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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR from Topeka State Journal page shows garbled text with partial names and stray phrases. The readable content mentions a state journal, fournet, and exclusive mentions but no coherent event or clear entities to summarize meaningfully.
A garbled draft reports on royal discomfort, a Mignah duet on rails, and disagreements over a Philippines offer. It notes Capt. Ghaedit At Carter, Canadian and Georgian leaders, and mentions Gen Leohard Woot with speculative plans. No clear timeline or events emerge from the messy text.
The Republic of Cuba establishes a four year term for national leaders with a bicameral legislature and an executive chosen by the people. It adopts a constitution aligning with the United States example while safeguarding foreign residents and limiting foreign influence, with the Senate and Congress sharing powers and a president elected for a four year term. The document asserts sovereignty, outlines military oversight, and preserves independence from foreign domination under the U.S. influence era.
At a Wichita political convention Johnson and Overmyer faced an amendment to the committee report regarding funds. The amendment proposed 91 million but details are unclear. Ottawa figures McMilton and G. Dobriman were present as inputs to the discussion.
Washington May 2 Henry Burton faces a murky scene in Washington as lawmakers debate Cuba reciprocity and agrarian reform. The insurgent faction in the Senate holds tight to its position, while President Roosevelt’s allies press a cautious approach amid shifting alliances and growing pressure from labor and business groups.
Fragmented OCR text shows names and roles such as treasurer and secretary, with references to election steps and clerks. The jagged lines mention individuals including Peters, Davies, and J., plus offices like treasurer and secretary, within a local ballot context.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Smith securing a place and a foe named George F Soult. Ambiguous phrases reference Helen, 40h, and items about a site and law, with no clear event, date, or organization.
A fragment recounts a Washington debate on immigration and naturalization, noting critics fearing new voters diluting U S power. References to European arrivals, political figures, and a tense Senate session highlight early 20th century concerns about who earned citizenship and the impact on elections.
The text argues eruptions such as eczema and pimples stem from humors inherited or produced by poor digestion. It criticizes drying medicines as dangerous and suggests an alternative approach to treat these skin conditions.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as a thorough purge for humors and system rebuilding. Claims permanent cures and notes various testimonials, mentioning Algona Wisconsin and a period of prior condition improvement. Language is promotional and circular in tone.
Washington May 22 during the examination of O Brien before the senate Philippine commission Gen Croster said cartridges produced by O Brien were not different from regulary issued ones asked if they were dum dum or other bullets the witness replied perfect regulation. The testimony touched on alleged abuses by American officers in Imat town and the protest of Senator Patterson against forcing the witness to testify under pressure. Senators Lodge Dietrich and Patterson clashed over the army’s handling of the inquiry and the pursuit of truth regarding maltreatment claims opposite sides trading sharp exchanges.
The Cuba situation worries Hevane and May Beneduete as customer receipts drop for weeks, urging wealthier allies to avert a crisis. Senor Pula pushes for the lowest feasible tariff and strict economy, while a potential sugar trade treaty with the United States could boost consumption and stabilize finances amid rising costs. A special train from Chicago to Boston is planned for June 1 with details to follow.
John Lind of Congell Etatts was chosen commander of the laws department of the G A T. The morning session elected Lieutenant Governor Juin Herriot of Stuart as representative to the national encampment.
Fragmented OCR text mentions General Woot reaching Florida and references a political scene with Jack Bonville and the party, suggesting ongoing actions around river areas and regional influence. Names and places are uncertain due to garbled source.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a hanging of a father and son on Christmas day with garbled names and unclear locations. The text references medical cures and drugstores but provides no verifiable details or context.
A busy sale listing many items with sale prices: Ladies' Percales, Mackintosh coats, mens shoes, ladies shoes, bags, muslin, prints, ginghams, table linens, ribbons, silk, bed spreads, hosiery, towels, skirts, glassware, tableware, linens and more. Numerous pieces with regular values noted and bargain sale prices highlighted.
Joseph L Bristow arrived in Topeka from Ottawa and was described as goal oriented Washington postmaster general hopeful. The Ottawa dinner and briefing with local Republicans drew mentions of Bristow and party central committees amid campaign chatter and a court dispatch note.
Dallas report lists a man Dudley Morgan accused of assaulting a wife of Section Foreman Meki Hew while en route to Lan ting for identification. A mob is said to plan burning him. In Web City a separate report notes a Segate negro charged with assault on Mrs John Parmeter. pursuit follows with bloodhounds trailing.
A fragmented May 3 New York dispatch reports tense reactions to annexation discussions. It notes political maneuvers around government appointments and public statements by leaders in the Senate and House, with emphasis on party lines and potential shifts in committee control.
J Adams longtime secretary of the Agricultural College Association in Manhattan went violently insane today. Reports say debt and non reelection by the board of control sparked the breakdown. Adams, 80, is a former graduate and well known figure in college circles.
Mrs Elizabeth Jane Goodwin wife of A Goodwin died last night at 1835 Lincoln Whrert at age 62 congestion of the lungs listed five sons Mollie Lite Rome and others as survivors member of First Baptist church funeral to be announced later John Plath aged 3 died of scarlet fever at 50 Clay street private funeral held due to disease nature aid solicitation in Arkansas drought areas by Wiseman in Fulton county to raise funds for farmers hit by crop losses and ongoing drought in five northern counties ожидалось Topeka visit duration about ten days
Webb in Rossville and Wellfy report inflated medical charges for smallpox treatment. County commissioners note gaping expenses and order an investigation to determine if all claims are justly due from county finances and whether prices are excessively high.
Members gather at the Commercial club rooms for a meeting of Ni the Sone of Katesste. Funds from a subscription plan yield $27 additional support from Shzita Fe shop workers. A tennis tourney draw is set for Saturday the 24th with Colonel Leonia to be welcomed at Topeka post hall.
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