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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on Tom Johnson politics and Golden Riles Jones, coal and trust fights, and proposed government examiners. It notes coal prices, tariff ideas, prohibitionists, and shifts in party prospects with references to Maine, Vermont, Arkansas, and Nebraska figures.
Former Topeka man Alden Nickerson led Edith Fleming to marriage at St James Methodist Church in Topeka on a Monday afternoon. Both Nickerson from Chicago and Fleming attended the wedding with Mrs Nickerson from Chicago. Vanderbilt horse wine is mentioned with minor racing note about the Criterium stakes at St Cloud races.
Subscriptions are being raised in Topeka to send two stage girls to Boston after the opera company’s finances collapsed. The group, led by Colona Lane’s family, faced losses in Denver and Pueblo, leaving most of the cast without money. Miss Guilford struggled to retrieve her trunk, prompting Elks and Orpheon workers to organize aid and plan a Kansas City trip for the remaining performers.
A fragment suggests Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to counter chronic digestion issues and headaches linked to age and stomach distress. The ad implies that early symptoms like sour stomach and belching can worsen, and that the product offers a remedy.
A collision toppled timbers at a church entrance injuring several including Mrs Isaac Goldumme who was badly bruised and Dellam a 10 year old girl with serious injuries. Four year old Sam Rosiner suffered critical harm and others received cuts as the crowd rushed to safety. Officials and bystanders helped restore order after the collapse.
The United States against Mexico over the California Pond dispute opened before the International Arbitration Court. Foreign Minister H Melvil Baron Van Linden praised the court's long history and urged a strong outcome. Judge Mutsen expressed optimism the tribunal would advance international right and fair dispute resolution. Mexico's representatives vow to follow the lead of North American nations.
Dr W and Lindsay report to the State Journal on the condition of Jaco Rynerson at the Bedwell private asylum near the city. Rynerson shows bruises and wounds but ribs are not severely fractured. No action against the institution yet as papers to file charges are prepared by W F Schoch for release before week’s end. Bedwell fled his licensing with the county clerk stating unawareness of the filing requirement.
Tomorrow the schools open for another year's work with buildings readied and staff prepared for the coming term. The Shawnee county Socialists announce a county ticket and a mass convention at Topeka on September 2.
The Ministerial Union of Topeka proposes a union service led by the president and a committee to ensure attendance at services. A committee on public morals criticizes the fair for gambling, bookmaking, and saloon-driven vice, urging managers to bar such elements and condemning official laxity in allowing them on grounds during the fair.
The advertised Thursday race was declared off due to a misunderstanding but a large crowd prompted a satisfactory settlement between J M Padgett and organizers. Padgett, riding a four horsepower machine, won the second dash amid rival claims of his influence in Shawnee county radius and his cautious selling stance toward friends.
A garbled report references county lumber and duty, mentioning the county attorney and a request to prevent certain abuses. The text shows distorted phrases about professionalism, reproach of press corruption, and a proposal for stricter standards, ending with a curt closing note.
A fragmented OCR passage describes a train cab blown from a car, with parts falling onto tracks and a mixer of names and locations. The text is garbled but implies a wreck scene with engine, cab, and passengers scattered along a rail yard, mentioning Reena Milled and Dooley Sea Weber in disjointed terms.
President Roosevelt issues an executive order closing all executive departments and government stations in Washington on the day of the G A R encampment parade to honor Union soldiers during the event next month. The order is signed at the White House on September 10, 1902.
Daisy Clupper, an 11 year old from Oak land, recently ran away from home near Lespeanian. She was taken in by a neighbor after concerns arose about her safety and family tensions. The situation drew varied community responses as details emerged.
The Marehelba band announces membership with the Musicians Union after rejecting settlements proposed by Charles F. Ceifley. The band maintains strong ties with local unions but will not perform at Garfield Park again this year.
Mrs Ary White aged 88 died last evening at 1402 Van Street Ward from stomach catarrh. Funeral at Lane's chapel by Benevolent Society No 3 in charge, burial at Topeka Cemetery. Sept. 16 note references Attorney General Pratt ROPE petition unclear.
Chicago reports a movement to unite workers into a semi political labor organization. The platform calls for abolition of political machines, government primaries, initiative and referendum, recall of unresponsive representatives, and state wide vigilance to enforce laws. It favors a single labor will and national harmony over factional politics.
Lawrence September 16. The first football event of the year at Cal Scagof an has crippled Seri City manual player by dislocating a knee in a arena 5200 Ee had tet the meld from practice.
Children will not advance at school if they are poorly shod. Ridicule is a powerful weapon and worn shoes burden the child. We can shoe the boys and girls at small expense without harming parents' pockets. Shoes that look right will wear well.
A brief notice from a shoe retailer emphasizing specialized focus on children's footwear. Highlights store identity and dedication to fitting young customers.
A report details a man named Andrew View from Rossville held in county jail on theft charges of 240. Three young boys, Yolts and twins aged three, were sentenced to reform school following probate investigations led by their father. The passage notes the youths’ alleged bad behavior and uncertain names, reflecting a unclear local case.
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