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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
6
Ad copy describes sheer India lawn waists with front and back buttoning, lace and embroidery details, tucks and rows of decorative stitching. Variants priced around 2.50 to 60 dollars are advertised, claiming fine to elaborate finish and decorative top collars.
St Paul Minn report notes Great Worthwr Breasadle’s two ships advancing toward oriental trade. Construction advances, with June or July launch dates planned, and expected tonnage figures given. Public interest centers on gains for Seattle shipyards and broader shipping prospects.
American photographers arrived in England to work on a project, facing obstacles and delays. The report notes concerns about censorship and the need to secure rights for the subjects and images.
Foreign correspondents report the tally of seating at Westminster Abbey for the coronation, noting the numbers have not yet been finalized. Officials urge accuracy as arrangements progress ahead of the ceremony.
A muddled OCR note from Daily Mall of Condon discusses alleged papal travel plans in June. It mentions Archbishop Beas of Mibugie and New York clergy including Chas. McDonnell, Auxiliary Bishop Foun WW, and Vicar General Joseh Moony, amid claims of an audience with McDonnell.
A lone officer's slave connected to Lieutenant Edward Boufard of the Sind United States infantry was found buried in Cypress Hills, after being hidden for nearly three years. The report notes Boufard served in the Civil War and his remains were moved to a plot described as officers' burial ground. Nearby, William Malcolm, longtime treasurer of the Parsalo Mutual Loan and Building association, admitted to a large embezzlement involving $352,000 and was reelected secretary, with Blackholders praising his sacrifice to rectify the loss.
The head of the Notre Dame engineering department was sent to Philadelphia for an operation on a medical condition. He had previously worked in Washington and Cleveland, with the journey followed by a decline in health described as worsened after two weeks of fruit-picking duties.
Blate Auditor George Cole, noted for Wichita ties, grew hoarse during the convention as speeches ran long and clerks struggled to be heard. Governor Humley spoke at Wilson monument unveiling while LL Dayhoff collapsed after nomination for superintendent of public instruction. Lutninig’s bid for insurance chief and Burton’s eastbound return to Washington also circulated among delegates.
Washington May 3 Congressmen continued Senate committee testimony on Cuba labor, American holdings, and economic pressure. Abe Hicked cited measures to force down prices while discussing U.S. interests and Cuban labor conditions amid wartime constraints. Senator Platt objected to broader scope as panel prepared for House measures.
New York reports immigration at a historic high as steerage arrivals flood to the United States. Officials call the May total around 3,500, with 7,000 in May 1893 the prior peak. Most newcomers come from Prussia Austria Hungary Italy, amid European stagnation.
The British steamer Loilwians from Trinidad and Colon reported ash cloud columns from Mont Pelee covering several inches. Captain Edwards observed latitude and longitude confirming about 107 miles from Martinique as the storm darkened the sky. Gambling indictments in Paro Texas promise more charges as the mayor pushes saloon suspensions and a Sunday closing plan.
The Hamdem Regatta at New York May 10 featured the eleventh annual regatta of the Harter Stegatta association on the speedway course. Notable matches included Titus of New York vs Schmes of Toronto in senior singles with Henley in view. Junior light and senior eight events promised excitement, with Columbia University, New York Athletic Club and Hallem Rowing Club among entrants. clubs from Philadelphia, Washington and Toronto attended. Gorton S. Carrikat of Philadelphia and Pilkington of Toronto stood out. The opening junior singles heat yielded Gary Sassen of New York winning with Praber of Columbine University second, while the junior singles second heat saw Hunt of Metropolitan S. T. New York and Daly of Potwinca Washington finish with no time recorded.
A garbled May Day dispatch reports Hive Yan Sirians leader Mudrie sending a message to Roosevelt. The note claims a Special Government order prosecutes Seour Ayana and that Roosevelt urged Madrid to seek exile for nutians.
London dispatch notes Entonist and Liberal factions clash over converting the corn registration duty from a wartime levy to a permanent tax. Proponents argue it funds national needs and education while protecting bread prices, while opponents claim it masks broader tax increases and aims to entrench long term revenue beyond the temporary war measure.
A garbled notice discusses an American Cup challenge with Shamrock and others, mentioning Innes Caster, the Donny brothers, Watson, and a reserve boat in the Constitution. It hints at preparations and opinions on which boat is best, amid speculation about the race and team setups.
New York detective Sweet shoots a burglar fleeing a Second Avenue store as proprietors and staff attempt to close. The assailant is wounded and the pursuit continues into nearby streets as reports of the incident spread through the area.
The readable text references ancient or dubious remedies like a “One Minute Cure” and “Minute Cough Cure” amid garbled lines. It mentions a group of people and rumors about a house, with scattered phrases about colds, croup, grip, asthma, and breathing.
Fragmentary ad style text notes healing balsamic virtues of the Norway pine and mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pines remedy for coughs and colds. The legible parts reference a product claim and medicinal use, typical of 19th or early 20th century herbal advertisements.
May in Arizona reports Yaqui Indians again on the warpath killing a ranch governor and a servant at Le Carmen and looting provisions and stock. Other Yaqui groups attacked Dor Juan Mayterena near Guaymas. occupants escaped as Indians approached. The Guaymas paper deems the situation serious though unclear if a full outbreak has begun.
The year-old son of Mr and Mrs W F Chamberlain of Forest River fell from a moving train at 50 miles an hour near Ginefow Mont. He suffered a concussion of the brain but may recover. The family was returning from Seattle when the lid opened the aisle to throw a bottle from the window. He leaned out to watch its fall and lost balance.
Northern Pacific shops in Tacoma grant a five percent wage increase effective June 1, affecting about 300 employees. May 20 reports note the payroll rise as part of pay settlements across the Pacific coast region.
In Berlin Massachusetts a spring parade featured a ceremony of the Berlin military detachment led by a commander named Williams. The weather was superb as a four horse open carriage carried dignitaries along the route with public spectators enjoying the procession.
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