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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
5
A garbled Topeka State Journal fragment mentions the State Journal archive, references a Mayes Journal, and notes discussions on arbitration for coal miners. It references Gov. Nichols, county attorney, and the broader political and economic climate including freight transportation, crop conditions, and labor disputes.
The editorial outlines Indiana political stakes with Republicans and Democrats debating leadership and party aims. It argues for evaluating candidates on leadership and policy, noting the advantages of incumbents and the risks of partisan credit taking, urging readers to consider who best represents progress for Indiana in the current year.
The piece argues for continued western expansion and homebuilding while urging government to support initiative. It discusses land preemption, land office records, and the need for experienced, prudent leadership in public commissions to balance economy and progress. It stresses the value of workers, enterprise, and infrastructure to shift population toward the prairies and west.
The piece muses on domestic roles and gender expectations. It laments women’s ridicule of men writing at home, questions the home dynamic, and notes readers’ Heart-to-Merit questions about motherhood and authority, suggesting editors lack wisdom for marriage.
A fragmented Philadelphia Record column offers social maxims and quips on manners, education, marriage, hats, and everyday conduct. The tone mirrors a humor essay with brief moral observations and editorial asides about public manners and personal choices. The snippet hints at cultural commentary through aphorisms and casual dialogue.
A garbled set of 19th century style vignettes from Chicago News fragments. It hints at satirical scenes of women crying, a domineering aunt, a horse, a card game at nine, and lone references to shoppe life and widowly figures. The text is highly fragmentary and reads like stray paragraphs from a serialized column.
In Puerto Rico on registration day violence marred many towns including San Juan and Ponce. Federal troops faced armed resistance as police clashed with rioters, several officers were wounded or killed, and widespread chaos disrupted attempts to register voters.
A chaotic report says Washburn Medic football may lose coaching staff after arson incident. Managers Water Born and Georges Minney now lead, with a decision due this afternoon. Attendance and funds look weak as team plans to resume schedule amid unclear future.
A readal meets of Leretl council is set for 4 Flock this afternoon to discuss the Vine wood city rail line dispute. Mayor Picker calls the special session at 8 widlock on written request of Council West and Nichols. Vinewood residents rely on the old reliable work if opposing the railroad project. Aiming to halt the Santa Fe depot plans.
In a sequence of meetings across wards officials including J. C. Stow Jamtean and Venry 1 Monte attended the Fifth ward gathering. A fashion fore event drew WoW Pieher and J.T Chaney, while T. F. Doras and TW. Harrison led another session. The meetings reflect continued party activity in the city’s political landscape.
October 99 Dr Berry plans a move to 725 Kane. William Bean arrested by city court for stealing wallets from W J Smiths. Dr CW Myers, supervising tenant, left the city hospital this morning. William Wonds, formerly oftones and brother of J A Woot, died in Las Vegas from stomach trouble and asthma. funeral held there. D W Sidelman, telegraph employee, fell from a pole and was injured. Alumni meeting set for high school auditorium tonight. Claude Dovel, candidate for State, to speak at Fosville. Travelers stopped in Topeles to greet Dovel on way to Steverville. Committee struggles to secure merchants for transport rate reform. Club plans to set transportation committee members. appoints officials for next meeting at home.
Governor Stanley reported a largely Democratic audience at Arcadia in Crawford County, noting Republicans were in the background. He said the crowd was attentive and that Democrats received his message better. He planned further campaign stops in Wichita and Lanewnt News before returning to Wichita for a final rally.
New York reviews the production of The Judgment of Solomon at the American theater on October 2. Dore Davidson leads a cast of about 100 in a costly but uneven performance featuring climactic moments and impressive stage machinery. Critics note its grandeur despite moments of rambling plotting and mixed reception.
Mise Te TD of Kansas City Missouri appointed as superintendent of Atormont hospital, replacing Alen M A Brute who resigned. Prober from Los Angeles California brings extensive hospital experience. previously led Californie health team and held roles in New York.
Daniel Frohman advocates a benefit fair in Magdimon Square Garden next spring to raise funds for veterans. He envisions an ice exhibition featuring famed stars and the Madison Square Garden setting, with proceeds directed to the Actors Fund. The idea hinges on assembling performances and box office receipts to support the veteran community.
In an informal interview, Cleveland says Democrats may gain this fall. He cites party interest and unity, noting need for a strong campaign and revision of the tariff. He mentions Morristown events and hopes for enhanced party strength without committing to a full turn. Cleveland has slimmed down but shows renewed health.
The suit by J G Fillard against the board of education over Bible readings Lord's Prayer and hymns at the opening of Quincy school was argued before Judge Hagen this morning. Evidence was submitted days ago and the argument postponed. The case, brought to challenge daily program religious exercises, will be decided later.
New York dispatch recalls Minnie Oxcar Gray and W. T. Stephens in Man’s Best Friend staging in Wilmington Delaware. The canine performance drew $35, with all dogs and star actors departing after a single night as the company returned to their homes.
William D. Aime of Philadelphia returned from placer diggings on the Pell river territory with heavy dust and gold. He and partner Paul Chaudy of Paris sluiced out $65,009 including two nuggets worth $700 each and $1,500 in other dust. They plan to winter in Philadelphia and return north in spring.
Attorney Groesbeck petitions the supreme court to adjust a two week map that would send Andrews to Jackson prison tomorrow if bond is not posted. The bail is set at 160 000 by the supreme court, with possible extensions to secure bond under intest rul.
The Santa Fe runs two sections of passenger trains No 1 and No 7 for the month with a surge in tourist traffic. Forty extra sleepers were secured from the Pullman Company and are in active service. Today the second section of No 7 carried twelve tourist sleepers and one day coach, signaling a nearly full train as travelers head to California and the West.
New York October 30 gate changes shift Sothern's Garden Theater engagement to December 29 with Celia Lottel as Ophelia. Margaret Arlington to perform in Hamlet and later star in If I Were King.
City Attorney Taylor issued warrants against several ticket brokers including Charles Leonard Max Schubach FR J Gildersleeve Simon Steiner and Wasserman Investment Co charging them with violating the non transfer of railway tickets ordinance. Each offense carries a fine of not less than 200 nor more than the unspecified maximum.
Paris Oct 9 musicians from several Paris theaters vote unanimously for a general strike starting tomorrow. About twelve hundred musicians attend the meeting representing the theaters over issues of wages and extras for rehearsals and matinées in a new contract dispute with managers.
A Rochester report describes a bank building wrecked by an explosion or blast. The blast damaged the private bank of Chax een at Spat, with estimates around 25 000. The vault and structure were destroyed, and eyewitness accounts recall a dramatic event with widespread damage. The piece also includes unrelated testimonial lines from individuals in West Cornwall Conn.
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