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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
4
Unable to determine a clear news item from the source
The provided text appears corrupted and unreadable, lacking coherent events, names, places, or dates to title or summarize. No identifiable individuals or organizations are extractable for a meaningful two-line record.
Political Winds and Public Affairs Amid Turbulent Times
The piece surveys political resignations and party maneuvering surrounding Hitchcock and Wilton as press commentary notes fresh public interest. It mentions Noseworthy weather concerns, Henry’s potential but cautious visit, and Punstur’s revived rumors. Reports touch on Quay’s retirement chatter, Boston reactions to a naval secretary, and Boer news shifting with the Mehoen catry claim. Congressman Crubspalker seeks to strike a paragraph in post office funding while subsidies for mail routes become a political flashpoint amid southern conservative support.
Prosperity and Short Crop Halt US Iron and Steel Exports
The report cites domestic prosperity and low foreign sentiment as key causes of reduced exports of iron and steel products. Preliminary figures show corn exports fell to 29 912 875 bushels for the eight months ending February, while iron and steel shipments also declined compared with last year, reflecting weaker foreign demand and a shift toward domestic production. Strong entities include the Bureau of Statistics and United States manufacturers, with notes on market conditions since 1885 and changing railroad demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Corm Fm
Bureau of Statistics
Irom
Globe Sights From the Atchison Globe
Quirky observations on social mores and local gossip in Atchison with humorous tales of adonis impressions, marital quirks, and a con game familiar to residents. Readers are invited to spot schemes and laugh at everyday folly across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aybat Bes
Burdine
Atchison
Pointed paragraphs reveal the limits of empty talk
The excerpt mocks extemporaneous speakers who chatter about nothing and warn that talk without substance leads to conflict. It contrasts complacent learners with true observers, notes the vanity of fame, and jokes that fools learn through hard bumps in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha By
Reflections Of A Bachelor In Crude Parody Of Historical Fiction
A fragmentary mock reflection on bachelor life and romance. The text ridicules affection tied to money and social mores, noting vanity and shared meals. It satirizes possessions and marriage, ending with a jab at domestic life and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reine Provident
Warring factions seek NL meeting within ten days
Report says National League magnates will meet within ten days amid a bitter split over the Spalding controversy. Boston president A H Soden leads the anti-Spalding faction as Colonel John L Rogers weighs in, with schedules and appointments amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Ball Club
New York
National League Baseball
A. H. Soden
Boston Club
John L Rogers
Boston
Fotas
Jack Dunn
Brooklyn
Voc Yen
Basen Gy Glen
Women Fear Racial Politics Push Voter Registration
In the First and Second wards Republicans fear Democratic voter registration. Reported movement of Republican women to registration booths, with speeds rising today. Most new registrants reportedly favor Elliott or filler votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miret
Elliott
Dangerous surgery should be last resort for piles
An article argues against surgery for piles, urging cures that remove the disease rather than its symptoms. It praises Pyramid Pile Cure as a direct, steady treatment and includes a testimonial from John Cullen Bryant of Haverhill Mass about long-term relief after trying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cullen Bryant
Boeokweller
Haverhill
Mass
MCA Hosts Reception at Governor's Mansion Tonight
The M C A will begin a reception at the governor mansion tonight with ambal ous Christian association plans and meetings continuing tomorrow. George D. McDith, general railroad secretary, is noted as a key figure at the session this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C.A
Governor's Mansion
Governor Mansion
Ambalous Christian Association
Hegin
George D. McDith
MC. A
Mrs Adams Dead at 92 in Oakland Home
Mrs Sarah E Adams widow of Job B Adams and mother of James Barton Adams of the Denver Post died at 1 a m in Oakland at her granddaughter’s home. She was 92 years and three months old. Funeral from the Belmont and Winfeld residence at 2 p m on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E Adams
Job B. Adams
James Barton Adams
The
Denver Post
