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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1902

Page

8

Wireless station across the Atlantic readied in months

A wireless station is expected to be ready for operation in about three months with a latest and most powerful type. Norton finally out as commander in chief approves charges be dropped after council action and need for approval. Irish celebration noted in New York on St Patrick’s Day with veterans group involvement.

Atlantic Norton Martin Norton Kansas Council of Ad Nindatration Vormmander-In-Chief Lindins

Coffee Slave to Postum Healing Tale

A letter from a woman describes decades of coffee dependence causing daily headaches and health decline. She switched to Postum about half a year ago and reports complete relief from headaches, weight gain, and improved vitality, praising the product's effect. The account frames coffee as a harmful habit and Postum as a restorative choice.

Social whirl fills Topeka with Mrs Penny visit and parties

Mrs Sedgwick Scott hosted a Thursday afternoon with about fifteen guests honoring Mrs Geoy B Penny of Lawrence. A musicale featured Mrs Le HL Strickler and others. Another gathering at Miss Henrice Healy’s home had twenty or so guests with games, music, and gifts. The A L F F club at 524 Fillmore held a late evening with progressive high five and supper. Mrs Clyne Lawrence hosted two successful thimble and card parties for Miss Bertha Lawrence and Miss Dora Lawrence, with prize winners named. Additional notes mention various Topeka social visits, dances, and musical outings, including Nordica's concert attendance and neighbors visiting from Lane University.

Sedgwick Scott Geoy B. Penny Lawrence le HL. Strickler J.pahie Penny Scott Afra XO. Wellman Henrice Healy Grace Gaines Mary MacLennan Henrietta der Mary Alexander Jane Alexander Edna, O'Connor Hazel’ Howe May Reed Hattie Baurles Helen Stevenson Margaret Brown Josephine McKee Clyde Boverbrake Mildred Louis Laura Bmclaugh- UN Alberta Latham Bure Hyatt Clara Sanders Florence Spencer Mundred Spencer Rollin J. Smith Frank Blanch Mra O. H Kitty Clyne Lawrence Bertha Garden, City Dora Lawrence Pierceton Indiana Wil Chaser Jon Ot Mire Will Glanser Charkes Mixa i He Ana Millice Mish Lydia Wels Miet Eiisabern Let Mies Stella Sesith Sian Ford Tatu Forlyce J. Krauthoff Fort Sheridan Norman Wear Potwin Rita Lacey Chicago IC. McCintock Ed Slocum Lakin Clyde Lawrence Milton Cere Holicroft Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas City J. P. Fritts C. A. Wolf Oscar Wolf Karolyn B. Whittysey Grace Bainbridge WF. Rochr Louis Heek L. L. Ktene Al's. Kane

W M Dignon Dead From Gunshot Wounds At Hospital

W M Dignon died Thursday at 11 am from blood poisoning due to four gunshot wounds in the left hip received in the Civil War. Born in Newark New Jersey, he was twice married. his first wife Emme Reed died in 1889 at Topeka leaving four children. Survived by second wife May James of Topeka and a son. Funeral at Grace Cathedral Sunday at 2:33 pm.

W. M. Dignon Whrist Hospitta Mr. Dignon Newark N.rs Emme Reed Tor Peka Bir. Digner May James Topeka Marrage Grace Cathedral

Low Rate For Paderewski Excursion From Topeka and Lawrence

An excursion from Topeka and Lawrence to Kansas City offers a round trip fare of $1 for recital ticket holders. Tickets valid March 4 and 18 to Arkansas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas and beyond, with a rate of one fare plus 2.00 for the return. Tickets valid 21 days from sale date with liberal stopover privileges. agent at depot for details.

Paderewski Topeka Lawrence Kansas City Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona New Mex California Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas Rocky Ford Colorado Sue

Local North Topeka Amid Shop News And Notices

In North Topeka many shoppers visit Mary Coughlin of Ellver Lake and Miss Edith Porter moving to East Fairchild street as local merchants advertise shoes at closeout prices. A series of brief notes cover church baptisms, millinery jobs, and travel plans as residents and visitors are listed with short updates on health, housing, and work. Additional items note railroad ticket deals, a Topeka pastor’s trip, and a bean bag party hosted by Mrs. Shivonds.

