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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented 1904 era notes on politics and reform
A scrambled report from a Kansas and Iowa political scene mentions a Cannon speakership, Coburn, and various federal matters. It references fireside debates over miners, mineral state politics, and presidential candidates, with notes on New Mexico and Topeka voter issues, reform, and prohibition sentiment.
New Santa Fe Shop Plant to Boost Topeka Economy
The Topeka editor notes the Santa Fe shop plant's formal opening and its expected long buildout. The plant will create many jobs during expansion and, once finished, operate with electric power and enhanced equipment, signaling greater regional activity and rail network growth for Topeka and wider southwest Kansas.
Voting by Machines in Topeka City Election Test
City officials in Topeka discuss a trial of voting machines in one ward with aim to broader adoption. Estimates show initial costs from 9000 to 8000 with potential four year savings, affecting election operations, precincts, and judge staffing. Proponents cite reduced ballot handling and speed, while questions focus on expense and implementation steps. The piece also notes New York gossip about fashion and stockings as a contrasting side item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
T. Willams
Parker
Spencer
Offi Core
Topeks
Ballita
Election Board
Ateat
Corew
Birname
Cornnell
Tenwriship Board
Willams
Mingor Parker
Topeke
Automobiles in City Ordinance Feature Speed Limits
The streets and walks committee debates a proposed municipal ordinance recognizing the horseless carriage and imposing initial speed limits. Current rules cap horses and bicycles, with eight miles per hour on Kinens Avenue and fifteen on other streets for automobiles, a compromise between horse and bicycle speeds and plenty of debate over stricter limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt & Claime
le Pronimed
Kinens Avenue
Wheat crop surge lifts Kansas farm wealth in 1902
The Kansas farm economy shows a surprising rise in total farm product value for 1902 despite wheat shortages. Secretary Coburn notes wheat fell four percent while corn compensated, yielding about 54 million dollars more than last year with 200 000 farms averaging near 2000 dollars per family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Anean
Coburn
Kansas
Tom
Kanaan
Meares
Mrs Nation Attacks Vanderbilt Women in Public Outburst
Carrie Nation travels to New York and denounces Vanderbilt women for lavish dress and propriety violations. The piece praises her courage while noting she likely did not know all names and questions legality, property, or propriety of the conduct. Citizens react with shock and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Newen
New York
Vanderbilt
Kansas
Nation Ani Slong
Automobiles and Speed Limits Tangle in Topeka Debate
A wary discussion notes that even with a 25 mile speed limit cars may still travel fast, while horse travel remains seemingly unregulated. Enforcement is seen as reliant on honesty, with juries likely to place blame on motorists if injuries or damages occur. A future stricter auto ordinance may be needed, though current rules cover the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsen
Topeka
Train conductor reroutes man with lingering doubt
A traveler, misled by a wrong train, argues with a conductor about his vote while debating faith and fate. The brief exchange captures a moment of hesitation and resolve as the journey continues.
Local Clip Notes From Topeka And Surroundings
A mosaic of short notices and anecdotes from Topeka and nearby towns, listing oddities, thefts, livestock, and curious happenings. Mentions include Ottawa, Atchison, Hays, and Parsons, with sketches of people, farms, and small-town life. Headlines touch on politics, industry, and communal quirks, preserving the period voice.
Miscellaneous Local Notes and Quips from Topeka Townsfolk
A jumble of odds and ends from Topeka social life and local talk touches on a man settling into work earning fifteen dollars weekly, a young man courting dances with no overcoat, a horticultural barrel exercise, a probate court insanity charge for a man claiming to be a lawyer, and various quirky remarks about elections, sports, and society. The pieces reference Topeka, Manhattan, and Washburn, with luncheon chatter on attorneys, politics, and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acman Wan
Local Musings and Social Snippets From Atchison Light
Glowing notes on city life include social quirks of Atchison residents. Comments lampoon relationships, jealousy, and fashion trends among couples, single men, young mothers and a few witty vignettes about society and image.
Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Prew
A humorous column notes beliefs on marriage and parenting urging that a woman who does not want children should not marry. It comments on modest attire signaling innocence and contrasts male and female planning roles in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May He Correct Seeks Promotion for Santa Fe Director Relative
In Topeka, Mat Neisen a clarinetist linked to Sousa and Marmion's circle, and England with Buffalo Will's band, is mentioned as a clerk seeking a 120 month rise to a higher post. Professor Harebbarger of Warhburn is noted, with football duty and a brief wartime context.
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Topekat
Spriggs
Cate
Spriges
Santa Fe Railroad
Mat Neisen
Topeka Clarinettat
Sousa
Nos
Europe
Marmim'é Circlie
England
Buffalo Will
Harebbarger
Warhburn
Foo
I. WU
Bride Refused to Obey Court Says Limited Divorce Sought
New York November 22 a sensational divorce filing by former Louisville and Nashville president Horatio Victor Newcomb against his wife charges cruelty including punching and tearing nightshirt and withholding bathing facilities. He seeks a limited divorce and restitution of a $100000 trust fund set aside for his wife and children claiming she abandoned him while he was mentally ill. Her answer says he became violent and that an agreement from 1801 bars recovery.
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Jo Hinetlnuts
Atch
Ottawa
Atchison
Coffey County
Burlington
Kobina
Oklahoma
Independence Real Estate
Belle Springs
Rush County
Atchison County
Columbus
Abliene
Gander
Hater Jathietick
Damare
Pey
Mustotas
Michal Strogot
Sharon
New York
Horatio Victor Newcomb
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Newcomb
Mre Newcomb
L. Danforth
Newcomb i
Newcomb Sys
Viola
TSR
Newoarsh
She Sitll
Newscomb
Fiery rear of car injures no one in Springfield ride
Mr and Mrs Angus Sinclair of 77 Beech Street Springfield rode two miles in a burning auto yesterday afternoon unaware of a gasoline tank blaze. Postmaster George McDonald alerted them as the vehicle neared, and a rapid water dumpings saved lives but left the car wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Sinclair
Beech Street
Springfield
George McDonald
Ant
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