T W. Cottle
Oakland
Belmont and
Winfeld
Havemeyer Auto Fast Detour Rocky Run Stopped
Havemeyer's auto sped along Fifth Avenue toward Sixtieth Street, pursued by a police officer who signaled to slow down. The driver, Frederick Havemeyer, son of Theodoric Havemeyer, stopped at the 62nd Street area and later posted bond of six dollars at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havemeyer
Auto Fast
Fifth Avenue
Po- Hoe
New York
Marcen M—Frederick
Theodoric Avemeyer
Ormaby
Haveeonive
Bixty
Mifese Poltes
Havensey Pee Station
Death of Mrs William Buchanan at Taylor Street
Mrs. William Buchanan of 10 Taylor street died suddenly at 8 15 pm. She was sister of J D Mc Michael. Funeral services at her home 110 Taylor street on Wednesday at 2 oclock pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buchanan
Taylor Street
Hanna Picture Sparks Presidential Denial
Washington reports a paper front page photo of Senator Hanna as a presidential candidate. Hanna reacted with shock and vowed to identify the printer. Correspondents buzzed as Hanna publicly denounced the image and clarified his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arenes
Hanna
United States
Mrr. Hanne
Clew to Old Crime in Morris as Detectives Probe 1887 derailment
Chicago investigators arrive in Morris to pursue a long unsolved 1887 derailing on the Chicago Rock Island Pacific line. The freight train was wrecked, the engineer and fireman killed, and the motive and culprits remained unknown until now. A well known local youth is implicated in the bid to avenge a dead passenger or freight crew member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris, Til
Chicago
Morris
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Hughes Named Coach for Kansas Medical College Football
Ernest Hughes has been chosen to coach the Kansas Medical College football team next season. He previously coached at Deane, Nebraska, and was a standout player at Washburn College. The team will follow Topeka Conference rules and the Presidents' Agreement adopted by Kansas colleges.
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Ernest Hughes
Kansas Medical College
Hughes
Deane
Nebraska
Washburn College
Kansas
Burglar Arrested After Break-In at Local Store
A recently released inmate named Demno Rouner burglarized a store less than two weeks after leaving jail. The thief forced a visitor exit through a transom and took cigars valued at $10 with $2.50 in costs. Chicago reports note other assignments in telegraph supervision and a note on local institutions and Cuban revenue trends.
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Demno Rouner Wno
Barbers Union Splits Over 7 O'clock Closing Rule
The Topeka barbers union divides after adopting a 7 pm closing rule. North of Sixth Avenue shops oppose, threatening expulsion and loss of union cards. Leaders Joseph Griley and Frank Geutsch push noncompliance while south side shops back the early hour. A meeting at the Commercial Club discussed compromise by districting, but failed to unite factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Barbers’ Union
Sixth Avenue
Joseph Griley
Frank Geutsch
Griley & Btrukinger
Snowe
Trier
Stritsinger
Portland
Oregon
Beem
John Griley
Griley & Griley
Gritey
Commercial Club
Sixth Street
Phat
W. D. Bishop
Gol Kansas
Avenu
Santa Fe
Luling Downed by Wichita Versus Topeka Claim
Mayor T J Anderson rebutted Charles Lulings Wichita versus Topeka comparison in a Kansas City interview. He questioned figures from temperance advocates and cited US Census data to argue Wichita has not clearly outpaced Topeka in factory output and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Anderson
Charles Luling
Kansas City
Sedgwick
Major Anderson
Sedewick County
Sheave Ae Temperance Adv
Wichita
Topeka
Miore
Luling
United States
Bro
Wien
Wells Fargo Medal Description From 1902 Exhibit
Across the medal face the inscription Welly Fang appears with a stage coach image and a depiction of express riders. the bottom shows a messenger astride a conveying device and the era before telegraphs and railways. The reverse marks March 15, 1902 with Express and Banking and a train motif. Fidelity motto sits along the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pionter Express
Feiegrapt
Fidelity
Democrats Talk At City Central Committee Meeting
A Democratic city central committee gathering last night drew small attendance due to a Steinberg's ball. Ward representation was nearly complete except the Fourth. No major business occurred though judges and clerks for election boards were discussed and vacancies on the school board ticket were noted. Edward Wilder seeks Third ward seat while A M Harvey is expected to fill the Third ward post. The next meeting aims to fill all remaining vacancies on the ticket.
