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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
7
A garbled ad text promotes products like Kodol and DeWATT'S claiming to aid digestion and blood strength. It mentions Kool digests food without the stomach and suggests dieting is unnecessary. The fragmentary copy includes dubious health assurances and multiple brand names.
Fragmentary Washington excerpt praises a massive telegraph project spanning Alaska to the Philippines. It notes surveying, construction, manufacture, and installation of long-range lines, with emphasis on reliability, speed, and endurance under difficult terrain and hostile conditions. Mentioned are General Greely and strategic telegraph systems.
Silage Youmans, known as The Wild Man, is captured in a Bik ge Denier Sherif Gillett’s custody after being found by White and local officials near the Ptatagto mountains. He is sent to the state hospital following a reported attack and arson in his cave dwelling.
A disrupted scene in Charleston centers on Currie Nation knocking a cadet and sparking an incident at the Military Academy. Report mentions the attack, defensive responses, and ensuing committee or board actions involving cadets, staff, and local authorities. Names such as Lem Carole, Bu yar, and others appear in varying context within the chaotic OCR fragment.
The council passed the ordinance by a 10 to 2 vote amid protest by Spencer and with the city attorney unable to fully examine the measure. The law authorizes construction of a railway through Vinewood Park Mall and Fifth Street, granting a franchise to Vinewood Park Malle Company, despite objections over maps and public notice. Samuel T. Howe and S. Snyder voted no, while Spencer noted the ordinance was altered and not fully explained before passage.
Real estate transfers include FE F Distrib and wife transferring to H R Velmstine for 1400 dollars covering Lots 16 and I Buchanan, Taber arb wife to J Grant for 1000 dollars on a street segment, FC Whrazell and wife to Freeman for 1000 dollars, and A D Smith et al to J DP Johnson involving SW Integre GT and other parcels.
A reader shares a testimonial about a diet labelled as scientific food that allegedly cured chronic indigestion and debility. The account describes initial poor health, a long misdiagnosis, and recovery after starting a regimen including a named food and grape extract, with improved strength and vitality. The piece reads as an anecdotal medical claim from a 19th or early 20th century publication.
In the ledgered notices, Martin Dennis subdivision transfers and related deeds are recorded. Transactions list deeding to J.2 and other parties, with sums like 1125 dollars for property parcels including lot 437 and adjacent areas. Administrator McDowell transfers to C H Thompson and references to properties on Tyler and Pot Street.
Eilis H. Doherts, treasurer of the United States, releases annual report on the treasury’s condition at year end. Revenue decreased from prior year while customs and inland revenue rose under new tax repeals, debt disbursements rose, and gold holdings show mixed trends. Currency growth and per capita money supply increase as gold certificates and bank notes evolve toward a gold standard, with suggestions of future shifts to gold coins and certificates. Bank charters expanded to June 7, with 27 chartered and 45 active, among 1.77 existing institutions.
Grantville Gun Club announces a tourney on November 11 at Worelpke Arc featuring ten events including a two bird and a single shot contest. A Turkey Shoot on November 25 offers prizes based on a fixed score system with high average prizes to be awarded. Mr Kleinbrert9 organized the event with help from Mr Kehrtenenhac and Mr Welsh delivering remarks and demonstrations for the 16 1 4 1 20 yard ranges. Entrance is 2 cents with one hundred hikers expected.
In Hinsdale County New York on November 4 a pastor named Sydney had a vision guiding his split from the Rapture denomination and alignment with Dawles forces. He traveled to Zion City near Chicago where he learned Dowles influence grew, prompting further church reorganization and a shift of members. The event follows a local agricultural society meeting and upcoming exhibit plans inviting members to bring displays and demos.
A 1,200 strong force of Wotonarcists moved toward the capital on Nov 4 after campaigning against Gen Wir trim. They clashed with civil thorids, heavy firing occurred last night. Seven killed and Tang wounded in the fighting, signaling a grave and threatening civil war scenario.
