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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from Topeka State Journal by Frank P MacLennan mentions daily notices, addresses, and reports, with garbled names and locations. The readable bits reference a Saturday item, a corner avenue and a police or public notice context, but most details are unreadable.
A full leased AP wire summarizes varied items from Roosevelt and Funston to tariff debates and Boer war notes. It mentions the Louisiana Purchase Exposition costs and structure, a National Weather Bureau lightning study with fatality odds, and regional Indian and southern state notes, with scattered figures and references to public figures.
An archival note outlines quarterly trade movements and market receipts for the current crop year. It cites wheat receipts, interior market figures, and metric tables showing Bevel rene dung Ianity and Hamer cade metrics, with figures like 156,440.572 for baskets.
The January trade summary shows Mintespolls flour shipments at a three year high, export quantities dropping by about one third. Domestic grain use rises as dairying grows, while North Atlantic stock and coastal traffic shrink. Southern cotton scores rise with Footten arrivals, and New Orleans grain clearances fall while Galveston steadies.
Readable lines reflect a dated poetic piece noting breakfast meals and appetite, with references to a balky automobile and a youth lacking funds yet still craving food. The text is torn and garbled, showing an old rural newspaper style and several incomplete phrases.
A column noting social mores and gender roles with satirical takes on masculine and feminine behavior. The piece suggests men and women react differently to perceived status and fortunes, urging readers to consider how relationships shift when finances or appearances change.
March 13 report says about 300 sympathy strikers who left the Arrott building yesterday returned today after a contractor pledged to employ only union workmen. The master painters planned a meeting this afternoon. Reports indicate no conference with the strikers is planned, but conditions may shift with potential California travel offers via Santa Fe lines during March and April, including free chair cars and tourist sleepers.
The piece states that spring brings a need for medicine as blood becomes impure and weak. Pimples, eruptions, low vitality, loss of appetite, and reduced strength indicate poor health during this season. It emphasizes the necessity of restorative remedies to address these conditions.
An advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as blood purifiers that boost appetite, vitality, and strength for the whole family. A Vermont resident recounts using Hood’s Sarsaparilla last spring, saying it improved her health after feeling run down.
Senate debate centers on subsidized ship program with Dewey arguing U S needs equal access and competitive fleets. He cites Britain France and Germany subsidies, notes America ships lag behind rivals, and urges policy to run ships under American flag to boost domestic shipyards and merchant marine.
The speech extols vast investments and new methods to boost American industry and shipping. It predicts broader use of American vessels and agents worldwide, asserting the nation must lead in future competition and commerce.
A second formal demand letter to Secretary Hay seeks passports for Dr and Mrs Hiram W Thomas to visit South Africa concentration camps. If Hay refuses, the matter will go to the president. Roosevelt may upend May. a final appeal could reach Lord Paunceforte. Peter Van Vilewingen of the Chicago Transvaal Neagar cites four thousand dollars ready locally and two thousand more in Philadelphia, with similar funds nationwide and in Europe.
The Senate approved a set of measures including an $8,000 relief appropriation for Jean Louis Legare of Canada, funds tied to Sitting Bull’s return, UW promotion for First Lieutenant Joseph M. Simons to captain, and aid to desert fund payers unable to entry. Also proposed division of Nebraska into two judicial districts, sale authorization of Fort Niobrara lands, appointment of Lieutenant Robert Platt to commander, and a three year extension for the Burlington Mississippi River bridge construction.
London report states five men Levy Brown Ley Freeman and Devenport were arraigned on forged note charges with notes found in a cab. Separately Major General David S Stanley US Army retired, a veteran commander, died at his Tit residence aged 78 from chronic Brights disease. Also noted is a suffrage debate proceeding in the House. Bryan arrived in Washington en route to Harrisburg for meetings with supporters.
Washington reports a drop in heated talk on Cuban reciprocity as rivals move toward a compromise. Leaders say tendencies favor agreement with only open issue about relief covering one or two crops. Rep Tawney notes concession likely limited to next year’s crop since this year’s will be in refiners’ hands before enactment. Payse to draft proposal text.
Funeral services were held for Senesae Worsley at 10 this morning from 213 Haat Sea Street with remains to be shipped to New York. W. A. Peffer’s service followed at 10:40 at 513 Fillmore Street conducted by Dean Kaye of Grace Cathedral. W Wheeler, father of Mrs. Storms, died in Fort Scott yesterday of pneumonia while Mrs. Storms was in town.
Otto Madden and Rickaby had their licenses refused by the stewards at Newmarket after a forfeit on grounds of bad character. Madden headed the leading jockeys list in 1801, and the meeting saw warnings issued to those with questionable conduct on turf. Several licensed riders, including Americans Clem Bytt and C Gray, were named amid cautions.
The president sent nominations for postmasters in Kansas Clinton, Alma, Coffeyville, Eureka and others as well as a Beattie surveyor general. New York reports $7,004 in additional gold deposits today, totaling $2,100,000 for transfer to San Francisco by the Sub-treasury, with shippers Ladiaw & Co. and J. & W. Seligman & Co.
Des Moines reports the Mossberry measure to remove the limit on indebtedness railways may incur, backed by Securities interests to ease later merger prospects. Gov. Yates attends a special train event in Washington, departing Charlerton station and returning by dusk.
The bankers commission accepted the February installment of the Chinese Indemnity amounting to 1,820,000 taels to the satisfaction of powers ministers. The St Paul Declares a Dividend in New York March 15 with directors announcing a regular substantial dividend on preferred stock amid stock market notes. Amicable Adjustment in Tien Tsin March 12 reports British consuls amicably negotiating over mission land disputes. The Unity ladies plan a church supper Friday evening inviting all to attend.
H Wolff promises savings on spring suits while D T Lane recovers from erysipelas after four weeks out. Santa Fe begins grade reductions on the cutoff as Wise is interrupted by winter. C A Fellows returns from Colorado with new Santa Fe projects. Joe March injured at Santa Fe shop recovering in hospital. Dr C F Inges and children quarantined for scarlet fever now improved. C C Baker back from New York shows metropolitan airs. Topeka may get streetcars. Mrs L M Merrell seeks funds for Kansas Home for the Friendless in Leavenworth. Box party at Crawford Inn featuring Mrs Dr C S Munn and others. T E Stephens to publish second edition of Prohibition in Kansas. first edition sold out. J W Kendrick and J A Mudge westbound in private car, others to California for two weeks. Hagwart discharged after gun incident at McKinley club. case pending. Bryan visits Capitol, greeted by lawmakers. You can’t make a silk purse with a college education.
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