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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports heated discussions in Congress on Cuba and Spain amid calls for decisive action. Dialogue centers on presidential authority, military strategy, and potential interventions as lawmakers weigh immediate measures versus diplomacy.
The report shows Britain increasing imports of U S goods while Canada remains a major market. In the nine months of the current fiscal year total exports to North America rose from $92,709,576 to $77,996,6. Mexico and West Indies also gain, while Central and South American purchases fall. The March 1000 tariff changes favor the United Kingdom in the Canadian market, with exports cheaper than a year earlier.
The fragmentary OCR notes nine months data tied to a pre year, mentions Canadian tax terms and Great Britain exports, with a dollar total of 48,752,504 and a March date reference. It hints at period totals and percentage changes but lacks complete context or clear events.
A garbled Globe Sights piece mixes aphorisms and quips. It hints at social manners, ambition, and common foibles with misspellings and odd phrasing. The fragmentary items mention fashion, driving, aging, sleep, birth, kindness, and public attitudes in a humorously skewed tone.
A fragmentary column of verse and prose observations from Philadelphia papers critiquing money, popularity, and social roles. It features musings on counterfeit money, price controls, love at first sight, servant carelessness, wealth, fame, and gendered expectations, with satirical quips about actors and marriage.
From the New York Press a satirical note on marriage and male virtue suggests love as a bargaining tool. It mocks traditional courting, claiming virtue, entertainment, and social status determine a man’s appeal. The fragment hints at implications of inheritance and male respectability in relationships.
A collection of fractured lines satirically critiquing luck, honesty, and reputation. The jumbled prose mentions Jonah’s fish story, dangerous jackknives, and the folly of boastful speakers, with hints of theatre, restaurants, and misread fortunes.
The president today sent nominations to the Senate for appointments including Marshall W. M. Hapron in the eastern district of Texas and Andrew J. Houston, along with several other positions in government and treasury.
Washington May 20 the house approved the conference report on the claims bill and passed the urgent defense appropriation for many departments. In the senate, May 20 a resolution by Mr Stewart to compile treaties and laws on Indian affairs was laid before the body but the amendment about expenses was withdrawn. A bill to regulate import of game birds was passed and a motion allowed Mr. Bacon to oppose the Philippine government bill.
Washington May 0 Secretary Hay announces the United States has redeemed its pledge to make Cuba free by freeing the people in the island. The message informs ambassadors and representatives that occupation of Cuba by the United States has ceased and ministers are instructed to convey the information.
Deputy Sheriff travels to Denver to secure Byron W. Ghent, former Santa Fe engineer, for return to face trial on alleged rural wives charge. Divorce proceedings precede, while a separate case involving Mee Feinben and a jailed figure unfolds. Local politics and election chatter accompany the update.
Joseph Spendiove, linked to a Belghi hospital event, faces a court case in BenEa near Charite Curtis in North Fi. The article recalls his murder conviction, later overturned by Governor Harbirey, and notes Spendslover’s old ties to Curtis who defended him years ago during Waste era proceedings.
Fragmented OCR text references Roosevelt era figures and names like Wyallington Sofa Saane Soprami Bainter and Fo 9ldens amid garbled phrases. Likely notes on a political or press-related topic with unclear context and several typographical errors. No clear events or outcomes are discernible.
Miranda Brown 81 died at home 126 Clay Street The surname will be given later Funeral at 20 o'clock Burial in Buyer Cemetery Cir a Mo Prenit Galiehter of George Mekison of JT Crane Street died Bon day Traumump s The L was held at residence at to'elock thie 'ats ternoun.
Promises to attend the Ottawa Chanterqua on Kansas Day with plans to speak. The notice mentions Guy Ticket Office and United Pacific Railroad at 335 Hanswe Ave as contact points.
The first round of the government versus the big six packets began at 2 PM in Chicago with U S District Attorney HL Grosacup seeking a temporary restraining order before Judge P B Grosacup. The government team included H F Richarde and Joseph Keating, while the packers were represented by Jacob Miller and aides Thamas Moran Louis Brauthot James Meagher A H Veeder and Henry B M Wolf.
Judge Hazen instructed the jury that selling liquor where not allowed was prima facie evidence of unlawful sale. George Klauer, charged in April 1901, faced officers Stahl Lemly and White. Stahl testified he saw nothing incriminating. Klauer was acquit.
City Clerk Squires plans a week long vacation in Lyndon Kansas starting tomorrow after months of rheumatism. Mrs Andrew Hartwick at 215 Klein Street fractured a rib and suffered internal injuries when a chair she was sitting on broke at a window. A meeting of officers and directors of the newly formed Chil dren's Friend society of the German Lutheran church of Kansas will convene at the Lutheran church corner Second and Van Buren this evening. Strawberries arrive but are small and shriveled in the heat with a Topeka grower saying rain would boost berry size. without rain no sizable berries. Deputy U S Marshal F P Hollen left Fort Scott for Muskogee Indian Territory to escort Rufus Armstrong for grand larceny trial. Armstrong is accused of eight head of cattle theft from George Whwo who holds the feeding contract for cattle in the Indian Territory. Leaves Topeka 1:25 p m McParland White City Murier Agri. For investment details consult W W Gavitt of Gavitt Medical Co back from Beaumont fields three weeks. he offers free information on top companies in the business. Call 382 East Fifth or 610-2. For sale Regina music box No Ma penny, price cut from 45 to 1, a last chance money maker, HB Guild at 4 Kins Avenue.
Fair daughter of a famed sea captain will marry Robert H. Sma. in June. The ceremony is expected to draw prominent families and will unite two notable social lineages.
The Orient Railroad gains a charter to build a Kansas City terminal line to be named the Kansas City Outer Belt and Electric railroad. The company is chartered for 1.10, with directors listed and plans to connect with Missouri river lines, forming a terminal link to the Orient. Rumors place Rock Island in talks to build similar facilities in Kansas City, aiming for a coordinated link between the two routes.
Reported collision on a Clover Leaf section left several wrestlers injured. Officials say one serious condition is possible though recovery expected for most. Witnesses describe confusion at the scene and urge caution for drivers near the arena.
A road wreck on the C. O. G. line near Ardmore May 20 left four dead and several seriously injured. Named victims include Charles A. Black of Tishomingo and A. M. Oliphant of Tishomingo. Residence details for others are incomplete. Investigating officers attached to the case.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a remedy and druggists offering syrup at five cents a bottle. The lines mention rest and health for a mother, a bed, and a suggestion to avoid other medicines. The text is garbled with unclear names and proper nouns.
A train wreck at a trestle sent a work train plunging 25 feet into an embankment injuring several men. Among the injured were J RK Gaines and others, with one badly burned. The wreck occurred near a crossing involving Clark, Arkansas, Hope Joy, Texas, and Ardmore, amid medical attention being prepared.
A well dressed man about 29 leaped from his seat on a presidential train en route to New York near Washington. He shouted then fell to the car floor startling passengers including Senator Pritchard. Secret Service moved quickly to control the scene as the man appeared harmed.
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