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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
2
A vented note promotes keeping a cake of Ivory Soap at the stable for washing galled spots and scratches on horses. It claims the soap cleans without irritation and its vegetable oils have cooling healing effects for irritated skin.
Cleveland dispatch notes upheaval in the iron and steel sector with shipments diverted and prices rising. Central West furnaces face curtailments, rail deliveries tighten, and a large ore sale in Virginia moves to Chicago district. Debits and predicted spring demand signal a turbulent period for producers and workers.
Ambiguously garbled text mentions a horse race or jockey event with names like Rothachild and Pierce, plus officials such as chairman Hermont and Frank Noreis. The fragmentary item suggests a wartime or ceremony context but lacks coherent details, places, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR note with unreadable fragments mentions Omaha and weekend events. The text is too garbled to extract a clear person, organization, place, date, or outcome for a solid summary.
A morning devotional service was led by Howard Cramtiet of Towanda, focusing on calm reflection and communal fellowship during the gathering. The event emphasized reverence and shared prayers in a modest congregation.
A tarnished OCR pastry piece outlines a method for quick biscuits and cakes with hints of butter, flour, and eggs. It mentions mixing, rolling, shaping, and baking on a heated pan, aiming for a light rise and a crisp, tender crumb.
Washington October 21 A note from the president indicates only a few power related appointments will be sent before Congress convenes in December. The plan seeks to avoid delays and ensure smoother cabinet adjustments during the interim.
Trustees consider segregation of sexes in junior colleges by a narrow vote. The decision affects only certain departments and not the rest of the university, marking a first step in broader debates on co education.
Hoermen H. Avett, who served under President Lincoln and oversaw railway matters, is reported dead in Sherman Texas. He had resided in Sherman for three years.
A fragmentary note describes a Mexican Central feeder line from Cuernavaca and Paric toward the Balsas river. The text mentions connections with Morelia and Guerrero and a planned railway segment near Cuernavaca.
A large crowd saw a fiasco of a Wednesday exhibition with many errors. Dick Cooley of Topeka failed to deliver as he was pitched to bases loaded repeatedly and struck out four times. The Nationals beat the Americans 14 to 6 as fielding slumps and umpire pucker drew rebukes while stars like Keeler and Mercer failed to lift the show.
Local notes recount registration progress, paving work on an alley behind Kansas Avenue, and a variety of Topeka happenings. Reports mention Washburn students at the observatory, young laborers, a wedding view incident, placer mining rumors, Dr. Lindefelds optic parlor, political meetings at the courthouse, and the All-Americans baseball team preparing for Newton.
A collage of brief items from Topeka and Kansas City: a Bible class organized in an old plant building. Mrs. Sprague Chase discharged after a serious operation at Christ hospital. 400 attendees at a Kansas City baseball game. umpire Llewellyn Graham’s pride in being saved by Sullivan, Cross, Keeler and Gran tora. Bob Smith criticized for muffed punts at Washburn practice. big league teams guests at a theater. C. McClintock back from a two month continental trip. surgeon convention in Rome. youths Alfred Dale and Whetzel Roberts sent to reform school for rock throwing. Henry Allen gearing up for campaign with two speeches daily. Shawnee County political mix with Nichol/ Lucas vs Stebbins/Stahl. Republicans split, one leaning Schenck. ballot talk among attorney general aides. last day to register tomorrow. Teamsters union to meet Saturday to finalize organization.
Paris reports an accord among France Great Britain and Germany to evaluate air forces and extend the open door policy. The move aims to calm Shanghai and the Yas Tse Kia valley for commercial development. About 1290 troops will participate in the evacuation.
Arrangements for a new Hudson river boat line promise the fastest service in the world with guaranteed speeds around 100 miles per hour. The New York to Albany trip is expected to take about a day, and the project aims to set a rapid transit standard for river travel.
The supreme court ruled that a Japanese cannot become a U S citizen. The decision arose in a case about a young Japanese lawyer seeking bar admission in Oregon and its citizenship qualifications. The Oregonian notes the Olympia origin and Octembers timing of the ruling.
London Herald correspondent reports a Lawn Tennis Association meeting where a proposed change to the serving rule, favoring a two feet behind the base stance, was adopted unanimously. The English rule requiring one foot behind the base was noted as contrasting.
Colonel Thomas Pr. Wehittree is seriously ill in this city. He returned from London in September and fell seriously ill afterward with bronchitis. A complication of ailments followed and doctors admit his condition is serious though showing some improvement under treatment.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention individuals named Robert Hatten Updyke of Kansas and David Roy Burp of Missouri with vague references to military units and places Worthington Colorado and a gate or state context. details are unclear but indicate an obituary or memorial notice.
A Little Rock dispatch reports information from Washington that Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of President Roosevelt, will wed Mr. John Greenway of Hot Springs Arkansas. Washington sources deny any engagement or announcement as of now, noting rumors persist without official confirmation.
Tonight Richards and Pringles minstrels open with 25 35 50 and 75 cent prices at the New Crawford. A Devil's Lane, Elmore attsters and James F. Green star at Grang Over House with 25 35 50 and 75 cent tickets. The Bostonians stage Robin Hood with seats 41.50, 71 and 75 cents. Royalties total around $100000 split among mostly Warry J. Smith Therinslde Koven. Maxie Trumbull leads as star in The Ita Parymbrokers on Teestay night. Andrew Robyon stars in Winston Churchill adaptation at New Crawford next week.
An auction listing appears in Reading Lane titled A Moder sion with Bingham's pro Sagdaten as the featured item. The fragmentary text suggests a sale event linked to local vendors and a potentially unusual catalog entry.
Rev H G Rice longtime Methodist minister died at his Eskridge home after a career spanning Seneca Molton Horton and Clay Center. Funeral planned Friday at Eskridge and Saturday in Topeka with interment at Eskridge. Survived by wife and two daughters including Mrs W Hogeboom. He was about 60 years old.
Arch bishop Chapelle the Apostolic delegate to Cuba and Porto Rico was received in private audience by Cardinal Rampol in who congratulated him on his work in Cuba and Porto Rico He will meet the Teas in a few days and remains in New York until November lated Prosiv revucated in AnnoUTPe that his visit is solely connected with Cubs affairs and he will begin his term as archbishop of Sew Orica Bank of England Statement Updated Reserve shifts and notes show increases and decreases in various items with deposits rising and the bank rate held at 4 percent Balfour faces opposition over Meccesian Irish finance statements and political tensions widen between liberal factions
Secretary Moody was hit hard in the Rave department and will remain in Washington for the rest of the week. He plans to start canvassing Monday as he recuperates. A daughter was born in the city to Frank Moody and Mrs Cord Moorein, a senator Clark’s daughter mentioned in society notes.
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