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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1902
Page
5
The piece summarizes demands for currency solutions, political shifts, and labor conditions. It notes public discontent with the economy, hints at government personnel changes, and references a civil service examination showing limited appointments. It mentions Clarenor Mackay and an international context affecting U S markets.
The text compares 1890 and 1912 import totals for Canada, noting Great Britain imports rose by about 32 percent while U S imports increased by 11 percent. It cites a 186.5 million value with Great Britain supplying 24 percent of total imports in 1900 and 80 percent by 1902. It references figures like 226,220 net and a $6,240 increase in imports from the United States.
A garbled Valley era column details scarce turkeys around Civde tat, a Shpound cousin tale, and a calendar of local oddities. Mentions towns, figures, farms, and weather with scattered names such as Tomrad, Mitchel, Preston, Chatty, and Yaten Migsoonth Prof, all reflecting a rustic, humorous local chronicle.
Fragmented notes from Globe Sights describe chaotic scenes at a local carnival where performers and attendees clash over safety, religion, and expectations. Amid chatter about a “froezing cure” and a dramatic inmate tale, community tensions surface as organizers promise order. The piece mentions a football barns misfit and a mysterious high file winter event with mixed reception.
A sequence of garbled phrases references real estate, money, and social precarity in an old newspaper style. The text presents disjointed imagery of personal relationships, financial concerns, and abstract societal critique, with multiple broken names and unclear events.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses a bachelor’s reflections on virtue and social expectations, hinting at themes of marriage, politics, and personal choices. The text mentions a lover, a wife, and a concern with public life, though many words are garbled and unclear.
A fragmented OCR paragraph discusses European postage costs and Baltimore news interests shaping national business, debating postal rate effects on trade. It emphasizes the role of efficient international mail in advancing commerce, communication, and civilization.
The piece argues that business interests shape policy as the United States weighs benefits of shared profits with Europe. It notes how mail and goods shipping costs influence tariffs, and calls for a balanced approach that benefits both domestic and foreign industries while acknowledging longstanding diplomatic traditions.
James W. Orr of Atchison filed an appeal to the supreme court this afternoon challenging the order of county commissioners to canvass the Atchison county vote on Saturday morning. The move arises from protests and requests for a stay challenging the county action.
Nelson J Ward son of Senator Ward of Belleville dies after a three week illness from typhoid fever at Santa Fe hospital. He recently graduated from the state university and worked as an engineer for the Santa Fe. His funeral will be conducted by Rev W Kirkpatrick at Belle Isle and troops will transport the body to Tric Island for burial.
In Topeka the celebrated Joe Miron appears at Grissd Opera House as the center of the night’s attractions with a swashbuckler role in The Soldier of Fortune. A chaotic night follows as reports describe his voice, persona, and interactions with reporters and local figures including Marguerite Sylvie and Miss Rizaorth Clack.
A garbled report outlines growing vote activity and possible shifts in influence across two counties. It notes totals from the secretary of state and mentions watchful clerks, possible discrepancies, and efforts to prevent tampering as results edge toward final tallies.
A fragment mentions a legal proceeding with a plan to jail in Kansas. Details are unclear due to OCR damage. No explicit dates or names are readable. The notice appears to reference a court action or commitment but lacks concrete entities.
Obituary notices report Mr John Mill aged 1 year died in Topeka with services pending at Mills 425 Linen Street. Mrs HL Rencher listed in the city. Mx K lar Randallph of Kas and other names mentioned. Cremation or burial details unclear. multiple individuals referenced with scattered place names and dates.
In Coffey County a physician named Dr. Bower faced an appeal after an operation caused illness. The plaintiff argued unclean instruments and improper care led to the patient’s sickness, with allegations that the patient later died. The case rests on procedural questions and alleged medical negligence.
A statement notes Dr. Bower’s $1200 win and references Lstuy appealing the case to the Supreme Court. It remains unclear and fragmented, with uncertain names and events.
A former Athol resident, Hart of Unionville, alleges deception by Ellis Haskins of Seattle who posed as a refined, trustworthy woman to swindle her of money. Haskins, indicted at Leavenworth, faces charges as prosecutors seek bond and trial details. letter exchanges and an implied marriage motive are cited in the case.
In Newearth Pennsylvania on November 2 the McKin Jey furnace at the National Steel company plant faced a weeklong halt due to coal shortages. The delay affects steel production and local workers while managers seek supply solutions.
Galeeture I November 2 The George Pitts Company of Chicago was awarded judgment for 8300 against J A Baird in a default court.
Plaintiff seeks recovery of a sum involved in speculation at the Chicago Board of Trade. The defendant admitted the debt but pleaded that the matter arose from an illegal gambling transaction.
Concordia resident Iaane Rigby visits the city while Santa Fe pilfering cases put Mundin before reform school judges. A German play titled The Day Before the Wedding is planned at Turner's hall under Mrs A Voegtie. Police assist in recapture of the Mars beast. a Santa Fe tester from Raton recalls Tim Donovan. An Irish lodger speaks of restless nights in Ireland and Kansas. A Topeka firm reports a full year's tax paid with twenty four percent rebate and a total tax of 871,672.
Admiral W. Schley Etops traveled from Kansas City to Washington and visited Chicago where EA Munger and W D Wardburn hosted a breakfast at the Hamilton club. About 100 guests attended the event, with many prominent citizens participating in parlors and tea. He departed at noon on the Pennsylvania Railroad to Washington.
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