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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary reading of a Topeka State Journal page shows scattered notices and ad copy. Mentions a weekly edition and a Saturday visit, with garbled names and locations, likely indicating a public notice or subscription notices amid damaged text.
A fragmented AP wind brief from The State Journal outlines political maneuvering in the upcoming U S House election era. It cites Grover Cleveland era figures, Bryan's Nebraska stay, and Secretary Shaw's fiscal plans, with mentions of King Edward’s livestock and a world’s fair exhibit.
Fragmented U S newspaper text discusses coal supply exhaustion, labor and owner disputes, state governance under shortage. Mentions Bar Cherke letter and divine appointment, federal role, miners, owners Baer, and Congress. Reads as a debated governance and welfare crisis amid a coal drought.
The piece surveys relations among the tariff and trusts, noting the president’s Cincinnati speech as a labor to show the tariff and trust issues are live, debated questions needing attention. The Chicago Record-Herald references the partisan angle and the need for clear policy.
A critical view argues tariff changes should target schedules where trusts monopolize markets and push up prices. It cites the steel trust as a prime example of overproduction protection masking cheaper foreign competition and warns tariffs may shield labor while raising costs for consumers.
A jumble of small town items, oddities, and light vignettes from Kansas counties. Topics include a street fair in Newton, a two headed snake in Hutchinson, a potato king in Burton county, a drug shipment of headaches, a banana tree longing for Central America, a Sunday school gathering, a military band, a Franklin county sale paid in checks, and humorous misprints from Emporia to Arkansas City.
The notice lists several deaths and funeral plans including Mrs. Anne M. Toughton who died Monday evening from heart failure and was to be buried at 1108 Topeka Avenue today. Other items mention Mrs. Hertha and Mr. McChare, with references to funeral arrangements and locations in Weir City Canon City and Northern Carbondale. The fragment notes a political note about suppression of Republican voters in Lutherin precinct and an election planned for October 4, 1902 from 1 to 5 pm in Car OHS M nNearLon.
Travel deal to Kansas City and return for $2.00 via Santa Fe with fall festival tickets on sale October 3rd to 7th. Limited departures available. observe schedule notes and pricing terms.
Testimony during the inquest into Jacob Aynetso n s death at Bedwell's asylum describes bruises on his left side toe eyes and neck and questions whether injuries came from a fall. Dr Johnson stated bruises could not be from a single fall and noted conflicting accounts from Aynetson. Dr Reed initially suspected rib injuries but later retracted that assessment amid cross examination.
An inquest probes the death of Mr. Rynerson amid claims of mental illness and possible mistreatment. Testimony suggests memory loss and rationality at times, with bruises on the head and eye noted, while doctors cite old age and kidney disease as factors and consider rough handling as a contributing cause. Jurors and numerous witnesses, including physicians and policemen, are listed as part of the inquiry.
The Seneca Sun club defeated the Frankfort gun club in Seneca by 21 bindings to claim the state championship trophy. The meeting featured top shooters Frankfort and Seneca as the main competitors, with Seneca securing the victory on home turf.
Charles Lisks, a blacksmith's helper, suffers a severe burn to his right foot when a red hot iron contacts him at the Santa Fe shops. William Harker, a pipe fitter, injuries his right hand when a pipe faults, risking the loss of three fingers.
In a district court session a case tied to the Kicker place near Tyler era is aired. Witness C M Bozart testifies of late nights, piano music, dancing and game chickens at the Kicker site. Stahl and others recount tense raid, heart trouble, and canines. judges and jurors weigh the mixed testimony about a road house legend.
Mrs Frederick Funston travels with Nerlitte and Arthur Funston to meet General Funston’s parents in Lola Kansas City. They stay at the Midland Hotel and plan to visit Mort Riley, Kansas, as army maneuvers continue. The trip includes a meeting with Dr Funston’s physician and remarks about the child’s namesake and future visits.
A Tuesday afternoon practice match saw the high school football team face the Kansas Medical College squad and post a 15 to 0 score against the physicians. The report notes the doctors likely focused more on distractions from Coach Hughes than gameplay. The high school has struggled in recent seasons, with a history of hard losses and turbulent times during practice sessions.
The board of health will meet at city hall. The Third Presbyterian church society met this afternoon with Mrs A Doane at 619 Lime Street. Various local appointments and legal matters are listed including a master mechanic for Santa Fe at Raton New Mexico and a drug store sale near Sixth and Clay streets.
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