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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1902

Page

8

Topeka Commercial Club Urges State House Walks Upscale

Resolutions passed urging the state to include funds in the state house grounds project to finish walks and driveways. Geo E Cole asked to surface the paths for the upcoming semi centennial celebration and prevent lawn damage. Members admitted new city engineers and manufacturers. reports covered wheat region weather service, a bio plant bid, and outreach to Alaska and Philadelphia trade groups.

Commercial Club of Topeka State House State House Park Geo, E Cole Stain Comercial Club State Home Chub James McCabe Joneyh Bromich Butler Emabiger & Mills Furnitte Weather Bureau P. Bolmar Trans Mississippi Congress Topeka Commercial Club Shawnee County Jane Moon Club Kansas Alaska Board of Trade Rongreen Commercial Club Ix J. Wood Iola Hat Point Philadelphia Commercial Museum Commercial Club United States T. J. Anderson Washington Huss Chas Moore Grana Company Rock Cbs Kia Ninter

Government Report on Condition of Corn in the Country

Washington date September 11. The monthly report of the statistician of the department notes the condition of corn on September 1 stood at 54.5 versus 26.5 on August 1 2002. The report also cites 14 South Dakota terms and August figures.

Washington Fa Ie South Dake LeRpLanaas Hich

Crop condition reports show mixed year trends

No material change in condition is reported from the principal states. Kansas stands 36 points above its ten year average, Nebraska 26 points and Missouri 22 above. Pennsylvania and California run five points below, Iowa 12 below, while the northern corn belt remains late and weather remains the key factor for an average crop.

Kansas Nebraska Missouri Pennsylvania California Iowa

Wolcott in Race for U S Senator in Colorado

In Denver on September 11 the Colorado electio n centers on the U S senatorship between Henry W Teller and Edward O Wolcott. Democrats and Populists pledge to reelect Teller, while Wolcott faces little Republican opposition unless a GOP majority forms in the legislature. The state GOP convention will choose a full state ticket and a congressman at large with Frank C. Goudy favored for governor and Franklin E. Brooks named as the only congressman at large candidate.

Denver Col Colorado United States Henry W.teller Edward O. Wolcott Teller Wolcott Frank C. Goudy Goudy Franklin E. Brooks Colorado Springs

Topeka Board of Trade plans take shape in 1901 drive

A Topeka Commercial club group considers forming a merchants exchange and board of trade. A grain and produce market would consolidate wholesale dealers bankers millers bakers and retailers, with a building, membership fees, and rent to cover expenses. Proponents cite St Louis and Kansas City models and the benefit of a central market to attract global buyers.

Board of Trade Topeke Trades Extension Committee Commercial Club RS. Brighim W. F. Jensen Warren M. Crosby W. W. Mills H. A. Auerbach James C. Smith D. P. Paxton P. W. Griggs H. H. Glep C._W. Gulia Sam Barnum Montgomery Chas P. Adams Frank P. Edson BM. Steele B. L Rees A. A. Robinson Jason K. Jones H. C. Faylor Grain Apa Opeka Stock Exchange Taylor Merchants’ Exchange Topeka Asi Globe Kasan City St Louis Kansas City Exchange St. Louis St Louis Board of Exchange Leaptronic Kansas City Board of Trade Aman Wi Gare Associated Press

Grace Hayward company stars at New Crawford this week

The Grace Hayward company presents Reaping the Whirlwind to a large audience this week at the New Crawford theater. Tonight Denise features Olga Nethersole, with Zig Zag Alley to follow Monday. James Gorman directs, with Weixelbaum lyrics and music and notable trick scenery. Seats range 25 to 100 cents. Harry Emery brings The Burglar and the Wall for a souvenir matinee and night next Tuesday.

Grace Hayward Bouwes Crawford Theater Denise Dumas Olga Nethersole Crawford James Gorman Karl Weixelbaum Harry Emery C.T. Daxey Kentucky Leve

Excursion to Kansas City on Monday Sept 15 train

Special Rock Island train leaves at 8 a.m. Tickets on sale at Wagoner's Stansfield's and Lacey's drug stores and by the committee Hutchinson and Return 46 65 via Santa Fe Central Kansas fair Sept 35-19 One fare round trip Tickets on sale 16th to 18th Good returning the diphtheria sore throat crop Instant relief permanent cure Dr Thomas Relectric OW at any drug store

Kansas City Rock Island Wagoner's Stansfield's Lacey's Hutchinson Santa Fe Central Kansas Fair Thomas

Topeka News Snapshots At Home Shows Fair Sparks

Random notes from Topeka speak of football teams forming across town. A water machine fire at the fair grounds nearly ended local business. The Meyer family divers and fair week events are described amid railway and college visit plans. The Washburn faculty hope President Roosevelt will address students on September 28, with city hall offices closing for the state fair.

