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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1902

Page

2

Bond Purchase Offer by Treasury Dept in New York

A disjointed early 20th century notice describes the U S Treasury Department offering to buy bonds at a set price. It mentions the Office of the Assistant Treasurer of the Third States and a session in New York. The document references a purchase price of 44 percent and lists dates and officials involved in the transaction.

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Sugar Beet Excursion Disrupted by Contested Detergent Fent

A fragmented report from Rocky Ford and nearby counties describes a delegation of farmers from Emporis Hutchinson Independence and Dod County with a group of men called Banson Beerpeper arriving to oversee beet harvest activities. Officials from Bain Fe passenger and Indwetrial department, including JG Hamilton, are noted as representatives. The piece hints at tensions and possible disputes over methods and control in the Arkansas Valley sugar beet harvest.

Rocky Ford Emporis Hutchinson Independence Bain Fe Bamilton

Python incident reveals Dr Frederick Mins Gade link

A bizarre scene ends with a man finding the tail of a scaly animal hidden near a knotted bag. Investigators identify the creature as a python connected to Dr Frederick Mins Gade, a Cambridge scientist returning from Central America. The doctor was en route to Princeton then New York.

Moon Frederick Mins Gade Central America Princeton New York

Pacific Steam Navigation Company Faces Health Fines

A damaged report describes Pacific Steam Navigation Company's troubles over a yellow fever issue. The text mentions fines, parliamentary action, and potential shutdowns, with unclear names and dates due to garbled OCR. The fragment references health concerns and regulatory penalties connected to the shipping line.

British firm Readause-Ings runs Puddy Steam Retention in Liverpool

A fragment notes the Puddy Steam Retention company, described as a British concern, with ties to Readause-Ings in Liverpool. The text is incomplete but identifies the business and location.

Liverpool

Senator Nelson Stumps Northern Minnesota Amid Travel Woes

Senator Knute Nelson, campaigning for the Republican ticket, continues stumping in northern Minnesota. A train wreck near Hibbing disrupted travel, forcing a later connection at Wolf Junction as Nelson pressed onward toward Two Harbors, maintaining engagement with supporters despite the setback.

Belson Duleth Knute Nelson Minnesota Hibbing Wolf Janetion Fig Senmtar Nelson Ainromain Maile Tor

Coal in Yukon Valley sparks mining prospects

A U S Geological Survey chief reports a influential coal discovery in the Yukon valley. J Collier envoy confirms rich coal seams along Yukon riverbanks and other navigable streams, enabling mining and transport by steamers. Possible shift in regional timber and fuel supply noted amid Klondike era tensions.

Willie Hayes Division of Surveys United States Eological Survey J. Collier Yukon Valley Klondike Yukon Meine Washington

World's crops report shows cool wet Europe dampening harvests

The Agriculture Department summarizes global crop prospects with Europe’s cool wet summer delaying grain gathering. Russia expects a larger winter wheat crop, while Hungary and Romania show good yields. France Belgium Britain and Italy report varied results with rains aiding some regions and shortages risk in others.

Washington Department of Agriculture Europe Reidaleer Fiat Ralte Ministry of Agriculture France Belgium Great Hirliain Great Britain Denmark Italy Australia India Japan Spain Egypt Carnt Yal

Seattle Wheelmen Build Rare Bicycle Path Across Lake Washington

Historic effort by Seattle wheelmen creates a three-branch bicycle highway from Lake Washington to Magnolia Bluff, funded by a $1 annual city tax on bicycles. It includes Lake Washington, Lake Upton, and Magnolia Bluff paths with gentle grades, bridges, and timbered cuts to cross ravines, praised for dry and wet weather use.

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North Topeka social column highlights and arrivals

North Topeka notes from Meriden Silver Lake and Newton mention visitors including Mrs C W Wilson, Miss Clara Holman, Miss Evelyn Holman, and Mr R H Whiteen. Families, church events, and social visits populate a day with dances, tours, and a police report of a friendly wolf at a bakery. A runaway accident injures Mr and Mrs Murphy near Silver Lake and Laurant streets.

Kim C. W. Wilson Meriden Mark Netewender Silver Luce Rodgers Silver Lake St Lukens’ Hall Clara Holman Newton Kaw William M. Costley Minnie Whitehead Haines Houston Janes Mire Angie Mee Mary Smith Edgar Mater Onaha Miriam A. Swittly Thitte Holman Evelyn Holman Colorado Maul Waukee Wis Gaunt Swigart R. H. Witeen Mary McTlanin T. Purviz Christian Church B.C Warren Misa Alice Goode Emporia Tor. L. A. Ryder C.F Fthodes Bert Kansas City M. P. Neilsen Fitle Aurory Russell Kes Simon Lacey Peotia E. C. Lacey Arthur Dunging St Paul Minn Calvin Holman Tau Holman Toneka Tmotroan John Rube Albuquerque Nbl Abe Mr. Rube Chilicothe Everett State Temperance Union Theansas Avenue M. EB North Side J.P. Wilson W. AL. S. Nf Second Presbyterian Church Ernest Hohnbaum Kansas Avenue Herbert Sturdygin Merton French Julia Keyes Harriet Moran Mabel Marlatt Laure Morgan Beaale Marlatt Edna Sturdy Mire Murphy Murray Shellabarger Christ Hospital

Memorial ceremony honors Gladstone with Carnegie remarks

In London on October 17, Andrew Carnegie and peers Spencer Peel and Aberdeen spoke at the Gladstone Memorial library opening. Carnegie praised Gladstone as making it impossible for English speaking peoples to remain at war with each other and urged unity to prevent future bloodshed.

London Andrew Carnegie Spencer and Peel Harl of Aberdeen Gladstone Atglawarden Carnegie Gisdtone Garth Esgaoe Roen

Gothic Americans Sign New York American League Player

Syramuee N Y Ody Lewis Willee of this city signs with the New York American League team for next season. He previously pitched for the Baltimore American team last season.

Syramuee N.Y Ody Lewis Willee New York American Jeague Baltimore American

Giant Paris Store Credits Big Buy With Installments

A Paris feature highlights Dufayel's department store known for its credit system. Customers can buy household goods with a small down payment and weekly installments. The article notes the allure of no extra cost versus cash purchases and cites millions of installment orders and thousands of clerks in billing and shipping.

Paris Eiffel Tower Dufayel Inifayel

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