Kim Kansas Ave Mary Coughlin Ellver Lake P. B. Reynolds Post Garrett Hartson Coste & Post George Albee Silver Lake James Bonham Manhattan Topeka Friends Masgie Carson Storcia Dora Mea Fairchild Street Okhoma Oldham Warren Mooney Hillsboro Cal Mooney Santa Fe California Montana Utah Oregon T. M. James Regent North Kansas Avenue Sherman Willard Wamego North Pide Friends Willard North Side The Capital T.M. James St. Louis Margaret Collist

Driggs Seabury Gun and Ammunition Co. Plant Closure

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the Driggs Seabury Gun and Ammunition Company plant was closed by authorities. The brief text mentions the sheriff and a March date in Derby Cons, with references to New York manufacturers and a distraint action, but many lines are garbled and details remain unclear.

Derby Cons Driggs Seabury Guz and Ammunition Company Sime Mare Tattan & Hand New York

Autos Sold at City Exhibition Worth Five Million

A four day autos show in the city drew crowds and highlighted the sale of a large volume of automobiles. Dealers reported strong prices and steady buyer interest across multiple brands, with total value estimated near five million dollars.

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Mrs Daly's Denial Amid Bank Negotiations

An unclear notice references Mrs Daly denying a claim related to a bank dispute. The fragment mentions ongoing talks about the bank's wreck and a pending decision, with no clear detailing of dates, names, or outcomes.

Prince Henry Seeks Fleet Pact for Caribbean

Berlin reports Prince Henry’s Washington visit aims to secure Germany a defensive fleet in Caribbean waters to protect German settlers and property amid South American revolutions. The Laayura fleet, now five ships under Captain Stiege, seeks a repair dock and coaling station, with aims to expand to guard emigrants moving to German colonies or South American settlements.

Caribbean New York Berlin The Herald Prince Henry Washington Germany Lasuayra Stiege Vineta Venemuela West Indies South America Hanseatic League Colonial Societies Home Office Count Buelow

Poisoned by Mail Strychnine Headache Powder Death

Sheriff reports Mrs. William Klump died twelve hours after using a mailed maple headache powder containing strychnine. Autopsy confirms poison. envelope postmarked Lowell. Neighbor Mrs. William Miller also received powder in Savannah wrapper but did not ingest it.

Grand Rapids Mich Chapman Lowell William Klump William Miller William Miller, A Neighbor of Mrs. Klump Mall

Stanley in St Louis to pick Kansas building site

Governor Stanley travels to St Louis with Senators Morrow Carpenter and Simons and officials Waggener, Luling to inspect possible sites for the Kansas exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. They will review ground and aim to maximize Kansas' presentation. The last legislature appropriated 75000 dollars for the Kansas exhibit, with the commission planning for more. The exposition commission will host Kansas officials at luncheon tomorrow.

Stanley Ter St. Louis Kansas Kansas City Morrow Washington County Carpenter Chanute W. P. Waggenerot Atchson C. H Luling Wichita Simona Caldwell Exposition Commission

Idea Spreading Kansas Reciprocity Movement Goes National

A Kansas reciprocity effort led by Governor Stanley appears to expand nationwide. A B Hulst of the Western Reciprocity League tours Chicago and St. Louis, securing backing from manufacturers to fund a national expansion. The league, though Western in name, already includes members from far regions, with an executive meeting in Topeka to discuss nationalizing the organization and broad business support.

Kansas Stanley A.B. Hulst Western Reciprocity League Branley Chiesso St. Louis Manufacturing Industria Connecticut League Topeka Organization Nationsa

General Grants Granddaughter Serves Chocolate at Luncheon

Los Angeles and San Diego society circles buzz over Miss Nellis Grant, granddaughter of General Grant, at a San Diego luncheon honoring Miss Mabel Gassan. Chocolate cannons bore engagement news for Mixa Gassan and Captain Adrian Fileman of Fort Rosentrau’s 115th Company amid toasts and champagne.

General Grant Los Angeles San Diego Nellis Grant Har Mabel Gassan Mixa Gassan Adrian S.filemanning Coast Artery Fort Rosentrau Laurel Street Fleaming Mire Grant Jeane W.grant

Threw Child From Train In Escape Bid

Desperate scene on Monon railroad near Limekiln where Jolouy Reynolds hurled a child from a moving train during a failed attempt to escape custody. Reynolds, facing kidnapping charges in Kentucky, was recaptured hours later after the fall left him and the child scratched. he is the child’s father and had been separated from the mother years before.

Greencastle Ind Juouly Reynolds Limedale Reynolds Valparaine Green County Kentucky Perzhtbint Piarn Milter Oun

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