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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1902

Page

6

Travel Fare Notices and Weather Snippet

Kansas City and Esturn fare 2.07 via Santa Fe good May 4 to May 6. Wapues City round trip 9.07 via May 7 8 good returning May Sun. Large city temperatures list Chicago 54 New York 64 Washington 24 Chicago area entries mention St Louis and others.

Kansas City Esturn Sante Fe Wapues City Hicago Dempera Whines New York Hosio Phil- Geile BO Washington Chicago New Oo St Louis

A Brooklin Lady Describes Childrens Taste In Medicines

A Brooklin woman notes that children prefer gentler flavors and weaker medicines, while adults seek stronger remedies. She observes two ill children, one with rickets, and recounts the need for careful formulation to suit both children and adults.

Kansas Millers Seek End to Flour Export Differential

Kansas millers urge removal of a differential tax on flour exported from St Paul and Chicago routes. They argue the 3 to 7 cent per hundred weight differential harms Kansas mills and could boost European imports, potentially increasing domestic milling. If the rate is lifted, Kansas flour could compete with European markets, aiding export growth.

Kansas Milwaukee St. Paul Kanais Kansas Mills St Paul Europe United States

Squires Chosen as Minister to Cuba and General Brags Named

Washington May H G Squires secretary of the legation at Pekin has been selected by the president as minister to Cuba. Gen E S Brags of Wisconsin is named brigadier general to Hayne. Squires has long diplomatic experience and served in Pekin, then returned on leave. Brags entered the army as a captain at Teoc, rose to brigadier general, later served as U S minister to Mexico. Current home Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Salary for the Hayne post is 5000 dollars.

Washington H G. Squires Legation Pekin Cuba ES Brags Wisconsin Hava Squire Havene New York Ssu United States Degetion St Hayne St Teoh Mexico Fond Au Lac Wis Hatone

Appointment Rumors Stir Oklahoma Supreme Court Action

Kansas sources report President may appoint three new Oklahoma Supreme Court justices after Judge McAte’s resignation. Names linked include Dowie, the Gilletts, and K Beauvatop, all reportedly from Buena Vista. Delays and political maneuvering cloud the announcement as delegates and backers brace for developments.

Washington McAtes Aupreme Court of Okiahams Buen Flynn

Topeka City Proceedings Discuss Street and Waterwork Requests

The wall of notes records petitions to waterworks and street committees in Topeka. Items include renewing water mains on Van Buren Street near Central Park, pavement petitions between Van Buren and Harrison streets, and appraisals for district improvements. A fine of 16 dollars was imposed on a man named Dakin, parolees granted religious lectures, and suspension of an ordinance related to a loan for district 20 street work near Fifth and Lincoln Streets.

Saat Esch Monroe Sizth Cape van Bureo Pesson Teas Eerie Gas Cnps Cormittee Frauke Wales Company Waterworks Committee Meréheim Powe Duna Duan Dakin EM Witse van Barer Harrison Parker North Topeka FM Spivey Samuel Dolman Fred Mt. Milter Oes To Ee Londy District 20 Fifth Linosly Streets

Corrigan Dead in New York Archdiocese Leader Dies

New York Archbishop Corrigan died at night after a period of illness. The prelate, born 1846 in Newark, had led the Newark and New York churches from his youth at St Mary’s College to the American College in Rome, serving as president of Seton Hall College before rising to archbishop.

New York Corrigan Father la Feile Mary's College Emmelsburg St. Mary Fureps Cardinal Patrizi Hoellles Bots Sayiey Rewari Senham Slow Hall College Father Corrigan Cardinal MeClomkes Fe Wu McClodeey Howard

Fire Devours New Milford As 50 Buildings Burn

A late night fire in New Milford destroys around fifty structures including most stores two banks and three hotels. The blaze starts near 4 am and rages across Bank Street with twenty separate buildings alight at once. The New Milford House stables and several residences are damaged before the blaze is checked by village volunteers and the town engine arriving after dawn. The cause remains unknown and a telephone operator evacuates the burning building with injuries.

