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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
5
The article summarizes a chaotic Associated Press report highlighting political tension and labor unrest. It notes predictions of storms, large labor actions, and potential shifts in party strength across states. It mentions General Corbin and Wilson era themes, and references court orders restraining strikebreakers amid widespread economic strain.
A garbled OCR sample presents fractured reflections on gender, age, and virtue with stray phrases about happiness and fame. It weaves clumsy musings and oblique names, offering little coherent narrative or clear events beyond scattered quotes and misread dialogue.
Fragmentary notes describe a bachelor persona in a New York press context. The text mentions widows and social expectations, with scattered references to photographs, mornings, and personal conduct. The readable portion hints at social observations rather than a complete narrative.
An editorial fragment from the Indianapolis newspaper argues for a united Christian effort to combat alcohol abuse. It praises collaborative action but admits uncertainty on concrete methods, urging church leaders to foster sobriety and public virtue while critiquing narrow abstinence claims.
After a four year trial the jury declares Totand Molijeux not guilty of a poisoning assault that killed one person and injured others. The article notes the defendant faced severe punishment, but the jury found no proof of intent or act. The piece reflects on societal reactions and calls for wiser outlooks to prevent such tragedies.
The piece argues that election gains by Republicans stemmed from national prosperity and Democratic weakness. It cites distrust of the Democrats over Populist roots, Bryan's anti-Bryan stance, tariff debates, and the trust issue. It views imperialism as weak for Democrats and credits GOP leadership for handling the trust problem.
Detroit visitor William Adame reports improving illness of Tose W Hh bintiger while Eugene E Stolle ferries sheep from Garden City to Topeka and sells. Mrs EH Campbell of Barton county seeks Stormont hospital operation. Mr W W Swenson recovered from typhoid. Quarterly Shawne Rochdale meeting delayed by weather. several blocks left to pave. 727 Quincy street fire minor. Charity committee to meet at city building. plans for civic aid to be organized. Isabel Hatch missionary reception to be hosted by Mrs Seth at 1007 Van Buren. West town residents complain of slow Washburn sewer progress. forty men at work. deadlines looming. Moore Book Company occupies space near Sixth and Kansas. other room to host MIRE Brown’s chinaware and dry goods. Preliminary hearing in Green case for Grayson Burns Weaver scheduled. accused under false names. Kansas City man Robert Hlock’s gas theft case transferred from Wyandotte district court. acquittal previously. Cumberland band to give fundraiser November 14 at 415 Kanaoe Avenue to aid band’s local activity. twenty plus colored boys joined. Floor-space applications for winter cabaret exceed last year. state-wide interest high. factors include imminent legislature and past success. Dr Green set to speak. text truncated.
A ceremonial celebration marked the thirty fourth anniversary of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in St Joseph Missouri with events at the MC Acgeusie hall. Supreme Master Workman Webb of Kansas, speakers including Mrs Armaretta Morgan and Mrs Moret highlighted the gathering. Initiations for over two candidates were planned for Thursday night at Champion Lodge No 28 with many officers expected.
Washington November 12 A high level conference on the Cuban treaty involved Secretary of War and key officials. The discussions followed prior talks with senators and Cuban ministers to gauge the reciprocal terms and the character of any chancery the President may seek in the treaty.
Fire at Blower House kitchen injures Lezzle Morris a cook employed at Moon Lane. A male companion aided by others pulled the stove from the flames as the tank exploded after a frantic attempt to jump clear. Dr Stewart treated burns and Morris was admitted to hospital with no known relatives nearby.
In Fincherton New York on November 12 a woman identified as Mrs. Enoch Hink shot and killed her husband while the couple were with their infant child near Port Dickinson. The 58 year old man died from the wound after attempts to aid him. Police report say the dramatic events included a knife attack and a pursuit as the wife fled toward a ditch and brake area. A nephew named Frank Hink was involved, and later both the wife and Frank sought medical help but did not return to the scene. The incident remains under investigation with a complex sequence of actions leading up to the fatal shooting.
Gentlemen's heavy enameled dress shoes offered with up-to-date lasts, priced from four to five dollars in standard listings. Our sale price listed as three dollars and fifty cents. Limited to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Advertises sale of Vici Kid box calf shoes priced originally at 3.50 now offered at 3.25 for Thursday Friday and Saturday. Describes as a good value at 4.00 and emphasizes bargain value for gentlemen.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a mother urging to come with another man, a husband named Stuermmin, and a brother involved. It mentions a 7 year old who went to a nearby neighbor, and a death and funeral in unclear terms. The text references a dawn event, fear tactics, and a person named Re y’s Thrower with unclear roles.
At the Tomiter Manibnty meeting this evening the Commercial Club discusses power and reform proposals. Committees seek uniform rules, deadlines and court challenges for carrier operations, with plans for supervision and potential federal questions.
Fallesville Nov 12 The father of W. J. Bailey remains unconscious and grows weaker, with the end feared at any time. He is conscious only intermittently and has received nourishment irregularly since Thursday, while no other major changes in his condition are noted.
A painter, Charles Faunce, 35, died instantly when he leaned into a descending elevator cage in a Washington building shaft while searching for a dropped item. A receiver was appointed. details list assets at 20,984 with unspecified merchandise.
An American engineer recalls Russian hospitality as he details a dinner and evening in a Russian home. Guests first drink vodka, then dine for hours, move to theater boxes with cigars and champagne, then return to a drawing room for music and cards. Women drink champagne, men sip liquors, and the night ends in cards or a late return home. The host family’s generosity and the social ritual create a lengthy, highly sociable experience lasting until dawn.
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