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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
6
Fragmentary text outlines the Asiatic Mail service and related foreign department actions. Mentions Great Northern company, northern sector routes, and East Asiatic trade themes. References to Japan, Bureria, Corea and evolving bureau responses.
A review notes Miss Mannering in The Stubbornness of Geraldine at the Garry theater. It praises her cleverness and stage presence while critiquing plot elements and character dynamics. The piece mentions a $30 price point for a single program and contrasts humor with dramatic tension.
An American consul reports a dramatic bear encounter during a field game warder task near Ottawa Ontario. The escape soiled as a wildlife agent and local farmer attempted capture, the bear was eventually secured but a warden died from injuries while others suffered lacerations. May 9 report notes a dangerous bear in a wooded area near Carilioewivs and Colated Tur.
Reputable officials announce a troubling discovery as a new vein appears at several sites and a search continues. Rev George Doane O Neill of Newark criticizes sanitarium practices amid typhoid fever cases and rising tuberculosis concerns. Santa Fe ticket sales begin November 4 with travel planned to Kansas City and beyond.
Mrs Klingenberg entertained Wednesday afternoon with a charming group including Mrs Rosaington, Mrs BD Le Lakin, and many others. The hostess, traveling widely, displayed rare rugs tapestries and objects d art from Norway. The event honored Mrs Remingtons wedding anniversary and included wedding details for Miss AtGe i and Mr Geo B Robbers.
Six more mines restart after reconstruction delays, leaving only five idle and one abandoned in the Scranton region. Output is near normal with miners back at work. coal prices and freight details noted, alongside a local market snapshot and a stray reference to an individual.
A. A Lingafelt assistant superintendent of telegraph for Rock Island resigned and left Tuesday night for New York to establish his home. He served fourteen years and was highly regarded by operators in his territory. The telegraph department may be reorganized with a chief operator or manager. H G Swarthwood, formerly night chief at Rock Island Davenport and transferred from Topeka, is slated to receive the new position.
Philadelphia November 5 Roosevelt arrived at 1 8 am met by committee. He attended exercises at the Masonic Temple celebrating the 150th anniversary of Washington joining the Masonic fraternity, an event linked to Bredericusburg in December.
The article reports that Mason was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a violent open case against Miss Clara Morton and was remanded in the third district court for further proceedings. A new phase of the investigation prompted a change in the prosecutorial approach as police pursued additional evidence.
Local column from Topeka lists residents and visitors including Metlinteck from Kansas City, Morateff of Elmont, Kebineon from Menoken, Crummer of Ballville, and Mrs Trayer of White City. It mentions patients, shopping trips, visits by Rev J A Slavely’s family, Mrs N A Falls of Kansas City, Clara Holman’s return from Newton, and several small notices about properties, millinery, and community events.
Meeting notes show Mrs W D Lucey and Mrs Mary E B Smith voted into Gil the Yacaney after Mrs Ames resignation. Social hour with cake and tea followed. Next gathering two weeks at Mrs S H Katz 1018 Kenusz avenue. Argonauts hosted by Mrs Charles Curtis with a German history lesson on the Hohenstaufen era led by Miendensie Priddy. Papers by Mrs O D Skinner and Miss Elizabeth Reader. New sausage factory at 910 Kansas Avenue introduced by Mr Ben Goodman. 42.00 Kansas City and Return via Rockland System tickets on sale Nov 4 5 and unlimited.
Train notice notes the New York Special dining cars and runs to Niagara Falls. Mentions W ee Ruggles, Uchet agent, and news passenger routes Kansas City and return for $2.00 via the Santa Fe. Tickets on sale November 4 and 5 with a final limit in early November.
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