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Democratic City Central Committee
Democratic Flambeau Lab
Steinberg
Hell
Crouch'e
Edward Wilder
A M. Harvey
Central Committee
Bailey Gets 18 More In Margeritie Kansas News
Fragmented OCR text shows a political scene with Margeritie Kansas mentions. It references state convention activities and voting for a governor candidate W. A. ley, and notes a secretary of state and election forces. The readable portion is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Publica Cousty
Butte
A R Davis Named General Shop Foreman In Santa Fe Shops
Announcement states A R Davis, foreman of Santa Fe machine shops, is appointed general shop foreman to replace W S Lawless, effective April 1. Davis, a skilled machinist from Detroit, has rail industry experience including Bermuda ship inspection. George W Miller of Kenton Ohio is named machine shop foreman under George T Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Davis
Santa Fe Machine Shops
W. S Lawless
Davis
Topeka
Detroit
Mich
Robinson Machine Compat
Thme
Pennsylvania Lines
Tritish
Bermuda Islands
Toneke Kohi
Geo. W. Miller
Kenton
Ohio
Miller
Erle Road
George Tt. Henderson
Weather forecast and conditions noted with warmth
The report states warmer weather with a moderation to seasonable levels. Tonight is fair and warmer, Wednesday partly cloudy with likely warmer highs. Winds were west at 16 mph this morning. The day’s low reached 16 degrees with hourly readings from the government thermometer.
PISTOLS AND KNIVES ITEMS FROM FORT MORGEN REPORT
An early Fort Morgen report from Alb is received indicating a clash Sunday night between soldiers and civilians near Mobhe bay. One civilian was killed, and a disturbance is described as knives and pistols being used amid drinking soldiers outside a trail. Michael Eaghan is named in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobi
Alm
Fort Morgen
Alb
Mobhe Bay
Stelen
Michaél Eaghan
Raids Insurance Company Deputy Sheriff Seizes Local Office
Deputy Sheriff levies on the Insurance Company office but finds minimal assets. Reported attempts included seizing a Starrng and a sum of 500 dollars, with costs awarded in the district court. The action centers on the local office and the alleged debts, but tangible assets appeared limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Company
Te Ha Con Salma Te Taver Moe Jann
Stewart
Local notes mix legal, civic and social items
Disjointed local notes include a Kennedy insurance claim dispute and suit, a Columbian Building Company representative served papers, plus community mentions. Also listed are civic meetings, a Topeka band concert usher, a birth announcement, police committee meeting, a deadly fall at Santa Shops, Baptist church fundraiser, illness, quarantine of a Soldier’s Home patient, and assorted remarks on politics and mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armount Kennedy
L. H. Bagetey
Council
Banta Pe
Third
First Baptist Church
Arenes Shaw
Eaat Sixth Avenue
Joanna Gleed
Ation Potvin
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Hanea
Pawteipun
Stitt
Matthew Stanley Quayne
Massachusetts
Bein
Wiivert
Indianapolis
Crubspalker
Post Office
New Grtesen
Ervesteen
Mrs. Adams
Washburn
Demno Rouner
Theo, P. Cook, Wietrich
Western Os Telegraph Company
St. Louis
Wwentere
Angboee
Tor
Jacksonville
Ous
Maren
State Institution For the Deaf
Ares
Jae
Eis
Hse
Ion & i
Bae
Jamunes
Wells Fargo
City Central Committee
Bailey
Marshall County
Will
W.S. Lawless
Fort Morgan
NEW Model Supply Store
East Sixth Street
Boyce & Co
H. P. Boyce & CO
Kansas Avenue
Kansas Ave
Luckey Stacker Building
Opeka Hay & Grain Co
W. Willerd
Lesvenworth
F. Donald
Amayor
Ny Oth Atchison
Tooy
Cohcert
School Switzer
Henry Hitchcock
Oyens of the Interior
Hitchcock
St. Jacobs Oil
Wiley Tilteries
Rheamatisnar
ST. Jacobg
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