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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
6
A garbled historical column fragment references urban life and public notices. It mentions a Siena ark, Webarnett APE, and a study by Gepsner with scattered terms like billiont and Dive a Leber fopem. The readable bits sketch a chaotic city scene with names and places lost in transcription errors.
A contested bid for control of the Christian Church convention unfolds in Portland with leaders Winckel, Ivan, and secretary Lys Salt guiding the process. The event centers on the election of delegates and the role of the Crumpet watchdog group amid regional church tensions.
Fragmentary OCR recalls Rockefeller figure courting a garden scene with a horse route. The text mentions public interest in a New York pavilion and garden, and a potential price or sale context, though many names and details are unreadable.
Government Sajpaar learns of a potential collaboration involving plans to move quilts along the Mapeditenh river route. Details mention Castillio and Cher Tigrether as parties previously linked to the effort, with emphasis on a cross regional exchange.
A distorted OCR fragment notes armed groups attacking a force linked to a government department in Magdalena and a battle near Curacao. It mentions revolutionists, detents, and possible escapes, suggesting political turmoil without clear names or dates.
A banquet in honor of President George was highlighted by speeches from notable educators. Oberlin College’s Mine Han and Tabata of Maunit Hoiyrke spoke on progress in education, while Dr. Mackansie of Chicago Trobbeical Seminary addressed Chadian education. President Hyde of Bow and other university leaders attended.
A fragmentary clipping discusses fake art treasures and debates over wealth in America. It mentions opinions by Benita and Morgan, Walters, and Wid, noting lasting concerns about value and exhibitions amid wartime rhetoric and public scrutiny.
A London court case centers on a man named Lancin arrested on forgery charges. Prosecutors allege a long pattern of deception, involving counterfeit boxes and illicit schemes tied to node addresses and suspects, with testimony from Michael Waelers and others. The proceedings discuss pen detention, alleged intent, and the pursuit of truth in a complex financial crime.
The Kansas World's Fair commission plans to open eyes to the state's resources at St Louis in 1904. Officials discuss showcasing oil and gas fields coal deposits and industrial growth alongside agriculture and education to attract funds and attention.
A wild dispute over which contestant was the prettiest led to a near riot in Madison County Indiana. The windfall of insults and a decorated cake prize escalated into a noisy confrontation as bystanders and participants clashed. Authorities intervened as tempers flared and the prize became a flashpoint for the crowd.
The story describes a carload of bass and croppie from Neosha Hatchery moving across Kansas and neighboring states. John W. Haughey, state fish commissioner, plans to meet later to return with the car to Wellington, with several men transporting fish to county seats and state line areas. The effort is part of a wider program in the region.
New York police foiled a dramatic hotel escape after a man leaped from a fourth floor window at Sirvans Home during a murder scene. The fugitive registered under a Canadian name, claimed to flee to Woodstock Vermont, and gave a dreamlike account of being asleep when the rope pulled him out the window. He later explained intentions to buy passage to Cuba.
Washington receives a letter from New York City dated October 2 1908 claiming to be from Mark Twain. The missive requests winter fuel items including forty five tons of dry government pond post and twelve tone earscreenbacks plus vintage 1866 goods, delivered to Tiversdale at low spot cash rates, with payment sent to Twain.
In New York Mount Vernon a cemetery attached to an infant asylum yielded nine petrified bodies. The asylum was recently closed and workers removed the remains. The figures appear as white marble and as solid as rock, described by laborers during the clearance.
In Rockport Texas a vast herd of about 6,000 sheep owned by G. Al Brunstrett at Mathardic were driven by mosquitoes into Cedar Canyon water. Only around 400 survived after many drowned. The biting insects forced residents to abandon homes on the island.
Review notes Tim Murphy revived Old En Hoornee in a touring run praised for his portrayal of the faithful old man who becomes a philosopher. Dorothy Sherrod stars with him as Mrs Murphy while J Z Armstrong plays Flint Green. cast includes Steadman and Whitfeld with mixed critical reception of some roles.
An advertisement claims steady daily doses of Scott's Emulsion improve child weakness. It emphasizes long term, harmless treatment and child preference, inviting readers to request a free sample brochure from Scott & Bowne.
In North Topeka a long list of residents and visitors is recorded. Ralph Sistar visits Jewell City. Mrs. Nelwwender attends Daniel Brooke’s funeral in town. Families travel from Kansas City and Abilene. Rev Stavely plans a Cincinnati trip for the Missionary convention. Local shifts include officers and members of Victor Council No 4, K of P, and social calls at Monroe Street homes. Card of Thanks from Olive Bradford family ends list.
The divorce case of Mrs Jennie Henderson against George Henderson moved to the district court this morning. She alleges neglect and failure to provide necessities for herself and the children. The custody dispute centers on who should retain both children versus the oldest son London, with Mrs Henderson seeking full custody and Mr Henderson opposing.
Londons Oct 2l The Hasstern Tele grand company has equipped a wireless telegraphy system designed by J B Maskelyne Jr for the company. The plan uses ships as auxiliary cante service for inter island communications on short stretches where tides and rocks shorten cable life. The system features a domed metall ic circuit a bath tors sending and receiving station and a new coherer using metal filings claimed to be more delicate and reliable.
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