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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
2
A jagged patch of notes shows Washburn events and local happenings. Football talk, marriage plans, street work, election timetable, and academic notices mingle with credits to faculty, visitors, and civic tasks as the community tunes its winter schedule.
Citizens travel to Omaha for an international convention while a total lunar eclipse is visible tonight at about 10:00. Democratic candidate HP Biller denies rumors of withdrawal from the county race and laments lack of focus from supporters during the final week of campaigning.
About 5 000 delegates and supporters of the Disciples of Christ gathered in Minneapolis as the temperance rally and convention opened. Leaders from Kansas, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and Colorado arrived, with W J Hole Altus and Geo F Hall among speakers on anti temperance and prohibition themes.
Troops under President Canine and revolutionary forces mass at La Victoria Vereaurin as clashes and reinforcements unfold. The engagement, set to begin Monday, marks intensified action with reported artillery exchanges and casualties, amid reporting on Venezuela theater developments.
At the New York annual stockholders meeting the Disaline Company of America reduced directors from eleven to seven with F E Young elected to succeed himself. Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse elected Walter Wilton Alvin W Krech and F W Harrity for various term lengths. Standard Distilling and Distributing cut its board from ten to one dozen. The Distilling Company of America reported year end June 20 gross of 18(?,) with a net earnings rise offset by higher costs and taxes leaving an increased surplus of 976,500.
Local theater readers are promised a busy weekend with Akilizctive presenting Deheeeeey and Tie Nini Before Christmas. Tim Murphy introduces new works at Lew Crawson, with performances Friday and Saturday afternoon and night. The program includes On the Suwanes River and pieces tied to Stephen C. Foster, featuring a retired manufacturer in a philanthropic light.
Senator Burton spoke on tariff reform and Grover Cleveland's stance amid light turnout at Lukens Opera House in North Topeka. He urged Republicans to vote straight party ticket, defended reciprocity, and argued for protectionist principles while noting dynamic party divisions and local campaign claims.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion claiming seven pounds gained from a one pound bottle. It pitches benefits such as increased appetite, better digestion, richer blood, and renewed strength, suggesting the product helps those needing more flesh.
A fragmented description argues for initiative and referendum as a path to self-government. It lists benefits such as direct voter control, checking corruption, reducing lobby influence, simplifying elections, and improving law enforcement and political discourse. The passage emphasizes educating voters and elevating public service.
A Commercial Appeal report alleges a regional effort across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas to unite hardwood mill firms into a national association. The goal is to streamline pricing, remove wholesalers, and allow manufacturers to sell directly to consumers, though price changes remain uncertain. Timber interests nationwide are meeting to push the plan.
Report from Chicago outlines a proposed restaurant trust capitalized at 5000000 with central management over major eateries. Promoters aim to reduce wholesale costs by 4 to 20 percent, cutting yearly supply expenses across bakeries groceries meat markets and storage ware. William A. Conover leads the project with others joining, modeled after a similar combination now in operation.
Large attendance marked the church congress of the Vetted Stirs in Albany with Bishop Downe presiding. The first topic, What is Personality, featured speakers from Hobart College, Columbia University, Cambridge Divinity, Lehigh University, and Western Reserve, among others.
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