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Queen Wilhelmina’s Health Update From Castle Loo

Medical bulletin from Castle Loo reports Queen Wilhelmina’s temperature normal and her condition fairly satisfactory after a quiet night. Two doctors attended her through the night as telegrams of sympathy flow in, though physicians show uncertainty about the illness’s course.

Haymes Wilhellina Trindir Castle Loo Wilisaina

Topart show and military move details unclear

Fragmented OCR text mentions London readers, a weekly show, and military operations, with scattered proper nouns including locations and names. Content is largely unreadable and inconsistent, yielding no coherent event or outcome.

London Mar Lord Shichener Bruce Tion Columme Une Cal Soremceeet Beyers Lara Klerksdorp Southwest Rail

Kansas Man Chosen as Head Professor at Chicago

Samuel Wendel Williston selected by the University of Chicago to head the department of paleontology. He previously taught anatomy and zoology at the University of Kansas and Yale University, and is a recognized authority in multiple disciplines.

Chicago Samuel Wendel Williston University of Chicago Galeontology Ear Whlister Kussus Yale

Two Inches of Water Threaten Local Crops at Damaged Yard

The report notes water levels rising to two inches over the yard and adjacent streets, with crop damage feared as the water feeds into the area near the riverbank. Authorities assess risk to crops and infrastructure and monitor potential saturation effects on nearby properties.

M'HINLEY FUND CLOSED AND AID PROGRAMS LAUNCHED

Governor censley Nescloped the ato Elntey memory fund and ae for ae whet he bes reesived. T Herrick at Cheyne eurer of Ube the inte President Mechtoles jibe Ratel amount. Governor: Btanex vet towsnl the erection of the, in clypemorigi at Canton, Chic. It came from the follows sources for printing programmes. med. in the public ech on er ade onducting the expense account total amous it received. software to be forwarded to Cleveland.

Censley Elntey Nemorie Lena Cleveland

Admiral Sampson in critical condition after brain hemorrhage

Washington May 6 Admiral Samp son today suffered a violent brain hemorrhage and is in critical condition. At 2 PM he was unconscious and breathing poorly, with physicians warning he is failing rapidly and may die at any moment. He had grown weaker for several days as the hemorrhage progressed.

Washington Sampson Sesipwon Far Deen Ste

Quiet Beef Trust Inquiry Opens in State Supreme Court

In Gefferson City Maryland on May 6 the beef trust inquiry began with Kansas City attorney Hagat mumk representing Armour Cudahy Bunt Morris and Hammond factions opposing the proceedings. He sought a writ of prohibition arguing the inquiry is an unfair fishing expedition and that witnesses are not properly summoned. Attorney General Crow contends the inquiry aims to decide if proceedings should be started to bar packers from doing business in the state and will cross examine witnesses. The case involves Swift & Co and others, with witness Frank Standerous testifying about packers and the St Joseph Butchers Union’s aims to curb wholesalers.

Gefferson Supreme Court Hoey Geo A Crow Baller Et Jo Swift & Co St Sabai Burgers Frank Standerous Joseph Jetailey St Joseph Mortis Dudsay Armour Ifami Fiat St Joseph Butchers Union

RACES NEXT FALL SHOWS AT COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING

A recent conference at the Commercial club involved sub committees of the entertainment group and Kassas State Exposition company representatives. They discussed plans for fall events at the fairgrounds, aiming to display local industries and provide prizes, though suitable buildings are not yet available this year.

Commercial Club Kassas Rvistive Tiwances Company Cyuray

Army show planned for citizens and regiments outing

Two regiments plan an outing to demonstrate regular army workings. Committees prepare events this week to hold the show with the rape acetog, while market reports mix wheat, corn, cattle, and other commodities with prices and receipts across Kansas City and Topeka markets.

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