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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1902
Page
9
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Mrs Clarence Skinner hosted an informal afternoon in compliment to Mrs A W Auter of Eaton1 selling the family of Judge S A Kingman. Numerous Topeka residents attended informal events, club meetings and outings, with guests from Aurora Neb and Abilene. The Lakota club, Chaldean club and various hosts celebrated with coffees, dinners, and readings as guests traveled from Kansas City and beyond.
The county officials discuss keeping Wright and Eberle in their posts while new appointments occur. Newman, county clerk elect, assumes January duties and will coordinate with the current clerk. Bowen is slated to succeed Totan as county treasurer in October, with possible promotions for Wericht and others as deputies and assistants. The county commissioners weigh the plan amid concerns about fit and local interests.
War department released a table of distances from Topeka to world capitals. Entries include Washington 3306 miles Albany 1223 Annapolis 1260 Atlanta 115? Charleston 886 Columbus 743 Denver 572 Des Moines 233 Dover 814 Frankfort 672 Guthrie 382 Harrisburg 115 Madison 754 Montgomery 862 Nashville 661 Olympia 2024 Phoenix 1481 Pierre 255 Sacramento 360 Salem ? Salt Lake 1164 Santa Fe 802 Springfield 360 Tahlequah 1111
The Crawford presented the melodrama The Secret Dispaten last night with a modest cast and limited resources yet delivering a fair show. The company showed decent scenery and pacing, though a number of performers repeated, and audience members found parts humorous and the production suited their tastes.
Jule Walters presents Just Struck Town a tramp drama at New Crawford theater with star Lovine Liewels and Adwinide Walters featuring elaborate scenery and special acts. Tickets range 10 20 3 and 5 cents. Also Uncle Tom's Cabin company by Leon W. Washburn arrives Friday. A. D. Newell's Jolly American Tramp comes Saturday. The Grand hosts The Princess Chic with Kirke Li Shetle and Louie XI figures in a comic opera setting. Esra Kendall shifts from vaudeville to a new production at New Crawford Monday night with Kenan headlining for 6 dollars.
A Canton Ohio printer, Win Lichtenwalter, praises Pyramid Pile Cure in a testimonial noting his long struggle with piles and stating relief after two years. He claims cure, offers to verify identity, and provides order details via Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
London November reports Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie and family delayed from sailing aboard the Wasted State due to Mr Carnegie’s indisposition after a continent wide illness. Physicians advise postponing the voyage. the Carnegies intend to remain in London and await further word from New York.
Washington dispatch details post election Senate battles across states Delaware and Colorado promise deadlocks with Addicks and Teller in play. Colorado factions split over Wolcott and Hoan, while Oregon Idaho and Kansas per amid races and caucus strains. Republicans seek control of both houses to push re elections and seating, with Hatch Hatfield Fierce opposition and Spooner stakes shaping outcomes.
The administration plans seven permanent naval stations, two on the home coast and five abroad, to display the flag more broadly. The North Atlantic and Caribbean divisions join the Asiatic, Pacific and European areas as main commands. additional cruising and modern ships will support the expanded network.
Plans establish a Pacific coast naval station and a South Atlantic station. The Olympian remains flagship of the Northern station while Philadelphia, Marblehead, and Tanger will serve as carriers near New York. Newark and Atlante units to cover the South Atlantic duties with revised command roles and personnel.
Washington reports Republican leaders are shaping positions on anti trust measures as Congress nears. even conservatives tilt toward stronger curbs, while no member offers a full plan to rewrite the law without constitutional issues. Speaker prospects focus on Cannon and Babcock amid debates on commerce bureaus and subsidies.
Thousands of bushels of fine apples lie rotting in fields across New York as farmers struggle to find barrels for shipment to England and the Philippines. Barrels are scarce and costly, even dilapidated ones fetch two cents each, and farm laborers remain in short supply.
A Ohio public school principal recalls severe fatigue and nervous strain from teaching. After months of weariness, he credits daily Grape-Nuts with restoring health, energy, and focus, saying he feels young again and ready for work. The testimonial, attributed to a Maine postmaster, emphasizes steady nourishment and renewed vigor.
Nearly 100 amateur records were approved by the A A A at a meeting in trenntal New York on November 18. Key marks include Arthur Duffy of New York 60 yards in 6.8 seconds and Lidio Davis 60 yards in 6.9 seconds. The Harvard relay team set a world best in the mile relay with 0 minutes 21.4 seconds. Other leading marks cover weight throwing distances and swimming feats by notable athletes from Philadelphia Boston Chicago and New York, with several names such as Kent Maspeth van Flannagan and Carollschaef fer noted.
The steamer Robert Wallace, laden with ore from Superior, bound for Cleveland, sank thirteen miles off Two Harbors after a collision with the hoonor Ashiani. Captain Nicholson and crew survived. the vessel went down in deep water with heavy loss.
The report describes Cleveland bagging 60 ducks near Norfolk Virginia in an afternoon hunt. Grover Clevel is mentioned among the shooters with a back May Gunning clip noted. Darkness ended the session.
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