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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
5
The State Journal under Frank P. MacLennas reports on coal industry shifts and policy discourse, noting anthracite strike impacts, power production figures, and transportation movements. It cites national opinion, industry data, and regional rail and mine outputs with emphasis on Pennsylvania and Midwest coal dynamics.
A jumbled text fragment brushes on diverse topics and snatches of dialogue. It hints at reflections on wealth, marriage, gender, and social roles with scattered quotes and domestic scenes. The text reads like a collage of characters and anecdotes without a clear narrative.
The readable segment presents garbled lines about a person named Mayht and a mother-in-law, with references to silence, content, and heaven. Names, dates, and places are obscured, preventing a coherent record.
A local election shows Nichols and Lucas defeating Stebbins and Stahl, reflecting temperance influence and concern about crime. Voters favored candidates perceived as supporting morals and orderly city government, while some independents warn against extreme positions. The piece critiques church political involvement and calls for measured reform.
Fragments from Norton to Washington and Republic County reveal a jumble of misheard names, odd jobs, and quirky events. Mentions of industries, butter factory, butchers, a cornpicking venture, and political talk hint at a lively but garbled 19th century town page.
The Philadelphia Record lauds the Vancouver to Sydney undersea cable project as a milestone in engineering and global communication. It compares the task with trans Atlantic feats, notes careful construction and maintenance, and predicts rapid results and economic benefits for American industry once the cable is fully operational.
Fragmented voice surveys art depictions of the Declaration of Independence and Jeffersons notes, with tangential remarks on painters and operatic themes. The piece shifts to Cincinnati Commercial Tribune commentary praising Roosevelt’s arbitrators and questions their access to miners records and employer fare.
The report describes a chaotic night with fights, minor injuries, and two arrests as crowds clashed near the State Journal office. One man was disfigured and knocked down during a scuffle while a patrol wagon collected the injured and his brother. A man named Frank Solunder was fined, while an alleged warrant case circulated in city court.
Town gossip and civic notes recount visits and alignments in Concordia Emporia and Topeka. Postmaster RM Hummer of Emporia visited, editor Semper Bucher moved to Pawnee Oklahoma, Mrs I L Brown traveled from Los Angeles to attend church events, and Dean George B Penny and Politician Charles M Sawyer were listed among the day’s local fare.
Compiled returns indicate Odell leading Coler in New York City by about 10,000 votes with Coler carrying most boroughs. Specific tallies list Coler ahead in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Richmond while Odell leads in Bronx and other districts. Other statewide races show mixed results with Republicans and Democrats splitting congress seats and state offices still in doubt.
New York officials announced that Republicans would hold a majority in Congress, with estimates of 205 to 208 seats as results trickle in. Colorado and several states show Republican gains from party watchers, while Democrats claim some victories as results come in from Rhode Island and other early contests.
Macarer K and Brigham announced honorary vice presidents from across the state for the upcoming exposition. They listed many names and plan a Topeka exhibit, noting local applications and preparations are underway with a few days to go.
New York November reports show Coler contesting the result of Odel P’s re election while the governor hopeful vows to pursue the official count. Coler hints at court battles and calls for unity as party leaders pledge to review defective ballots and pursue challenges across Orange Albany Erie counties and beyond.
H R Wagener of Atchison, who defeated John Bratoc in Tivadaste pletion for the legislature, arrived in Topeka today. He spoke at Throop and walked with a companion after an order from Janet. Wagener is among the first successful Democratic candidates to reach Topeka since the election.
Chairman Albaugh announced from the State Journal that returns show Republicans leading by about 35 000 and that the ticket will win majorities in Congress and the legislature. He listed district forecasts for the GOP in several congressional seats and noted little activity at fusion headquarters as voting concluded.
A widowed farmer is killed and his three children ages 14 and younger are held for questioning. Harmvin, age 1, allegedly names a shotgun the father bought for pest control. Angurt and Jlermd deny, while Harmvin’s account blames the others. all blame shifts center on suspected mistreatment and motives remain unclear.
The Indemenitent forces and local figures discuss the Shawnee County election. Larner claims wets carried the votes while others criticize Prohibitionists and the administration. J T McParland suggests the result reflects public sentiment and the saloon issue. W H Cowlw, secretary of the Indendent committee, notes active effort and visits.
Rock Island lines announce a leadership reshuffleEffective Thursday C L Nichols longtime Hiinnis division superintendent to Nebraska division head with headquarters at Fairbury filling the vacancy created by Nichols transfer F Meischer named to Klinots division superintendency Meischer had led Boston Maine and previously Fort Aton in Illinois Nichols previously led the Topeka Santa Fe eastern division and Fort Aton tenure in the past
Be Telephone workers halted a strike after the company conceded higher wages. Linemen received 2.50 per day instead of 2.25, with foremen salaries raised to 50 per month. Some strikers faced unemployment as the stoppage spread briefly amid protests and confrontations.
Mrs Marnie Armourne wife of Harry J Armmtrors formerly of Topeka Kans died in Topeka Kansas More hospital in November at 4 Bhi more hospital. The readable fragments indicate a death notice with funeral references. Further essential details are unclear from the fragment.
A Thanksgiving evening ball at Auditoriiem raises funds for the Topeka Orphans home. The list of attendees includes Mrs W Pf Brock, Mrs Wa T Kekert, Mrs W C Garvey, Mrs G W Cir, Mrs J Daniels, and several others. details on transportation and attendees are incomplete due to damaged text.
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