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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
5
A patchy Topeka State Journal-Record reports varied items from national affairs to Kansas notices. It mentions Congress actions, Roosevelt era policies, economic shifts, and local anecdotes including farmers, strikes, and public notices, reflecting era concerns and regional updates.
The text outlines a 1901 prospectus on Russian and American petroleum resources, noting production figures and national outputs. It cites United States consumption, international demand, and forecasts an annual growth rate in Russia and the United States over five years, with figures implying substantial oil production and shifts in market share.
Fragmentary reflection on virtue and social judgment, mentioning neighbors, truth, and conduct. The monologue notes perceptions of public opinion, corporate influence, and moral standards, with disjointed phrases and oblique references to community life and personal behavior.
Chico News reports that after weeks of resistance the antitracite coal operators yield to arbitration. The piece cites public sentiment and President Roosevelt urging compulsory arbitration to end the strike, keeping fuel and industry operations alive amid tensions. It highlights national opinion favoring the President’s stance and the push for a formal, legally backed settlement.
The Philadelphia and Boston papers praise Roosevelt for directing arbitration that ended the coal miners strike. They note calm leadership, public opinion influence, and operators capitulating to the settlement, with emphasis on averting calamity and restoring work.
The Kansas City Star bought land 300 by 28 feet in the east bottoms to construct a mill that will produce all white paper for the newspaper. When completed, it will be the first daily in America to manufacture its own paper. The Star mill will have a capacity of 10 tons per month and employ about 100 people, costing upwards of 200000.
A fourteen pound cannon ball, eroded by time, was unearthed near the Johnson homestead in Bucks County. Found within a new furrow, the relic likely came from Washington era artillery used in the Delaware crossings. The discovery links to Knox and Hamilton’s Revolutionary War headquarters nearby.
Reports detail ducks near Silver Lake, visits by Sarah Shuit to Kansas City, and Anna Lang returning from Greensburg. County leaders to use the GA room in the courthouse. Unclaimed baggage sale at the Santa Fe freight house due to derailments. A Santa Fe machinist injured in the roundhouse. Fisher Short and Clothing Co ceasing business. Dispatchers for Rock Island increase from three to six. Township franchise handed to Kansas livi tan. Fire headquarters reorganized to face main entrance. A man injured in North Tope and other local incidents. Commissioners plan a tour for Hawkins serving time for adultery. fines due. paving contracts and delays noted. Georgia miniters arrival and train movements described.
A historical note traces the opera Robin Hood from its Chicago debut on June 9 1890 and chronicles its enduring popularity despite early doubts. It details key figures composers managers venues and revenue milestones including totals from U S and Canada performances and notable revival history through New York’s Broadway houses.
The Gan case hearing, overseen by Special Master Robert J. Brock, is postponed with no set date, as testimony lags and the court notes partial progress. Meanwhile at Chanute a crowd of about three thousand watched the American Indian Company fleet shoot on Walker land with 290 bar shots per minute as tanks were prepared.
A CincinnatiHamilton Dayton railroad wreck near Mtniwood injures seven people, none fatally. Conductor CE Higer of Philadelphia and Mrs Mecky suffer broken arms. Mrs Eker, wife of the conductor, also injured.
Rebels reappear near Willemstad with strong force as revolutionary troops move toward Cana cis and Victo ria to thwart advances on Caracas. Government forces in the republic brace for clashes as tension rises in the Caribbean theater.
An optical retailer advertises prices for eyeglasses and lenses with a pale range and a promise of a care with every pair. The notice lists don’t be humbug prices and states hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 654 Kunras Avenue.
City Attorney and Judge complete a petition for a special election on a waterworks bond of 35000000 dollars. The document names Mayor Albert Parker and cites Kansas law to authorize a city vote by residents on issuing the bonds. The text notes printing and review by Thursday and a plan to secure voters.
A joint session of the Kansas Association of Charities and Correction and the Kansas Society for the Friendless is set for November 18 to 19 in Lawrence. The meetings feature governor and mayor addresses, a keynote by Joseph Myers of Columbus, and sessions on charitable and penal work including two joint evening sessions and a Friday university concert.
In Fort Scott and Healey vile, leaders debate scheduling if Haller cannot fill dates. Ta ally and his father’s illness anchor Mr. Talig’s plans as he weighs travel, campaigning, and rest. Firmer dates loom after consultations with friends, with limited speakers and urgent prep noted amid wartime era tensions.
Addie Lee Livingstone died at her home 634 Monroe street. The service was to be held at Grace Cathedral at 10 4. m. Clarnitay. Livingstone was employed in the styling house. Also noted was the death of an infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles Pattison in New York after the family moved from Topeka last spring. The child was ten months old and study in physics and chemistry at St ax ao I.
New York Oct 21 Lady Henry Somerset visiting Central Park Zoo director John W Smith asked to buy gray squirrels for her English estate. He notes the animals belong to the park and appear tame. Somerset hopes to take several to England if they would adapt there.
Fragmented OCR yields a report on a Methodist Missionary Convention in Cleveland. It references Rev Adora of New York Regent of the future, Thomas Wow, and a council led by Bishop Andrews. Delegates from multiple sees planned addresses, with bishops Foss Fowler Hartzell Moors Mecae Thelwin among those present.
In Manchester on October 21 Sir Henry Irving spoke for the management of a municipal theatre. He urged a loud drive for a new era in drama saying the theatre would welcome major works and performers from the United States and Germany.
A garbled 19th century style notice reports brigand trials, military and political defiance, a Dip capture, and a sentencing for forgery and embezzlement. It mentions inclement leanings, a York Pennsylvania event, and a controversial Treasure case. The piece also advertises Satin-Skin Powder with dubious claims.
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