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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
5
A fragment from the Topeka State Journal outlines a wide range of national topics and figures. It references labor unions, politics, and international issues with mention of notable names and places, reflecting a busy newspaper page. The text conveys ongoing contention over policy and leadership, though many details are garbled.
The fragmented OCR text critiques profits and economic balance, highlighting calls to reduce market inflation and protect domestic industries. It mentions trade balance, wheat and cotton, and concerns over strengthening if prosperity declines, referencing policy debates and a populist stance.
Vague text fragment discusses European influence and Britain's role in rent and trade, mentioning the United States and treasury discourse. Contains garbled phrases about demand for certain goods and a historical inference, with no clear events or dates.
The article notes rising industrial activity in the United States and long freight trends as meat and cereals prices threaten European holders. It discusses Britain and other states facing higher costs, with fears that North American supply disruptions could push meat and staple prices up while Europe seeks alternatives in livestock, cereals, and cotton.
A garbled OCR page records various local happenings across counties including shop signs failing, a fan engagement misfire, injuries from an incident at a gathering, and testimonies about local trades. It mentions a girl’s fall, a sheriff’s county matter, farmers trading, and rent notices in Topeka. The text preserves names and places poorly but indicates general civic chatter and disputes.
Fragmented excerpts discuss gender norms, marriage expectations, and social behavior with satirical reflections. Quaker and Philadelphia press lines mix admonitions about infidelity, gambling, and reputation with observations on opportunities and propriety. The text features tangled phrases and garbled names, illustrating imperfect OCR from an era dialogue.
Editorial discusses railroad competition and public opinion, noting past blame on managers and describing formation of rate agreements and consolidation. It cites Northern Securities and Union Pacific, argues competition harmed shippers, and calls for careful consideration of railroad economics and policy. References immigrant influx and World’s Fair decency concerns.
Local chronicles note tensions over large fairs and their attractions, condemning depictions of vice while praising civic virtue. An 1876 exhibition is cited for its lasting impact, prompting reflection on decency, public aid, and state patronage in cultural events.
Report indicates Bryan LN and associates negotiating for a large tract in Ontario for Defontate Toronto. Details are fragmented but reference multiple negotiators and potential tenants as talks involve govern and land terms amid unsettled rents and farming interests.
The text appears to describe government actions over the next 30 days, including moving to amend and conserve sections and excluding certain industrial areas from a watch list. It mentions civil watch and related notes, but the legible content is partial and unclear.
A colonial era report by expert I B McCowan describes eastern Siberia’s Amur river country as yielding gold and potential wheat prosperity. He notes past gold extractions and predicts Siberia will rival Europe in grain production as wheat farms expand and rail and mining activity develop.
Ex congressman's firm A. Mo Tet Company Limited claims control of about 95 percent of the high priced peppermint crop. President Breemvnn A. Me Told notes the current year yields around 16.0 pounds per acre and prices have surged from $2.00 per pound to unseen levels. Advances approximate $500,000 since September amid crop shortage and rising demand for essential oils.
The Independents intend a string of greetings tonight starting at First and Kansas at 7 20. They will perform for half an hour then move to Fourth and Bed where they spend another half hour before heading to Bieth Street. An arrest case involved Eimer Mott alias David Lewis charged with burglary after stealing an overcoat from Hapgood earlier today. Two local youths arrested for stealing post d ee trembs and other small items from Crothy Prov store confessed, likely to settle out of court. Topeka trot wins set by a mare bred by William Fardiury of Topeka led by Topeka crowds. Democrats plan a rally at Walepein this evening with some heading to Topeka, while Independents continue meetings at Wet-
Prof. Lorenz, a renowned Viennese surgeon, arrived in Denver last night. He operated on three children this morning at St Luke's hospital for ear central section of the hip and planned further operations this afternoon at the county hospital. The Denver and Grote Medical.
Washington reports say President Palma has sent back the reciprocity treaty draft for approval delays. Cuban objections focus on duty concessions with a possible 20 percent sugar and tobacco reduction for U.S. access. State department aims to resolve differences amicably and pursue extradition talks while expanding naval station discussions and Cuban coal agreements. Separately a Springfield Trailway incident ends with a boy impersonating an officer, and a father agrees to an apology.
Governor Nankigndny honored a Pennsylvania requisition for J N Evans of Keystone Mining accused of misappropriation in a mining property purchase. Evans allegedly diverted stock and cash totaling about 45 000. A California requisition for John Doe Clise was honored, sought for theft from Mary Simonson in Toede.
Det 23 Rev Jo Shindel pastor of a Lutheran church in Newark attended Mar Lutheran Synod convention. He was sprayed with water by a boy from a hollow rubber boat and Cropped his ear after confronting the offender.
Inquest at Stoker's undertaking rooms finds Santa Fe railroad and its employees not to blame for the death of George H. McBriar struck by train No. 6 near the starch factory Sunday afternoon. Engineer William Rath testified he saw McBriar on the track ahead, applied the air brakes but could not stop in time. He said McBriar walked east, did not look around, and brushed his trousers with his hand while standing over a rail.
A farmers meeting is called for Saturday at 2 PM in room 14, Omae block, to discuss co operative grain and live stock shipping. Attendees from Ville, Tecumseh, Berryton, Hichiard, Rossville, Silver Lake, Menoken, Valencia, Cairo, Elmont, Hoyt and Meriden aim to secure better grain prices through joint action led by James Butler and others of the Co operative Grain and Live Stock association of Topeka.
The consecration of Bishops Starihe and Keane at St Paul cathedral was celebrated with a large assembly. About 40 clergy from four parts of the country attended. Arch bishop Ireland began the ceremonies with the celebration of mass and Bishop O Gorman preached. The visiting clergy and bishops were hosted to dinner at the Hyan hotel.
Mr EH Crosby notified at death of his aunt Mrs Crosby of Hartford Conn occurred Gun day. Crosby relatives in this city years ago. Chun Laxman aged 42 died at his residence Hus in street of consumption. The theater was held at 3 oclock this afternoon. Aretha Chitson 25 died yesterday at her and Arter streets. Willie held Thursday Investigating a Home Bloomington Oct 23 Soldiers Orphans home today commenced investigation of ity to inmates.
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