Nome Topeka Aego Fair Grounds Tony W Meyer Midway W. G. Boan The Santa Fe Manitou Colo Tomwvka Mr. Boan A. F Letard Edgar Lienard Franklin Owen North Jefferson Street Exaton Lienard Bai Wesleyan Church of Easton Wesleyan Bible School Eake Rite H. A. Mudge D. E B. Cain la Junta Golo Western Grand Division W. B. Storey C. W. Kouna G. H. Gaunt Peco Valley

Roosevelt to host big Nassau county porch reception

Oyster Bay Sept 1 arrangements near completion for President Roosevelt to host a Nassau county citizens reception on Sept 1. Decorators work as buildings will glow with lighting and two presidential salutes by the Hicksville battery are planned. Attendance is expected between ten and twelve thousand with Sheriff Jolson present to manage the crowd at Sagamore Hill. C Travers named chairman of the arrangements committee to supervise activities.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Nassau County Hicksville Deumween Sherif Jolson Beto Sagamore Bouse Travers Excoffiche

Marconi Announces Complete Solve of Wireless Transmissions

Marconi says in an interview he has fully solved wireless message transmission over distances exceeding 1,600 miles and expects Europe to America communication soon. He plans to visit King Victor Emmanuel at Ragconigi in Piedmont on September 14.

Marconi Rome Europe America Victor Emmanuel Ragconigi Piedmont

Builder of the Merrimac Dies in Hampton Virginia

Newport News Virginia Sept 21 Wiaon Hay long connected with the Merrimac project is dead at his Hampton home after a decade as an investor. He served in the Confederate forces as paymaster and was stationed during the war at the Fort Richmond area before duties moved to Richmond.

Newport News Wiaon Hay Hampton Rochotle Richmond

Expansive Girl Featured In Curious Phrase

A quirky local item describes a girl nicknamed an expansionist due to frequent wardrobe changes. The piece notes she lives on Grape-Nuts while coping with a hissy spell and comments on dietary issues affecting children and adults, urging healthier food choices.

Athe Kanser

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Blood Nourishment

An 19th century testimonial claims Paine's Celery Compound purifies the blood and aids bodily organs. It warns of diseases like rheumatism eczema and salt rheum, touting sleep, spirits, and strength improvements as proof of cure for serious blood conditions.

Paine Mansfield

Episcopalians Meet at Atchison for Annual Diocesan Convention

Atchison hosts the annual Episcopal diocese convention with clergy from across Kansas and many lay members. Bishop Millspaugh presides as the Western division grows, 32 clergy serving 31 parishes and 6,000 communicants.

Atchison Kan Episcopal Church Io Ladies' Auxiliary William Reid Cross Archibald Beatty Topeka J. H. Lee Manhattan George P. Comings Girard John Bennett Kansas City David Brooks Dwight J. M. Rankin Burlington Horace M- Carr D. D Parsona Marynville Wmn. Hodgins Iola Irving Todd Wilbur 5 Leete Wamego Lionel G. Maroney Danada Geo. P. Welda Abliene Aston F. Randall Hiawatha Carrer M. Burck Oskaloosa Edwin J. Dent Caffeyyne A. V. Francis Chanute de Luc Burke H. H. Mize Salina Pan Talbot, Jr Ellsworth William McCutcheon Dodge City William Ramsey Minneapolis J. G.anderson Oberlin Gear Helsey Great Head W. Cowsil Nevada BP. Kenda Eton James Millspaugh Topeks Kansas Cedarvale Horton Fort Scott Neoderha OS Bealdes Pillop College of the Sisters of Bethany Christ Bet Edward

Infantry and cavalry regiments march to Fort Bey

A fragment notes two regiments, one infantry and one cavalry, marching for a week toward Fort Bey to participate in the army.

Bey

Gavitt remedies praised worldwide over gentle thorough effect

In a letter from Salt Lake City dated September 6 1902 Mrs Hannah L Anderson endorses Gavitt remedies sold globally for their merits and gentle yet thorough action. She notes satisfaction from parts of Europe and plans to take more Systext Regulator abroad, thanking the recipient for prompt attention.

Edie Europe Hannah L. Anderson

New Orleans Confederates Decline Aid for Indigent Soldiers

In New Orleans on September 11 Confederate veterans refused General Torrence's offer to fund a home for indigent Confederate soldiers in Alabama. The Army of the Tennessee praised his generosity but said the South must provide for its own veterans, deeming accepting aid from outsiders improper and unbecoming.

New Orleans General Torrence Grand Army of the Republic Alabama Army of the Tennessee Torrence

Bizarre Oklahoma Scene Described in Fragmented Text

A distorted OCR fragment from Wearths Oklahoma mentions trains near Chee Tre and endless chatter about bunnies under shade trees by water. The garbled notes reference tickets, a Pinal return, and December entries with unclear details and names.

Ratheny Chee ‘Tre

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