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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1902
Page
4
Unclear text fragment discusses civic issues and figures
Fragmentary report touches on public works, elections, and political figures. Mentions park funding, civic rites, senators, and emigration themes with names like Addicks Clark Quay and Roosevelt era context.
Interent of the proposed bom Lasse and tax burden details
The document discusses a proposed public works project with an estimated total cost of 1800 dollars and tax implications for taxpayers. It outlines per person charges, potential fees, and the distribution of burden among residents while evaluating the project’s overall value and impact on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vale Gruag Googel
Ohio
Warty
Eysten
Wade
Cramee
Warige
Procrastination in the Face of Necessary Steps
The text speaks to a failure to take necessary steps, urging action rather than delaying. It notes the danger of encouraging procrastination that pushes concern about the future aside and undervalues preliminary work as essential groundwork.
Cuba Policy Vision and Evacuation Plan May Be Announced
A Washington Poet-1 piece argues a Cuba plan set for May 20 envisions U S withdrawal from the island, with General Wood to manage evacuation and a new Cuban government installed under U S supervision. It details diplomatic offices, consuls, and an envoy extraordinary, while foreigners retain control of industry and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Washington
Giulet
Hoot
Wood
Arrinous
United States
Haryana
Congress
General Wood
State Department
Jesus Rabi
Estrade Palma
Free Cuba
Contorted column critiques and patent medicine notes
A Wranchison Globe style fragment criticizes advice giving and human foibles while lampooning medical testimonials. It mentions Atchison, Christian Science, and a case of chronic diarrhea treated by a popular remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrarchison Globe
Hix
Atty
Atchison
Sage
Nature
Wingfield
Pair Ping
Berlain’s. Fra
Ail Druggiets
March April May Time for Purifying Your Blood
The message urges using the present season as the best moment to purify blood. It claims the body is actively cleansing itself through eruptions on the face and body, indicating a peak purifying phase and endorsing remedies to aid this process.
Jarsaparilia and Pills Review Archaic Claims
Fragmentary lines describe jarsparilia and pills marketed as remedies with claims of thorough work and reliability. Mentions of medicines, promised cures, and a seer figure accompany odd phrases that resemble an old catalog or advertisement. The readable text lacks coherent narrative or verifiable details.
State Journal Touts New Goss Press for Topeka
The State Journal reveals its purchase of a fast new Goss printing press from Chicago, capable of printing sixteen pages on Saturday and speeding daily editions. The paper notes improved circulation, steady prices, and greater value for advertisers and subscribers while asserting no current raises are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Goss Printing Press Company
Chicago
New York Herald
Herald
Goss
State Journal
Topeka
Thie
Allvertiner
Aubecriber
Pearple
Witlch Tras
Staging a Press Update at the Rate Journal Facility
The passage notes ongoing work at a printing facility with a barge for sale and describes the stereotyping machinery, form tables, and chases used in printing. It mentions the need for updated equipment to conform with daily Rate Journal production.
The Peddlers Ruse in a Ghostly Reunion
A Lang Pack landlord recalls a brutal temper and a wild chase after his daughter Nellie elopes with a peddler. A road agent hides inside the house with Nellie’s baby, a gun misfires, and a spectral reveal of Nellie as a child forces the old man to forgive and rescue the pair by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Santa Barbara Valley
States
Daugh
Nellie
Frisco
Nelile
Attle
Livan
Windstorm Injures Dozens At Knoxville Church
A severe windstorm struck Knoxville on a Sunday service injuring many and causing major damage. A chimney collapse breached the roof while bricks and debris fell among 600 worshippers, with at least forty hurt and five believed fatally wounded. minister and congregants faced panic as doors and windows were jammed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Dle
Ameande
Knoxville Presigicmen
Knoxville
Wille
Praadh
Ines
Nage
A.J. Phillips
Curtis Ray Melktrishts
River disaster injures several as plant stacks collapse
A list of injured workers includes David Smith 22 Joseph Adams 21 Albert Schmidt 14 with arm injuries and facial cuts John Meyer 17 head and face cuts Thomas Machilh 14 arm and head cuts Evan Jones 22 with serious injuries Mrs Rachel Schultz 35 arms broken Belle McGowan blown overboard into the Ohio River wrecked and crew rescued Jones Laughlin furnace stacks collapsed forcing partial plant closure for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smith
Joseph Adams
Albert Schmidt
John Meyer
Thomas Machilh
Evan Jones
Rachel Schultz
Belle McGowan
Ohio River
Jones & Laughlin
Guthrie Fire Destroys Capital Printing Plant and Town Hotels
