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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
2
In Topeka notes оқу from Snapshots at Home News, bemused items include debates, football chatter, local politics, and road conditions. Mentions of Wilson of Belleville, Lindaborg game, Washburn football chapel, and local officials, plus road and labor issues and a hunting trip planned in Colorado.
A collection of fabric goods including chiffons and chiffons mixes shown at various prices from 1.25 to 12.50 dollar range. New steel beaded bags priced up to 3.50 and leather chatelaines listed from 25 cents. Also featuring the latest Scotch plaid belts and Bell line accessories on display.
A Macon dispatch reports Keota near St. Louis was nearly destroyed by a hurricane with two men, one identified as worn and two children killed. The Wiewward Vail building collapsed, injuring a man. Denver physician and author of medical works, Knight of the Lupertl Order, died at 70 after a distinguished career in Colorado universities. Also notes disinfecting telephones in New York to curb disease spread and the death of U.S. Navy engineer Henry Rowe in Italy after a stroke, with wife and daughter present. Joe Gans defeats Kid McPartland in New York, a left hook ending the bout in the fifth.
Digestive aid ad copy describes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for after meals and daily use.
Trust opposition failed to stop the Farmers Elevator company at Haven Reno county. C W Peckham reports the elevator was built despite injunctions and lawsuits, funded by stockholders and supported by nonstock farmers who benefited from higher local grain prices. The venture remains financially sound with plans to pay debts and continue operations. Also noted is a report on cholera risk aboard army transports and conditions aboard the Sherman.
An offer advertises a free book detailing causes of piles and their simple, inexpensive cures. It warns many suffer from rectal disorders after failed remedies and surgical fears. The pamphlet claims to explain how to originate, prevent, and treat piles without operation or delay, requesting name and address on a postal card to Pyramid Co.
OCR debris hints at a dated event near San Of E and arcane references. The text mentions a ship, gaps before a tree, and ambiguous place names suggesting a historical note or teaser.
Settlement reached early today in a strike of union pressmen and press feeders in New York City job printing houses. The nearly 200 strikers reportedly won higher wages, while current non union workers will be retained and offered union eligibility.
Coron er's jury in Shenangoon Pa returns verdict placing responsibility for the death on Private Wadsworth of the Eighteenth regiment national army. The shooting occurred Wednesday night after orders to halt were ignored near a nod-unionist home. The jury recommends district attorney investigation. A boy and a wild cat incident follow in Kis.
A merger of Washburn and Medics football teams into first and second squads is likely. Coaches Hughes and Atehi, Captains Lakin and Aliats favor consolidation. The first team would handle big games, the second team weaker opponents, with selection from best material and potential shared management.
The Globe reports a southwest of Dr Mitchell’s cage of destitution near Atchison Kansas where a mover his wife and seven children are stranded. The sick mother cannot work and families have offered them a rough old home amid credible claims of severe poverty prompting local concern.
A Topeka statement from John A. Thomas touts the reliability of a product or service. He describes chronic kidney and back pain worsened by weather and state of exposure, claiming notable relief after using the remedy. The testimonial emphasizes trusted local support and availability through agents nationwide.
Two men named John Smith and Charles Swartz were arrested in Wellington, charged with stealing shoes sold locally. Evidence ties them to a dry goods store theft at Caldwell, with related items found in their room. The report mixes unrelated dispatches and marginal quotes.
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