The secretary of war appoints a board of officers to meet at Fort Lasvinworth Kansas to inquire into and report on the salved water supply of the fort. Officers include Majer Cadye, Captain Wei Shemp SieiW Sneeatey, Lt George B Mottman and others. A social gathering and dance are announced at 41% Kaneas avenue for Wednesday evening November 5, with tickets 10 cents. extra ladies 18 cents.
Dispatches from Charleston, Helena, Atlanta, Richmond, and Jackson on November 4 report election weather, party expectations, and key races. Republicans and Democrats contending. notes on Holloway in Montana and secretary of state race in Ohio. Voter interest varied by region. some locales with little disturbance or clear outcomes.
President Roosevelt cast his vote at 11 am in Oyster Bay New York as crowds gathered. After greeting officials and friends he used ballot No 170 in a ball over a fish market and Chinese laundry. Returns expected tonight by special wire to Sagamore Hill and the Oyster Bay bank building.
John G. Smith, 2 year Pennsylvanian railway conductor, collapsed in a barber shop chair in Miller, died of heart failure likely from asthma. Laughing customers recalled his remark about the haircut moments before his sudden death. He had recently anticipated joining the Pennsylvanian railroad service after living in Hueckettstown.
New York reports that eleven Cuban children, treated as Latin Buds in transit from Havana to a Cuban home, were detained at quarantine after immigration commissioner Willen Wilbhurm ordered their transfer to Kilts Taland. Dr Gertrude VanFelt and Mrs. 5 oversee the case, with parents having left them. The second item notes Neille Corcoran at Vincent’s Hospital slipping into coma after a long sleep, doctors optimistic only for possible recovery.
In Topeka a heated election battle unfolds with Democrats optimistic about John Schenck for county attorney while Republicans run a robust ground operation. Weather dampens city turnout but rural areas expected to deliver votes. campaign leaders claim strong organization and transportation to polling places as polls near closing.
The dispatch describes voter attitudes toward a forecasted storm, noting few will alter plans because of rain. Fusionists claim weather changes little, while Republicans anticipate early returns around 9 PM with some dispatches arriving sooner.
Prohibition candidate Rev. F. W. Emerson, returning soon from Imperial, predicts 16 000 votes, claiming growing Prohibition support. He says the statewide campaign intensified since July and credits the State Journal with attacking Kelly, though noting Kelly’s strong Republican record.
Feared election disruption as Valencia polling location lacked a roof. Judges clerk and voters endured rain while polling was warned to move to a nearby building with shelter.
Richmond Vai Nov 4 Station master at the Main Street depot opened jointly by the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Seaboard Air Line posted a prohibition on ladies smoking in the relaxation apartment to protect patrons. A maid reported daily female smokers, prompting action after public attention drew notice to the issue.
A Sharon Hill resident confronted three men trying to unlock her front door. With her husband away Christina J. H. Anarrson retrieved a revolver, opened a window, and fled as the intruders ran off, leaving no burglary completed.
Market report from Chicago and major livestock markets including Chicago Livestock Exchange and Kansas City with cattle hogs and sheep receipts. Notes on Texas cattle, western feeders, and wool and fur market activity with prices and trends, plus Boston wool conditions and furniture ads.
A compressed excerpt from a Topeka market page shows per unit prices for oysters New York counts and related shellfish, including wax beans and other items. The listing notes prices per head, per ton, and per unit with various sellers and shifts in the market.
In New York Nov 4 Mrs. Farrell Poole seeks a separation after 12 years of marriage. Mary Pacrely appears to request divorce from her husband as Dennis J. testifies in court. The proceedings reveal years of alleged hardship and requests for support, with references to a daughter and ongoing legal action.
Reported in Brazil Indiana a mob assaulted evangelist C F Stircott and others with feathers and cries of revenge. The melee disrupted a church service as residents accused him of inciting dissent and questioned the authority of church leaders amid deep community tensions. Witnesses said the event marked the first time such action occurred, with several townsfolk rousing the crowd.
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