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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

8

Brilliant Topeka Wedding Aims For Autumn Splendor

A grand to Topeka wedding was held at the First Methodist Episcopal church on a crisp October evening. Miss Meru May Law and Mr Albert Turner field led a lavish ceremony with a full bridal party and decorative grounds, followed by a reception at the Low residence with flowers alabaster arrangements and a white satin theme. The couple will reside at the corner of Thirteenth Avenue after November 1, as guests, relatives, and townspeople praised the ceremony and its stylish, elegant decor.

Mies Meru May Law Marend A. Taw Albert ‘Turner Fall Part Weicek First Methodist Episcopal Church Ami Topeia Uwe Turkenth Avenue DM. Fisk Efris Eareiin Genevieve Merrick Lewkt Brogeon Archibald F. Williams Ea T. Hale Concordia Ar Denn I Lom Dridmematty Mise Miorgia Woilker St. Louis Miles Helen Thimp Mies Trak Davis Louise Smith Mires Metin Robinzon Marshall Grawford Poites Cae Valley Ernie Piciine Detwile Albert ‘Turner Rebl Jean Reid Olleck Homie Alwaye Keene Topeka Alabama Tulle Cette BEA H. Hayoosen A. Hammett Curtis Atten Bessie Camebell Nias Leley Mies Chuntaier Piode New York Lawrence Finte Catone Opal Toniet Sarginiicary Wit Miller Et Laws Abe Allen Ottaws Cate Aittioe Aira Uricte Awilese Ate Fort Orment Pial Posten Teton Peank Tebt Sears Oman Mire BM. Porter West Mthart Hall Cherkes M. Shelton Offichtes Merriage Orel May Potter Muah Herstek Mimi Eva Alice Porter Bert McCleland Haanas City Berrer Sfarter Paul Porter Mini Atay Teitan Thome Jatma Willacy McClelhand Min Tab Han Vicks Mollie Bhanter Miley Vick Miss Hunter Kenker City Mer. McCielland Mra Merrick Orhisar Te ‘Topek Noviumber Jacksory Stro

Topeka Home Remedy Co. Notice Fragment

A fragment mentions Topeka Kansas based Home Remedy Co detailing a medical or remedy notice. Names or exact actions are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable items reference a company and a medical context but lack concrete event or date.

Mrs Watson Goes South in Pine Bluff Hotel Scene

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mrs Watson traveling south to Pine Bluff Arkansas with unclear timestamps. A referenced “inn team” and a hotel scene are mentioned alongside garbled phrases about attire and a state fir thin qftar oon. Further readable details are minimal and names are partially obscured.

Mra. Watson Pine Bae Ark Corrie Nyton Weitenlay

General Webb Resignation Reported Amid Turmoil

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate General Webb resignation reported amid military friction. unclear names and dates. few legible phrases mention Trek, Nye, clip, and clergy-like references. Further readable text needed for complete facts and context.

Asthma Cure Claims Relief After Ten Year Battle

J Homan of 30 E Adams St Chicago reports dramatic relief after using Dr Schiffmanns Asthma Cure. He says the first trial brought sleep and relief, and nine years later remains free of asthma. The advertisement claims widespread sale and a price of 298.

J. ¥. Homan E. Adams Chicago Schiffmann All St Soe

Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets Promoted As Cure All

An advertisement touts Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets as a modern, highly concentrated remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action to clear throat and nasal passages. It notes older douches and sprays were inconvenient, endorsing tablets as pleasant to take and effective after two months, with testimonials from a physician and a Pittsburgh public speaker.

Stuart Pitvuure Trowld Euamech Phovician

Topeka Choral Society Plans Fundraising Membership Push

A garbled report outlines plans for new associate members to join the Topeka Choral Society via a payment, granting year long privileges, ticket access to five events, and reduced rates. It mentions a November Creation program, a December festival, and a Greek Opera Pest style production, with auditions and future membership applications halted after a recent meeting.

Topeka Choral Society Tamminius GE Thomes Ares Theo Thomas’ Orchretra Jennie Webern Apraupy Musbelle Ted Wadayatly

Lovelorn Youth Tries Suicide On Rail Tracks Saved by Friend

In Norwalk Connecticut a Youth attempted to end his life on a railway after a sweetheart spurned him. Henry Wauteeman, a hunting companion, rescued the man moments before a train struck. The would be suicide was then returned to his home with the aid of police.

Norwalk Conn Arthur H. Sey Youngs Boston New York Henry Wauteeman Seymour Palice

Ellen M Stone Says She Cannot Return Ransom Money

Ellen M Stone declares in a Wichita interview that she cannot repay the ransom money. She expresses regret over publicity and asserts the United States government will seek indemnity from Turkey for the incident. The report notes sensational coverage from New York and dispatches about US military detachments and Bryan’s Idaho speaking tour.

Ellen M. Stone Wichita Kis Ellen M. Stime Yastricht. Ty United Rates’ Sovernment Turkey Brecunt

Bearded Lady Dead In Grim City Puzzle Scene

Fragmentary OCR hints Caliahan defeats Yanger in a convoluted contest. The Bearded Lady is dead. Unclear details reference Sim Bie Wien Dane Vingnis and scattered names.

Old Homestead Sold Amid Brookaw Family Deal

The historic Long Island estate, once held by the Skidmore and Brokaw families, sells to New York investors for five thousand dollars per acre. Mrs Gilbert, of the Brokaw family, acquires 40 acres including the Skidmore home, set to become a summer residence for the new owner.

