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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
7
A lengthy wire service style synopsis discusses GOP confidence, Populist and Socialist critiques, and statewide expectations for McKinley era elections. It cites county reports praising Republican gains, warns of shifts against reform, and notes reactions to the Potoh Call and political organizing across districts.
Fragmented OCR reports on Chinese imperial appointments discuss Li Hung Chang and Wu as figures in the ministry of commerce. References to Yuen Shi Kal, the vicey of Chit pravines, and ministerial duties hint at ceremonial roles and provincial control within the empire. A separate item notes a strike by Michigan Agricultural College students over campus governance and faculty reports on expulsions.
Washington dispatch reports the anthracite wage commission will begin its work Thursday at 9 am with a physical inspection of mines and miners’ homes near Scranton. The panel debated auditing miners’ wage statements, naming expert accountants, and whether to travel to New York. Officials plan a single expert accountant if needed, with travel expenses borne by the commission. The group chose to start in district No. 1 and will issue a formal schedule after private talks.
New York reports chronicler Motto Modric, the so called Beggar King, travels between Hoboken and his Croat town Polaricanl Croatia showing a phony fortune. He tides himself as a rich contractor and owner of real estate while living a mendicant life and visiting his estate abroad. Authorities note his dual life, his habit of first class travel, and a history of self mutilation and odd disguises.
Newark obituary reports Henry Reissert of 48 Komani Street died after a remarkable surgery to remove his intestines to treat a peritonitis. The operation, deemed the only chance, occurred in the city hospital but could not save him. Foundered at Sea. Marseilles Oct 26. Elena steamer reported to have helicoptered what part of her crew was saved.
The market notes heavy cattle receipts with steady prices, mixed grain activity with wheat near unchanged and corn weaker. Chicago and Minneapolis show favorable weather aiding winter wheat movement, while receipts thin for corn and oats. hogs and provisions move modestly with prices holding. Market chatter cites Texas Pacific actions and steady to lower Chicago, Kansas City, and New York futures amid broad trading.
An advertisement extols Kodol as a cure for indigestion and stomach weakness. It claims the product Digests any kind of food without stomach effort and lets the stomach rest while nourishment proceeds. The copy asserts general health benefits and dismisses wine as unnecessary.
A damaged report from Kansas City outlines erratic market activity across commodities and currencies. It notes softening prices in oils and metals, mixed stock market signals, and unsettled exchange rates amid uncertain economic conditions.
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