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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text outlines subscription terms and rates for Topeka State Journal. Mentions year-long terms, delivery areas, and entry date. Contains garbled phrases and partial names, with unclear pricing and locations.
The readable fragment discusses election results and political trends, noting Democrat defeats in New York and shifting dynamics in Texas. It references party strategies, wealth influence, and the role of organizations like the Patrons of Husbandry, with scattered mentions of Secretary Trimble and national Grange reports.
A Treasury note states that September imports of manufacturers' materials were higher as a share of total imports than any prior September. For the nine months ending September 1902 imports of these materials reached £ MATLIN, 4 percent of total, with a large year over year increase compared with 1886. Earlier periods show shifts in share and pace of growth, with total imports of all goods rising to 57M and nine months totals around 1967.
The figures show manufacturers' materials cost $204,724,960 and other articles $869,110,937 for a period in 2890. In the 12 months, manufacturers' materials were $2,? and other articles $3,? with imports rising nearly 60 percent for manufacturers' materials from 1866 to 1902 while other importations grew only 3 percent.
A quirky mix of local notes recounts prairie dogs thriving near West Carfield and unusual happenings in Cowley County. Items mention a pest control debate, a ping pong gathering at Montgomery county, a new bowling alley set to open, a county fair and carnival rename, and scattered humorous or oddball vignettes from Attieme to Holsington.
New York stocks fell sharply as bears dominated trading with heavy selling across major issues. Declines spread from St Paul, Rock Island, and Pennsylvania group to Pacifics and Louisville and Colorado, with several issues skidding to week lows before brief rallies faded as banks and money demand influenced the session.
Death notices for Nera Welters and Henri McComns, funeral details and family connections. A township negligence suit seeks damages from Jefferson County township over an 1900 lumber wagon accident that killed Mr Stuart. appeals ongoing, damages awarded in part, case cites lack of guard or safe high wire limits.
A garbled report describes a Herald camp incident at UW office with a news thug and residents. The party split to hunt for deer while an observer named Mangam arrived. The investigator notes the president and his party pleased with the camp setup. A woman, Miss John Filbridge of West Cornwall, Conn, credits Burnock Blood Bitters for a miraculous cure.
A Kansas City special despatched from McPherson, Kansas reports a quake last night shook windows and cars. tall buildings trembled but no damage occurred. The tremor was not felt elsewhere in the state. Street work and Vinewood amusement box moves were noted in progress with city officials commenting on potential impacts.
A conference in the Santa Fe offices with General Manager H A Munge and other top officials discussed the Brotherhood’s wage increase request. No pay demand was made. attendees planned to present their views at the meeting. Senator J F R Burton arrived from Abilene to consult before traveling to Washington.
Judge J C Postlethwaite from Jewell City arrives to arrange a reorganization of a local coal mine. The field has shown a 31 inch seam at 165 feet, with coal previously sold at 3 50 a ton but miners unpaid, prompting a work stoppage. An expert says ten miners could be bought in and coal produced within two weeks, as officials discuss buying out or restructuring the company.
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