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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
4
Full le desd wire report from The Associated Press with verbose datelines and garbled text. The article cites Wataga corner and Vanderbilt build, noting exclusive reprint rights and regional datelines.
A state text book commission will meet to award five year contracts for Kansas public school texts. The panel includes Frank Nelvai and others from multiple towns. The dispute centers on preferring Kansas made books over New York imports and the impact on prices, publishers, and local labor. The outcome hinges on whether Kansas books can outperform distant rivals.
Hosiery department features fast brick double note and high splice stockings in black, blue, brown, and white dotted patterns with accents like red lace stripe. Children’s hose fall line, fabrics gloves in large assortment, and stock up on accessories as heat rises, with careful fitting and scientific sizing.
The State Journal condemns the Vinewood Park Halfway Company over a contested franchise, accusing promoters of fraud and deceit to gain rights of way and terminals into Topeka. It accuses merchants and lawyers of pressuring council members, urges open bidding and warns against giving away valuable concessions for private gain.
A fire occurred today in a second ward residence on Oyster Street near the kitchen, injuring no one and causing damage attributed to an unknown source. Local owner M. Ganiion, listed as the premises owner, reported the blaze with repairs underway.
New ideas and new colorings for neckwear at attractive prices. A staple item for every well dressed man and a popular addition to the wardrobe.
The State Journal defends its independence amid a heated Topeka council bid for city printing. It argues it is not backing any candidate, contends mayor and councilmen motives are not tied to a single paper, and notes finances and legitimacy in seeking official status while stressing reader trust and fair competition.
A Vinewood Park conference in Mayor Parker s office discussed amending the park railroad franchise ordinance. Attendees included Mayor Parker Councilman Howe Griley Nichols and Atty T Doran. Doran warned against a veto while Parker considers changes to require railroad completion to mayor and council satisfaction.
In district court, July morning session, stockholders of Topoitk Capital sue over a paper company matter. The case involves $730 claimed by Old Carcial and notes totaling about $310,000. Jury awarded $2,000 to the plaintiff shareholders.
The president nominated Joseph R. Raed to chief justice and others to associate seats on the court of private land crimes. Rain fell at only three points on Rock Island lines in Kansas in the last 24 hours. Santa Fe reports rain from Meriden to St Joseph and an Excursion sale for Oklahoma and nearby territories set for May 5.
A meeting of shopment interests appointed a committee to arrange the annual piethoot excursion for Santa Fe employees. The panel includes Arch Cross and Martin Theardon as coordinators, with sub committees to organize sheds, coach sheds, and the store house. The date targets the Saturday after the June payday.
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