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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1902
Page
15
In Topeka, Sousa conducts a performance comparing his playing to that of contemporary maestros. Critics note his technical precision and political charisma as defining traits, contrasting with rivals’ phrasing and tempo. The article highlights the civic reception and the concert’s cultural impact.
A Topeka audience praised Arthur Pryor and Sousa as their bands delivered martial, stirring music. Sousa led with precision as Pryor remained the country’s top trombonist, while soloists Jenkins and others shone. the program featured Les Preludes and patriotic encores, drawing strong reactions and enduring recall.
J F Daniels district deputy in charge of expond AO W. dis trist Shawnee county has been offered state chief deputy. El Kingabury of Arkens City auditor of Karten Southwestern railroad comments on supply. The Denver Express thriller at Crawford last night draws strong audience. Local sports note Harrison team defeats Clay 5-0. A Kansas artist and various civic notices fill the page with community life and upcoming meetings.
Mrs. Geo B Noble of West Union writes of a baby girl once unhealthy and under medical concern. After starting Grape-Nuts the child rapidly gains weight and strength, avoids further medicine, and is described as bright with a fine complexion. The family urges others to consider the cereal.
In Yorkton a young Doukhobor woman dressed in white and wearing tan shoes proclaimed herself the Virgin Mary. The incident drew believers among Doukhobors and sparked concern she could lead others astray with her advice.
Plaintiff David Barrett seeks recovery of steers from Gush in a county replevin suit. Jake Schaeck, cited in the proceedings, clashed with Henry Yueh and Mrs Bush over pasture rights and whether the cattle should remain on Barrett’s property. The dispute involves pasture access and custody of the steers.
An article promoting Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a versatile remedy for catarrh including nasal, stomach, bladder, and intestinal forms. Claims rapid relief from coughing, head congestion, and throat clearing, and notes safety versus mineral poisons. Ends with pricing and seller details.
Report describes a tense incident near a town gate involving editor Jake Frederick Merrett and a Mrs. Nornds, with financial stakes noted at 316,000 efth. The event occurred last September as a shooting at the gate left onlookers unsettled.
The committee on streets and walks agreed to route already filed petitions through the regular process after consulting the city engineer about sufficient stenographers. Some councilors favor denying payment petitions this year due to tight finances as the city pays a portion of the costs. The Vinewood line plan prompts leaving three feet at pole tops for wires, allowing removal of some poles, and consideration of iron poles downtown. The council also intends to study the auto speed ordinance before final action.
New York Now reports Alma Webster Powell and Eugenie Pirani opened their first American concert at Carnegie Hall. Powell’s voice spans three octaves with rich tone and high silvery notes under Pirani’s direction. The program featured Pirani compositions andVenetian scenes for piano and orchestra.
A new fraternal beneficiary society titled The patriotic Lesson of America is organized in the city with officers including Colonel Le Si Chamberlain as commander and Dr J P Lee as collector. The Toveka council, its first regular unit, organized by W A S Bird, holds weekly meetings at the Knights of Pythias hall on Sixth Avenue and Quincy Street.
John J. Sampson, last survivor of the Cardiff Giant fraud, died in Chicago. He once helped exhibit the giant statue and carved the figure. A son recalls his father saying the work was done in a shop near Lincoln Park in the city.
Official returns show BS McGuire elected as Republican delegate to Congress, defeating Democrat W. M. Crow by about 200 votes. Republican committee secretary issues a statement confirming McGuire's victory.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt shows a collector claiming bold tactics in debt recovery with a taunting challenge to “Ask me” and a note that many residents avoid calls, while some dare the caller. The fragment hints at urban collection tension and streetwise bravado in a historic context.
In San Francisco on November 1 Thomas EH Willis, president of the California Jockey Club, and Triton Beale, former United States minister to Russia, were held for trial by the superior court for alleged involvement in the Marrett shooting case.
Major and Mrs Galley and staff secretaries announce special meetings Monday and Tuesday nights November 10 and 11 at Salvationist hall on lower Han Avenue. Programs include music by Ensign John Howard and others, a grand public auction Tuesday night with a ten cent admission to cover expenses.
Berlin reports discuss the app ropriation for Germany to represent at the St Louis exposition. Fair Commissioner conferred with Finance Minister Rheindaben yesterday on funding and design study arrangements for the German display. Bruno Mehring, the architect, departs for St Louis on November 8 to prepare a preliminary concept for the Deuth exhibit.
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