March 31 Guthrie Oklahoma reports a $27000 loss from a Sunday fire that destroyed the State Capital printing plant the Hotel Capitol St James hotel Cammacil livery barns and Richey general merchandise store. Fires suspected incendiary with high winds hindering aid from nearby cities. A new State Capital building will be constructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Ohda
State Capital
Hotel Capitol
St. James
Cammaci
Richey General Merchandise
Capital
Oklahoma City
Perry
Kingfisher
Clarke leads in Arkansas senate race in Democratic primaries
From Little Rock reports dated March 31 ex Governor Clarke leads James K Jones for United States senator with a likely state legislature favorable to Clarke. Governors Davis and Rector contested a second term win. State news notes a Topeka Capitol paper designation, a small fire at 615 Quincy street, and varied local happenings including a dog scare and a Topeka resident visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Clarke
United States
Jefferson Davis
Col. J. W. Rector
Gore
James K Jones
James Clarke
Topeka
Quincy Street
J. 2B
Clarkson
J. P. Skinner
Stahl
Spencer
M. Myers
Missouri Paglte
Cypress Yards
Kamas City
Joseph W. Smith
St. Louis
Smith
Louis
Icelock Sundey Inn
Shiloh Baptist Church
Tweth
Buchan Streets
Snake
Kaige
Guy
Fire destroys Pike building during matinee in Cincinnati
A fire partially consumed the Pike building on Fourth Street between Vine and Walnut during a Sunday matinee of Sag Harbor. About 2,000 spectators fled as smoke filled the auditorium, with the blaze starting in the basement store room of Adams Express. The theater is badly damaged and the season here is ended. The Pike Stock Company loses scenery valued at about 210,000. total losses reach 75,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pike Building
Fourth Street
Vine
Walnut Streets
Pike Opera House
Baker Alley
Sag Harbor
I Stock Company
Miss Collier
Byron Douglass
D. J. Bunt
Adams Express Company
Adams Express
Jeffer's
Pike Stock Company
Detroit
Hunt
The Explorers Arrive in Topeka for Crawford Theater Show
William Cullen, manager of The Explorers company, arrived in Topeka at noon on the Rock Island with most of the original Burgomaster cast. The troupe includes Knox Wilson and Ruth Richwood among familiar Topeka theater figures, bringing the New York presented production to the Crawford Theater tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Cullen
Crawford Theater
Topeka
Rock Island
Matt
Burgomaster
Baten
Ruth
Vanderbilt Wins At Longchamps Opening Day
Paris March TL Longchamp meeting opens with Prix de Murs won by W K Ly Dis Bat with Jeniinson aboard. Prix de Hablens goes to Cod man with Rigny riding. Prix de Leite claimed by Cline lade with Melnty at the reins. Fesides Lene Uibee OMT of six peante won by Salcny i Sot cays. J Hette takes two seconds and Melntyre earns a third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
W. K. Ly
Jeniinson
Codman
Rigny
Clinelade
Melnty
Fesides
Peante
Salcny i Sot Cays
J. Hette
Melntyre
One Three A Attempt to Reform Ticket at Norton
An attempt to form an opposition ticket failed at Norton Kansas on Thursday evening at the court house. The meeting named A Johnson for council with Chas M Sawyer TeV Gratan Dr J Jones Floyd Shiniall and J gson as officers led by police leader G N Kigybury. Reformers debated a wholly women’s ticket versus a radical enforcement ticket without sex. The revolt lacked enough support and Norton’s city election is expected to be quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisco
Norton
Kan
Maron
Ettteens 1
Nortos
Saveus
Rowrt House
Woman for Congress in Kentucky Prohibition race
In Louisville, Miss Mime Maury Burkhart, wealthy young Prohibition candidate from Wolf county, mounts her bid in the Tenth district race. She aims to canvass widely despite rough terrain, insisting she can win and challenges comments about others running for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Maury Burkhart
Horstbitck
Burknert
Abe Wnt
Tor Combes
Congrees
Bradford Stricken in Office Listing Paralysis Strike
Ardmore Lt Marett General Bradford, about 50, suffered a paralysis strike while listing in his office today. The condition is critical. Bradford formerly served as attorney general of Kazemas and was recently sent to Washington by the statehood convention to push for a single state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Marett
B. Bradford
Commbestower
Bradfrd
Kazemas
Washington
Hanna Not Angry Letter From Croety Ends Fray
A garbled Washington letter from Croety of this city reports Hanna’s stance on a presidential candidacy. The brief missive asks not to provoke any movement against Hanna and expresses cautious support for peaceful conduct and confidence in the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomeh
March Sr
Hanna
GW. Croety
Croty
Washington
Praying in Joints In Fola Southard Faces Suspicion
Praying in joints in Fola Kansas on March 30 involved Mrs Soutien and three others after a disturbance at a tavern. A bottle of beer was seized, the bartender restrained, and a rescue attempted as the group confronted drinkers. A secret move may be led by Soutard with a plea and donations to the American Red cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fola
Kan
Lewgh & Conauerant
Soutien
Pluk
Jalnt
Mies Southard Hus
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