organizers promise intricate lighting and multi‑court installations choreographed to path a parade route through Market Geary and Kearny intersections. Local officials project strong attendance as tourism embraces the low‑rate festival push.
Telegraph from Yokohama reports the French purchase of Katat promontory near Mucuo, a Portuguese settlement near Hong Kong, for 129000 dollars to establish a naval base. Britain protests to Pekin as French interest grows in southern China. reports reference broader international maneuvers.
A fragmentary London dispatch reports a United States minister and mentions Winslow and a religious or international subject. The text is garbled with multiple misread words but indicates a formal diplomatic or clerical context.
Vague record shows a vote in favor of selling property to a named party or group. The text references Beil, AQ Bustingion, Janew, Lowel Serene, and a Western party. Confusing OCR yields unclear names and sequence of events. The outcome implies transfer to an unspecified Chinese group or firm.
In New York on June 19 a report states a check for 250000 from John D Rockefeller was presented to President Schar tan of Cornell. The event involves a World special train to Ithaca and a prior offer of funds ten months earlier. Rome reports Cheern For Roosevelt in Roma with Governor June 19 Tartcutt and Americans with him at the American college today.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania June 1 11 news reports a national miners convention call amid wavering plans and potential partial coal production cuts. Leaders discuss possible suspensions while unions gauge impact on industry and national supply. President Wilson and officials expected to travel to the area as conditions in the anthracite region stay quiet.
June 19 reports from Lincoln list the Republican state convention ticket with John H. Mickey as Governor and E G McGill ten as Lieutenant Governor. George W. Moran is Secretary of State. Peter Mortensen Treasurer. Charles West Auditor. N Prout Attorney General. G D Follmer Commissioner of Public Lands and Hallings. W. R. Fowler Superintendent of Schools. The platform praises Roosevelt administration and Cuban reciprocity. mentions irrigation law and anti-monopoly sentiment. Also notes a New York coronation betting tale and Salina fines for joints.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder as a cure for painful feet, ingrown nails, corns and bunions, claiming instant relief and easier wear of shoes. It urges readers to buy from druggists or by mail order in stamps, naming Fred Binsted as a contact.
Readers see a chaotic market update with scattered grain futures notes and price fluctuations. Sightings include references to corn and wheat, cash prices, and Midwest farm activity amid unsettled weather. Names and places appear in fragments, with no clear single event.
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