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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from the Topeka State Journal by Frank MacLennan notes edition details, delivery by carrier, subscription price, and distribution areas with garbled boilerplate living in the page header. Includes address hint at State Journal and Kansas Avenue corner details.
A heavily garbled AP wire appears with mixed commentary on the 1890s world fair in Chicago, tariff and rebate disputes, and political figures like Mayr Carter Harrison. It references Ferdinand Peck, the Columbian Exposition, and Cuban sugar duties, with critique of sponsorships and interstate commerce issues. The piece threads through economic policy, public salaries, and rail freight rebates, all framed as opinion-style notes.
An opinion piece argues against a proposed tax on wood pulp, urging newspapers to lobby Congress to oppose the measure. It notes possible shifts to free-list pulp and criticizes projections of benefits, highlighting prevailing industry fears and political opposition.
The fragment discusses burdensome revenue and protection, arguing that paper price increases would be driven by monopolistic control and rising costs. It contends that publishers would raise prices to readers as paper materials grow scarce, justifying such actions as a response to systemic pressures.
Fragmented column notes social and moral sermons from Atchison readers. It jokes about chatter on health temperaments and asks readers to consider conduct, flirtation, and gender roles amid a collage of anecdotes and advice. The piece hints at local views on marriage motherhood and domestic duties in a humorous, cautionary tone.
A garbled excerpt presents aphoristic musings on luck caure effect and personal conduct. It mentions a duck of a man becoming a husband, the impropriety of pinching others, and the idea that a weak man may gain strength through judicious administration.
A brief, satirical sketch on social ambition and marriage. The piece notes that the bravest men fear cowardice, rich sons often become poor fathers, and society aims to elevate someone from nothing. It humorously compares a camel passing a needle eye to a husband of a remarried wife becoming master.
In Louisville Kentucky Judge Shackeliuch Miller overruled a demurrer by George Tebeaun and let Tebeaun proceed with plans to establish a baseball park in the Seventh and Kentucky area. The decision notes that baseball itself is not nuisance and that property owners’ recourse is damages or criminal action if harm occurs.
The article asserts that March April and May are the best months for purifying blood. It explains the body is naturally trying to purify itself now, evident by facial and bodily eruptions and skin symptoms as signs to cleanse the system.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills are advertised as medicines that work thoroughly and reliably. The copy emphasizes proven efficacy and long-standing reputation, claiming consistent results and promised cures.
At a special council meeting Topeka moves to place a park improvement bond issue of 45000 on the city ticket for the upcoming election. Most councilmen favor voter decision, with debates over allocation between Central and Second ward parks and a meeting planned in the Second ward to decide on Kieln tract purchase.
The first scat tournament in Topeka was at the Sons of Hermann club rooms Saturday night. Max Helmsdorf, Dr Sotecki, and Max Kraus tied for first. Thymian took third. A later misspells indicate a large "grande with ut And spyder" play as the night’s star. booby prize went to HO Arngid. Future events slated every two weeks at Arion and Sons of Hermann rooms.
Arthur Munson son of C M Munson ex superintendent of the city light plant was seriously hurt after leaping from a Rock Island train near Valenels while three companions rode westward. He fell stomach and face first sustaining internal injuries and was sent home on the next train with hopes the injuries are not fatal.
Mrs W A Peffer wife of ex Senator W A Peffer died in Washington DC after a seven week illness. The body will be brought to Topeka arriving Wednesday noon. Funeral details to be announced later.
A short bloody clash occurred today in Frank A Campbell's mint shop at 56 Kansan Avenue. Frank Campbell and John Rodgers were involved, with blows exchanged before onlookers intervened, leaving both men scratched and the scene briefly chaotic.
Gutiyrié Oklahoma report states that William Grimes territorial secretary and ex probate official barred the Kansas Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Topeka from doing business in Oklahoma. The company refused to comply and faced firm action.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a feature on Tolstoi and a new work or edition. The piece references a correction, a painting in the art, and a test early iteration. Names, dates, and clear facts are unclear or garbled in the readable lines.
The U S supreme court ruled the Illinois enté trust statute unconstitutional due to its exemption of agricultural products and livestock. Justice Harlan delivered the decision in the case of Thomas Connelly and others versus the Union Sewer Pipe Co of Ohio. The ruling held the farm product exemption undermines equal protection and invalidates the entire statute.
Kansas City news reports the trial of Stewart Fife for the murder of Frank W. Richardson began today. Fife traveled from North Yakima to appear in court, appearing tense and unsettled. The case features expected disclosures and potential implicating testimony from Mrs. Richardson and her two sons as witnesses for the state and defense respectively.
Right Rev Thomas O Gorman Catholic Bishop of South Dakota was named to a presidential commission to negotiate with the pope for buying friar lands in the Philippines. Governor Taft leads the panel and Judge Smith of the Maplin supreme court sits with them. They plan to sail after Easter and hope the negotiations will pacify inland conflicts by settling tenant disputes over large friar estates.
