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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented text references theater arcs, postal and public notice topics, with scattered names and items. It mentions a remedy, a hostal card, and various partial phrases suggesting a catalog of notices or notices like Gar chery and anti want hints. No clear events or complete facts emerge.
In Chicago a meeting of Peace Commissioners and Western League officials discussed baseball governance and possible peace with the American Association. Key figures from Milwaukee Kansas City Denver Des Moines Omaha and Chicago debated union, war avoidance, and eligibility rules while voting blocs formed around resistance to rapid reform and proposals to keep the National Agreement intact.
Fragmentary OCR text references a mayor, a president, and figures like Charley Prank in relation to a Grand Pacific register. Mentions a New York Minor Congress, a Chicago sighting, and a Southern league tie to an American association, with names and roles only vaguely identifiable.
Brian Alabama reports Am eric I cup defense plans with naval architect Nay Heiff. Iselin visits Boston shops, reviews keel mold nearly complete, possible bronze or nickel steel plating, sail area around 14000 square feet, early launching eyed if materials secured. Busting quits the diamond and will practice law after announcing retirement from baseball.
President Sexton released Western League batting and pitching averages. Holmes of Des Moines tops batting average with 208 in 73 games, while Wright of Omaha hits 287 in 16 games. Denver notables Frisk and Delehanty post strong seasons. Nichols of Kansas City leads in pitching with 794 in 97 games. Denver leads club batting. Omaha holds fielding honors.
The Detroit club failed last season and has been on the market. The American club shows no desire to sell to the National. Recently Pittsburgh financiers offered backing for an American league team in Detroit, with a deal expected to go through.
Racing at Frisco saw 14 favorites including Well played Cornet scoring as track conditions were muddy. In the fourth race The Pride collapsed to betting odds and heavy play followed. The judges warnedTuberville after Matt Hogan ride. Jim Sale of Detroit Club noted. New York Navy magnates held a secret meeting at Waldorf Astoria with Ban Johnson, J. Gilfoyle, H.W. Somers, and BL Angus, amid mystery over motives and outcomes.
A fragmented ad-like passage extols mothers under pressure and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly complaints. It claims the product restores regularity, eases nervous symptoms, and aids run-down women, with Charles Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets also recommended for wellness.
In Yorkville court Georke, writer of Dolly Gray and other songs, faced desertion charges from wife Wille Addards Feger, a dancer. He claimed they wed in Las Vegas and that he left her three years ago, earning about $400 monthly from royalties and acting. The magistrate ordered $10 weekly support, noting the divorce decree was invalid due to lack of personal service in this state.
An advertisement touts a generic remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia sold by Rowley & Shaw at Sixth and Kansas. It claims rapid relief after use and recommends Chamberlain's cough remedy for coughs with a homeopathic tone. The text reflects early 20th century marketing language with patient testimonials and branded products.
A dramatic incident near Herington on November 18 involved James Mc Naspy being forced at gunpoint by George Dunlap to accompany him to Aug Kaudt’s place and then to the First National Bank to obtain mortgage papers. The group moved to town. Dunlap was arrested after Mc Naspy swore out a warrant. The notary public’s office saw Dunlap threaten with a revolver but was disarmed and bound over to the district court.
A Parsons swindle unfolds when two strangers linger at Buss hotel rooms after lodging is claimed full. They later accuse landlady of robbery, seek money, skip trial, and vanish. Meanwhile, longtime Atchison residents Witt Bidwell and wife depart for winter with son. Whitaker, Atchison county pioneer, dies suddenly in Lemnester.
A historical advertisement markets the Supreme Electric Belt, claiming cures for rheumatic and other ailments. It promises free trial materials without postage, urging readers to send only name and address to receive the belt and related literature. The copy emphasizes miraculous results and extensive proof across many cases.
Heart trouble caused the death of Mr Emaline Whittaker. a ruptured brain vessel led to his passing after a career in Atchison and Latrobe as a hardcare businessman. The Lund family matriarch, 82, resides in Lancaster. Survived by a widow and nine children. he was 66.
A woman identified as the wife of a Frivco road car inspector and mother of an unpised bank roster is held in Fort Stott on charges connected to a bank robbery. Others in jail face related counts as investigators link multiple crimes to a possible ring. Miss Hanna of Cleveland arrives in Leavenworth for a social event. A baby dies from choking in Leavenworth. Cimarron Bank in Nevada shows partial recovery, with collateral payments planned.
Notes from Baker University detail Rev Dr MOM Parkshurst of Chicago giving two Hib Jectures this week. Public joy rises over these spiritual services as rare events. Parkshurst Helmick named private secretary to Congress member Hewerseck and plans departure for Washington in about two weeks with Mr Bowertonk.
An organization of top young men in the college has emerged as the Skull and Hanes club. A student gathering greeted them with cheers while the scene included guests from various cities and a stove incident that sparked notes of caution.
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