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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1902

Page

8

Operation to Cure Idiocy Skull Removal Analyzed

A 12 year old girl in Blamfont Conn Nev will undergo brain development surgery by Dr Thomas J Mare and Dr Broderick Whitehorn with The North wearers dimper at Haslem hospital New York. The operation aims to remove skull sections to permit brain growth after years of severe headaches and failed relief. Father funds the procedure, with Dr Biges and Whitehorn supervising the skull alteration to enable brain expansion and development.

Thomas J. Mare Murwron Broderick Whitehorn Haslem Grapital New York Biges

Visitors from Chicago Tour Wichita Commerce Hub

A delegation of Chicago merchants manufacturers and bankers visited Wichita. They toured key districts via trolley and concluded with a reception at the Commercial Club, meeting local leaders and observing civic and business interests shaping the city.

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Father’s carrier tale of a Fenian son and war’s toll

The letter carrier recounts a man’s story of a father’s love and a son who joined the army. He mentions Fenian roots, his capture and imprisonment, and the shock of learning his son was killed in service. The tale ends with the father living on, recalling the loss and still telling his story.

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Washington Post Query on Phrase The Day of His Death

A reader questions the use of the phrase the day of his death and its precise meaning in Washington Post text, seeking clarity on dating and attribution in reporting.

Washtrigtore Post

The Present Comet Observed from Many Lands

Remarks in England on the new American discovered comet describe observations from Lick, Uppsala, Konigsberg, Greenwich, Copenhagen and other stations. Perrine computes orbital elements with perihelion about November 24, noting the comet’s approach and increasing brightness as it nears Earth and the Sun. The study explains apparent motion and predicts naked-eye brightness before perihelion. London Standard reports the findings.

England Tie Lick Observatory Uean Sternwarts Revdin Konigsherk Siptemier Royal Observatory Greenwich Copenhagen D. Perrine Ube Perth Iaeger Jotethe London

Bailey Sweeps The State In Contested Returns

Early morning wire reports show a fusion surge and Republican losses across Kansas. Craddock wins Wyandotte by 1,200, fusion ticket sweeps Leavenworth, and several counties shift toward fusion candidates for the state legislature and county offices.

Lincoln County Ruseell Fockefeller Hopulilitan Harris Senate Curtis Stanley Aso Curtin Lyon County Brauleys Custi King Leatenworth Lons Helmiveton Miami Remington Bur Wyandotte Craddock Leavenworth Sion BM Lakin Furtonists Kearney

Legislative List of Republicans in the Kansas House

A long OCR list shows eighty Republican members elected to the Kansas House, including names such as G. G Ballard Leavenworth and J. W. Adams Wichita, with districts spanning Leavenworth to Wakeeney and many towns. The roster mixes party labels and town citations, reflecting early postwar legislative composition and regional distribution.

Trustees Choose Site for Beautiful McKinley Memorial

Trustees select a site for the McKinley Memorial, aiming for a dignified national tribute. Details on location and construction plans are being finalized as the project gains momentum.

Mckinley National Memorial

Political Returns Show Republican Gains Across Counties

At noon Chairman Albaugh claimed several GOP wins in Ateni son and Brown counties, with Brown, Smith, Ness, Scott, and Meade-Seward districts flipping to Republicans. Late tallies from Hays, Hill City, Colby, Garden City, Parsons, and other towns indicate strong Republican ticket sweeps and multiple district victories, despite some fusionist bets.

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Tomorrow's Prices at Peet and Merchants

A fragment listing assorted grocery prices including Peet at 100, Mikes Sees bon 25e for 2 Ibs, New Citron 25e per for, 1.00 for order of other goods, 1,500 Ibs handmade chocolates, 2 large size cans, 5 Mustard, Navy Beans 6 Ibs, Anchor Matches per package, California Apricots, Javanese Coffee per lb, Reed Murdoch's Mocha and Java Coffee, table pears per can, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes per peck, Light Loaf Flour.

Perth Reed Murdock

Judge Hamilton Election Report in Norton and District

Norton Kansas reports Judge Hamilton winning support across Rawlins Decatur and PAGHOn counties with strong Republican ticket backing in Norton though ticket scratched. Legislature race guidance unclear but Hamilton appears favored for Seventeenth district judge seat over ALC.T Cetter.

Ounns Rees Ellsworth County Saline Ny Ottawa Norton Kan Rawlins Decatur Paghon Jugee Hamilton Norton County Jone

Glasco claims to be champions of north central Kansas

Glasco defeats Osborne 6 to 0 with key plays by Kar Mov and Glan, claiming regional bragging rights. The report notes a strong home victory and positions Glasco as the top team in their district, with supporters asserting their title defense against challengers.

Glasco Osborne Kar Mov Turer Gollan Glan _reoters Osverne Torth Kanna Ike

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