Mayor Parker reduced the police staff by two: Kent Raub and G. W. Cannon were removed despite recent appointments by Mayor Hughes. Two Parker appointees remain inactive. The city’s police costs last month were 11880.55, versus 2100 under Hughes, a saving of about extra. Police receipts in February rose to 12837.28, while prior months under Chief Stahl averaged 250. Net result shows a surplus for the department in February. total six month expenses list Lovemiller December Stanwary February.
Kansas City man was arrested last week on suspicion of Bennetts murder of Nory Fuller a San Francisco girl but proved to be a well known Kansas City character and was discharged. Capt Seymour of San Francisco arrived on the strength of a tip from Chief Hayes but returned west today declaring the suspect was not the man.
The civil service commission found Pastmaster Roberts of rookly kromamy violated civil service rules as raised to the National Chef Service Reform league. Commissioner Foulke presented the investigation report detailing the charges and findings.
Washington reports from March 10 outline House actions on the river and harbor bill after post office measures, with conferees named on diplomatic and consular appropriations. Senate debates the ship subsidy bill, objections to subsidies, and measures restoring Henry Hall to the revenue cutter service and funding medical expenses for army officers on leave.
Democrats convene tonight to nominate candidates in each ward for the city council. Attendance is expected light beyond the First, Second, and Third wards with caucuses at North Topeka fire station Second ward Democratic Flambeau club rooms Third ward Crouches shoe shop Fourth ward Police station First ward North Topeka fire station Twelfth street and Kansas avenue Sixth ward at D H Morgans residence Woodlawn avenue Potwin.
Deaths and funerals notice reports the death of Mrs. P J Thomas wife of F J Thomas at Christ Hospital after a hard operation. She died at home on West Sixth Avenue last night in heartbreak over her husband. She wished her funeral to follow her late husband’s style. Details on the funeral date are not announced. A distant daughter of Mr Geneon of He Tiancock wtrest died Sunday.
Fragmented local notes reveal Midewinter exposition decorations removed near Awdlieortam and revival areas. Mentions of Wee termi and a clocking house, with listed attendees and a pleasant surprise party for Mr. Prancie Part. Text includes scattered names, events, and building damage from a ceiling hole incident.
Mills appointed superintendent of brick and buildings for the western city of the Banta Fa with headquarters at Dodge City. Pension examining surgeons named include Directors A B Peters Julius Wemelowski and F Courtney of Mankato Kan in Washington on March 10.
Seasonal dress pattern offer with 100 plus wool and worsted fabrics. Full dress pattern $5.29 with gratis dress lining waist lining and pincushion accessories. Also promoting 5,000 yards Torch-on lace and a sale of ladies suits and muslin underwear aimed to clear stock quickly.
An ad notes recognition as largest distributors of this merchandise class. Mills and agencies state ongoing ground floor access with vast basement reserve stock. Includes details on fabrics such as dress si licon indigo, shirting calico, outing flannel, feather ticking, and denim with various widths and prices.
Washington March 10 Republicans in the House organized to back Cuban reciprocity. Representative Long of Kansas named to lead the administration forces with aim to secure a GOP majority for passage. Opponents met privately to map strategy, weighing Tawney rebates and postponement plans, with no vote scheduled amid tentative compromise talk.
Mugtor March 1 report notes the Turkish claim and United States probe into the Kidnaping of Miss Stone. Evidence tilts against Bulgaria, not Turkey, with officials from Constantinople saying no rights were harmed and the U S investigation aims to assign responsibility after review.
A promotional note claims Scott’s medicine has spent over twenty five years as a proven aid for the consumptive and a safe remedy for weak children. Tickets to California via the Great Rock Island and Short Line are on sale daily from March 2 to April 30 for $20.
An OCR fragment discusses pricing for Kid Gloves with a claim that the item offers no superior quality. It compares prices like $1.25 and $1.00 and notes the usual value language used in glove advertising. The readable words indicate a generic sales pitch rather than a full article.
A garbled sale listing notes items including skirts belts enamel leather belts and handkerchiefs with lace or embroidery. It advertises new arrivals and assorted goods like pocket books tele scopes and cases, offered well below current prices.
Topeka residents were shocked by the death of George McKinatty of Hutchinson. He had been ill for four weeks, confined at home, and died around nine o clock on a recent evening after a brief illness reported as meningitis.
A brother of J Hanon from Crookston Minn arrived to claim a body found with a bullet wound in the head at the Helbing Hand Institute of Gas City. He says the deceased had long suffered from insanity and believes murder may be involved, with plans to transport the body to Minnesota for burial with his widow and ten children.
Washington March 18 President Nixon nominated a slate for senate confirmation including Kennan postmaster H. D. Hil Auguste George W. Dots Hurlingsie Luther Swenson Win born John W. Keenan Lyndon W. J. Watson Pittsburg L. N. to Build Gate Pensacola Florida 16 11 kw and other postings. Also notes improvements to several rail yards and a new federal building custodian duties in Peoria with a salary of 200 dollars annually. The text covers gas related deaths in Michigan and Chicago electrical switch light plans.
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