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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1902
Page
5
A condensed report from the Topeka State Journal notes wire service dispatches on ongoing labor unrest and political shifts. It references strike leadership, prices, and upcoming elections, with brief mentions of coal miners and international production comparisons.
A far reaching industry note analyzes meat price trends with conflicting signals. Some experts predict rising cattle demand will push prices higher into December while others expect beef and mutton to fall as supply shifts from Australia and England. The report questions political influence and college football hype shaping public opinion on market directions.
Editorial argues Lady Henry Somerset supports temperance reform in America. It cites familiar wartime figures and British Army views, suggesting cautious influence on army discipline and welfare through reform. The piece critiques anti-canteen arguments and warns about campaign rhetoric shaping military conduct.
A disrupted report recounts officers confronting suspects in a deadly assault. The narrative, though garbled, references a lynching or mob action, with heavy emphasis on law and order and the preservation of state dignity. No clear dates or names are discernible.
The September export totals show a peak near record levels, with a marked drop from earlier highs. By September exports reached around 12.5 million dollars, down from the prior peak, then stabilized with gradual upward movement into October, reflecting a volatile trade pattern and direct impacts on the shipping sector.
The United States, Great Britain and Germany led global coal output, with the three nations accounting for a majority of world production. Britain, once the top producer, saw output overtaken by the United States, as industrial demand and expanded mining intensified across nations.
A jumble of rural notes reports an Inman calf weighing pounds and a Sorting Mill baker selling bread, odd weights like an 18 ounce Tongarraxic pear and a 15 foot measure. County life pieces describe waterworks plans, deer sightings, fruit gathering by youths, corn values near Burlington, and a citizen moving to Germany. Other items mention music and theater activity, a mission creek actor, a trip by boat and rail, and local efforts to fund travel and potato picking, with scattered notes on politics and temperance.
A sanitized slice of gossip from the Atchison Globe lampoons social habits and pretensions. It jokes about willpower and smoking, party etiquette, motherly vanity, sensational gossip, education, baths, and fashions, while poking fun at local life and reform talk.
A fragmentary retelling recalls a 20 year old Civilian rescue during a blaze near a highway in rain and darkness. The speaker recalls pursuing a man, freeing a horse and pup, and the tense chase ending with gratitude and reflection on mercy.
Police report a man who shot at his sister and was arrested after a prior knife incident. The lettered text outlines neighbors, housing, and social reform talks, plus local police actions and community concerns about crime and the need for a workhouse. Identified names include Jo and Jo'an, with mentions of Jo's and Larry Sheehan, and Sergeant Owen. The piece weaves crime, reform, and local reactions in a snapshot of Topeka justice.
The Topeka Daughters of the American Revolution met at a home event themed Women in Kansas History. Members displayed items, shared papers and personal experiences, and a Pioneer Woman program featured readings and music. Refreshments followed a short social period.
The State Journal notes mayor Parker’s remarks on petition timing for the city’s bonds. He mentions President Street input and that Topeka may issue a first mortgage bond, with a second mortgage for the rest, backed by city credit and aimed at favorable interest.
Salina will host a new wholesale hardware business led by HD Lee of the Lee Mercantile line and other ventures. The charter shows a capital of 160000 dollars for the new outfit with other charters granted today to Kansas City based electric hallwax and power concerns plus Latham State Bank, Star Mercantile of Mound Ridge and Snyder Lumber of Hutchinson with various capitals.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on October 3 a convention agreed to admit newspaper correspondents to the executive function. The debate centered on Mitchell Ayishe’s speech and calls to declare off the whites, meeting strong opposition from engineers who urged careful reconsideration of Provident Mitchell recommendations. Mitchell urged acceptance and to end the strike, prompting warm applause as revolutions to end the strike were debated. A motion to adjourn failed. a motion to exclude nonpress members was later carried.
A burglar entered the Third Ward dormitory last night by a tre escape and stole money and items from several students. Miss Bertha Pattee of Atlanta Illinois confronted the thief and aided by residents, the intruder fled. Several victims named include Miss Lateman of South Dakota Louise Lackland of Mexican and Loutee Titackmer of New Franklin.
William Hooper pYeuns was arraigned before Judge Cowling in New York on a murder charge linked to the death of Mrs. Anna Pulitzer. The arraignment occurred after his counsel requested time to prepare further pleas and on a Wednesday proceeding.
Names such as Axtel Johnson Charles Olesony MO Charleshure John son Char Boyyr and others appear among guests. The text notes their WM due of $10 each while some were described as good and drink and others credited for baggage, with one noted as an Emott teeniver.
A fragmentary notice discusses paving Tyler Street between Twelfth and Pave avenues. It mentions a proposed paving plan and a meeting to be held to discuss the issue, with references to a formal act and funds.
City Attorney Spencer received from Charles F Street of the Topeka Water Company a copy of the first mortgage securing 37000 in bonus on the water works bonds. The bonds expire in 192? and have twenty four years left. Spencer and J L McFortnd discussed the petition for the bond election and expect a reply soon.
Mrs L K Brown launches a Topeka shop offering a light goods line for women and children. Stock includes underwear lace embroidery fine china towels novelties stationery and school supplies at Crawford opera house vicinity. En route to Culebra Island the torpedo flotilla under Lt Chandler departs Norfolk for Port Royal and sails to participate in North South Atlantic and European patrols aboard Decatur Bagley Biddle Backeser and others.
Tim Murphy, famed for a distinctive signature and quick cartoon sketches, stayed at the National hotel in Topeka. He demonstrated rapid drawing, chatted with Judge Prairie Doster, and discussed potential vaudeville acts and future theater plans in New York. He teased reporters about his career and recalled past triumphs in Kansas and New York.
The funeral of Mrs Macaboth Coffey who died Wednesday at her home near Meriden was held Saturday from the church. She was 73 and mother of nine. Many relatives attended the service and the Rev M Mayden delivered the sermon. The solemn high requiem reflected her noble qualities. Police request for arrest in cattle theft case noted at end.
Note says two Base-Candy stores in Kansas faced a theft when 20 head of cattle were stolen after a poor escape. Officials report ongoing cattle thefts in the region and mention a reward for information.
Carrie Nation arrived in Austin on October 1 and attempted to enter a saloon on West Street and Congress Avenue. Alderman Doyle and others confronted her. she refused to leave and was forcibly escorted to the sidewalk after being seized by a bartender. She boarded a train for departure, the crowd dispersing as authorities intervened.
Royal purple decorations graced Northwestern University for the James installation ceremony with public and private buildings attired in color. Distinguished guests included Jones Murphy and James W. Wentworth of Ohio Wesleyan University, Charles F. Prower, and others from Stra somal and Stanford. Speakers Matthew Atle and others gave remarks as celebratory events followed in the anniversary hall.
Col Loomis appointed inspector general amid party maneuvers as Gov. Strnter and state officials reshuffle. Loomis, a veteran attorney, is expected to command military and civil units, with routes, deliveries, and regional offices reorganized under his authority. A courthouse fire on Wretes avenue prompted an investigation while a nat relay base issue and rural routes adjustments are noted.
A 1 year old named Kannan Shot was fatally wounded on Arapahoe Peak in Mundie Park by a hunter who mistook the child for a deer. The shooter fled and identity remains unknown hours after the incident. Mrs Rome traveled to Kansas while on vacation on a mountain pine. Inheritance tax sustained. Denver court today upheld the will feature of new wind farm financing.
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