H. F Gtbert Brokaw Skidmore Othe Sktamurtene Little Neckers W. Gould Brokaw

Auto crash near Mrs Tinker’s car injures three women

In Glasgow a wrecked car driven by Mrs Tinker narrowly avoided catastrophe as the machine plunged down an embankment after a collision with a tree. The occupants, including Mrs Tinker’s companions, were hurled during the crash but survived with injuries. In New York a separate report cites a girl struck by a fall injury and a child in Bayonne hospital after a skull fracture, with doctors initially predicting a grim outcome.

Se. Louie Ate Orr Si— Mes Zach Tin

Middleman the Game in Coffee Crisis Debate

Reports from the International American Coffee Commission meeting describe a shift in roles with producers and consumers as the core, while the middleman is labeled the gamer. The discussion calls for limiting consumption to ease the crisis and address market tensions.

New York International American Coffee Commission

Losing Flesh Ad Warns Readers to See Doctor

An advertorial urges those losing flesh to consult a doctor and promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy. It cites a Batavia woman who lost twenty five pounds in three months and improved after three bottles, regaining health to return to work.

Scott Batavia

Coffee export controls proposed to balance world markets

The text notes suggestions to curb export of coffee below grade No 9 and to form a commission to set yearly world market limits. It would determine the maximum supply, decide the share of excess crop to be retained, and designate its use, aiming to tease the supply to reach equilibrium and a normal price.

Bell of St John’s Episcopal Church Recalls McKinley Death Toll

York Pa October report notes the historic bell hung in the city’s church belfry for the third time. Gifted by Queen Caroline consort of King George, it rang during Revolutionary meetings and after McKinley’s death cracked a second time while tolling. Recast from same metal, its tone now welcomes Pastor Charles James Wood home from Europe.

Caroline McKinley York St. John’ Egincopal Church Qigen Caroline George of England Old Court Congress Philadelphia McKintey Charles James Wood

Not Rare Old Rye Whisky Found in Cabin

Altoona workers uncover a buried cabin near the old Snowberger site. Inside they find a barrel stamped 1854 with about six inches of gelatinous residue at the bottom. The discovery, initially hailed as a 58 year old treasure, is deemed unsafe due to the condition of the barrel and its contents.

California Fig Syrup CO Altoona Kerbaugh Pennsylvania Vineran

Dickinson Has Not Decided in Kansas City Rail Job

Omaha Neb Feb 2 Edwand Dickinson general manager of the Triton Pacific railroad returned home from Kansas City. He said he needed further consideration of the general wagoner position with Kanene City Mexico internent on railron accident Stilwell but had made no definite decision and probably would not for a few days. His action rested largely on a conference with Union Pacific officials.

Dickinson Omaha Edwand Dickinsom Triton Pacific Railroad Kateen City Wagor Kanene City Mexico Stilwell Union Partine

Death of Adelbert H. Steete, prominent financier and rail figure

New York October 22 Adelbert H. Steete receiver for the Gold Creek and Nevada Mining company and former president of the Pittsburg Okenango and Erie railroad died at his New York home after a fatal cold contracted at the September unveiling of a monument to General Slocum in Gettysburg. He was born in Mendville Pennsylvania.

New York Adelbert H. Steete Gold Creek & Nevada Mining Company Pittsburg, Okenango & Erie Railroad Cen. Slocum Gettysburg Steele Wan Mendville

Armenian Peddler Injured in Rural Kansas Altercation

A Armenian peddler named Elike was dangerously injured at Hovey farm after seeking food. An argument with farmer H N Hovey led to Elike being struck with an iron bar and arrested. Elike has a brother in Kansas City.

Anewahta Elke H. N. Hovey Elike Hovey

Ty Koness City on a return via Union Pacific

A fragment notes a return via Union Pacific connected to an American Royal Carle and Swine Show and Kansas City Horse Show. It mentions tickets on sale October 18 to 2 percent inclusive. It also oddly references studying physics and chemistry at Y Mt cs.

Ty Koness City Union Pacific Kansas City

Spencer Airship Trip Ends Near Collision With Train

London Oct 23 Stanley Sperier an airship pilot who recently covered thirty miles by airship made another ascent at Blackpool Lancashire traveling 28 miles and descending near Preston. A gusty breeze aided the flight as he rose to about 1000 feet and drifted with the wind. While descending he passed over a railroad with ropes dangling from the craft and an express train approached. The engineer was urged to stop and Sperier shouted. The airship rammed a tree on escape but caused no serious damage.

London Stanley Sperier Werenaut Blackpool Lamcashire Spencer Preston Tess Mr. Specer

Profits of the Woman's Show Foretell Shortfall

New York big show official William A Baar reports profits of the women's congress at Madison Square Garden are likely to fall below the $20,000 estimate. Accounts will not be straightened before the end of the week. Then Manager Stadly will present a weatherent to the Professional and league.

New York William A. Baar Te Women's Congress Madison Square Garden Test Uisit Mananer Stady

Heavy Loss on Both Sides In Santo Domingo Fight

Government troops recaptured Monte Christi after a severe clash with heavy losses on both sides. General Navarro, ex governor who seized Monte Christi, was captured and brought to port. Numerous arrests connected to the revolt were reported. Santo Domingo is now quiet.

Ponting Grv Ermiment Monte Christi Navarro Atl Santo Domingo

Pensions for Kansans and Local Notices

Pensions listed for multiple Kansans including George Amos Burlingame and William Daniels McLowthri, with amounts noted. Mentions of Lang enworth and Burlingame connections. Unclear lines reference Monarch over pain and Thomas' Electric.

Synepngton Peter Etat Cattesellia Monarch Burne Thomas

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