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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
5
A rough clipping from the Topeka State Journal discusses politics, labor, weather, and local items. It mentions presidential era debates, railroad figures, and Kansas railway figures while noting sporting and academic updates plus a variety of small town notices and curiosities from the era.
Fragmented column remarks on society, work, and family roles. It contrasts men’s street behavior with women’s choices, noting shifting values and the impact of daily labor on households. A quirky tone questions progress and domestic life in a bustling urban scene.
Readable phrases show social chatter about meat markets and winter travel. Mentions Moody, Granta, Charlie, and Mrs Biotite in a flurried dialogue style with quoted lines and dated speech patterns. The text is garbled but hints at social commentary and personal exchanges.
A garbled OCR passage discusses views on women and marriage, mentioning single status, bachelor life, and family expectations. The text references a church fair and local social norms, with unclear names and places, reflecting a dated, muddled reportage style.
Fragmented reflections describe views on women, mothers, and social plans. The text critiques female gatherings and church meetings with observations on conversations, lunches, and social outings in a dated voice.
A fragmented report outlines miners’ strike actions in Pennsylvania's anthracite region with threats of militia involvement. It discusses currency standards, Treasury remedies, and broader economic tensions, including shipping and tariff debates impacting coal import and domestic markets. The piece mentions public and political figures and calls for discipline in the armed forces and government responses.
Grisham, fusion nominee in the Fourth district, faces a fight over where his name appears on the official ballot. Secretary of State Clark reportedly ruled Grisham must be listed on the People’s ticket, amid contention from Democrats and Populists about the column alignment and validity of the nomination. John Currin criticizes the decision as arbitrary, while attorney generals Hamilton and Clayton influence steps to determine the proper placement.
London dispatch says General Corbin at a banquet delivered a message from President Roosevelt urging King Edward to aid in promoting interest in Great Britain at the St Louis exposition. The king replied he would answer personally and adjourned to the stocking room for private talks with Corbin, Yours, Wood, and others expressing goodwill and curiosity about the American army.
In Cherokee county, Judge Skidmore faced a peremptory writ directing re docketing of a case. Plaintiff Chris Stelsbach sought mandamus to compel action after courts shifted jurisdiction to the common pleas and back, culminating in a Supreme Court grant of the writ today.
Maj John F OBrien a Confederate veteran and prominent Loukelig business figure died age 60. He built the battery that fired the first shot of the Civil War at Fort Sumter while serving as lieutenant of engineers and later commanded Fort Hinckney. He saw action in the Virginia campaign and earned a captaincy for gallantry.
Hyde Park saw a 14 A demonstration reported by the New York Tribune's London correspondent, highlighting concerns of veterans from the South African War. A. Bradford died in Storey this afternoon. Full orchestra at Steinberg’s social. Independents met in Auburn with speeches by Vance, Robbins, and Stahl. County commissioners debated runoffs for the Grantville bridge. bids from Missouri Valley Bridges Co. and others. A Kansas City-bound passenger train derailed near Kaname City within twelve hours. Also notes on encampment meetings and local schedules.
The report notes unanimous approval of a statement referencing second preferreds with overdue interest since 1888 to receive full dividends. President Wilson urged recovery steps aiding shareholders and warned against a hand-to-mouth policy. He said the strike in the United States had not yet toppled the Grand Trunk.
An engagement began near La Victoria between forces led by Iremien Cuatro of Venezuela with about 4100 men and the revolutionary forces commanded by Generals Matos Mendon Peretz and Riera. The battle occurred about six hours marching distance from La Victoria as gunfire could be heard. Vice President Vicente Gomes departed Carnine today on a train with soldiers and ammunition to reinforce President Camtro.
An unannounced coal carriers railroad conference in New York brought together representatives amid renewed rumors of a wage settlement. Held at the office of Thorax, chairman of the board, the one hour session offered no formal statement. Participants expected tangible outcomes, but officials indicated nothing decisive had been achieved.
In New York reports describe a cot 12 weighing one pound seven ounces placed on the smallest living baby at Bellevue under hospital instruction. Doctor remarks trigger memory of a convicts case. Leavenworth proceedings delay as counsel availability guides next steps.
In New York on October 13 nearly 14,000 francs were collected for a proposed statue of the late Emil Zola. The Zola Literary and Benevolent Association held a meeting with memoriam addresses to the late author. A fund was started to erect the monument with Paris and London interests contributing through the Times.
New York Oct 1 Secretary Root and President Roosevelt hold Morgan to devise settlement of the strike. Morgan reports no ultimatum given and seeks advisement. Miner operators press for better protection, militia called out in Pennsylvania. parochial boards push self help measures amid government program.
The article outlines school board efforts to instruct children in swimming across London. It notes proposed paid teaching plans for certain age groups, with funding and timetables under review, and mentions teacher roles and possible private lessons as schools prepare for a broader program.
Senator J R Burton will speak at Luken Opera House North Tooks Wednesday evening with Jack son’s band. It is billed as the first speech in the Kansas campaign. In New York Charles G Dale cashier of the New York County National Bank was found dead in his West New Brighton home shot himself. Dale, about 49, leaves a widow and daughter. Investigation shows accounts correct with no known cause for the self inflicted death.
A garbled humor column fragment features scattered phrases and misread names. It references Solans, Salen, and Salen’s reply amid a chaotic mix of dialogue. Mentions Chicago, teachers, and a potential historical revolution context with scattered, unclear names.
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